Overview - ISO/IEC 30100-2:2016 (Home network resource management - Architecture)
ISO/IEC 30100-2:2016 defines the general information model and architecture for managing resources in a home network. It is part of the ISO/IEC 30100 series and targets managed objects that provide home network services - notably device, network and service resources. The standard describes logical models, relations among resources, and basic management procedures (remote maintenance, auto-configuration, fault processing). The information model is specified as an XML-based schema (see Clause 7) and is extensible for vendor- or user-defined attributes.
Key technical topics and requirements
- Home resource model (Clause 6): Defines resource objects, domains (device, network, service, physical space), object structure, and hierarchy.
- Resource relation object: Formalizes relationships among resources (BNF notation and relation types).
- Information model and schemas (Clause 7): XML schemas describing device-specific, network-specific, physical-space and service-specific information; supports mandatory, optional and user-defined attributes.
- Architecture & process model (Clauses 5 & 4): Logical architecture including resource information providers, management applications, interfaces and the home resource management process (collection, diagnostics, configuration).
- Conformance & interfaces: Guidance on interfaces for resource management and conformance considerations.
- Security & privacy (Annex B, informative): Example models for access control (e.g., XACML), encryption and digital signatures to protect management data.
- Implementation guidance (Annexes A & C, informative): Examples for implementing XML device descriptions (IWML) and resource types.
Practical applications and who uses it
ISO/IEC 30100-2 is intended for organizations and professionals designing, deploying or operating home network management solutions:
- Service providers (management servers at provider premises) for remote maintenance and diagnostics.
- Apartment complex / building management systems for centralized residential management.
- Gateway, STB and HES device manufacturers to expose uniform management objects and attributes.
- System integrators and software developers building management applications and interfaces.
- Standards bodies and implementers needing an interoperable information model for home electronic systems (HES).
Benefits include unified fault processing, consistent auto-configuration, extensible device descriptions and improved interoperability across multi-vendor home networks.
Related standards
Keywords: ISO/IEC 30100-2:2016, home network resource management, home network architecture, information model, HES, resource object, device/network/service resources, remote maintenance, auto-configuration, fault processing.