Systems control

Systems control, in a communications system, is the control and implementation of a set of functions that:


 * 1) prevent or eliminate degradation of any part of the system,
 * 2) initiate immediate response to demands that are placed on the system,
 * 3) respond to changes in the system to meet long range requirements, and
 * 4) may include various subfunctions, such as
 * 5) * immediate circuit utilization actions,
 * 6) * continuous control of circuit quality,
 * 7) * continuous control of equipment performance,
 * 8) * development of procedures for immediate repair, restoration, or replacement of facilities and equipment,
 * 9) * continuous liaison with system users and with representatives of other systems, and
 * 10) * the provision of advice and assistance in system use.