OA&M API for Linux Programming Guide — August 2005 7
About This Publication
The following topics provide information about this publication:
• Purpose
• Intended Audience
• How to Use This Publication
• Related Information
Purpose
This publication provides guidelines for building applications using the Operations, Administration
and Maintenance (OA&M) API. The OA&M API is used to create system management
applications (for example, a customized CT bus clocking daemon).
This publication is a companion guide to the OA&M API for Linux Operating Systems Library
Reference that provides details on the classes, functions, error codes and events in the OA&M
library.
Intended Audience
This publication is written for the following audience:
• Distributors
• System Integrators
• Toolkit Developers
• Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
• Value Added Resellers (VARs)
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
How to Use This Publication
Refer to this publication after you have installed the hardware and the system software that
includes the OA&M API library.
This publication assumes that you are familiar with the Linux operating system and the C++
programming language. If you are developing a CT Bus management application, you should also
have a thorough understanding of CT Bus clocking concepts (Primary, Secondary and Network
Reference clock masters).