OSI PICS Manual

ISO 8650 for OSI/AS

Tandem OSI PICS Manual–135046

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PICS for the OSI ACSE Protocol

B.1 Introduction

To evaluate the conformance of a particular implementation, it is necessary to have a

description of the capabilities and options which have been implemented. Such a

description is called a Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS).

This Annex contains the PICS proforma for the ACSE protocol. The proforma has been

prepared in compliance with the guidelines given in ISO 9646-2.

The proforma is to be completed for each implementation for which conformance to this

international standard is claimed.

Each line within the PICS proforma which requires implementation detail to be entered

is numbered at the left hand edge of the line. This numbering is included as a means of

uniquely identifying all possible implementation detail within the PICS proforma.

The D column reflects the definitions in the International Standard. Each entry in this

column is chosen from the following list:

The I column describes the actual capabilities of the implementation and shall be

completed by the supplier using a symbol chosen from the following list:

Where the level of detail required for a complete response exceeds the space allocated,

the additional information shall be provided in an appendix, clearly identified, and

attached to the completed PICS. The format of such an appendix is not defined in this

PICS proforma.

In certain clauses of this PICS proforma further guidance for completion may be

necessary. Such guidance shall supplement the guidance given in clause B.1 and shall

have a scope restricted to the clause in which it appears.

B.2 Date of Statement

Symbol Meaning

m Mandatory

o Optional (not mandatory)

Symbol Meaning

Y Item is implemented (subject to stated constraints)

N Item is not implemented

— Item is not applicable

1 Date of statement (yy-mm-dd): 90-10-04