A diagnostic tool is adapted to include the capability of initiating one
or more diagnostic tests, collecting the raw data from the diagnostic
test(s) and transporting the raw diagnostic data to an OSS. The OSS
interprets the raw diagnostic data and stores the results in a database.
The stored results can be searched, sorted, manipulated, analyzed, and
the like. The results of any of these operations can then be, for
example, displayed to one or more entities such as customer support,
network operators, network planners, or the like.