# Adding board configurations to the NMS OAM database

Each board that NMS OAM configures and starts must have a separate set of configuration parameters. Each parameter value is expressed as a keyword name/value pair (for example, Encoding = MuLaw). You can use NMS OAM to retrieve parameters for any component. These parameters (set through board keywords) can be added, modified, or deleted.

Before using NMS OAM, make sure that the Natural Access Server (ctdaemon) is running. For more information about the Natural Access Server (ctdaemon), refer to the Natural Access Developer's Reference Manual.

The following utilities are shipped with NMS OAM:

Utility | Description
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oamsys | Configures and starts up boards on a system-wide basis. Attempts to start all specified boards based on system configuration files you supply.
oamcfg | Provides greater access to individual NMS OAM configuration functions.
oaminfo | Displays keywords and settings for one or more components. Can also set individual keywords.

Applications can use OAM service functions to retrieve and modify configuration parameters. For more information, refer to the NMS OAM Service Developer's Reference Manual.

For general documentation of NMS OAM utilities, refer to the NMS OAM System User's Manual.