scope:

The network management architecture defined in [ITU-T M.3010] introduces the use of multiple management protocols. So far, GDMO/CMIP, CORBA GIOP/IIOP, SMI/SNMP and Web Service/SOAP are possible choices at the application layer. Based on the management interface specification methodology defined in [ITU-T M.3020], more technology-based paradigms can be introduced into network management interfaces, and representational state transfer/hyper text transfer protocol (REST/HTTP) is now an additional paradigm for network management.

This Recommendation, together with [ITU-T X.785], sets out to define a framework for defining how interfaces supported by management systems and network elements should be modelled using the REST / JavaScript object notation (JSON) schema. It is within the scope of this Recommendation to provide the following guidelines or instructions:

- protocol requirements for using REST in network management;

- how a REST-based notification service is used in network management interfaces;

- how to monitor the availability of a REST notification forwarding mechanism;

- how to access containment information through a REST containment service;

- compliance and conformance requirements.