Network information system

A network information system (also: Network Information System, short form NIS) is " an instrument for the collection, management, analysis and output of resource data These are related to the network topology, which must be given in a unified framework. . " (Lit.: Bill / Fritsch, 1991)

Work supply and waste disposal companies with this particular instance of a geographic information system. This is primarily the geometric and graphic documentation of the line inventory in the foreground. Therefore, they also fall into the category of operational or resource information systems ( Facility Management System).

A network information system represents a special version of a GI system ( GIS)

Web information systems are used to manage gas and water distribution networks, district heating systems, sewer systems and electric power, data and telecommunications networks.

A network information system bundles a variety of graphical and alphanumeric information and keeps it in one place ready for retrieval.

Important properties of a network information system are:

  • Integration of heterogeneous data in a homogeneous database structure
  • Providing a flexible database model to link the data
  • Administration and documentation of network infrastructure and their components
  • Definition of services and service
  • Routing functions
  • Cable and wire management

Network information systems continue to be used for the planning of network infrastructures, especially of planning and engineering offices.

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