User roles
User roles and responsibilities
NSP users typically fall into the following categories, depending on their areas of expertise and functional roles in an organization.
Table 1-6: NSP user roles
|
User role |
Description |
NSP areas most likely used in this role |
|
Developers |
Application developers use the NSP REST API to provision and monitor network objects, and to subscribe to real-time network event notifications. The REST API supports service assurance, and IP/MPLS and optical network management functions. |
Network Intents
Workflows
API
Model Driven Configurator
Artifacts |
|
Network engineers |
A network engineer is responsible for device configuration, NE software and script management. |
Device Management
-
Configuration
-
Backup and restore
-
Upgrade
Workflows
Network Intents
Object Troubleshooting
Current Alarms
|
|
Network designers |
A network designer is involved in network planning work, including IP/optical network connectivity, routing management, and network optimization. |
Device Management
Path Control
Workflows
Network Map and Health |
|
Administrators |
An NSP system administrator can manage all NSP functional areas, including system security, user account management, user access control, system component management, and database management. |
System Health
File Server
Map Layouts and Groups
Users and Security
Artifacts |
|
Operators |
A network operator takes care of routine tasks, including network fault detection and troubleshooting, equipment health, and service infrastructure monitoring. |
Analytics
Current Alarms
Data Collection and Analysis
Network Map and Health
OAM Tests
Object Troubleshooting
|
|
Service delivery staff |
Service delivery staff are responsible for multi-layer service provisioning and assurance. |
Service Management
Object Troubleshooting
|