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).