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Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 15 Training Programs

Catalog of Course Descriptions

Catalog of Course Descriptions

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 6

01 – RADIO, IP & CLOUD PRINCIPALS ............................................................................ 7

GSM System Survey ........................................................................................................ 8

Ericsson WCDMA System Overview .............................................................................. 13

LTE/SAE System Overview ............................................................................................ 16

Ericsson Radio System Overview .................................................................................. 19

OSS-RC Overview ......................................................................................................... 22

IP Networking ................................................................................................................. 25

Voice and Video over IP ................................................................................................. 29

IP Quality of Service and MPLS ..................................................................................... 31

IP Security ...................................................................................................................... 33

IPv6 Networking ............................................................................................................. 35

IPv6 Routing ................................................................................................................... 38

IPv6 Quality of Service ................................................................................................... 41

IPv6 Security .................................................................................................................. 44

Evolved IP Network Solution Overview .......................................................................... 46

Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual .............................................. 49

Ericsson Cloud System Overview .................................................................................. 51

Ericsson Cloud Manager Fundamentals 2.1 .................................................................. 54

Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview ....................................... 57

02 – GENERIC AXE FUNDAMENTALS ........................................................................... 60

MSS 15 Overview........................................................................................................... 61

AXE Operation ............................................................................................................... 63

APG43L Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................. 66

APG43 Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................... 70

APG 40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) ................................................... 74

APG43 Delta .................................................................................................................. 76

APG43L Delta ................................................................................................................ 78

APZ 212 50 Operation, Delta ......................................................................................... 81

APZ 212 60 Operation and Maintenance ....................................................................... 85

APZ 212 60F Operation and Maintenance ..................................................................... 88

03 – MULTI-APPLICATION (MA) – OPTIONAL ............................................................... 91

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100 ............................................................................. 92

BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance ........................................................................... 94

04 – BLADE CLUSTER (BC) – OPTIONAL ...................................................................... 98

Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview ............................................................................ 99

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP) .......................................... 102

MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview ........................................................................... 105

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance .................................................... 108

MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta .......................................................................... 111

MSS 15 Traffic Configuration ....................................................................................... 114

05 – IP-STP CONFIGURATION – OPTIONAL ................................................................ 119

IP-STP 15 Configuration .............................................................................................. 120

IWF Configuration ........................................................................................................ 122

DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance .................................................... 125

06 – COMMON CTC/MSC-S MAIN FLOW ...................................................................... 128

MSS Signaling .............................................................................................................. 129

MSS 15 Traffic Configuration ....................................................................................... 133

MSS 15 Network Configuration .................................................................................... 138

Voice over LTE in MSS 15 ........................................................................................... 142

MSS VoLTE Configuration ........................................................................................... 145

MSS Service Overview ................................................................................................. 147

07 – CTC/MSC-S DELTA & VCT FLOWS ...................................................................... 149

MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta ........................................................................... 150

MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta............................................................................... 152

MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta............................................................................... 154

MSC-S 13A to 14B Features Delta............................................................................... 156

MSC-S 14B to 15A Features Delta............................................................................... 158

Ericsson IP Signaling Transfer Point IP-STP - live virtual ............................................ 160

Applications of Converged Transit Controller - live virtual ............................................ 162

VoLTE with focus on MSS - live virtual ......................................................................... 164

SIP / SIP-I in MSS - live virtual ..................................................................................... 166

08 – SPECIFIC M-MGW/MRS FLOWS ........................................................................... 168

MRS 15 Operation and Configuration .......................................................................... 169

M-MGw 15 Operation and Configuration ...................................................................... 172

M-MGw 14 Delta .......................................................................................................... 175

M-MGw 15A Delta ........................................................................................................ 177

MRS 16 VoLTE Interworking Configuration .................................................................. 179

09 – UNIQUE MSC-S COURSES .................................................................................... 181

MSS PRA Operation and Configuration ....................................................................... 182

A-Interface over IP in MSS ........................................................................................... 185

Iu over IP in MSS ......................................................................................................... 188

MSS Pool Configuration ............................................................................................... 191

10 – ADVANCED FLOWS – DESIGN ENGINEERS ....................................................... 194

SIGTRAN Advanced .................................................................................................... 195

SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS15 ..................................................................................... 199

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration ................................................................ 202

BSP 8100/STP/CTC/MRS/MSS – HW and IP Dimensioning ....................................... 205

10 – ADVANCED FLOWS – O&M PERSONNEL ........................................................... 211

IS 3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 212

IS 3.1 Operation and Configuration .............................................................................. 214

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100 ........................................................................... 218

BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance ......................................................................... 220

APG40 Installation and Configuration Windows 2003 C4 ............................................ 224

APG40 Recovery Procedures (Windows 2003 C/4) ..................................................... 226

APG43 Installation and Configuration .......................................................................... 229

APG43 Recovery Procedures ...................................................................................... 232

APG43L Recovery Procedures .................................................................................... 235

AXE Maintenance Extended ........................................................................................ 238

AXE Emergency Handling ............................................................................................ 242

M-MGw/MRS Maintenance .......................................................................................... 245

M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS ............................................................................ 247

10 – ADVANCED FLOWS – TROUBLESHOOTERS ..................................................... 250

SIGTRAN Advanced .................................................................................................... 251

SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS15 ..................................................................................... 254

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration ................................................................ 257

MSS 15 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 260

Introduction This document summarizes all course descriptions (1550) that are inlcuded in the Course Portfolio. The chapters are grouped according to course flow overview illustrated on the front page figure.

Ericsson has developed a comprehensive Training Programs service to satisfy the competence needs of our customers, from exploring new business opportunities to expertise required for operating a network. The Training Programs service is delineated into packages that have been developed to offer clearly defined, yet flexible training to target system and technology areas. Each package is divided into flows, to target specific functional areas within your organization for optimal benefits.

Service delivery is supported using various delivery methods including:

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Instructor Led Training (ILT)

Virtual Classroom Training (VCT)

eLearning (WBL)

Workshop (WS)

Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT)

Job duty analysis (JDA)

Competence GAP Analysis (CGA)

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01 – Radio, IP & Cloud Principals This chapter lists generic Radio, IP and Cloud Courses that give the students a necessary base of understanding for the environmint that Mobile Switching is interacting with.

Please, see also separate course portfolio for Evolved IP Network (EIN), that covers both the Mobile Backhaul (MBH) and Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN).

GSM System Survey

LZU108852 R15A

Description Are you lost when discussing GSM network basic concepts? If you are starting to work in different areas of GSM system and need a general overview, this is the course you are looking for. It will provide you with knowledge about Ericsson’s GSM based systems and GSM 800/900/1800/1900. It will focus on GSM terminology, wireless concepts, functions of network nodes, and the Ericsson implementation of those network nodes. Completing this training you will have all the initial knowledge you need to proceed in competence development in other areas.

Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to:

1 Know how mobile systems have evolved over the time and tell the history of GSM development.

1.1 Recognize benefits of having a standard 1.2 Describe the GSM geographical network structure and node functions 1.3 Know the GSM frequency bands 1.4 List subscriber services provided in the GSM network

2 List Ericsson’s GSM System divisions and components and perceive how Ericsson has been involved in GSM since its inception and took an active part in the GSM specification process.

2.1 List network components and describe their functions 2.2 Describe optional additional network entities functions 2.3 Briefly present Protocols used in the GSM Access and Core Networks

3 Know basic concepts of wireless communications and its importance to provide a good knowledge of how GSM Systems works.

3.1 Explain Time Division Multiple Access technique (TDMA) 3.2 List the transmission problems and their solutions 3.3 Recognize how Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR) can increase capacity 3.4 Explain the feature VAMOS.

4 List and identify GSM System mandatory concepts of air interface, their functions and required specifications.

4.1 Know the concepts of physical channel and a logical channel 4.2 List one important piece of information sent on each of 3 different logical channels

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4.3 Briefly explain the idea of mapping 4.4 Show the time slot power saving feature

5 Differentiate the platforms that provide the network nodes and functionalities that are basis to provide Circuit and Packet switching, including AXE and CPP platform principles, list the main components and outline the main features.

5.1 Know the function of APT and APZ 5.2 Differentiate functions that can be implemented using AXE platform modularity 5.3 Explain how the group switch switches calls 5.4 Discriminate the AXE 810 hardware structure 5.5 Discriminate the CPP Hardware Platform 5.6 Show CPP Interconnection Structure 5.7 Clarify functions that can be implemented using CPP platform

6 Explain how Ericsson implements the functions and nodes of the GSM switching system.

6.1 Name the nodes in the Switching System 6.2 Know Ericsson’s Mobile Softswitch Solution 6.3 List which nodes that are contracted for the security procedure in the GSM system 6.4 Briefly explain the purpose of Authentication, Ciphering and Equipment Check

7 List and identify Radio Access Network system nodes, its functions and required specifications.

7.1 Outline the main functions of a BSC, TRC and RBS 7.2 Explain the new BSC Evo Controller 7.3 Describe the Abis over IP and Abis Optimization solution 7.4 Briefly Explain A-Interface over IP 7.5 Explain the feature Iur-g 7.6 List the Ericsson’s RBS 2000 and 6000 configurations 7.7 Explain Multistandard RBS Mixed Mode (GSM) 7.8 Explain the RBS architecture and functional blocks 7.9 List the RBS 6000 Configurations with (R)RUS-02 7.10 Know the benefits with new BSC BSS 12

8 Clarify the GSM traffic cases to consolidate all the GSM Network concepts using basic traffic cases examples.

8.1 Explain the purpose of GSM ID-number (MSISDN, IMSI, TMSI, MSRN and LAI) 8.2 Know the handover, locating and location updating concepts 8.3 Briefly describe how a traffic case works

9 Explain the basic concepts and difficulties of planning a cellular network based on text examples and explanations.

9.1 List the stages in the cell planning process 9.2 Explain the terms Grade of Service (GOS) and ‘Erlang’ 9.3 Name 2 types of Interference 9.4 Describe briefly the feature ‘Re-Use of Frequencies within a Cell’ 9.5 Know what is meant by the term ‘Hierarchical Cell Structure’ 9.6 Describe briefly the feature ‘BCCH in Overlaid Sub cell’




10 Recognize Ericsson’s Operation and Support System – OSS as an important tool for operation and maintenance in GSM network describing its features and functions.

10.1 Explain the functions of the Operations and Support System 10.2 Describe the architecture of the Operations and Support System 10.3 Outline the implementation of the Multi Mediation 10.4 Appreciate the implementation of the Ericsson Multi Activation

11 List the most common and main subscriber services, explaining their functions, features, and specifications.

11.1 Define the different types of services available in the network 11.2 Indicate one of each of the following service types in the network: teleservices,

bearer services and supplementary services 11.3 Identify one of the Ericsson innovative services in the network. 11.4 Briefly describe the mobile intelligent network services available with Ericsson GSM

systems 11.5 Know the need and advantages of the CAMEL system

12 Identify charging and accounting concepts. 12.1 Identify their functions, features and required specifications 12.2 Explain the fact that the charging concept is changing due to the introduction of new

technologies such as GPRS, UMTS 12.3 List three call components 12.4 Explain the future of billing

13 Discriminate how data calls are initiated in the GSM network and cite examples of how a data call is handled in a GSM network through a traffic case analysis.

13.1 Explain the data transmission services which GSM offers 13.2 Describe a GSM data traffic case 13.3 List the data transmission services which GPRS offers 13.4 List the things that can lead to improved GPRS end-user performance 13.5 Describe a GPRS data traffic case 13.6 Analyze PS DL Power Control 13.7 Explain the EDGE and EDGE Evolution.

14 Have an overview of the possible future functionality of GSM-based systems 14.1 Describe the evolution of GSM to WCDMA systems 14.2 List the technologies that will bridge these two systems including HSCSD, EDGE,

GPRS, WCDMA and HSPA and LTE 14.3 Explain the 3G system and feature Adaptive Traffic Control 14.4 Clarify the Fast Return to LTE after Call Release and LTE to GSM NACC




Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer, Business Developer, Customer Care Administrator

Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with telecommunication basics.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.

Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment.

Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Course Introduction & pre-course test 0.5

Introduction to Mobile Telecommunications and GSM 1.0

Overview of Ericsson’s GSM Systems 1.5

Wireless Concepts 2.0

Channel Concepts 1.0

2 Channel Concepts Continuation 1.5

Introduction to AXE and CPP 1.5

Switching System 1.5




Radio Access Network 1.5

3 Traffic Cases 2.5

Cell Planning 1.5

Operation and Maintenance tools 1.0

Mobile IN and Subscriber Services 1.0

4 Charging and accounting 1.0

Data Services 2.0

The future of GSM 2.0

Post-course Test 1.0

Ericsson WCDMA System Overview

LZU1085418 R17A

Description Do you need to understand what 3rd generation systems are all about? Do you get lost when people talk about Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) system? This course explains the purpose of the WCDMA Core, Radio, and Service Network Elements together with the standardization of the WCDMA access network. In addition, the participants will learn how Ericsson’s mobile core network solution connects to external networks such as WCDMA Radio Access Networks, PSTN Networks, IMS/VoIP networks and other Mobile Networks. The participants also can lear about, Wi-Fi Solutions, Heterogeneous Network concepts and MMtel Application used thougt an IMS solution to provide VOIP services. The focus is on general principles rather than specific technical details.


1 Detail the nodes and interface in WCDMA Network 1.1 Explain the idea of the converged industries and the layered core network 1.2 Present the 3GPP network model, and Ericsson network 1.3 Explain on overview level the functionality of each node and its architecture 1.4 Show some statistics about WCDMA today and the market trend related to

technology

2 Understand the standardization bodies involved in 3rd generation 2.1 Distinguish the Standardization bodies involved in the WCDMA Systems 2.2 Give in own words why standards are important in Telecommunications 2.3 Acknowledge what standardization bodies are, and what are their functions 2.4 Express the concept of full duplex communication and FDD. 2.5 State the frequency bands and systems chosen for the different areas

3 Explain on an overview level the Ericsson Mobile Core Network Solution 3.1 Explain on an overview level the architecture of the mobile core network 3.2 Describe the Mobile Softswitch Solution 3.3 Detail the architecture and functions of the MSC-Server and M-MGW 3.4 Describe the two nodes involved in the P.S, domain of the core network 3.5 Recall the transport domain, and the various transport technologies used 3.6 Describe interconnections and protocols in the C.S. and P.S. Domains

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3.7 Identify the function of the main database nodes 3.8 Explain basic traffic cases in the Mobile Softswitch Solution

4 Explain the 3rd Generation Radio Access Network 4.1 Explain various access techniques 4.2 State the coding types used in WCDMA, and how they prevent interference in the

uplink and downlink 4.3 Recognize the Importance of power control 4.4 List the different handover scenarios in terms of soft, softer and hard handover 4.5 Acknowledge the architecture of the Ericsson RAN Nodes RNC and RBS 4.6 Identify the basic principles of HSDPA and EUL

5 Detail the Service Layer involved in WCDMA and 3G Enhancements 5.1 Acknowledge the purpose of a Service Layer 5.2 Identify Consumer benefits with IMS 5.3 Acknowledge the architecture and operation of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 5.4 Explain MMTel Application used by Ericsson and MMTel Network Architecture 5.5 Acknowledge the architecture Wi-Fi Solution and Het Net concept provided by

Ericsson.


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

The participants should be familiar with general telecom technologies.



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment.

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Time schedule



1 Network Overview 1.0

The Standardization 1.0

Mobile Core Network Solution 4.0

2 Mobile Core Network Solution, cont. 1.0

WCDMA Radio Access Network Technology 4.0

Service Layer and 3G Enhancements 1.0

LTE/SAE System Overview

LZU1087020 R12A

Description If you want to know what LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution) is, this course will give you an overview of the new radio technology and protocols involved in the E-UTRAN (Evolved UTRAN, also referred to as LTE) and the architecture behind EPC (Evolved Packet Core, also referred to as SAE – System Architecture Evolution). The course also provides descriptions of the CPP hardware platform, operation and maintenance and RBS hardware.If you want to know what LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution) is, this course will give you an overview of the new radio technology and protocols involved in the E-UTRAN (Evolved UTRAN, also referred to as LTE) and the architecture behind EPC (Evolved Packet Core, also referred to as SAE – System Architecture Evolution).


1 Explain the background and architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC 1.1 Describe the evolution of cellular networks 1.2 Summarize the evolution of 3GPP releases, from release 99 to release 12 1.3 Explain the logical architecture of EPS and the interworking with other technologies 1.4 Explain the EPS bearer concept and give an overview of the LTE QoS framework

2 Describe the EPC Architecture 2.1 Describe the interfaces in EPS 2.2 Describe the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) 2.3 Describe the role of the MME, S-GW and PDN-GW

3 Describe the E-UTRAN Architecture 3.1 List the functionality of the eNodeB 3.2 Describe the radio interface techniques used in uplink and downlink 3.3 Explain the concept of cyclic prefix 3.4 Discuss Link Adaption in LTE 3.5 Describe the basic principles of MIMO 3.6 Detail the reference symbols in UL and DL 3.7 Describe the RBS 6000 Hardware for LTE 3.8 Outline on overview level the security in LTE 3.9 Describe the different type of synch in LTE

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4 Describe key LTE Solutions 4.1 Explain the options for Voice; CS Fallback, VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling 4.2 Describe the LTE Broadcast Service, eMBMS 4.3 Explain Location services

5 Explain the various LTE mobility scenarios 5.1 Describe LTE idle mode mobility 5.2 Detail Intra LTE connected mode mobility; handovers and session continuity 5.3 Explain IRAT Handover scenarios

6 Understand the Operation & Maintenance logic in LTE Radio Access Network 6.1 Understand the need for different levels of management and its tools 6.2 List the various O & M areas in LTE RAN 6.3 Explain the concepts related to Smart Simplicity and Self-Organizing Networks

(SON)


System Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Service Engineer


A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology.







Time schedule



1 Course Introduction, LTE/SAE Introduction 2.0

EPC Architecture 2.0

E-UTRAN Architecture 2.0

2 Voice in LTE 1.5

LTE Broadcast 0.5

LTE Positioning 0.5

LTE Mobility 1.5

LTE Operation and Maintenance 2.0

Ericsson Radio System Overview

LZU1089991 R1A

Description Do you need to understand how Ericsson Radio System is a solution to the changing radio access needs towards the 5G? What are new products that have been introduced in Ericsson Radio System which will coexist with the existing products in Ericsson’s radio access networks? The "Ericsson Radio System Overview" course provides the participants with a comprehensive overview of Ericsson’s new packaging of the radio access network products in Ericsson Radio System.


1 Discuss the evolution of the radio access network 1.1 Identify a typical existing site and its challenges to meet the future demands 1.2 List the requirements for the future networks 1.3 Explain the multi-standard, multi-band and multi-layer solutions with Ericsson Radio

System 1.4 Discuss how a typical Ericsson Radio System based site could look like

2 List the features of the baseband products 2.1 Identify and list the primary features of new Baseband 5216, Baseband 5212,

Baseband R 503, Baseband T 605 2.2 List the existing Digital Units and explain their primary features 2.3 Discuss the features supported for Site Integration Unit (SIU) and the Transport

Connectivity Unit (TCU)

3 Describe the different Fronthaul products suited for macro and small cell deployments

3.1 Describe what Fronthaul is 3.2 Explain the characteristics of the PAU 6000 3.3 List and understand the specifications of Fronthaul 6392

4 Identify different Radio Products and their primary features 4.1 List the characteristics of the new radio units in Ericsson Radio System, namely the

Radio 0208, Radio 2203, Radio 2205, Radio 2212, Radio 2216, Radio 2217, Radio 2218, Radio 4415

4.2 Describe the characteristics and the usage of the new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) 4.3 Explain the advantages of the Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) 4.4 List the benefits of the new installation options and Features Introduced

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5 Describe the wide range of Backhaul products for Outdoor and Indoor Scenarios 5.1 List the various Aggregation Units offered in Ericsson Radio System, and explain

their usage 5.2 List the characteristics of the various products in Router 6000 Series 5.3 Match the various products in the Mini Link Portfolio to the Indoor and Outdoor usage

6 List the different enclosure and power options available under Ericsson Radio System Hardware

6.1 Describe the different Enclosure options 6.2 Identify Power System Solutions for Macro, Main remote and Hybrid configurations 6.3 Explain small cell implementation with the various Indoor Power Products 6.4 Discuss the Installation options and Configuration for the Power Products

7 Expand the products under Small cell portfolio and describe their features and benefits

7.1 List the characteristics of the RBS 6402, RBS 6501, Radio Dot System (RDS) and their configuration options

7.2 List the characteristics and usage of the various WiFi Access Points (AP) products

8 Explain the RBS 6000 Series for compact macro, full-size macro, main-remote and Pico RBS Configurations

8.1 Describe when RBS 6102, RBS 6101, RBS 6201, RBS 6202, RBS 6301, RBS 6302 and Pico RBS 6401 are typically used


System Technician, Field Technician, Network Deployment Engineer, Integration Engineer, Solution Architects


LTE/SAE System Overview ILT (LZU1087020) Or LTE/SAE Overview WBL (LZU1087318)



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment.




Time schedule



1 Introduction to the course and Ericsson Radio System 2.5

Baseband and Front haul

2.5

Radio Products and AIR 1.0

2 Backhaul 1.5

6000 Series, Enclosure and Power 2.0

Small cell and Applications 2.0

End of course procedures 0.5

OSS-RC Overview

LZU1089803 R3A

Description Today operators manage extremely large networks varying from Wireline, GSM core to 3G, LTE and IMS networks. This could mean that up to 30,000 cells may need to be configured, troubleshooted and monitored. Do you know how operators manage their network elements? Ericsson’s Operation Support System for Radio & Core (OSS-RC) is developed to manage, configure, monitor, troubleshoot and upgrade all the various networks available i.e: wireline Core, 2G, 3G, LTE and IMS. Participants attending the OSS Overview course will be given a basic introduction to the OSS-RC R16 system. They will learn how OSS-RC R16 is used for centralized Operation and Maintenance of mobile networks, the nodes specific to each network as well as service layer equipment. Participants are introduced to the Sub-Network Management Platform and learn how its components and applications provide comprehensive configuration, management and optimization applications. They also will identify the benefits associated with these applications. This course is indicated for those who works with OSS and needs a high level overview of the product. Even those who do not work directly with OSS-RC will find this course beneficial as it will give a high level overview of how it fits in with other products like network elements and network management systems in a telecoms network.


1 Explain why network management is necessary, and outline the role of OSS-RC as a network management system

1.1 Describe the overall functionality offered by OSS-RC 1.2 Identify the OSS-RC components 1.3 Show the OSS Explorer (OEX) and the Active Library Explorer (ALEX) 1.4 Provide how to add NE’s to be managed by OSS through the use of ARNE 1.5 Explain the purpose and functionality of the Common Integration Framework (CIF) 1.6 Describe in brief the client server architecture 1.7 Compare the two high availability solutions for OSS-RC

2 Outline the functionality of the common components




2.1 List the Fault management (FM) Applications 2.2 Examine the AXE management tools in OSS-RC 2.3 Illustrate the Software Management Organizer application 2.4 Introduce the Network Element Scripting support 2.5 Investigate the Performance Management setup in OSS-RC including Performance

Management Initiation, Event Based Applications and Radio Network Optimization

3 Discuss the various tools within the OSS for management of the Core network 3.1 Understand the configuration managers for the Core network; EPC-CM, MMCM,

GCM, IMS-CM and the Common Explorer 3.2 Review the optional Core Network Management applications such as NAM, IMM,

MFI and CNSM

4 List the various tools within the OSS for management of the GSM network 4.1 Identify the following GSM RAN configuration applications; GSN-CM, GSN-CM

Import/Export, Base Station configuration management and Performance Management Traffic Recording

4.2 List the IP support applications for the GSM, WCDMA and LTE RAN 4.3 Show the support for Wireline that is included in OSS-RC

5 Identify the various tools within the OSS for management of the WCDMA/LTE network

5.1 Describe the functionality of the Common Explorer in OSS-RC 5.2 Identify and describe the various configuration applications in the Common Explorer 5.3 Report the functionality of all the diagnostic tools in the Common Explorer

6 Recognize the various tools within the OSS for management of the IMS network 6.1 Examine the use of IMS Configuration Manager to manage IMS nodes


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator

Prerequisites As this is an overview that is aimed at people working in both technical and non technical roles there are no course prerequisites. The only prerequisite is that students are familiar with a telecoms network or any technology.


The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16.





Time schedule



1 OSS-RC Introduction and Platform 1.0

OSS-RC Common Components 1.0

Core Network Management 1.0

GSM and Wireline Network Management 0.5

WCDMA/LTE Network Management 1.5

IMS Network Management 1.0

IP Networking

LZU102397 R6A

Description This course will provide participants with an insight into and an understanding of the TCP / IP protocol stack from the physical layer to the application layer. Participants will learn the operation of different protocols and applications within the TCP / IP suite such DHCP, DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP. Participants will learn about IP addressing, both classful and classless (CIDR) and how subnetting / aggregation and VLSM operates. Participants will learn about different network devices and will develop a detailed understanding of LAN Switching, Routing and Routing protocols like (RIP, OSPF, and BGP & ISIS). Hands-on exercises using protocol analyzers are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.


1 Networking Devices 1.1 Networking Devices. (Hub, Switches & Routers Function) Explain ARP, CSMA/CD,

and Transmission Types 1.2 OSI MODEL. Vs. TCP/IP Suite 1.3 IP Addressing 1.4 Explain ICMP, Ping, Trace route 1.5 Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR 1.6 Perform Exercises on IPv4 Subnetting, VLSM & CIDR 1.7 Describe IPv6 Addressing

2 Transport & application protocol 2.1 Explain TCP, UDP and SCTP protocol structures, headers and functionality 2.2 List and explain the operation of different protocols / applications such as DHCP,

DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP

3 Basic Router Configuration 3.1 Explain Router Internal & external components 3.2 Explain the booting process of the router 3.3 Explain the router modes for the configuration of the router 3.4 Explain the basic commands of the router 3.5 Perform exercises for the basic commands on the router

4 Describe Routing Protocols and IP Switching and perform exercises 4.1 Explain Basic Routing Concepts & Types of routing (Dynamic & Static)

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4.2 Perform Exercises for Static Routing 4.3 Explain the Concept of dynamic routing protocol 4.4 Explain RIP 4.5 Explain OSPF 4.6 Explain BGP 4.7 Perform Exercises for RIP,OSPF,BGP 4.8 Explain ISIS 4.9 Perform Exercises on ISIS Routing protocol 4.10 Review Function of Switches, ARP & Explain VLANS, Types of Ports, Frame

Tagging Types 4.11 Explain STP Functions on LAN Switches , different types of port of STP & States of

STP 4.12 Perform Exercises on STP, STP Ports & STP States


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer


There are no pre-requisites.



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools.




Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (Hours)

1

Networking Devices. (Hub, Switches & Routers Function) Explain ARP, CSMA/CD, and Transmission Types

1.5 hour

OSI Model Vs. TCP/IP Suite 1 hour

IP Addressing IPv4

1 hour

Explain ICMP, Ping, Trace route 0.5 hour

Explain Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR 1 hour

Perform Exercises on IPv4 Subnetting, VLSM & CIDR 0.5 hour

Describe IPv6 Addressing 0.5 hour

2

Explain TCP, UDP and SCTP protocol structures, headers and functionality

2.0 hours

List and explain the operation of different protocols / applications such as DHCP, DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP

2.0 hours

Explain and perform exercises about ARP 2.0 hours

3

Explain Router Internal & external components 0.5 hour

Explain the booting process of the router 0.5 hour

Explain the router modes for the configuration of the router 0.5 hour

Explain the basic commands of the router 1 hour

Perform exercises for the basic commands on the router 2 hours Explain Basic Routing Concepts & Types of routing (Dynamic & Static)

1 hour

Perform Exercises for Static Routing 0.5 hour




4

Explain the Concept of dynamic routing protocol 0.5 hour

Explain RIP 0.5 hour

Explain OSPF 1.5 hours

Explain BGP 1.5 hours

Perform Exercises for RIP,OSPF, BGP 2.0 hours

5

Explain ISIS 1 hour

Perform Exercises on ISIS Routing protocol 0.5 hour Review Function of Switches, ARP & Explain VLANS, Types of Ports, Frame Tagging Types

1 hour

Explain STP Functions on LAN Switches , different types of port of STP & States of STP

1.5 hour

Perform Exercises on STP, STP Ports & STP States 2 hour

Voice and Video over IP

LZU1087718 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of Voice and Video over IP. The students will learn the operation of Voice and Video over IP networks as well as look at the call control protocols used for these such as SIP, H.323 and MGCP.


1 Describe Voice over IP 1.1 Describe how VoIP packets are generated and sent over IP networks. 1.2 Describe the components of a VoIP network 1.3 Describe how VoIP codecs work 1.4 Understand how Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Real Time Control

Protocol (RTCP) Protocols are used for real time communication. 1.5 Perform VoIP Bandwidth Calculation 1.6 Explain how IPTV systems work 1.7 Understand the concept of Internet Group Management Protocol IGMP 1.8 Describe MPEG video

2 Describe the Video and Voice over IP Call Control Protocols 2.1 Explain H.323, Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) – RFC 2705 and H.248

(MEGACO) 2.2 Explain Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) – RFC 3261 2.3 Perform Analysis of SIP signaling traces


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer

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The length of the course is 1 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16.

Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in classroom environment.

Time schedule



1

Explain how VoIP is sent over IP Networks Describe the different VoIP Codecs and their effect on

Voice bandwidth Look at the Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Real-

Time Control Protocol (RTCP) Explain Video over IP and the different applications Describe the implementation of a Video Conferencing

System Describe MPEG video codecs Describe how IPTV works Explain the use of IGMP in Video over IP Networks Describe the Voice and Video over IP Call Control

Protocols: SIP, H.323 and MGCP/MEGACO Perform theoretical exercises

1.0 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

1.0 hour

0.5 hour

IP Quality of Service and MPLS

LZU1087716 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of QoS. The students will learn the operation of QoS supporting IP Protocols and MPLS. The hands-on exercises are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.


1 Understand how Quality of Service (QoS) works 1.1 Explain QoS Fundamentals and QoS related Protocols 1.2 Analyze the enhancement of the IP networks to support transmission of Real Time

data 1.3 Describe QoS Basic Concepts 1.4 Describe QoS Architectures 1.5 Describe QoS Mechanisms 1.6 Explain Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) – RFC 2205 1.7 Explain Basic MPLS Concepts 1.8 Describe MPLS Labels and Label Stack 1.9 Explain MPLS Applications 1.10 Describe Generalized Multiprotocol’s Label Switching – GMPLS 1.11 Perform practical exercises covering Class Based Marking (CBM) using IP

Precedence, DSCP and basic MPLS setup




IP Networking LZU102397 R6A






Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely.

Time schedule



1

Explain QoS Fundamentals and QoS related Protocols

Analyze the enhancement of the IP networks to support transmission of Real Time data

Describe QoS Basic Concepts

Describe QoS Architectures

Describe QoS Mechanisms

Explain Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP)

Explain Label Distribution Systems (LDP, RSVP-TE, BGP)

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

0.5 hour

1.0 hour

1.0 hour

2.0 hours

2

Explain Basic MPLS Concepts

Describe MPLS Labels and Label Stack

Explain MPLS Applications

Describe Generalized Multiprotocols Label Switching GMPLS

Perform practical exercises covering Class Based Marking (CBM) using IP Precedence, DSCP and MPLS

1.0 hour

1.0 hour

1.0 hour

1.0 hour

2.0 hours

IP Security

LZU1087717 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of Security issues. The students will learn the operation of Security topics such as authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. The hands-on exercises are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.


1 Understand how IP Security (IP Sec) works 1.1 Describe the general methods used to mitigate security threats to Enterprise

networks 1.2 Explain Access control lists (ACL) 1.3 Explain the purpose and use of Firewalls 1.4 Explain Encryption techniques 1.5 Identify different Security Services 1.6 Explain how Virtual Private Networks (VPN) operate 1.7 Explain IP Security (IPSec) – RFC 4301 1.8 Explain Authentication Header (AH) – RFC 4302 1.9 Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) – RFC 4303 1.10 Explain Internet Key Exchange (IKE) – RFC 2409 v1/RFC 4306 v2 1.11 Show some Transport Layer Security Protocols (SSL and TLS) – RFC 2246v1/RFC

4346 v1.1 1.12 Perform practical exercises covering the configuration of an IPSec VPN tunnel

(Phase I and Phase II negotiation)







IP Networking LZU 102 397 R6A




Time schedule


Day Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time (Hours)

1

Analyze the existing security threats types 1.0

Explain Access control lists (ACL) 1.0

Explain the purpose and use of Firewalls 1.0

Explain Encryption techniques 1.0

Identify different Security Services 1.0

Explain how virtual Private Networks (VPN) operate 1.0

2

Explain IP Security (IPsec) 1.0

Explain Authentication Header (AH) 1.0

Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) 1.0

Explain Internet Key Exchange (IKE) 1.0

Show some Transport Layer Security Protocols (SSL and TLS)

1.0

Perform practical exercises covering the configuration of an IPSec VPN tunnel (Phase I and Phase II negotiation)

1.0

IPv6 Networking

LZU1087424 R5A

Description This course gives a profound technical presentation of the Internet protocol IPv6. The course is focused on the protocols and mechanisms defined within IPv6 as well as functions affected by IPv6, such as routing protocols and DNS. The course gives a clear view of how the Transition Mechanisms function and how they are used to establish IPv6 networks in a world of IPv4 networks and to ensure connectivity between different IPv6 networks and between IPv6 and IPv4 networks. The students will get experience in how to set up an IPv6 network configuring routers and hosts.


1 Give a technical overview of IPv6 Networking 1.1 Understanding the Limitations of IPv4 1.2 Understanding the Benefits of IPv6 1.3 Describe the IPv6 Header and Protocol Stack 1.4 Comparing IPv6 to IPv4 1.5 Identify the New Features 1.6 Describe Main Bodies

2 Describe the IPv6 Header 2.1 Understanding the IPv6 Header 2.2 Comparing the IPv6 and IPv4 Headers 2.3 IPv6 Extension Header 2.4 Understanding ICMPv6 and ND Protocol

3 Describe the IPv6 Addressing 3.1 Explain the Address Architecture 3.2 Describe the types of IPv6 Addresses 3.3 Describe Unicast, Multicast and Anycast Addresses 3.4 Configuring Neighbor Discovery Protocol 3.5 Configuring IPv6 Addressses

4 Describe the impact of IPv6 on Upper-Layer Protocols 4.1 Describe DNS and DHCP for IPv6




4.2 Explain Transport Layer protocols 4.3 List and explain some applications

5 Describe Mobile IPv6 Concept and Components 5.1 Understand the Building Blocks 5.2 Explain Registration and Bindings

6 Describe the IPv6 Routing 6.1 Describe Static Routes 6.2 Configuring Different type of Static Routes 6.3 Describe RIP for IPv6 6.4 Configuring RIP for IPv6

7 Describe and Configure the Transition Mechanisms 7.1 Introduction to IPv6 Transition Mechanisms 7.2 Describe IPv6 over IPv4 GRE Tunnel 7.3 Describe Automatic 6to4 Tunnels 7.4 Explain ISATAP and Teredo 7.5 Explain Tunnel Broker 7.6 Describe Protocol Translation Mechanisms 7.7 Configuring Static IPv6 NAT-PT 7.8 Configuring Dynamic IPv6 NAT-PT


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer


IP Networking LZU 102 397 R6A IP Quality of Service and MPLS LZU 108 7716 R2A IP Security LZU 108 7717 R2A Voice and Video over IP LZU 108 7718 R2A







Time schedule



1

IPv6 Introduction 1.5

Describe IPv6 Header and Extension Header 1.0

Describe ICMPv6 0.5

Describe the Neighbor Discovery Protocol 0.5

IPv6 Addressing 2.5

2

Describe the Upper-Layer Protocols 2.0

Describe Mobile IPv6 2.0

Describe and configure the Transition Mechanisms between IPv4 and IPv6

2.0

IPv6 Routing

LZU1087520 R5A

Description This course is a profound technical presentation of the routing protocols RIPng, OSPFv3, ISIS for IPv6 and BGP4+. The protocols and their different functions in the Internet will be discussed. The participants will learn how to configure the advanced features on an IPv6 routing.


1 Explain how the Routing Protocols are used in IPv6 1.1 List the Routing Protocols used in IPv6 1.2 Explain how they are working on a router and the hosts of an IPv6 network 1.3 Explain static routing and dynamic protocol

2 Describe how OSPFv3 works 2.1 Describe the OSPFng Header 2.2 Explain Link State Advertisements (LSAs) 2.3 Explain Link-State Database and Hello packets 2.4 Explain Routing Calculations and SPF Algorithm 2.5 Explain OSPF Areas 2.6 Perform practical exercises covering OSPFv3 protocol

3 Describe how ISIS works 3.1 Explain Support on data link layer 3.2 Explain Hello packets 3.3 Describe NSAP formats 3.4 Describe Link State packets 3.5 Explain Level 1 and Level 2 routers 3.6 Describe Designated router election 3.7 Describe the comparison with OSPFv3

4 Describe how BGP4+ is working 4.1 Describe BGP Message Types 4.2 Explain the BGP Header and Session 4.3 Explain Internal and External BGP 4.4 Understand Best Path Vector Algorithm 4.5 Explain Path Vector Routing

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4.6 List BGP Attributes 4.7 Perform practical exercises covering BGP4+ protocol




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Time schedule



1 • Routing Protocols 2.0

• List the Routing Protocols used in IPv6 1.5

• Explain static routing and routing protocol 1.5

• Explain how they are working on a router and the hosts of an IPv6 network

•

1.0

2 • Open Shortest Path First for IPv6 - OPFv3 2.0

• Explain Link State Advertisements (LSAs) 2.0

• Explain Link-State Database and Hello packets 1.5

• Explain Routing Calculations and SPF Algorithm 1.5

3 • Describe how ISIS works 1.5

• Describe how BGP4+ is working 1.5

• Describe BGP Message Types 1.5

• Explain the BGP Header and Session 1.5

IPv6 Quality of Service

LZU1087521 R3A

Description This course is a technical presentation of the feature related to IPv6: Quality of Service (DiffServ, RSVP / IntServ). IPv6 and this feature are essential in new generation networks.


1 Introduction to QoS 1.1 Describe Building Block of IP QoS 1.2 IP QoS Major Issues 1.3 Describe the QoS Architecture 1.4 Differentiate between Policing and Metering 1.5 Describe Traffic Class and Flow label for IPv6

2 Congestion Management in IPv6 Networks 2.1 Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ) 2.2 Class-Based Weighted Fair Queueing (CBWFQ) 2.3 Low Latency Queueing (LLQ)

3 Congestion Avoidance for IPv6 Traffic 3.1 Understanding the RED to reduce the effects of congestion on the network 3.2 Describe the Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED) 3.3 Understanding the Tail Drop

4 Traffic Policing and Shaping for IPv6 Traffic 4.1 Understanding the rate-limiting features of CAR 4.2 Describe the features of GTS, FRTS







IPv6 Networking, LZU 1087424 R5A IPv6 Routing, LZU1087520 R5A







Time schedule



1

Introduction to IP QoS Models

1.5

Describe Building Block of IP QoS

IP QoS Major Issues

Describe DiffServ and IntServ

Differentiate between Policing and Metering

Describe Traffic Class and Flow label for IPv6

Congestion Management in IPv6 Network

1.5

Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ)

Class-Based WEighted Fair Queueing (CBWFQ)

Low Latency Queueing (LLQ)

Congestion Avoidance for IPv6 Traffic

1.5

Understanding the RED to reduce the effects of congestion on the network

Describe the Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)

Understanding the Tail Drop

Traffic Policing and Shaping for IPv6 Traffic

1.5 Understanding the rate-limiting features of CAR

Describe the features of GTS, FRTS

IPv6 Security

LZU1087522 R3A

Description This course is also a profound technical presentation of the advanced feature related to IPv6: IPSec. IPv6 and this feature are essential in new generation networks.


1 Describe how IPv6 Security (IPsec) is working 1.1 Security Threats 1.2 Basic Security Concepts and Security Associations 1.3 Crypto Primitives 1.4 Authentication Header (AH) 1.5 Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) 1.6 Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2)




IPv6 Networking LZU1087424 R3A







Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1

Introduction

0.5 Welcome

Presentation

Training Schedule • IPSec

5.5

• Security Threats • Basic Security Concepts • Security Associations • Crypto Primitives • Authentication Header (AH) • Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) • Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) • Perform exercises covering these mechanisms and

features

Evolved IP Network Solution Overview

LZU1089735 R1A

Description The Evolved IP Network solution (EIN) provides a dependable, cost-effective and fully featured IP transport foundation for multi-service broadband offerings. With the aid of this course, the participants will understand the overall recommended network design for converged and dedicated mobile networks.


1 Understand the overall recommended architectural design and function of the Evolved IP Network Solution.

2 Understand main functionality and properties of nodes and interfaces in: 2.1 Transport Network 2.2 Cell Site Module 2.3 Mobile Access Module 2.4 Packet Switched Module 2.5 Circuit Switched Module 2.6 Voice over LTE solution 2.7 Charging Module 2.8 Management Module


Network Planning Engineers, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


Ethernet, MPLS, and IP Technology Fundamentals courses Furthermore the participants shall have a basic understanding of system architecture in Mobile Network and for Transport Networks










Time schedule



1 Course introduction 0.5

Architectural and Functional Solution Overview 1

Converged Transport Network Design Overview 0.5

Core Transport Network Design Overview 1

Dedicated Mobile Backhaul Network Design Overview 1,5

Transport Network, Services Overview 0.5

Transport Network, Quality of Service Overview 0.5

Cell Site Module Overview 0.5

Mobile Access Module Overview 0.5

2 Packet Switched Module Overview 1

Mobile Softswitch Solution Overview 1

Voice over LTE Overview 0.5

Charging Module Overview 0.5

Operation and Maintenance Module Overview 0.5

Summary exercise 2

Summing up 0.5

Learning Services – live Virtual

Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual

LZU1089826 R1A

Description Cloud computing has been in the recent past a pervasive technology, crossing domains even into the telecoms industry. Embracing the technology has been vital for the various industries, as it brings along various benefits such as rapid elasticity of pooled hardware resources ad on demand service through a broad network access. This course will provide the participants with the knowledge of the concepts behind the cloud terminology and the evolution of telecom networks moving forward.


1 Define the concept of cloud computing and the relevance within the telco network. 1.1 Discuss basics of cloud computing. 1.2 Identify the common components of computing and the concepts of virtualization. 1.3 Describe the characteristics of cloud computing.

2 Identify the Ericsson strategy moving forward to evolve the telco applications into the cloud arena.

2.1 Describe the market demand in the evolution towards cloud computing. 2.2 Identify how cloud computing supports the evolution of the telecom operator's

network in the areas of native telecom applications. 2.3 Identify new areas of support that would be affected through cloud, such as IT

functions and customer commercial offerings.

3 Discuss the basics of virtualization and Ericsson offerings for software and hardware architectures.

3.1 Highlight the Ericson Cloud System that will support the evolution of not only traditional telecom network applications, but also IT functions and cloud service offerings.

4 Describe next generation cloud management systems, including operations support systems for telco networks.

4.1 Identify the evolution of OSS systems in typical mobile telecom operator networks. 4.2 List new support areas required with the introduction of cloud computing systems,

such as tools for orchestration and automation.








None


The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 sessions and the maximum number of participants is 12.

Learning situation This course is based on interactive theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a live virtual classroom environment.

Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants. The time for covering the topics which is stated below can be used as an estimate.

Session Topics in the course Time (min)

1 Cloud Computing Concepts, Evolution Strategies and Related Technologies

60

1 Basics of Virtualization 60

1 Telco Cloud Management 60

Ericsson Cloud System Overview

LZU1089909 R1A

Description Cloud computing, or “the Cloud” and its services has brought about significant benefits for organizations that have adopted them in the IS/IT domains. In response to this evolving need, Ericsson introduces the Ericsson Cloud System. This revolutionary cloud solution enables service providers and enterprises to grasp market opportunities by enabling end-to-end elasticity. It enables distributed cloud capabilities such as computing and storage capabilities in the network, resulting in a better experience when using cloud applications, and more efficient utilization of network resources. The Ericsson Cloud System Overview course will provide the participants an overview of the solution, which includes but not limited to; cloud computing concepts, virtualization, the architecture of the Ericsson Cloud System, management systems and more.


1 Describe the basic concepts of cloud computing. 1.1 Recognize concepts surrounding virtualization and virtual resource management. 1.2 Explore the definitions around the topic of cloud computing. 1.3 Determine the relevance of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software

Defined Networking (SDN) in relation to cloud.

2 Explore the Ericsson Cloud System solution. 2.1 Identify the Ericsson solution for data center (DC) hardware with the HDS 8000 in a

cloud environment. 2.2 Identify the Ericsson solution for both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform

as a Service (PaaS) cloud offerings. 2.3 Identify cloud management functions provided by the Ericsson Cloud System.

3 Describe the Ericsson Cloud System providing Infrastructure-as-a-Service offering. 3.1 Explore the Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) as a solution for the IaaS

offering. 3.2 Discuss the functions for compute, networking and storage in the CEE. 3.3 Describe the technologies supported by CEE relevant to cloud implementations.

4 Discuss the policy governed PaaS offering provided by the Ericsson Cloud System. 4.1 Analyze the architecture of a PaaS implementation. 4.2 Describe the Ericsson Continuum features in providing a robust application




deployment environment. 4.3 Identify the policy governed and security enforced implementation of the Ericsson

PaaS solution. 4.4 Describe the data centric security solution of the Ericsson Cloud System.

5 Discuss cloud and network management solutions within the Ericsson Cloud System. 5.1 Identify cloud management requirements such as orchestration, infrastructure

management and service management. 5.2 List features of the Ericsson Cloud Manager providing multi cloud, multi tenant

support. 5.3 Describe the network management functions provided in the Ericsson Cloud System

with the Network Manager.


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer, Fundamentals, Customer Care Administrator, Business Developer


A general understanding of computing architecture is an added advantage.







Time schedule



1 Cloud computing concepts 2.0

Ericsson Cloud System 2.0

Infrastructure as a Service with CEE 2.0

2 Policy governed PaaS with Continuum and data centric security

3.0

Cloud and Network Manager 3.0

Ericsson Cloud Manager Fundamentals 2.1

LZU 108 9914 R1A

Description This instructor-led course introduces students to the functionality of the Ericsson Cloud Manager Graphical User Interface (GUI) and through a series of hands-on exercises the students will learn how to perform user tasks, such as creation of virtual data centers, virtual networks and virtual machine images.


1 Understand Ericsson Cloud Manager capabilities and key concepts 1.1 Understand the purpose of Ericsson Cloud Manager Service Catalog offers 1.2 List the functional areas of ECM 1.3 List a workflow process example

2 Navigate through the Ericsson Cloud Manager GUI to perform key tasks 2.1 Describe the login procedure 2.2 Understand how to use Ericsson Cloud Manager and to create and manage virtual

objects

3 Administrate ECM users 3.1 Create, modify and delete tenants and tenant users 3.2 Maintain user profiles and roles

4 Handle Order Management 4.1 View, comprehend and submit Cloud Manager order requests 4.2 Verify order status and order messages

5 Build virtual data centers 5.1 Manage the VMs and other virtual objects 5.2 Understand how to manage virtual machine operations 5.3 Create and Configure Virtual Networks 5.4 Create and Configure Virual Machines 5.5 Create and Configure Virtual Applications 5.6 Explain the Open Virtualization Format

6 Handle Fault Management 6.1 Monitor Virtual Application alarms 6.2 Monitor VIM alarms 6.3 View, Acknowledge and Clear alarms 6.4 Appy alarm filtering

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7 Handle Performance Management 7.1 View VM Hardware Type 7.2 View VM Performance 7.3 Generate Reports

8 Perform Life Cycle Management 8.1 Perform pausing, suspending, resuming, starting and stopping on Virtual

Applications 8.2 Describe the Block Storage Volume (BSV) 8.3 View, create, attach, detach and delete storage volumes 8.4 Access the VM console 8.5 Perform pausing, suspending, resuming, starting and stopping on Virtual Machines 8.6 Upload and delete VM images 8.7 Delete a VM, Virtual Network and Virtual Data Center


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer


Ericsson Cloud System Overview LZU1089909


The length of the course is 1 day and 3 hours and the maximum number of participants is 8.


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Time schedule



1 Introduction 1.0

Ericsson Cloud Manager GUI 1.0

User Administration 1.5

Order Management 0,5

Building Virtual Data Centers 2.0

2 Fault Management 1.0

Performance Management 1.0

Life Cycle Management 1.0

Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview

LZU1089908 R1A

Description The Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment provides an Infrastructure as a Service deployment of the cloud when implemented in a data center environment. Leveraging on the Openstack cloud software with the support of major hypervisors in the market such as KVM, the Ericsson CEE provides abstraction of the hardware layer and manages virtual resources of compute, networking and storage. The CEE provides high performance virtual machine management in a cloud system environment. Based on the open source platform, Openstack, the CEE15B is enhanced with high availability and low-latency additions. The CEE 15B Overview course will provide an overview of the software as part of the overall cloud strategy in Ericsson.


1 Review the concepts of virtualization and virtual infrastructure management. 1.1 Describe virtualization concepts and how they are managed. 1.2 Describe cloud computing and its relation to virtualization. 1.3 Identify the popular software used to manage clouds and hypervisors.

2 Explore the Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) providing IaaS services as part of the Ericsson Cloud System.

2.1 Describe the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud model. 2.2 Identify the example use cases of CEE providing IaaS, such as vEPC. 2.3 Describe the function of CEE as a virtual infrastructure lifecycle manager.

3 Describe the deployment of the CEE and the services that it provides. 3.1 Describe the CEE 15B architecture. 3.2 Discuss how the CEE is packaged and deployed, providing the advantages of easy

installation. 3.3 Describe the core services provided by CEE such as compute, networking and

storage. 3.4 Describe supporting functions integrated to the CEE such as PM, FM, upgrades,

backup and restore.




4 Identify basic operation and maintenance of the CEE. 4.1 Identify the basics of operation & maintenance in the CEE through the Atlas

interface. 4.2 Describe tools for fault management. 4.3 Describe tools for performance management. 4.4 Discuss other services for upgrade, backup and restore of the CEE.


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator, Application Developer, Fundamentals


Ericsson Cloud System Overview LZU1089909 Knowledge of IT systems administration and virtualization is an added advantage.



Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment.




Time schedule



1 Concepts 3.0

CEE in the Ericsson Cloud System 3.0

2 CEE Architecture 3.0

Managing the CEE 3.0

02 – Generic AXE Fundamentals This chapter lists basic APG, APZ and AXE courses that are needed as prerequisite for the rest of the course flows.

MSS 15 Overview

LZU1089870 R1A

Description What is the Mobile Softswicth Solution (MSS)? What are the benefits and added values with MSS 15? How are LTE and IP integrated with AXE? What are the new and enhanced functionality in the O&M area to increase efficiency and further reduce OPEX? The Mobile Softswitch Solution Overview answers these questions as it presents the Concepts, Hardware and Key Functionality in the Mobile Softswitch Solution. The course adds value to the operator as it introduces the Mobile Softswitch Solution.


1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 1.1 Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts 1.2 Explain the advantages with mobile network 1.3 Demonstrate how the mobile network has evolved from monolithic architecture to

Long Term Evolution (LTE) 1.4 Recognize and list the added value introduced by MSS

2 Present the Mobile Media Gateway 2.1 Acknowledge the different hardware generations 2.2 Describe the advantages 2.3 Explore new features in M-MGW 15

3 Describe the Mobile Switching Center Server 3.1 Describe the Mobile Switching Center Server and its supported MSC-S

functionalities 3.2 Show hardware platform used in MSC-S: Dual Blade and Blade Cluster 3.3 Explore new features in MSC-S 15

4 Clarify how calls are handled in MSS and explain MSS Signaling Protocols 4.1 Identify the signaling protocols used in MSS 4.2 Clarify call setups in an IP backbone 4.3 Explore built-in features in MSS





Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer

Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with basic concepts of telecommunication.




Time schedule



1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 0.4

Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts 1.0

Present the Mobile Media Gateway 1.4

Describe Mobile Switching Center Server 1.4

Clarify how calls are handled in MSS 1.4

Evaluation Test 0.4

AXE Operation

LZU1088620 R3A

Description Are you new to AXE? Do you need to practice operations and get hands-on an AXE? Do you know the difference between APG and APZ? Have you understood how to operate IP functions in APZ? This course provides hands-on exercises on AXE. The daily AXE operations are explained and practiced covering both APG and APZ functionalities. The AXE Operation course adds value to the operator since the students receives practical AXE experience, as well as knowledge in basic IP, Sigtran and IPonCP handling. This course is a requirement for all other MSS courses.


1 Recognize the AXE Architecture 1.1 Identify the market position for AXE 1.2 Recognize the product structure of AXE 1.3 Explain differences between APG and APZ 1.4 Identify the AXE system components

2 Practice Command Handling 2.1 Explore CPI (Alex) documentation 2.2 Handle WinFIOL to communicate with AXE 2.3 Practice to identify parameters and interpret printouts 2.4 Practice to identify alarms and interpret printouts

3 Describe the APG43 System 3.1 Recognize the APG43 Functions 3.2 Access the AXE system through the APG43 3.3 Identify the APG43 HW Layout 3.4 Check alarms and performance 3.5 Check file system and disk usage 3.6 Check cluster and APZ interworking 3.7 Practice the License Management function 3.8 Use the MSC Health Check Tool

4 RP Operation




4.1 Handle the RPs on basic level 4.2 Handle EMs controlled by the RPs. 4.3 Practice to identify databases used when defining RPs

5 Present the APZ System 5.1 Explain the AXE Structure 5.2 Discover the APZ Evolution 5.3 Identify APZ HW Layout 5.4 Check alarms and performance 5.5 Explore restart behavior 5.6 Perform system backup 5.7 Restore APZ from backup stored in APG

6 IP stack on the MSC Dual Blade 6.1 Present IPonRP Configuration 6.2 Show IPonCP Configuration 6.3 Check Sigtran status 6.4 Check IPonCP status 6.5 Practice Sigtran and IPonCP operation


System Technician, System Engineer


MSS 13A Overview, LZU 108 9162 Recommended courses or equivalent knowledge are: GSM System Survey, LZU 108 852 Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU 108 5418 IP Networking, LZU 102 397







Time schedule



1 Recognize the AXE Architecture Practice Command Handling

6

2 Describe the APG System Practice APG Operation

6

3 Handle RPs and EMs on basic level Present the APZ System Practice APZ Operation

6

4 Compare IPonRP and IPonCP Practice Sigtran and IPonCP operation

6

APG43L Operation and Maintenance

LZU1089484 R2A

Description Do you want to know how APG43L works? Are you required to perform Operation and Maintenance activities on the APG43 such as backups, alarm list, types of sessions configuring statistical measurement programs? This course describes the hardware and software structure of the APG43L 2.0. It also explains many of the features in APG43L while describing the procedures and commands used to configure them. The participants will gain experience in handling the APG43L by performing a series of practical exercises designed to re-enforce the theoretical components of the course. The exercises include fault handling, file transfer definitions, backup procedures, configuration using managed object model and more.


1 Introduce main application layers in APG43L 1.1 List of the main characteristics in APG43L 1.2 Introduce the main APG43L functionalities 1.3 Provide a basic understanding of the APG43L software architecture 1.4 Describe the APG43L subsystem components 1.5 Explain APZ versions used with APG43L 1.6 Explain APG43L key characteristics 1.7 Introduce the new features for APG43L 2.0

2 Describe the APG Hardware 2.1 Overview about the Blade Support Platform (BSP) and the main components 2.2 Describe the layout of the EGEM/EGEM2 subrack housing the APG43L 2.3 Describe the Ethernet star connections in the backplane 2.4 Describe the boards used in APG43L 2.5 Describe the front cabling connections in APG43L 2.6 Explain the hardware differences between APG 2.7 Introduce the basic principal about how High Availability is achieved in APG43L 2.0

3 Introduce the concept of Managed Object Model - MOM 3.1 Define the concepts that are needed for the comprehension of information model

entities




3.2 Describe the functions provided by Managed Element Management 3.3 Explore Managed Object in CPI store – Alex 3.4 Perform exercises

4 Explain how to connect to the APG43L 4.1 Describe the Serial console and Ethernet ports in APG43L and when it is used 4.2 Describe all types of session 4.3 Introduce Northbound interface –NBI 4.4 Introduce Command Operation and Maintenance – COM 4.5 Explain the basics concepts of transport management 4.6 Perform exercises

5 Introduce User Management information Model 5.1 Define Central User Management using LDAP server for central user authentication 5.2 Define Local User Management authentication for Troubleshooting users 5.3 Explain new concepts for User Management in APG43L 5.4 Introduce all pre-defined Roles for APG43L users 5.5 Explain user administration in APG43L using User Management information model 5.6 Perform exercises

6 Introduce the principles of the alarm system on the APG43L 6.1 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43L 6.2 Explain the data for external alarm in APG43L 6.3 Explain routing of alarm printouts 6.4 See the alarms raised when folder quotas exceed thresholds on the APG File

System 6.5 Explain Audit Logging Management 6.6 Perform exercises

7 Describe the File Management Subsystem (FMS) implemented in APG43L 7.1 Describe the main file handling functions used in FMS 7.2 Verify how to create, rename, copy and remove files in FMS using MOM 7.3 Explain how to import and export CP file using MOM 7.4 Describe the CP backup functions supported in APG43L 7.5 Describe Command Log Management 7.6 Describe Data Transfer Management 7.7 Perform exercises

8 Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43L

8.1 Introduce Statistics and Traffic Measurement Information model 8.2 Have a basic understanding of STS concepts and their implementation in APG43L 8.3 Describe the Data Record Management principals 8.4 Introduce principles of Function Distribution Management in APG43L 8.5 Perform exercises

9 Explain how to perform an backup of the APG43L 9.1 Explain the procedure to store the backup on DVD and to transfer it to another

computer




9.2 Explain how to restore an APG43L from a previously created backup 9.3 Recognize the actions to be taken in case the being restored backup does not

include all latest configuration data 9.4 Describe the software upgrade process 9.5 Perform exercises



Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

APG43L Delta, LZU1089225 R2A







Time schedule



1

Introduce main application layers in APG43L 1.0

List of the main characteristics in APG43L Introduce the main APG43L functionalities

1.0

Describe the APG43L Hardware components 1.0

Describe the boards which makes the APG43L and their functions

1.5

Explain hardware configuration table (HWC) 1.5

2 Introduce the concept of Managed Object Model - MOM 1.0

Describe the functions provided by Managed Element Management

1.0

Explain how to connect to the APG43L 2.0

Describe all types of session 1.0

Introduce Northbound interface –NBI 1.0

3 Introduce Command Operation and Maintenance – COM 2.0

Introduce User Management information Model 1.0

Explain new concepts for User Management in APG43L 1.5

Introduce the principles of the alarm system on the APG43L 1.5

4 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43L 1.5

Explain Audit Logging Management 1.0

Describe the File Management Subsystem (FMS) implemented in APG43L

1.0

Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43L

1.5

Explain how to perform an backup of the APG43L 1.0

APG43 Operation and Maintenance

LZU 108 7177 R2A

Description

Do you want to know how the APG43 works? Are you required to perform Operation and Maintenance activities on the APG43 such as backups, creating new user accounts, or configuring statistical measurement programs?

This course describes the hardware and software structure of the APG43. It also explains many of the features in APG43 while describing the procedures and commands used to configure them.

The participants will gain experience in handling the APG43 by performing a series of practical exercises designed to re-enforce the theoretical components of the course. The exercises include fault handling, trouble report creation, file transfer definitions, backup procedures and more.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to:

10 Describe the APG43 features on an overview level 10.1 Introduce the APG43 product and its main features 10.2 Compare the performance and hardware characteristics of APG43 to previous IO

systems 10.3 Explain APG43 in a BC System

11 Describe the APG43 hardware components 11.1 Explain the layout of the eGEM/eGEM2 magazine including APG43 11.2 Describe each board which makes up the APG43 and APG43/2 and their functions 11.3 Understand the front cabling used in APG43, and be familiar with the connections 11.4 Be familiar with the APG43 data disk directory structure, and describe the contents

12 Use different interfaces to connect to the APG43 platform 12.1 Connect to the APG43 using Telnet, WinFiol or Terminal Server 12.2 Describe the serial console port in APG43, and when it is used 12.3 Describe how to connect in a single CP or multiple CP

13 Explain the APG43 software structure 13.1 Provide a basic understanding of the software architecture, and describe the major

components APHW, APOS, ACS on an overview level 13.2 Describe some of the commonly used applications such as Microsoft Cluster Server

and other 3rd Party products 13.3 Describe the functions of ACS and AES subsystems used in APG43 13.4 Perform exercises to define file transfer destinations in the AP, and generate files to

observe the file transfer process.

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14 Describe the principles of the alarm system in APG43 14.1 Explain the principles of the alarm system on the APG43 14.2 Describe the functions of PRC, USA and SSU

15 Describe the File Management System implemented in APG43 15.1 Understand the main file handling functions used in FMS 15.2 Perform exercises to create, rename, copy and remove files in FMS 15.3 Explain the CP backup functions supported in APG43 15.4 Understand how to transfer a CP backup file into the AP to be loaded into the CP

16 Describe the Man-Machine Subsystem in APG43 16.1 Describe the hardware components in MCS 16.2 Understand how users can be defined in APG43 with different levels of access to AP

and CP functions 16.3 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43 16.4 Define the data for an external alarm in APG43 16.5 Explain License Management 16.6 Describe Command Authority Profile 16.7 Explain Function Definition Distribution 16.8 Describe Cluster Operation Mode and Session Types

17 Describe the APG43 System Backup, Restore and Function Change procedures 17.1 Describe the principles of the APG43 backup function, and perform a backup of the

APG43 17.2 Explain the APG43 system restore procedure, and perform a single Node restore 17.3 Describe the Function change principles, and perform a soft function change in

APG43

18 Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43

18.1 Have a basic understanding of STS concepts and their implementation in APG43 18.2 Explain the counters, objects and object types used in STS 18.3 Understand the output of files and the different formats used in STS 18.4 Perform and exercise to define measurement reports to produce statistical data to be

output to a destination defined in APG43




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Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers.

This audience is responsible for Network Maintenance, Network Operation and System administration

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with previous version of APG 40 systems.

Successful completion of the following courses:

APG43 Delta FAB 102 2130 R1A



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both a classroom and in a technical environment, using equipment and tools.




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Time schedule



1 APG43 Introduction 1 hour

APG43 Hardware 2 hours

Accessing the APG43 Network 2 hours

APG43 Software 1 hour

2 APG43 Software 2 hours

APG43 Alarm System 2 hours

APG43 File Management Subsystem 2 hours

3 APG43 File Management Subsystem 2 hours

APG43 Man-Machine Communication Subsystem 2 hours

APG43 Backup 2 hours

4 APG43 Restore and Function Change 4 hours

APG43 STS 2 hours

APG 40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003)

LZU 108 6567 R1C

Description

This course will introduce students to operational as well as maintenance issues on the APG40 platform (APG40C/2 and APG40C/4). After attending the course the students will be able to work practically with common APG40 handling tasks.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the APG40 hardware and software on an overview level 1.1 List the characteristics of all hardware boards and connections 1.2 Explain how the APG40 is built up 2 Be able to use different interfaces to connect to the APG40 platform 2.1 Connect to the APG40 using Telnet, WinFiol or Terminal Server 3 Describe the Alarm System on an overview level 3.1 Describe how the AEH, ALH, and PRC co-operate to raise alarms 4 Define GOH data for the transfer of file and block outputs to remote destinations 4.1 Configure CDH, AFP and DBO functions for the transfer of data to remote systems 5 Collect statistics using STS 5.1 Configure the STS on APG40 to request, store and output counter data from the CP 6 Describe the concept AD-devices 6.1 Configure an AD-devices for command input and for routing of printouts 7 Load the CP from the APG40 8 Complete a backup and restore of the APG40 platform 8.1 Handle the burbackup and burrestore commands according to the OPIs 8.2 Use Hard Function Change and Soft Function Change to install new software and/or

update parameters

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers.

This audience are personnel working with Network Maintenance, Network Operation and System Administration.

Prerequisites

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The participants should preferably have some knowledge of Windows 2003 Server and have AXE knowledge equal to the course LZU 108 6145 AXE Operation and Configuration or at least equal to the course: LZU 108775 AXE Survey



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Introduction

• Accessing the APG40 Network • APG40 Hardware • APG40 Software

30

50

70

40

2 • APG40 Software • APG40 Alarm System • File Management Subsystem

60 40 30

3 • File Management Subsystem • Man-Machine Communication Subsystem • APG40 Backup,

30 50 50

4 • APG40 Restore and Function Change • STS

90 50

APG43 Delta

LZU 108 6867 R3A

Description

The Adjunct Processor Group 43 (APG43) is the IO system of the APZ control system in AXE 10 and AXE 810 with focus on board size footprint and integration in the evolved Generic Ericsson Magazine (EGEM). The APG 43 is housed on blades (eGEM boards) in EGEM magazine, utilizing the EGEM infrastructure.

This course will cover aspects in the new APG release. The students will retain knowledge regarding the architecture and the functionality of the APG43. The differences to the previous APGs will be covered.

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

19 Describe the APG features on an overview level 19.1 Be introduced to the main components of the APG 43 19.2 Describe the APZ versions used with APG 43 19.3 Observe the capacity differences between different IO systems

20 Describe the APG Hardware 20.1 Describe the layout of the EGEM/EGEM2 subrack housing the APG 43 20.2 Explain the Ethernet star connections in the backplane 20.3 Describe the different boards used in APG 43 20.4 Describe the front cabling connections in APG 43

21 Describe the APG Software 21.1 Describe the new software structure used in APG43 21.2 Describe the new sub-systems introduced in APG 43 21.3 Explain the VERITAS software RAID function in APG 43 21.4 Describe the quota based protection feature

22 Discuss other improvements in APG 43 22.1 Understand the new Configuration and Hardening feature in APOS 22.2 Describe the different user interfaces towards the APG 43 22.3 Explain the changes to the Disaster Recovery procedure in APG 43 22.4 Briefly describe the procedure to change a GED disk board 22.5 Describe the command differences between APG40 and APG43

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Target audience

The primary target audience for this course: System Technicians and other staff working with APG43.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40 releases.


The length of the course is 6 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16.

Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons.

Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. (This paragraph is mandatory).

Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Introduction 1 h

• APG 43 Hardware and Interfaces 2 h

• APG 43 Sofware and 3rd party midlleware 1 h

• Other Improvements 2 h

APG43L Delta

LZU1089225 R2A

Description The Adjunct Processor Group 43L release 2.0 with Linux is the second generation of the IO system of the APZ control system in AXE with focus on board size footprint and integration in the Evolved Generic Ericsson Magazine (EGEM2). The APG43L 2.0 is housed on in EGEM2 magazine, utilizing the GEP5 boards and is intended for all AXE nodes – BSC, MSC-S, HLR and WLN. This course will cover aspects in the new APG43L 2.0 release including an introduction of the Blade Support Platform (BSP) for new installation of APG43L 2.0. The students will retain knowledge regarding new features, architecture and the functionality of the APG43L 2.0.


1 Introduce the major changes in APG43L 1.1 Introduce main application layers in APG43L 1.2 Introduce the main APG43L functionalities 1.3 Provide a basic understanding of the APG43L software architecture 1.4 Explain the supported I/O versions used with APG43L 1.5 Introduce the new features for APG43L 2.0

2 Overview about the Blade Support Platform (BSP) and the main components 2.1 Describe the APG Hardware 2.2 Describe the layout of the EGEM/EGEM2 subrack housing the APG43L 2.3 Describe the Ethernet star connections in the backplane 2.4 Describe the boards used in APG43L 2.5 Describe the front cabling connections in APG43L 2.6 Explain the hardware differences between APG 2.7 Introduce the basic principal about how High Availability is achieved in APG43L 2.0

3 Understand the concept of Managed Object Model – MOM 3.1 Define the concepts that are needed for the comprehension of information model

entities 3.2 Describe the functions provided by Managed Element Management 3.3 Explore Managed Object in CPI store – Alex




4 Explain how to connect to the APG43L 4.1 Describe the Serial console and Ethernet ports in APG43L and when it is used 4.2 Describe all types of session 4.3 Introduce Northbound interface –NBI 4.4 Introduce Command Operation and Maintenance – COM

5 Introduce User Management information Model 5.1 Introduce Central User Management using LDAP server for central user

authentication 5.2 Introduce Local User Management authentication for Troubleshooting users 5.3 Explain new concepts for User Management in APG43L 5.4 Introduce all pre-defined Roles for APG43L users 5.5 Explain user administration in APG43L using User Management information model

6 Explain File System for APG43L 6.1 Explain License Management 6.2 Introduce Data Transfer using information model 6.3 Explain Alphanumeric Device Handling 6.4 Explain CP backup, reload and file management 6.5 Explain Network Surveillance Management 6.6 Explain AP and Health Check Management 6.7 Introduce the principal of Protected Audit Logging function

7 Explain backup and restore for APG43L 7.1 Describe the differences between APG43W system backup procedure for APG43L 7.2 Describe the differences between APG43W system restore procedure for APG43L 7.3 Explain the main steps of OS Upgrade from Windows to Linux procedure 7.4 Explain the software inventory function


Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator

Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40/APG43 releases.






Learning situation


Time schedule



1 Introduce the major changes in APG43L 0,5

2 Overview about the Blade Support Platform (BSP) and the main components

1

3 Understand the concept of Managed Object Model – MOM 0,5

1 4 Explain how to connect to the APG43L 1

5 Introduce User Management information Model 1

6 Explain File System for APG43L 1

7 Explain backup and restore for APG43L 1

APZ 212 50 Operation, Delta

LZU 108 6526 R1A

Description

This course enables the students to operate and maintain the APZ 212 50. The course is a delta between APZ 212 30/33 and APZ 212 50 and will provide knowledge on concepts and APZ functions related to the operation tasks. It will also highlight the differences to APZ 212 40. Through practical exercises will skill the participants in handling hardware faults and extracting of system logs.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Describe the evolution of APZ 212 processors.

2. Outline the key features of the APZ 212 50 – New CPU, Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems required.

3. Illustrate the APZ 212 50 Hardware Cabinets.

4. Detail the CP Server Block (CPSB) and CPAM magazine in APZ 212 50.

5. Explain the internal and external interfaces.

6. Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the APZ 212 50.

7. Describe the different execution platforms in APZ 212 50

8. Describe the APZ 212 50 software structure.

9. Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 212 50.

10. Explain the new Record Orientated architecture of the Data Store as opposed to the original Dats store format of previous APZs.

11. Describe the functionality of HAL and OS API.

12. Handle changes in APZ Hardware and Software

13. Reload, maintain and Dump the APZ 212 50

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14. Handle faults in CP Hardware, CDU, FANs and RPHM

They will also be able to: 15. Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults.

16. Describe the Central Log Handler functionality in the APZ

17. Extract error log files from CP / APG and send it for further analysis and troubleshooting.

18. Perform a retrieval of restart data.

19. Perform a function change of middleware.

20. Work with the Ethernet RP bus and

Target audience

The primary target audience for this course: System Technicians and System Engineers.

Prerequisites

A knowledge of previous APZs is recommended.



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using APZ 212 50 equipment and tools (WinFiol, ALEX).

Terminology

APG Adjunct Processor Unit

APZ VM APZ Virtual Machine

CDU Control Display Unit





CPU Central Processor Unit.

GEM Generic Ericsson Magazine

HAL Hardware Abstraction Layer

OS API Operating system Application Interface

RPB Regional Processor Bus

RPH Regional Processor Handler

Time schedule


Day Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Course introduction

• Describe the evolution of APZ 212 50. • Outline the key features of the APZ 212 50 – New CPU,

Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems recommended.

1 hour

• Illustrate the APZ 212 50 Cabinet. • Detail the CPSB and CPAM magazines in APZ 212 50. • Describe the internal and external interface. • Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the

APZ 212 50.

1,5 hours

• Describe the execution platforms in APZ 0,5 hours • Describe the APZ 212 50 software structure.

• Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 212 50.

• Explain the new Record Orientated architecture of the Data Store as opposed to the original Dats store format of previous APZs.

• Describe the functionality of HAL and OS API.

1,5 hours





• handle changes in: • • Hardware • • Software • • Reload, maintain and Dump the APZ 212 50

1,5 hours

2 • handle faults in: • • CP Hardware • • CDU and FAN • • RPHM • • Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults. • • Extract error log files from CP / APG and send it for further

analysis and troubleshooting. • • Perform a CP stoppage and retrieval of restart data..

1 hours

• Exercises 4,5 hours • Course Summary 0,5 hour

APZ 212 60 Operation and Maintenance

LZU 108 7561 R1A

Description

The APZ 212 60 is an essential part of the AXE system, especially as a new platform for the MSC, MSC-servers, HLR and Telephony Softswich applications.

Through practical exercises the participants will gain experience in handling the APZ 212 60 by checking its operational states, feeling how the APZ 212 60 reacts in different situations like a system backup or reloading procedures, and extracting of system logs that can be further used for troubleshooting.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the APZ 212 60 in an overview level 1.1 Explain the APZ Evolution 1.2 Explain the basic APZ concepts 1.3 Explain the APZ 212 60 architecture overview 1.4 Indicate the capacity and characteristics of different APZ versions 1.5 Discuss the key features of the APZ 212 60 1.6 Recognize the APZ subsystems and functions 2 Demonstrate use of the APZ 212 60 Hardware 2.1 Identify the hardware structure of the APZ 212 60 on cabinet level 2.2 Describe the APZ 212 60 on subrack level 2.3 State the functions of the APZ 212 60 boards CPUB, MAUB and RPBI-S 2.4 State the functions of the eGEM magazine, SCB-RP/4 board and Fan Unit 2.5 Explain the CDU panel indications 2.6 Distinguish the major physical, logical interfaces and manageability functions in the

APZ 212 60 2.7 Recognize the APZ 212 60 from the functional point of view 2.8 Explain RPB-E and IPonCP features 3 Demonstrate use of the Operation Handling concepts of APZ 212 60 3.1 Describe the main aspects affecting operation handling 3.2 Differentiate the APZ 212 60 operational states (CP, MAU, RPH) 3.3 Execute the backup procedure in the APZ 212 60 3.4 Use the Hardware Configuration Table information 3.5 Load the APZ 212 60 Central Processor 3.6 Describe the booting procedure of the APZ 212 60 CP

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4 Demonstrate use of the Fault handling concepts of the APZ 212 60 4.1 List the hardware fault recovery processes 4.2 Repair hardware faults in APZ 212 60 Hardware 4.3 List the Software Fault recovery process 4.4 Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults 4.5 Differentiate between PLEX Engine fault recovery and PLEX fault recovery 4.6 Use the Central Log Handler in APZ 212 60 5 Discriminate the key features in the software structure of APZ 212 60 5.1 Describe the APZ 212 60 software structure. 5.2 Explain how the APZ Virtual Machine operates within Plex Engine 5.3 Describe the Program Control in AXE 5.4 Explain how the ASA Compiler operates within Plex Engine 5.5 Examine the memory lay out of APZ 212 60 5.6 Explain the Program Execution Platform 5.7 Identify where the APZ 212 60 Plex Engine software is stored in APG43 5.8 Explain the Function Change of Middleware and Firmware

Target audience

The primary target audience for this course is : System Technicians and System Engineers.

Prerequisites


WCDMA AXE Operation LZU 108 5024/1 or

GSM AXE Operation LZU 108 5024/2 or

AXE Operation and Configuration LZU 108 6145



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using APZ 212 60 equipment and tools (WinFiol, ALEX), which can also be accessed remotely.

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Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time (min) 1 • Course introduction

• Describe the evolution of APZ 212 series 40

• Identify the APZ 212 60 hardware and the major interfaces • Detail the APZ 212 60 hardware : CPUB, MAUB, RPBIS

and SCB-RP4 boards

60

• Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of APZ 212 60

• Working States and dump the APZ 212 60

60

• Exercises 200 2 • Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of

APZ 212 60 (continuation) 60

• Demonstrate use of Fault Handling concepts of APZ 21260

• Extract restart information and error logs in case of CP Software faults

60

• Discriminate the key features in the software structure of APZ 212 60

• Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler

40

• Practical exercises 200 • Course Summary 10

APZ 212 60F Operation and Maintenance

LZU1089746 R1A

Description The APZ 212 60F is an essential part of the AXE system, especially as a new platform for the MSC-Servers, IP-STP and HLR-FE applications. Through practical exercises the participants will gain experience in handling the APZ 212 60F central processor by checking its operational states, feeling how the APZ 212 60F reacts in different situations like a system backup or reloading procedures, and extracting of system logs that can be further used for troubleshooting.


1 Describe the APZ 212 60F in an overview level 1.1 Discuss the APZ Evolution 1.2 State the basic APZ concepts 1.3 Describe the APZ 212 60F architecture overview 1.4 Indicate the capacity and characteristics of different APZ versions 1.5 Discuss the key features of the APZ 212 60F 1.6 Recognize the APZ subsystems and functions 1.7 Discuss the IP stack on CP feature

2 Demonstrate use of the APZ 212 60F Hardware 2.1 Identify the hardware structure of the APZ 212 60F on cabinet level and subrack

level 2.2 State the functions of the CPUB, MAUB and RPBI-S APZ 212 60F boards 2.3 State the functions of the EGEM / EGEM2 magazine infrastructure: SCB-RP/SCXB

boards and Fan Units 2.4 List the major physical an logical interfaces in the APZ 212 60F 2.5 Explain the RPB-E bus use in APZ 212 60F

3 Demonstrate the use of Operation Handling concepts of APZ 212 60F 3.1 Identify the main aspects affecting operation handling 3.2 Differentiate the APZ 212 60F operational states for CP, MAU and RPH 3.3 Execute the backup procedure in the APZ 212 60F 3.4 Manage the Hardware Configuration Table 3.5 Manage the infrastructure components: EGEM/ EGEM2, SCXB/SCB-RP and Power

and Fan Module (PFM)




3.6 Load the APZ 212 60F Central Processor

4 Demonstrate use of Fault handling concepts of the APZ 212 60F 4.1 List the hardware fault recovery processes 4.2 Identify the procedures to repair hardware faults in APZ 212 60F hardware 4.3 Identify the procedures to repair faults in the infrastructure components SCXB/SCB-

RP, CMXB, FAN and PFM 4.4 List the Software Fault recovery process 4.5 Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults 4.6 Use the Central Log Handler in APZ 212 60F

5 Discriminate the key features in the software structure of the APZ 212 60F 5.1 Recognize the APZ 212 60F software structure. 5.2 Explain how the APZ Virtual Machine operates within PLEX Engine 5.3 Explain how the ASA Compiler operates within PLEX Engine 5.4 Identify where the APZ 212 60F PLEX Engine software is stored in APG43L 5.5 Identify the Middleware, Firmware and SCB-RP/SCXB, PFM software upgrade

procedures




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Time schedule





Day Topics in the course Estimated time (hs) 1 • Course introduction

• Describe the evolution of APZ 212 series 0,6

• Identify the APZ 212 60F HW and the major interfaces • Detail the APZ 212 60F HW

1

• Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of APZ 212 60F

• Working States and dump the APZ 212 60F

1

• Exercises 3,4 2 • Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of

APZ 212 60F (continuation) 1

• Demonstrate use of Fault Handling concepts of APZ 212 60F

• Extract restart information and error logs in case of CP Software faults

1

• Discriminate the key features in the software structure of APZ 212 60F

• Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler

0,6

• Practical exercises 3,2 • Course Summary 0,2

03 – Multi-Application (MA) – Optional Multi-Application is a new concept, where nodes can share magazine. Each BSP 8100 can have 6 magines, and any combination of nodes is ok, as long they only need 6 magazines.

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100

LZU1082240 R1A

Description Do you want to know which are the AXE Multi-Applications that can be implemented on BSP 8100? The Ericsson BSP 8100 server architecture is prepared for Multi-Application support that facilitates compact systems and re-distribution of traffic between applications when traffic patterns changes. After finishing this course you will be able to recognize the possible combinations of single AXE applications and multiple-applications deployment i.e. different applications hosted in the same BSP 8100 platform.


1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware 1.1 Acknowledge the BSP System and Architecture 1.2 Recognize the BSP Hardware Components 1.3 Describe AXE Multi-Applications Concepts

2 Acknowledge Compact CTC/MSC-S Dual Blade Nodes 2.1 Recognize cCTC/cMSC-S Dual Blade Applications 2.2 List the Base Packages and Values Packages for cCTC/cMSC-S 2.3 Explore how cCTC/cMSC-S are connected to the IP-Network

3 Acknowledge CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster Nodes 3.1 Recognize CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster Applications 3.2 Recognize how traffic is managed in a Blade Cluster system 3.3 Explore how CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster are connected to the IP-Network 3.4 Acknowledge the role of IPLB in a BSP based node

4 Acknowledge HLR nodes 4.1 Recognize the HLR/HLR-FE Applications 4.2 List the Base Packages and Values Packages for HLR/HLR-FE nodes 4.3 Explore how HLR/HLR-FE are connected to the IP-Network

5 Acknowledge the Compact IP-STP node 5.1 Recognize the cIP-STP application 5.2 Recognize cIP-STP Dual Blade Applications 5.3 List the Base Packages for cIP-STP 5.4 Explore how cIP-STP is connected to the IP-Network





System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician


Recommended: IP Networking knowledge (switching and routing)



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom or virtual classroom environment.

Time schedule



1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware

1.5

Acknowledge CTC/MSC Dual Blade nodes

1

Acknowledge CTC/MSC Blade Cluster nodes

1

Acknowledge HLR/HLR-FE nodes

1

Acknowledge IP-STP node

1

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance

LZU1089779 R1A

Description Do you want to learn the generic HW and infrastructure platform based on Ericsson Blade Server (EBS) components, suitable for all types of control nodes needing scalable processing capacity? This training is to explore the key features of the Blade Server Platform (BSP) and to introduce the Operation and Maintenance related workflows. After completing this training, you will become familiar with the different management areas available in the BSP and the most common tasks you may need to analyze and prevent the occurrence of future problems. The lessons are complemented by practical exercises on a BSP site. Participants will complete practical site management exercises using the product documentation.


1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware 1.1 Discuss the border between MPBN and BSP 1.2 Acknowledge the BSP system and architecture 1.3 Recognize the BSP Hardware to ensure the proper operation of all HW components 1.4 List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a certain shelf,

blade or PFM 1.5 Read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW 1.6 List the Operation and Maintenance architecture and management domains in BSP

2 Manage the Access Connectivity functions 2.1 Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP: LCT, NBI and NTP,

ARP, BGCI and internal networks 2.2 Practice to connect to the BSP8100 platform 2.3 Navigate in the MOM for modifying BSP system configuration settings using COM

CLI 2.4 Explain the Security Management mechanisms in the BSP system

3 Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP 3.1 Describe L2 and L3 layers 3.2 Recognize the MOs needed for VLAN management 3.3 Recognize the MOs needed for L2 and L3 layers management 3.4 Collect information for L2 and L3 layers




3.5 Familiarize with BSP concepts of redundancy and resilience 3.6 Practice failover in L2 and L3 layers

4 Handle Tenants to monitor applications defined in BSP 4.1 Recognize the management functions to check Tenants 4.2 Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants 4.3 Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades 4.4 Explain how BSP platform supports Multi-Applications in the same cabinet/subrack

5 Handle the Fault Management functions in BSP 5.1 Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention 5.2 Handle the different types of logs in BSP 5.3 Diagnose performance to maintain the expected level of service 5.4 Acknowledge the procedure for safety BSP HW replacement 5.5 Acknowledge the emergency recovery procedures 5.6 Explain the Capturing Management function

6 Explore BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP 6.1 Perform BSP system backup 6.2 Discuss the software upgrade and roll-back procedures 6.3 Clarify the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM




LZU102397 - IP Networking (or equivalent knowledge)




Time schedule






1 Chapter 1 - BSP System Architecture and Hardware - Recognize the BSP System architecture and Hardware - List Hardware Inventory Chapter 2 - Access Connectivity functions - Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP

- Explain User Authentication and Authorization settings

Exercise 1 – Management Interfaces - Navigate in the MOM for reading BSP system configuration settings

using COM CLI

Exercise 2 – HW Management - List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a

certain shelf, blade or PFM - Practice to read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5




2 Chapter 3 - Switching and Routing functions in BSP - Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP

Chapter 4- Tenants

- Recognize the management functions to check Tenants Exercise 3 – Transport Management

- Collect information needed of L2 switching layer - Verify virtual router and address configuration as well as the static configuration. - Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants

- Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades

2

2

2

3 Chapter 5 - Fault Management - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention - Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package

and export the logs Exercise 4 – Fault Management

- Verify Performance, Handle Alarms and Read Logs in BSP - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention

- Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package and export the logs

Chapter 6 - BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP - Perform BSP system backup and restore - Explain the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM Exercises 5 – Software Management

- Perform BSP system configuration backup and Restore - Perform software upgrade procedure

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

04 – Blade Cluster (BC) – Optional Not all operator needs Blade Cluster, since they use Dual Blade instead. Blade Cluster 3.0 is now upgraded with BSP 8100. Previous models 2.0 and 2.1 using IS are also supported.

Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview

LZU 108 2242 R1A

Description What are the benefits and added values with Blade Cluster on BSP 8100? How is the new APZ 214 10 providing scalable and nearly unlimited capacity? The Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview answers these questions. The course provides a comprehensive base of understanding for all other Blade Cluster courses. The Blade Cluster architecture is presented with the Compact MSC Dual Blade as a reference from different perspectives, where its benefits, concepts, characteristics, hardware, signaling, software, operation and maintenance are briefly described with a broad audience in mind. When the course is finished, the students will be able to understand how HLR-FE/CTC/MSC are implemented with Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 and in the Multi-application environment.


1 Identify Benefits and Drivers for Blade Cluster system 1.1 Give an example of an MSS site before and after migration to MSC BC 1.2 Describe the reasons for introducing Blade Cluster 1.3 Recognize and list the added value introduced in Blade Cluster

2 Explain the Blade Cluster Concepts 2.1 Present the APZ architecture 2.2 Introduce new concepts, like Single-Sided-CP and Buddy-MSC 2.3 Demonstrate how traffic is handled within the MSC BC

3 Present the Blade Cluster Characteristics 3.1 Acknowledge the performance and footprint of the HLR-FE/CTC/MSC 3.2 Describe the improved node availability and robustness mechanisms 3.3 Explore the recovery behavior

4 Identify the Physical Hardware in Blade Cluster 4.1 Explain BSP 8100 system and Multi-Application concepts 4.2 Define different HLR-FE/CTC/MSC configuration and hardware options 4.3 Show the hardware components, from cabinet to blade 4.4 Explain briefly the purpose of the hardware components

5 Describe Protocols and Signaling in Blade Cluster 5.1 Introduce All-IP perspective and its Load Balancing in MSC BC 5.2 Identify different VLANs used in HLR-FE/CTC/MSC 5.3 Explore the added benefits with different VLANs

Doc. No: 1550- LZU 108 2242 Uae Rev R1A Ericsson AB Global Services



5.4 Introduce new protocols supported by Blade Cluster

6 Clarify some features in Blade Cluster Software 6.1 List the main software components in MSC-S BC 6.2 Describe different states and features 6.3 Explore how the MSC functionality is spread out equally on the blades

7 Introduce Blade Cluster Operation and Maintenance 7.1 Give an Overview of Operation and Maintenance in Blade Cluster 7.2 Describe the usage of the different Cluster CP States 7.3 Describe some features for O&M in Blade Cluster


System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer






Time schedule



1 Identify Benefits and Drivers for Blade Cluster system 0.5

Explain the Blade Cluster Concepts 1

Doc. No: 1550- LZU 108 2242 Uae Rev R1A Ericsson AB Global Services



Present the Blade Cluster Characteristics 0.5

Identify the Physical Hardware in Blade Cluster 1

Describe Protocols and Signaling in Blade Cluster 1

Clarify some features in Blade Cluster Software 1

Introduce Blade Cluster Operation and Maintenance 0.5


Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP)

LZU1089750 R1A

Description Do you know that Blade Cluster is a system in which are involved more than one node configured differently in function and hardware as a MSC or a HLR application, and a Signalling Proxy (SPX)? Would you like to be able to able to understand, operate and maintain a CP Cluster System at Cluster and Blade level? This course contains a balanced description of the classical AXE Platform Applications delivered by Ericsson and the APZ Blade Cluster system. Through practical exercises the participants will gain experience in handling a Blade Cluster system by sending commands and analysing alarms and printouts.


1 Provide an overview of the APZ Blade Cluster system 1.1 State what an APZ Blade Cluster system is. 1.2 Discuss the APZ evolution. 1.3 Identify the basic O&M concepts applied to an APZ Blade Cluster system 1.4 Describe the BSP environment used by an APZ Blade Cluster system

2 Describe the APZ Blade Cluster and the SPX Hardware view 2.1 Identify the building blocks of the SPX: APZ 212 60F and AUP. 2.2 Describe the APZ 214 10 HW integrated into the BSP environment. 2.3 Describe the APG43/3 HW for an APZ Blade Cluster system.

3 I/O in BC Systems 3.1 Recognize the APG43L characteristics and command lines for APZ in Blade Cluster

systems. 3.2 Use command lines to access the CP Cluster in both AXE and BSP environments. 3.3 Execute commands and analyze printouts in protected and unprotected modes.

4 Demonstrate use of the Cluster Handler (CH) in a CP Cluster system 4.1 Describe the CH software components. 4.2 Describe the Cluster Handler terminologies and concepts. 4.3 Describe Cluster CPs states and sub-states. 4.4 Execute commands and understand printouts used to support the CP Cluster

operation and maintenance procedures.




5 Operate the APZ 214 10 in a CP Cluster system 5.1 Demonstrate use of Cluster and Blade backup functions. 5.2 Demonstrate use of the Function Change for Middleware, Plex, Cluster Handler and

Program Correction deployment. 5.3 Present the Health Check feature.

6 Discriminate the Fault Handling recovery procedures for APZ 214 10 6.1 Demonstrate use of the Cloning function. 6.2 Demonstrate use of Cluster and Blade recovery functions and alarms. 6.3 List the Cluster Recovery mechanisms for the APZ Blade Cluster. 6.4 Recognize the APZ 214 10 logs located in APG43L.

7 Demonstrate use of the XPU (eXtra Processing Unit) 7.1 Describe the XPU execution domain 7.2 Use commands to operate the XPU 7.3 Demonstrate use of the procedures for XPU handling


System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


APZ 212 60F Operation & Maintenance, LZU1089746 The following knowledge is recommeded: MSC-S Blade Cluster Overview, LZU1089007 (or equivalent knowledge) APG43L Operation and Maintenance, LZU1089484 (or equivalent knowledge)







Time schedule



1 • Introduction • HW view • I/O for BC Systems • Exercises

1,5 1,5 2 1

2 • Exercises • Cluster Handler • Exercises • Operation Handling

1 2 2 1

3 • Operation Handling • Exercises • Fault handling

2 2 2

4 • Fault Handling (Cont.) • Exercises • XPU Handling • Exercises • Final evaluation

1 2 1 1 1

MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview

LZU1089007 R2A

Description What are the benefits and added values with MSC Server Blade Cluster? How is the new APZ 214 03 providing scalable and nearly unlimited capacity? What is the difference between MSC Server Blade Cluster and MSC Server Dual Blade? The MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview answers these questions. The course provides a comprehensive base of understanding for all other MSC Server Blade Cluster courses. The MSC Server Blade Cluster is presented with the MSC Server Dual Blade as a reference from seven different perspectives, where its benefits, concepts, characteristics, hardware, signaling, software, operation and maintenance are briefly described with a broad audience in mind.


1 Identify Benefits and Drivers for MSC-S BC – Why MSC-S BC? 1.1 Give an example of an MSS site before and after migration to MSC-S BC 1.2 Describe the reasons for introducing MSC-S BC 1.3 Recognize and list the added value introduced in MSC-S BC

2 Explain the MSC-S BC Concepts 2.1 Present new APZ architecture 2.2 Introduce new concepts, like Single-Sided-CP and Buddy-MSC 2.3 Demonstrate how traffic is handled within the MSC-S BC

3 Present the MSC-S BC Characteristics 3.1 Acknowledge the performance and footprint of the MSC-S BC 3.2 Describe the improved node availability and robustness mechanisms 3.3 Explore the recovery behavior

4 Identify the Physical Hardware in MSC-S BC 4.1 Define different MSC-S BC configuration and hardware options 4.2 Show the hardware components, from cabinet to blade 4.3 Explain briefly the purpose of the hardware components

5 Describe Protocols and Signaling in MSC-S BC 5.1 Introduce All-IP perspective and its Load Balancing in MSC-S BC 5.2 Identify different VLANs used in MSC-S BC 5.3 Explore the added benefits with different VLANs




5.4 Introduce new protocols supported by MSC-S BC

6 Clarify some features in Blade Cluster Software 6.1 List the main software components in MSC-S BC 6.2 Describe different states and features 6.3 Explore how the MSC functionality is spread out equally on the blades.

7 Introduce MSC-S BC Operation and Maintenance 7.1 Clarify the O&M delta between MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC 7.2 Describe the usage of the different Cluster CP States 7.3 List some examples of MSC-S BC commands 7.4 Introduce features for O&M in MSC-S BC




AXE Operation, LZU1088620 The participants should also have basic knowledge about the Integrated Site (IS) Concept. The following course is highly recommended: IS 3.1 Overview, LZU1087566







Time schedule



1 Benefits and Drivers for MSC-S BC – Why MSC-S BC? 1

New Concepts 1

Characteristics 0.5

Hardware 1

Signaling 0.5

Software 1

Introduction to Operation and Maintenance 1

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance

LZU1088005 R3A

Description Do you know that Blade Cluster is a system in which are involved more than one node configured differently in function and hardware as a MSC or a HLR application, and a Signalling Proxy (SPX)? Would you like to be able to able to understand, operate and maintain a CP Cluster System at Cluster and Blade level? This course contains a balanced description of the classical AXE Platform Applications delivered by Ericsson and the APZ Blade Cluster system. Through practical exercises the participants will gain experience in handling a Blade Cluster system by sending commands and analysing alarms and printouts.


1 Provide an overview of the APZ Blade Cluster system 1.1 Explain what an APZ Blade Cluster system is. 1.2 Explain the APZ evolution. 1.3 Identify the basic O&M concepts applied to an APZ Blade Cluster system 1.4 Describe the IS environment used by an APZ Blade Cluster system.

2 Describe the APZ Blade Cluster Hardware view 2.1 Explain the building blocks of the SPX: APZ 212 60 and AUP. 2.2 Describe the APZ 214 03 HW integrated into the IS environment. 2.3 Describe the APG43 HW for an APZ Blade Cluster system. 2.4 Introduce the EBS ( Ericsson Blade Server ) structure.

3 I/O in BC Systems 3.1 Use command lines and GUI (ISM, Winfiol) to access the CP Cluster in both AXE

and IS environments. 3.2 Execute commands and analyze printouts in protected and unprotected modes. 3.3 Demonstrate the IPT feature for O&M.

4 Demonstrate use of the Cluster Handler (CH) in a CP Cluster system 4.1 Describe the CH software components. 4.2 Describe the Cluster Handler terminologies and concepts. 4.3 Describe Cluster CPs states and sub-states. 4.4 Execute commands and understand printouts used to support the CP Cluster

operation and maintenance procedures.




5 Operate APZ 214 03 in a CP Cluster system 5.1 Demonstrate use Cluster and Blade backup functions. 5.2 Demonstrate use of the Function Change for Middleware, Plex, Cluster Handler and

Program Correction deployment.

6 Discriminate the Fault Handling recovery procedures for APZ 214 03 6.1 Demonstrate use of the Cloning function. 6.2 Demonstrate use of Cluster and Blade recovery functions and alarms. 6.3 List the Cluster Recovery mechanisms for an APZ Blade Cluster. 6.4 Understand the APZ 214 03 logs located in APG43. 6.5 Present the MSC Health check feature

7 Demonstrate use of the XPU (eXtra Processing Unit) 7.1 Describe the New XPU execution domain. 7.2 Use commands to operate the XPU. 7.3 Demonstrate use of the procedures for handling the XPU




MSC-S R14.1 Blade Cluster Overview, LZU 108 8003 APZ 212 60 Operation & Maintenance, LZU 108 7561 Integrated Site 3.1 Overview, LZU 108 7566 Integrated Site 3.1 Operation & Configuration, LZU 108 7567







Time schedule



1 • Introduction • HW view • I/O for BC Systems • Exercises • Cluster Handler

1 1 2 1 1

2 • Cluster Handler (cont.) • Exercises • Operation handling for Blade Cluster • Exercises

1 1.5 2 1.5

3 • Exercises • Fault handling for Blade Cluster • Exercises

1 3 2

4 • XPU Handling • Exercises • Final evaluation

3 2 1

MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta

LZU1089003 R2A

Description Do you need competence in how configuration of an MSC-S Blade Cluster (BC) differs from standard MSC-S handling? This course provides just that; it covers the background theory and practical needed for understanding the new MSC-S BC exchange data. It includes hands-on demos showing configuration of the MSC-S BC platform and the MSC-S / VLR functions & services impacted by BC introduction. The MSC-S BC hardware and the cluster concepts are introduced. The principles for configuration of the Signaling Network and the exchange data for Call Routing are thoroughly described.


1 Describe BC Hardware Platform and APZ basics 1.1 List hardware used in an MSC-S 13A Blade Cluster 1.2 Name the building blocks that constitute an APZ in a MSC-S Blade Cluster

2 State the Cluster concepts 2.1 Describe Primary / Buddy blade concept and VLR data replication on high level 2.2 Explain Subscriber distribution and Cluster reconfiguration function principles 2.3 State the new commands of subscriber handling in MSC-S Blade Cluster 2.4 Describe the relation between MSC blades and SPXs 2.5 Discuss the Cluster Circuit Sharing principles 2.6 Define the Test traffic during isolation of a MSC blade 2.7 Describe the procedure to add a new MSC blade

3 Command Dispatcher 3.1 Explain how to access single or multiple MSC Blades

4 Configure IP on CP 4.1 Setup IP definitions for SIGTRAN 4.2 Verify the configuration towards IPLB

5 Describe M3UA & SUA usage in the MSC-S BC 5.1 Exemplify Signaling Scenarios 5.2 Define signaling connection between MSC Blades and SPX

6 Configure Trunk Routes in the BC




6.1 Identify the Inter-blade trunk routes 6.2 Recognize TDM routes (A-interface & POI) 6.3 Describe the principles for Iu over IP 6.4 State the SGs interface configuration 6.5 State the Sv interface configuration 6.6 Discuss the PRA Configuration

7 Explain basic traffic cases 7.1 Describe common signaling flows on a high level (internal flows in MSC-S BC)

8 List feature changes in MSC-S 13A 8.1 Identify and describe shortly the new features introduced MSC-S 13A Blade Cluster 8.2 Recognize MSC-S Blade Cluster capacity functionality compared to non-BC MSC-S




MSC-S BC 13A Overview, LZU1089162 Features Delta course is recommended: MSC-S R13.2 to 13A Features Delta, LZU1089156 or MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta, LZU1089157 or MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta, LZU1089158 or MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta, LZU1089159 Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance, LZU1088005







Time schedule



1 Hardware Platform and APZ basics 0.5

1 Cluster concepts 2.0

1 Command dispatcher 1.0

1 Exercises 2.5

2 IP on CP basic configuration 2.0

2 Signaling Scenarios - M3UA, SUA usage 2.0

2 Exercises 2.0

3 Trunk Routes in the Blade Cluster 0.5

3 Traffic Cases 1.0

3 MSC-S 13A BC Features 2.0

3 Exercises 1.5

3 Test and evaluation 1.0

MSS 15 Traffic Configuration

LZU1089842 R1A

Description Do you need to connect an Mobile Softswitch to the network? Are you aware of the configuration needed for making a call in MSS 15A? Do you need to know the 4G related commands? This course explores the configuration needed for the signaling within MSC-Server Blade Cluster and Non-Blade when connecting the User Equipment (UE) for GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN. The course provides both theory and practice in simulated MSS 15A environement, where calls can be made in order to verify that the signaling is correct. The MSS Traffic Configuration course adds value to the operator since the students get trained in connecting MSS, which also serve as a base for the MSS Configuration courses.


1 Practice and show how the MSS works 1.1 Verify the MSS 15A network and identities 1.2 Describe SIGTRAN 1.3 Verify the traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN 1.4 Configure the IP based signaling

2 Explain and configure the MSC-Server Blade Cluster 2.1 Show Blade Cluster concepts 2.2 Describe the signaling and interfaces 2.3 Verify the operation printouts 2.4 Configure the IP on CP 2.5 Analyze the BSP in MSC 15A

3 Describe and configure the Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) protocol 3.1 Analyze SCCP routing using GTT, SSN, SPC 3.2 Compare the commands for ANSI, ETSI and TTC 3.3 Configure the SCCP signaling

4 Define MGw 4.1 Analyze the MGw connection options 4.2 Configure the MGw

5 Define the GERAN connection 5.1 Explain 2G concept 5.2 Show how to connect MSC to BSC




5.3 Configure the GERAN call handling

6 Define the UTRAN connection 6.1 Explain 3G concept 6.2 Show how to connect MSC to RNC 6.3 Configure the UTRAN call handling

7 Define the EUTRAN connection 7.1 Explain 4G concept 7.2 Show how to connect MSC to MME 7.3 Practice how to connect the MSC to MME

8 Demonstrate IMSI Number Series Analysis 8.1 Explain the purpose with IMSI Number Series Analysis 8.2 List the IMSI Number Series Analysis parameters 8.3 Configure the IMSI Number Series Analysis

9 Show Route Data concept 9.1 Present how ISUP, BICC and SIP-I routes are selected 9.2 Explain how a route is connected to a destination 9.3 Configure the Route Data

10 Show and configure Routing Case Analysis 10.1 Show the basic principle of routing case analysis 10.2 Explain the commands and the parameters in routing case analysis table 10.3 Configure the Routing Case analysis

11 Explain Pre B-number and B-Number Analysis 11.1 Explore the B-number pre-analysis table 11.2 Investigate the B-number table 11.3 Configure B-number and pre-B-number analysis

12 Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) analysis 12.1 Show the basic principle of EOS analysis 12.2 Explain the parameters and actions possible to initiate in EOS analysis table 12.3 Configure the EOS analysis

13 Define Announcements 13.1 Show the announcements concept 13.2 Describe the announcement parameters 13.3 Configure announcements

14 Verify handover 14.1 Describe handover 14.2 Analyze the handover traffic cases

15 Show the features in MSS 15A 15.1 State the features in MSC-S 15A





Service Planning Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer


MSS Signaling, LZU1088627




Time schedule






1 • Show the MSS 15A network and identities

• Describe SIGTRAN

• Verify traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN

• Practice to configure IP based signaling

• Show Blade Cluster Concepts

• Describe the signaling and interfaces

• Analyze the BSP concepts

• Practice to configure IP on CP

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

2 • Implement Signaling Connection Control Part protocol

• Configure SCCP Routing • Explain MGw connections

• Configure connections to MGw & MGw Group

• Show GERAN network

• Configure GERAN network

2.0

2.0

2.0

3 • Show UTRAN Network

• Configure UTRAN • Show E-UTRAN Network

• Configure E-UTRAN NETWORK

• Initiate IMSI Number Series Analysis • Configure analysis of IMSI

2.0

2.0

2.0




4 • Introduce Route Data Concept • Configure Route Data Explain Routing Case Analysis • Configure analysis of Routing Case • Explain B-number pre-analysis and Analysis • Configure pre-analysis and analysis of B-number

• Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) Analysis

• Explain Announcements Analysis

• Configure analysis of EOS and Announcements

2.0

2.0

2.0

5 • Define Handover concepts

• Present Features

• Summary and Test

2.0

2.0

2.0

05 – IP-STP Configuration – Optional IP-STP can be sold as a separate product. This course is also applicable for SPX in the BC.

IP-STP 15 Configuration

LZU1089838 R1A

Description Do you know IP Signaling Transfer Point (IP-STP) is playing a key role for efficient handling of SS7 signaling in both mobile and wireline core networks, both circuit and packet based?. Would you like to be able to understand, configure an IP-STP? This course provides a general description of Ericsson IP-STP product (until IP-STP R15A release) available for both mobile (WCDMA and GSM) and wireline core networks. Aspects related to IP-STP Scenarios, functionalities and configuration of IP-STP are treated as well. Practical exercises will also help students in understanding some points related to configuration of IP-STP.


1 Provide an overview of the IP-STP 1.1 Explain what is an IP-STP 1.2 Describe essential core functions of IP-STP 15A and its benefits

2 Describe IP-STP function in MSS Network 2.1 Acknowledge different cases of Scenarios for IP-STP 2.2 Explain the uses of IP-STP in MSS Network

3 Describe functionalities of IP-STP 3.1 Recognize IP-STP functionalities 3.2 Describe IP-STP function in MSS Network

4 Practice to Configure IP-STP 15 4.1 Practice Advanced SCCP Configuration 4.2 Practice Configuration of SPC, GT, GT Routing, Sigtran 4.3 Describe commands of feature M2PA in IP-STP node


System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer





MSS 15 Traffic Configuration, LZU1089842




Time schedule



1 Introduction 1.5

IP-STP Function in MSS Network 2.5

IP-STP Functionalities 2.0

2 Practice to Configure IP-STP 15 6.0

IWF Configuration LZU1082254 R1A

Description Nowadays, Diameter signaling is used for Policy Control, Subscriber Registration, Charging & Roaming Procedures in EPC and IMS. Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) is the key network component to secure and centralize Diameter communication. IWF is a feature that can be integrated in a DSC node and provide the ability to convert Diameter to MAP messages and the opposite. This course explains the IWF product positioning in the Network. Participants will learn about the IWF Configuration in their network.


1 Describe the IWF inside the DSC 1.1 Describe the DSC in an overview level 1.2 Understand how the IWF is implemented in the DSC 1.3 Verify the main IWF functionalities 1.4 Understand the relation between the STP and DSC with the IWF

2 Verify use cases for MAP IWF 2.1 Describe the main use cases for MAP IWF 2.2 Verify the License Management procedures for installing the IWF into the DSC 2.3 View the License Status of the IWF

3 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager 3.1 Describe the IWF configuration using the Signaling Manager 3.2 Configure system components 3.3 Add new users in the Common Part configuration 3.4 Add new process classes and group 3.5 Understand how the TCAP, SCCP, M3UA and SCTP work

4 Clarify the IWF translation function 4.1 Clarify how MAP and Diameter are converted 4.2 Configure eVIP for internal configuration 4.3 Define internal Diameter configuration at IWF side 4.4 Configure internal Diameter configuration at DSC side 4.5 Configure IWF translation function using the Signaling Manager





Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer and System Administrator


DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance - LZU1082251 R1A



Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given both in a classroom and technical environment, using equipment and tools which can be accessed remotely.




Time schedule



1 Describe the IWF inside the DSC 2

1 Verify use cases for MAP IWF 3

1 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager

1

2 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager

3

2 Clarify the IWF translation function 3

DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance

LZU1082251 R1A

Description Now a days, Diameter signaling is used for Policy Control, Subscriber Registration, Charging & Roaming Procedures in EPC and IMS. Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) is the key network component to secure and centralize Diameter communication. DSC is a product that supports standard IETF/3GPP Diameter functionalities. This course explains the Diameter Signaling and DSC product positioning in the Network. Participants would learn about the DSC Configuration its Operation and Maintenance in their network. This course is based on the DSC15B release.


1 Describe the main concepts of the Diameter Signaling 1.1 Describe Evolution of Diameter Signaling 1.2 Describe Diameter basic terminologies 1.3 Describe Diameter Relay Agent, Diameter Edge Agent & Diameter Routing Agent

Functionalities 1.4 Describe Diameter Base Protocol & AVPs

2 Describe Diameter Interfaces in Packet Core/EPC 2.1 Describe S6a Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.2 Describe S6a Signaling between MME and HSS using sample Traces 2.3 Describe Gx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.4 Describe Gx Signaling between SASN-SAPC & EPG-SAPC 2.5 Describe Gy Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.6 Describe Gy Signaling, SASN-OCS & EPG-OCS 2.7 Describe Rx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description

3 Describe Diameter Interfaces in IMS 3.1 Describe Cx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 3.2 Describe Cx Signaling between CSCF-HSS 3.3 Describe Sh Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 3.4 Describe Sh Signaling between IMSAS-HSS

4 DSC Overview 4.1 Describe DSC Hardware Architecture




4.2 Describe DSC Magazine layout 4.3 Describe DSC Boards Detail 4.4 Describe DSC Platform & Software Architecture 4.5 Describe DSC Applications 4.6 Describe DSC Product Positioning 4.7 Describe DSC Features

5 Configure DSC 5.1 DSC System Configuration 5.2 IP Transport Interface and Routing Configuration 5.3 SCTP Configuration 5.4 Transport Endpoint IP Configuration 5.5 Capability Profile & Node Configuration 5.6 Remote Peer & Peer Group Configuration 5.7 Adjacent Realm Configuration 5.8 Local Routing & Roaming Routing Configuration 5.9 DMI Configuration including Topology Hiding & Screening Mask 5.10 Describe Redirect Client, Application Aware Traffic Management and Diameter

Message Mirroring

6 DSC Operations 6.1 DSC User Management 6.2 Explain the Health Check Procedure 6.3 Describe the DMX System Functions 6.4 DSC Performance Management 6.5 Explain the Backup & Restore procedure 6.6 Event Reporting

7 DSC Maintenance 7.1 Explain Hardware Management 7.2 Perform File Management 7.3 Discuss the Fault Management 7.4 Elaborate Alarm & Notification Handling 7.5 Discuss the OSS-RC for DSC


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator





EPC System Survey LZU1087977 IMS Overview LZU1088283



Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given both in a classroom and technical environment, using equipment and tools which can be accessed remotely.

Time schedule



1

Main Concepts of Diameter Signaling 2

Diameter Signaling in PC/EPC 3

Diameter Signaling in IMS 1

2 DSC Overview 3

DSC Configuration including Exercises ( Part 1 of 2) 3

3 DSC Configuration including Exercises ( Part 2 of 2) 6

4 DSC Operations and Maintenance including Exercises 6

06 – Common CTC/MSC-S Main Flow This is the main flow for both Converged Transit Controller (CTC) and Mobile Switching Center Server (MSC-S).

CTC course deliveries need more likely be customized and also adapted to the operator IMS solution for the VoLTE Interworking.

MSS Signaling

LZU1088627 R3A

Description Do you need to work with a Mobile Softswitch or Media Gateway? Are you aware of the signaling in the Mobile network? Do you understand the changes made for 4G? This course describes the end-to-end communication between Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) and the User Equipment (UE) using POTS, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN. The Mobile Application Part Protocol (MAP) is explained, and how it relates to call flows in different scenarios including Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC). The principals of how to communicate with other Mobile Switching nodes and to select the optimal Mobile Media Gateway is covered. The MSS Signaling course adds value to the operator since it explains the interfaces in the MSS network which is necessary for all other MSS 13A courses.


1 Introduce Signaling within Mobile Softswitch Solution 1.1 Compare Organizations, Standards and Protocols 1.2 Describe how MSS Signaling has evolved 1.3 Explore MSS Interfaces and Protocols

2 Present Call Handling Overview 2.1 Introduce Terminating Call 2.2 Explain Location Update & CSFB 2.3 Demonstrate Call Flow Examples

3 Investigate MSS Interworking Principles 3.1 Explain UE Stratum 3.2 Explore Mobile OSI Model 3.3 Summarize High Level Architecture

4 Compare MSC-S BC with MSC-S DB 4.1 Present a Signaling Overview 4.2 Investigate Signaling Concepts 4.3 Clarify additional Signaling for MSC-S BC

5 Present SRVCC, MTRF & MAP Concepts 5.1 Describe High Level Purpose




5.2 Illustrate Examples 5.3 Show Signaling Messages

6 Explore ISUP & BICC Services 6.1 Describe High Level Usage 6.2 Illustrate Examples 6.3 Show Signaling Messages

7 Investigate SIP-I Interworking 7.1 Map ISUP and BICC to SIP-I 7.2 Illustrate examples 7.3 Show signaling messages

8 Show IPBCP purposes 8.1 Describe high level concept 8.2 Illustrate examples 8.3 Show signaling messages

9 Demonstrate SIP interaction with IMS 9.1 Describe Voice over IP Scenarios 9.2 Illustrate Examples 9.3 Show Signaling Messages 9.4 Recall the SIP-I protocol message structure

10 Describe Signaling towards eUTRAN 10.1 Describe CS Fallback & SRVCC Principles 10.2 Illustrate Examples 10.3 Show Signaling Messages

11 Present Signaling towards UTRAN 11.1 Describe Principles 11.2 Illustrate Examples 11.3 Show Signaling Messages

12 Show Signaling towards GERAN 12.1 Describe Principles 12.2 Illustrate Examples 12.3 Show Signaling Messages

13 Describe GCP Signaling 13.1 Describe M-MGW interaction 13.2 Illustrate examples 13.3 Show signaling messages


System Technician, System Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer





IP Networking, LZU 102 397 IPv6 Networking, LZU 108 7424 GPRS System Survey, LZU 108 876 GSM System Survey, LZU 108 852 Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU 108 5418 LTE/SAE System Overview, LZU 108 7020 Or equivalent competence in IP Networking, APG, APZ, OSS, GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN.



It is on request possible to deliver this course in 5 days instead of 3 days, as there are several chapters in Appendix.





Time schedule



1 General Overview

Introduce MSS Signaling 1

Present Call Handling Overview 2

Investigate MSS Interworking Principles 1.5

Compare MSC-S BC with MSC-S DB 1.5

2 Network Overview

Present SRVCC, MTRF & MAP Concepts 2

Explore ISUP & BICC Services 2

Investigate SIP-I Interworking 1

Show IPBCP purposes 1

3 Traffic Overview

Describe SIP interaction with IMS 1

Describe Signaling towards eUTRAN 1

Present Signaling towards UTRAN 1

Show Signaling towards GERAN 1

Describe GCP Signaling 2

MSS 15 Traffic Configuration

LZU1089842 R1A

Description Do you need to connect an Mobile Softswitch to the network? Are you aware of the configuration needed for making a call in MSS 15A? Do you need to know the 4G related commands? This course explores the configuration needed for the signaling within MSC-Server Blade Cluster and Non-Blade when connecting the User Equipment (UE) for GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN. The course provides both theory and practice in simulated MSS 15A environement, where calls can be made in order to verify that the signaling is correct. The MSS Traffic Configuration course adds value to the operator since the students get trained in connecting MSS, which also serve as a base for the MSS Configuration courses.


1 Practice and show how the MSS works 1.1 Verify the MSS 15A network and identities 1.2 Describe SIGTRAN 1.3 Verify the traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN 1.4 Configure the IP based signaling

2 Explain and configure the MSC-Server Blade Cluster 2.1 Show Blade Cluster concepts 2.2 Describe the signaling and interfaces 2.3 Verify the operation printouts 2.4 Configure the IP on CP 2.5 Analyze the BSP in MSC 15A

3 Describe and configure the Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) protocol 3.1 Analyze SCCP routing using GTT, SSN, SPC 3.2 Compare the commands for ANSI, ETSI and TTC 3.3 Configure the SCCP signaling

4 Define MGw 4.1 Analyze the MGw connection options 4.2 Configure the MGw

5 Define the GERAN connection 5.1 Explain 2G concept 5.2 Show how to connect MSC to BSC




5.3 Configure the GERAN call handling

6 Define the UTRAN connection 6.1 Explain 3G concept 6.2 Show how to connect MSC to RNC 6.3 Configure the UTRAN call handling

7 Define the EUTRAN connection 7.1 Explain 4G concept 7.2 Show how to connect MSC to MME 7.3 Practice how to connect the MSC to MME

8 Demonstrate IMSI Number Series Analysis 8.1 Explain the purpose with IMSI Number Series Analysis 8.2 List the IMSI Number Series Analysis parameters 8.3 Configure the IMSI Number Series Analysis

9 Show Route Data concept 9.1 Present how ISUP, BICC and SIP-I routes are selected 9.2 Explain how a route is connected to a destination 9.3 Configure the Route Data

10 Show and configure Routing Case Analysis 10.1 Show the basic principle of routing case analysis 10.2 Explain the commands and the parameters in routing case analysis table 10.3 Configure the Routing Case analysis

11 Explain Pre B-number and B-Number Analysis 11.1 Explore the B-number pre-analysis table 11.2 Investigate the B-number table 11.3 Configure B-number and pre-B-number analysis

12 Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) analysis 12.1 Show the basic principle of EOS analysis 12.2 Explain the parameters and actions possible to initiate in EOS analysis table 12.3 Configure the EOS analysis

13 Define Announcements 13.1 Show the announcements concept 13.2 Describe the announcement parameters 13.3 Configure announcements

14 Verify handover 14.1 Describe handover 14.2 Analyze the handover traffic cases

15 Show the features in MSS 15A 15.1 State the features in MSC-S 15A







MSS Signaling, LZU1088627




Time schedule






1 • Show the MSS 15A network and identities

• Describe SIGTRAN

• Verify traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN

• Practice to configure IP based signaling

• Show Blade Cluster Concepts

• Describe the signaling and interfaces

• Analyze the BSP concepts

• Practice to configure IP on CP

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

2 • Implement Signaling Connection Control Part protocol

• Configure SCCP Routing • Explain MGw connections

• Configure connections to MGw & MGw Group

• Show GERAN network

• Configure GERAN network

2.0

2.0

2.0

3 • Show UTRAN Network

• Configure UTRAN • Show E-UTRAN Network

• Configure E-UTRAN NETWORK

• Initiate IMSI Number Series Analysis • Configure analysis of IMSI

2.0

2.0

2.0




4 • Introduce Route Data Concept • Configure Route Data Explain Routing Case Analysis • Configure analysis of Routing Case • Explain B-number pre-analysis and Analysis • Configure pre-analysis and analysis of B-number

• Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) Analysis

• Explain Announcements Analysis

• Configure analysis of EOS and Announcements

2.0

2.0

2.0

5 • Define Handover concepts

• Present Features

• Summary and Test

2.0

2.0

2.0

MSS 15 Network Configuration

LZU1089841 R1A

Description Do you need to configure Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) network? Do you know how to get optimal MSS performance? Do you need to practice to configure charging and traffic cases for PSTN, GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN? This course explains how the MSS network can be optimized, both physically and in terms of charging for PSTN, GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN traffic scenarios. The MSS Network Configuration course adds value for the operator since the students get trained in configuring the MSS network in MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC, which also prepare them for the Pool Configuration course.


1 Show the MSS 15A Network Topology 1.1 State the definitions and Terminology related to MSS 15A 1.2 Verify Local and Neighbor Location Area concepts 1.3 Define Primary and Secondary Site concept 1.4 Verify the MSC Properties

2 State the interfaces with other systems 2.1 Show the PSTN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN interfaces connectivity 2.2 List the overview of features and services 2.3 Verify the rule and purpose with MSS

3 Introduce Codec Negotiating concept 3.1 Explain the purpose with Codecs 3.2 Show Codec options per access type 3.3 Describe the TrFO for HD voice 3.4 State the G722 HD Voice 3.5 Show the AMR enhancement

4 Verify MGw Selection functionality 4.1 Show MGw terminology 4.2 List the criteria for MGw selection 4.3 State the recommendations for MGW selection 4.4 Explore the MGw Selection 4.5 Verify the MGw Selection Capacity Based

5 Verify transit scenarios in MSS network




5.1 Define the Call Mediation Node feature 5.2 Show the benefits of CMN Feature 5.3 Verify the CMN impacts in MSC-S Configuration 5.4 Show the CMN for SIP-I enhancement in MSS 15A

6 Define Telecommunication Services Analysis 6.1 State the inputs necessary per traffic case 6.2 Show output per traffic case 6.3 Analyze the TSA configuration

7 Explain Carrier and Preference Analysis 7.1 List input per traffic case 7.2 Show output per traffic case 7.3 Analyze the Equal Access Carrier configuration

8 Show the Geographical Location analysis 8.1 Verify the cell and Area analysis 8.2 Regional Service Concept 8.3 Configure charging in Geographical Location analysis

9 Define the Pre-B-number and B-number analysis 9.1 Implement the Pre-B-Number analysis 9.2 Initiate the B-Number analysis 9.3 Configure charging cases in Pre-B-number and B-number analysis

10 Verify the outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR analysis 10.1 Show the inputs necessary to create the route towards HLR 10.2 List the output information for this traffic case 10.3 Configure Outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR

11 Define Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) analysis 11.1 Investigate the parameters necessary to define the MSRN Analysis 11.2 Explore the output information for this traffic case 11.3 Practice to configure Inter-MSC Handover 11.4 Explore ASN feature in handover scenarios (SIP-I fallback to BICC)

12 Show the voice over LTE Network Interaction 12.1 Define the CS fallback between MSC-S using the MTRF feature 12.2 Show the Sv interface 12.3 Acknowledge how the SRVCC is applied MSS 15A 12.4 Configure the SRVCC in MSC-S (Sv interface) 12.5 Describe SRVCC for Emergency calls and alerting calls

13 State Pre-A-number and A-number analysis 13.1 Explain the Pre-A-Number analysis 13.2 Define A-Number analysis 13.3 Configure Pre-A-number and A-number analysis

14 Define the Initial and Charging analysis 14.1 Show the concepts of initial charging analysis 14.2 State the different traffic scenarios




14.3 Explain the information giver after initial charging analysis 14.4 Show outputs from the charging analysis

15 Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation and administration 15.1 Show the APZ commands and parameters for CDR generation 15.2 List the APG commands and parameters for CDR administration 15.3 Analyze CDR Generation




MSS 15 Traffic Configuration, LZU1089842




Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time (hours)

1 Show 15A Network Topology 1.5




State interfaces with other systems 1.5

Introduce Codec Negotiating 1.5

Verify MGw Selection functionality 1.5

2 Verify transit Scenarios in MSS network 3

Define Telecommunication Services Analysis 2

Explain Carrier and Preference Analysis 1

3 Show the Geographical Location analysis 2

Define the Pre-B-number and B-number analysis 2

Verify the Outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR analysis 1

Define Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) analysis 1

4 Show the voice over LTE Network Interaction 2

State Pre-A-number and A-number analysis 2

Define the Initial and Charging analysis 2

5 Exercises 3

Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation and Administration

3

Voice over LTE in MSS 15

LZU1089844 R1A

Description What is Voice over LTE? What is SRVCC? How is it implemented in MSS 15? How can the operators benefit from this new technology? The course provides a theoretical overview of SMS over SGs, CS Fallback (CSFB), Mobile Terminating Roaming Forward (MTRF), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) and how they relate to Voice over LTE (VoLTE) explaining how the eUTRAN (4G) communicates with GERAN (2G), UTRAN (3G) and the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS). The course describes the mobile interworking with IMS and other Voice over IP (VoIP) interworkings. The Voice over LTE in MSS 15 course is also a prerequisite for the MSS 13A (check if there is a new version for thsi course like MSS 15) Service Overview, which clarifies the IMS Centralized Services (ICS). The Voice over LTE in MSS 15 course adds value to the operator since it gives insight in how to manage the new technology and stay ahead of the market.


1 Introduction – Why voice over LTE in MSS? 1.1 Analyze Business Perspective 1.2 Observe Subscriber Perspective 1.3 Summarize Operator Perspective

2 Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 2.1 Present Subscriber Options 2.2 Show Operator Options 2.3 Brief 3GPP Solutions

3 Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 3.1 Introduce IMS Concept 3.2 Describe IMS Components 3.3 Illustrate VoLTE Call Flow

4 Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 4.1 Explore Mobile OSI Model 4.2 Explain MSS IMS Adaptation 4.3 Exemplify MSS IMS Interworking

5 Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 5.1 Identify Network Interworking




5.2 Compare Network Design 5.3 Indicate High-Level Implementation

6 Introduce different Services and Features 6.1 Distinguish FAX handling 6.2 Clarify HD Voice handling 6.3 Recognize Quality of Service




EPC Signaling, LZU 108 7580 R4A IMS Signaling, LZU 108 7193 R6A MSS Signaling, LZU 108 8627 R3A




Time schedule



1 Introduction – Why voice over LTE in MSS? 1.0

Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 1.0

Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 1.0

Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 1.0

Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 1.0




Introduce different Services and Features 1.0

MSS VoLTE Configuration

LZU1089211 R2A

Description Are you prepared for 4G with Voice over LTE (VoLTE)? Do you need to practice how to configure SMS over SGs, CSFB and SRVCC functions? This course let the students practice 4G related configuration in MSS 14B and verify traffic scenarios in a simulated network environment with both MSC-S Dual Blade and MSC-S Blade Cluster. The MSS VoLTE Configuration course adds value to the operator since it enables 4G related revenues.


1 Manage the Circuit Switch Fallback (CSFB) and SMS over SGS functions 1.1 Present VoLTE scenarios 1.2 Configure the MME over the SGs interface 1.3 Practice a traffic case involving CSFB 1.4 Explain how SMS over SGs function is enabled in MSS

2 Coordinate Inter-MSC communication 2.1 Configure MAP & SIP-I between MSC Servers 2.2 Explain Single Node View for SIP/SIP-I in a MSC-S Blade Cluster 2.3 Explain the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) function 2.4 Practice inter-MSC handover

3 Manage the LTE to GSM/WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) function 3.1 Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 3.2 Practice traffic cases involving Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) 3.3 Practice MTRF, SRVCC for Alerting and Emergency calls 3.4 Explain charging principles for SRVCC


Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician





Voice over LTE in MSS 14, LZU1089731 Equivalent knowledge to the following courses is recommended: MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU1088629 MSS Network Configuration, LZU1088624




Time schedule



1 Present VoLTE scenarios 1.5

Practice a traffic case involving CSFB 1.5

Explain how SMS over SGs function is enabled 1.5

Configure MAP & SIP-I between MSC Servers 1.5

2 Practice inter-MSC handover 1

Explain the configuration for the MTRF function 1.5

Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 2

Practice MTRF and traffic cases involving Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

1

Explain charging principles for SRVCC 0.5

MSS Service Overview

LZU1089210 R1A

Description How will IMS Centralized Service (ICS) impact on MSS 13A? Why change something that is working? The MSS Service Overview answers those questions, providing an overview of existing MSS Built-in Services and CAMEL Services, and explaining how IMS step by step is planned to overtake more and more of the MSS Services. This course adds value as it will help the operator to utilize and benefit from ICS.


1 Discover what is an MSS Service 1.1 Introduce a brief Service History 1.2 Investigate actual User Perspective 1.3 Analyze current Operator Perspective

2 Discuss future Services 2.1 Consider User Needs 2.2 Observe Operator Potential 2.3 Evaluate Service Benefits

3 Review MSS Built-In Services 3.1 Explain the MSS Built-In Service Concept 3.2 List the MSS Built-In Services 3.3 Explore some MSS Built-In Service scenarios

4 Present CAMEL Services 4.1 Explain the CAMEL Service Concept 4.2 List the CAMEL Services 4.3 Explore some CAMEL Service scenarios

5 Demonstrate ICS Services in MSS 13A 5.1 Explain the ICS Service Concept 5.2 List the ICS Services 5.3 Explore some ICS Service scenarios

6 Explore Service Interaction in MSS 13A 6.1 Explain the Dual Service Concept




6.2 List the Interworking Scenarios 6.3 Summarize Service Benefits




Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU1089164




Time schedule



1 What is an MSS Service? 1

Future Services? 1

MSS Built-In Services 1

CAMEL Services 1

ICS Services in MSS 13A 1

Service Interaction in MSS 13A 1

07 – CTC/MSC-S Delta & VCT Flows This chapter lists short theoretical courses covering a limited topic.

It is worth to mention that VCT courses can be customized to be delivered in presence, and vice versa.

MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089157 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC R14.1 to 13A? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


1 Introduction of MSS 13A 1.1 Recognize MSC 13A network elements, interfaces and architecture. 1.2 State the different MSC nodes in the MSS13A release and their main characteristics 1.3 Explain the SPX load Control in MSC-S Blade Cluster 1.4 Describe the non-feature related enhancements in MSS13A

2 State the new features in MSC-S 13A 2.1 Acknowledge the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) 2.2 State the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) 2.3 State the Adjacent SIP Node Accessibility Supervision and Intelligent Routing 2.4 Recognize the TrFO Interworking with SIP and SIP-I 2.5 Recognize the Call Mediation Node(CMN) for SIP-I 2.6 Recognize the Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 2.7 Acknowledge the Mega Pool 2.8 Acknowledge the MSC Health Check 2.9 Verify the LTE to CS fallback functionality 2.10 Recognize SMS over SGs interface feature and list his benefits 2.11 State the Integrated Protocol Tracer 2.12 Define the Integrated Subscriber Tracer feature

3 Verify the enhancements of optional features 3.1 State the MGCF Interworking with IMS 3.2 Acknowledge the AMR-WB Speech 3.3 Recognize the CAMEL phase 2 Support 3.4 State the MGCF Interworking with SIP-I 3.5 State the IP Networking and Transport for signaling




3.6 State the MSC in Pool enhancements 3.7 Check the Enhanced MT Call Handling 3.8 State the MGSVP printout enhancements 3.9 Check the RANAP overload Control in MSC 13A 3.10 List the T.38 fax enhancements



Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S R14.1.




Time schedule



1 Course Introduction & Pre Test 0.5

New Features 3.5

Exercises 2

2 Enhanced Features 3.5

Exercises 2

Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5

MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089158 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC 12A to 13A? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


1 Introduction of MSC-S 13A 1.1 Recognize MSC 13A network elements, interfaces and architecture. 1.2 State the different MSC nodes in this release and their main characteristics 1.3 Describe the MSC-S Blade Cluster node in MSC 13A 1.4 Describe the non-feature related enhancements in MSS13A 1.5 Explain the SPX load control functionality in MSC-S Blade Cluster

2 State the new features in MSC-S 13A 2.1 Acknowledge the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) 2.2 State the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) 2.3 State the Adjacent SIP Node Accessibility Supervision and Intelligent Routing 2.4 Recognize the TrFO Interworking with SIP and SIP-I 2.5 Recognize the Call Mediation Node(CMN) for SIP-I 2.6 Recognize the Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 2.7 Acknowledge the Mega Pool 2.8 Acknowledge the MSC Health Check 2.9 State the Integrated Protocol Tracer 2.10 Define the Integrated Subscriber Tracer

3 Verify the enhancements of optional features 3.1 State the MGCF Interworking with IMS 3.2 Acknowledge the AMR-WB Speech 3.3 Recognize the CAMEL phase 2 Support 3.4 State the MGCF Interworking with SIP-I 3.5 State the IP Networking and Transport for signaling 3.6 Check the Enhanced MT Call Handling




3.7 Verify the CS fallback improvements 3.8 Recognize SMS over GS interface benefits 3.9 State the MGSVP printout enhancements 3.10 Check the RANAP overload Control in MSC 12B 3.11 List the T.38 fax enhancements



Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S 12A.




Time schedule




Blade Cluster Concepts 2.0

New Features 1.5

Exercises 2.0

2 Enhanced Features 3.5

Exercises 2.0

Course Conclusion & Post Test 0,5

MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089159 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC 12B to 13A? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


1 Introduction of MSC-S 13A 1.1 Recognize MSC 13A network elements, interfaces and architecture 1.2 State the different MSC nodes in this release and their main characteristics 1.3 Describe the non-feature related enhancements in MSS13A

2 State the new features in MSC-S 13A 2.1 Acknowledge the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) 2.2 State the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) 2.3 State the Adjacent SIP Node Accessibility Supervision and Intelligent Routing 2.4 Recognize the TrFO Interworking with SIP and SIP-I 2.5 Recognize the Call Mediation Node(CMN) for SIP-I 2.6 Recognize the Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 2.7 Acknowledge the Mega Pool

3 State the enhancements of optional features in MSC-S 13A 3.1 State the MGCF Interworking with IMS 3.2 Acknowledge the AMR-WB Speech 3.3 Recognize the CAMEL phase 2 Support 3.4 State the MGCF Interworking with SIP-I 3.5 State the IP Networking and Transport for signaling


Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network




Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician

Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S R12B. A recommended course is: Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU1089164




Time schedule




Non feature related functionalities 1.0

New Optional Features 2.5

Enhanced Optional Features 1.5


MSC-S 13A to 14B Features Delta

LZU1089653 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC 14B compared to 13A? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


1 Introduce the MSC-S 14B 1.1 Recognize MSC-S 14B network elements, interfaces and architecture 1.2 State the different/changed MSS nodes and interfaces in this release and their main

characteristics 1.3 Describe the non-feature related enhancements in MSC-S 14B: SIP Single Node

View

2 State the new optional features in MSC-S 14B 2.1 State the ERA GLONASS for Russia (ISUP) 2.2 State the ERA GLONASS for Russia (SIP-I) 2.3 Recognize the IMSI Visibility 2.4 Recognize the HD Voice with G.722 2.5 Acknowledge the LTE to GSM Handover: SRVCC Emergency and Alerting Calls 2.6 State the SCCP Global Title Routing Extension

3 State the enhancements of optional and basic features in MSC-S 14B 3.1 Recognize the AMR-WB Speech feature 3.2 State the Basic Mobile Switching Services (Basic) 3.3 Acknowledge the Call Mediation Node (CMN) for SIP-I 3.4 Acknowledge the Integrated Subscriber Tracer feature (Basic) 3.5 IP Networking and Transport for Signaling (Basic) 3.6 Acknowledge the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) 3.7 State the MGCF for Interworking with IMS 3.8 State the MGCF for Interworking with SIP-I based Networks 3.9 Recognize SCCP Congestion Control (Basic) 3.10 State the Support of GPRS Mobile in Operation Mode A or B




3.11 Acknowledge the Support of M2PA 3.12 Recognize the Basic Traffic Control 3.13 Recognize the Paging Location Updating 3.14 Acknowledge the Capacity Based M-MGW Selection



Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S 13A. A recommended course is: Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU1089164




Time schedule




Non feature related functionalities 1.0

New Optional Features 2.0

Enhanced Optional Features 2.0


MSC-S 14B to 15A Features Delta

LZU1089840 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC 15A compared to 14B? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced?Do you want to know the future-proof hardware that enables for Multi Application Support? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


1 Recognize the MSC-S 15A functions and characteristics 1.1 Recognize MSC 15A network elements, interfaces and architecture 1.2 State the different and changed MSS nodes and interfaces in MSC-15A 1.3 Describe the future-proof BSP8100 hardware in overview level 1.4 Describe the O&M concepts introduced by the APG43 based on Linux

2 State the new optional features in MSC-S 15A 2.1 Acknowledge the Call Mediation on Node for SIP 2.2 State the ENUM Look-up for number Portability 2.3 Recognize the Signaling Capacity License Management

3 State the enhancements of optional and basic features in MSC-S 14B 3.1 Recognize the ERA GLONASS for Russia (SIP/SIP-I) 3.2 Acknowledge the Integrated Subscriber Feature for SIP/SIP-I 3.3 Describe the IP Networking and Transport for Signaling 3.4 State the Media Gateway Selection 3.5 Recognize the Paging at Location Update 3.6 Recognize the Signaling Transport over IP (SIGTRAN)






Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S 14B.




Time schedule




Chapter 1 - MSC-S 15A Functions and Characteristics 1.0

Chapter 2- New Optional Features 2.5

Chapter 3- Enhanced Optional Features 1.5



Ericsson IP Signaling Transfer Point IP-STP - live virtual

LZU1089832 R1A

Description Ericsson IP Signaling Transfer Point IP-STP course provides a general description of Ericsson IP-STP product (until IP-STP R14B release) available for both mobile (WCDMA and GSM) and wireline core networks. This course provides students with aspects related to scenarios and functionalities of IP-STP.


1 Provide an overview of IP-STP 1.1 Describe main benefits of IP-STP.

2 Describe some IP-STP scenarios in MSS Network 2.1 Acknowledge different uses of IP-STP in Signaling Network

3 Describe some features of IP-STP 3.1 Acknowledge use of some of the main features in IP-STP node




LZU1089730, MSS 14 Overview






The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 session and the maximum number of participants is 12.


Time schedule



1 Provide an overview of IP-STP 60

1 Describe some IP-STP scenarios in MSS Network 60

1 Describe some features of IP-STP 60


Applications of Converged Transit Controller - live virtual

LZU1089833 R1A

Description This course is intended for anyone, from Technicians to Engineers, who wishes to have a primer on Converged Transit Controller node (CTC). This course gives an Introduction to CTC and explains some scenarios of CTC in MSS Network.


1 Give an Introduction of Converged Transit Controller 1.1 Describe the mains benefits of using Converged Transit Controller

2 Explain applications of Converged Transit Controller in MSS Network 2.1 Give a brief view of some scenarios of Converged Transit Controller in MSS

Network. 2.2 Present some Converged Transit Controller functionalities

3 Explain Converged Transit Controller Hardware 3.1 Present Converged Transit Controller HW options




Voice over LTE in MSS 14, LZU1089731 R1A






The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 session and the maximum number of participants is 12.


Time schedule



1

Give an Introduction of Converged Transit Controller. 60

Explain applications of Converged Transit Controller in MSS Network

60

Explain Converged Transit Controller Hardware 60


VoLTE with focus on MSS - live virtual

LZU1089831 R1A

Description Why telephony in 4G systems? What happens if the operators do not provide voice to the 4G subscribers? Will the operators replace MSC with IMS services in a near future? This course provides an overview of VoLTE components from E2E end perspective, explains the concept of Mobile Telephony Evolution and the VoLTE architecture. This course describes in overview level the migration mechanisms that provide voice and services to 4G systems from the MSS perspective: CS Fallback (CSFB), Mobile Terminating Roaming Forward (MTRF), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) and how they relate to Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and MSS system.


1 Explain the concept of Mobile Telephony Evolution 1.1 Explain the need of telephony in 4G systems (LTE) 1.2 Explain the concept of GSMA VoLTE

2 Describe general architecture and services provided by IMS and MMTel 2.1 Describe MMTel general architecture 2.2 Review services provided by MMTel

3 Describe EPS general architecture 3.1 Explain the EPC nodes in an overview level 3.2 Illustrate a pure VoLTE call flow involving MMTel and EPC nodes

4 Explain migration mechanisms for VoLTE and MSS coexistence 4.1 Explain SMS over SGs functionality 4.2 Explain Circuit Switched Fall Back (CSFB) functionality and architecture 4.3 Recognize Mobile Terminating Roaming Forward (MTRF) feature 4.4 Explain Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) functionality and architecture 4.5 Explain IMS Centralized Services (ICS) functionality and architecture

5 Describe VoLTE and MSS Voice network architecture and node functions 5.1 Describe VoLTE/MSS Voice network architecture 5.2 Describe VoLTE MSS Voice network nodes and their functions 5.3 Describe SMS over SGs, CSFB and SRVCC high-level implementation 5.4 Describe basic traffic cases involving VoLTE in MSS








LZU1089609, IMS 14 Overview LZU1087977, EPC System Survey




Time schedule



1 Mobile Telephony Evolution 60

1 IMS and MMTel general architecture 60

1 EPS general architecture 60

2 VoLTE in MSS 90

2 VoLTE in MSS architecture 90


SIP / SIP-I in MSS - live virtual

LZU1089830 R1A

Description This course is designed to give an overview the SIP/SIP-I in the MSS network and all interactions. The course provides knowledge in SIP, its protocol structure and message analysis.


1 Show Introduction - What is SIP? 1.1 Explain SIP functionality 1.2 Present MSS and SIP/SIP-I Scenarios 1.3 Explore the interfacing networks for SIP/SIP-I

2 Explain the functions and capabilities of SIP protocol 2.1 Explain generic architecture and terminology 2.2 Name the IETF protocols related to SIP 2.3 Understand the most important SIP protocol header fields 2.4 Relate the steps in a basic session establishment between MSS and external

networks

3 Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 3.1 Compare SIP-I, SIP-T and BICC protocols in MSS 3.2 Present SIP-I and ISUP interworking

4 Explain SIP connectivity and routing in MSC 4.1 Clarify the IP connectivity for MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC 4.2 List the main steps in setting up L2 infrastructure for SIP 4.3 Describe the IP stack on CP implementation 4.4 Describe the SIP/SIP-I routing concept as implemented in MSC-S


Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer






LZU1089730, MSS 14 Overview




Time schedule



1 Show introduction – What is SIP? 60

Explain the functions and capabilities of SIP protocol 120

2

Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 60

Explain SIP connectivity and routing in MSC 120

08 – Specific M-MGw/MRS Flows This chapter describes both the main flow and delta flow for M-MGw and MRS.

MRS 15 Operation and Configuration

LZU1089852 R1A

Description Do you need competence in how to operate and configure the Ericsson Media Resource System (MRS)? This course covers just that. It will provide the participants with the knowledge to perform Surveillance, Operation and Configuration activities on the MRS. It consists of theory and practical exercises on how to operate and configure the IM-MGW, Multimedia Resource Function Processor (MRFP), Multimedia Resource Function Controller (MRFC) and Border Gateway Function (BGF) functions included in the MRS. This includes configuration of media interfaces towards IP and TDM networks. The course provides hands-on training with the MRS Node Manager, as well as Command Line Interface (CLI) and some applications in Operation Support System-Radio and Core (OSS-RC) related to MRS operation and configuration.


1 Describe MRS System Architecture and functions 1.1 State the features of the MRS 1.2 Explain the Media Resource Platform (MRP) concept 1.3 Describe the MRP hardware Architecture

2 Describe the functions and concepts of the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) used in MRS nodes

2.1 Give a detailed description of the local execution platforms (MP, BP DSP) 2.2 Describe the MPC concept and the use of OSE Name Server and Cluster Interface 2.3 Describe how Fault Tolerant Execution is achieved by the use of Reliable Programs,

Name Server, State Data Storage, the node File System and the Database 2.4 Explain Error Recovery functions, supervision, escalation staircase and the Trace

and Error log principle 2.5 Explain the Configuration Version (CV) concept and how a node is started

3 Perform basic fault management on a MRS node as described in the Customer Product Information (CPI)

3.1 Explain the O&M architecture for MRS 3.2 Explain the use of CPI documents 3.3 Read the Alarm List and Alarm Log to manage faults in MRS 3.4 Follow an Operational Procedure to solve an alarm




4 Understand the role of different Management Interfaces for MRS 4.1 Understand the role of Node Manager 4.2 Understand the role of OSS-RC for management of MRS 4.3 Check and understand existing configuration in a MRS using the Node Manager

and/or OSS-RC 4.4 Understand the role of Command Line Interface (CLI) and Node Command Line

Interface (NCLI) in MRS 4.5 List and run some useful CLI and NCLI commands

5 Describe the Configuration Process for MRS 5.1 Explain the CCR Collection form 5.2 Describe the MRS initial start process 5.3 Describe the MRS Traffic Configuration process

6 Explain the MRS configuration and use Node Manager and/or OSS-RC to change or configure parts of the different interfaces

6.1 Describe and configure IP transport 6.2 Describe and configure TDM transport 6.3 Configure the IM-MGW interworking interfaces 6.4 Configure the BGF interworking interfaces 6.5 Configure the MRFP/MRFC interworking interfaces 6.6 Explain and configure the signaling bearer in MRS 6.7 Explain and define Virtual Media Gateway, Virtual Media Resource Function

Processor/Controller and Virtual Border Gateway Function.


System Engineer, Service Engineer


None







Time schedule



1 MRS Introduction and Functions 1,5

CPP Introduction and Concepts including practical exercises 4,5

2 Operation and Maintenance overview and practical exercises 1

Fault Management, Command Line Interface and OSS-RC theory and practical exercises

5

3 Traffic and signaling concepts and practical exercises 6

4 IM-MGW, MRFP and BGF Node Configuration and practical exercises

6

M-MGw 15 Operation and Configuration

LZU1089845 R1A

Description Do you need the skills and knowledge to operate and configure the M-MGw 15 in your network? The M-MGw 15 Operation and Configuration course will cover the operational and configuration aspects in the Mobile Media Gateway. The Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) in the core network for GSM and WCDMA access as well as the role of the M-MGw in an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution will be described from M-MGw’s operational and configuration perspective. The course provides hands-on training with the M-MGw Node Manager, as well as Command Line Interface (CLI) and some applications in Operation Support System-Radio and Core (OSS-RC) related to M-MGw operation and configuration. The hands-on training covers TDM, ATM and IP transmission solutions as well as configuration of Media Resource Function (MRF) and Border Gateway Function (BGF).


1 Explain the role of M-MGw in the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) network and the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

1.1 List the Network Elements in the MSS/IMS solution 1.2 List and describe different interfaces around a M-MGw node 1.3 Explain GCP, Q.2630 and IPBCP on an overview level 1.4 State the features that the M-MGw supports

2 Explain the Generic Media Gateway Package (GMP) concepts as per 15 release 2.1 Explain the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) 2.2 List the M-MGw boards and their function 2.3 Explain the different GMP versions 2.4 Describe the GMP Hardware Architecture 2.5 Describe the GMP cabinet and Subrack configurations for M-MGw

3 Perform basic fault management on a M-MGw as described in the CPI 3.1 Explain the O&M architecture for M-MGw 3.2 Explain the use of Alex Library Explorer (ALEX) based Customer Product Information




(CPI) documents 3.3 Read the Alarm List and Alarm Log to manage faults in M-MGw 3.4 Follow an Operational Procedure Information (OPI) to solve an alarm

4 Understand the role of different Management Interfaces for M-MGw 4.1 Understand the role of Node Manager 4.2 Understand the role of OSS-RC for management of M-MGw 4.3 Check and understand existing configuration in a M-MGw using the Node Manager

and/or OSS-RC 4.4 Understand the role of Command Line Interface (CLI) and Node Command Line

Interface (NCLI) in M-MGw 4.5 List and run some useful CLI and NCLI commands

5 Describe the Configuration Process for M-MGw 5.1 Explain the CCR tool 5.2 Explain the CCR collection form 5.3 Describe the M-MGw Initial Start process 5.4 Describe M-MGw Traffic Configuration process

6 Explain the M-MGw configuration and use Node Manager to change or configure parts of the different interfaces

6.1 Describe and configure ATM Transport 6.2 Describe and configure TDM Transport 6.3 Describe and configure IP Transport 6.4 Explain and configure the Signaling bearers in M-MGw, including SS7 over ATM,

TDM and IP 6.5 Explain and configure Q.2630 and GCP 6.6 Configure the M-MGw interworking interfaces 6.7 Configure the BGF interworking interfaces 6.8 Configure the MRFP interworking interfaces 6.9 Explain and define vMGw, vMRFP, vMRFC and vBGF




MSS 15 Overview, LZU1089870







Time schedule



1 Introduction, Network layout, M-MGw features, Product Packaging, Hardware management

3

Operation and Maintenance overview in M-MGw 15 node 2

1,2 Exercises (with Node Manager) related to hardware and software management and M-MGw system concepts

4

2 CLI and NCLI theory and related exercises 3

3 Configuration in M-MGw - theory and exercises (with NM) 6

4 Fault Management – Alarm/Event Handling 2

OSS-RC applications for M-MGw 3

Course wrap-up and evaluation 1

M-MGw 14 Delta

LZU1089754 R1A

Description Do you need to understand the new functionality introduced in the Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) Release 14A and 14B? The course covers the highlights of the new and enhanced features of M-MGw Release 13B, 14A and 14B. The students will also be familiar with the different Product Package Configurations, PPC, for the M-MGw 14B.


1 Explore the role of the M-MGw in a Mobile Softswitch (MSS) network and the IP MUltimedia Subsystem (IMS)

1.1 Examine the system overview of the M-MGw 14 1.2 Briefly explain the MGw functions

2 Present the GMP concept for M-MGw 14 2.1 Examine the GMP V4 for M-MGw 14

3 Survey the new and enhanced features 3.1 Explain the changes to functionality in 13B, 14A and 14B such as: Content Sharing,

Secure RTP, IPv6 for MRF, IPv6 for M-MGw, Priority Call in BGF, Secure MRSP, WebRTC Gateway, HD Voice with G.722, MRFC, Priority Call in MRF, Video Conferencing, Lawful Intercept for IMS and the related benefits of both the basic and the optional features


Personnel in charge of the operation and configuration of the M-MGW. The target audience is represented by: System Technicians, System Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers and Service Design Engineer.





The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw 12/13 and should have either practical experience or have attended the course: M-MGw 13A Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 9161




Time schedule



1 Introduction to M-MGw functions and the MSS solution 0.5

GMP V4 concept for M-MGw 13A 1

New and Enhanced features in M-MGw R6 FP3 and 13A 1.5

Exercises 3

M-MGw 15A Delta

LZU1089839 R1A

Description Do you need to understand the new functionality introduced in the Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) Release 14A and14B? No new/enhanced features has been introduced in 15A. The course covers the highlights of the new and enhanced features of M-MGw Release 14A and 14B. The students will also be familiar with the different Product Package Configurations, PPC, for the M-MGw. The course covers also the configuration of the Media Resource Function Processor (MRFP) and Border Gateway Function (BGF).


1 Explore the role of the M-MGw in a Mobile Softswitch (MSS) network and the IP MUltimedia Subsystem (IMS)

1.1 Examine the system overview of the M-MGw 1.2 Briefly explain the MGw functions

2 Present the GMP concept for M-MGw 2.1 Examine the GMP V4 for M-MGw

3 Survey the new and enhanced features 3.1 Explain the changes to functionality in 14A and 14B such as: Content Sharing, IPv6

for MRF, WebRTC Gateway, HD Audio, HD Voice with G.722, HD voice transcoding in BGF, MRFC, Priority Call in MRF, Video Conferencing, Lawful Intercept for IMS and the related benefits of both the basic and the optional features.


System Technician, System Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Design Engineer





The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw 13/14 and should have either practical experience or have attended the course: M-MGw 14 Operation and Configuration, LZU 108 9755




Time schedule



1 Introduction to M-MGw functions and the MSS solution 0.5

GMP V4 concept for M-MGw 1

New and Enhanced features in M-MGw 14B and 14B 0.5

Exercises 4

MRS 16 VoLTE Interworking Configuration

LZU1082263 R1A

Description Do you need the skills and knowledge to configure the MRS VoLTE Interworking in your network? The Border Gateway Function (BGF) is the key for VoLTE to interact with 2G/3G systems. This course will give the students good understanding about the evolution of the hardware and the flexibility in the configuration. It will also give a good understanding about the different Base Packages and Value packages such as the SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Control). The course provides hands-on training with the Node Manager. The exercises covers configuration of the BGF media interfaces as well as the H.248 signaling interfaces.


1 Explain the VoLTE Interworking solution 1.1 Understand the benefits of the BGF Base Package 1.2 Explain the Base Package for BGF SIP Trunking 1.3 Identify the Value Package for Web Access 1.4 Explain the SRVCC concept is achieved with the Access Transfer Gateway 1.5 Understand the Value package for SRVCC 1.6 Describe how the MRS can support Media Resource Function (MRF) for Multimedia

and voice/video Conferencing 1.7 Explain the interconnect with IMS/MSS

2 Configure the Border Gateway Function 2.1 Be able to configure the BGF Media Interfaces 2.2 Configure the H.248 signaling interface from the SBG (Session Border Gateway) 2.3 Be able to configure the Media Resource Function interfaces






Prerequisites MSS 15 Overview, LZU1089870




Time schedule



1 Introduction, BGF concepts 2,5

BGF/MRF traffic configuration theory 1

BGF practical configuration exercises 1,5

MRF practical configuration exercise 0,5

Course wrap-up and evaluation 0,5

09 – Unique MSC-S Courses This chapter lists courses that are unique for MSC-S, and hence are not applicable for neither IP-STP nor CTC.

On the other hand, both IP-STP and CTC are included in MSC-S in terms of functionality.

MSS PRA Operation and Configuration

LZU1088626 R3A

Description It is possible to make Primary Rate Access (PRA) connection directly to M-MGw, while the MSC-S performs the control function. PRA allows mobile operators to connect PABXs in the mobile networks. Do you have the right skills to configure a PRA connection? The MSS PRA Operation and Configuration course allows the participants to focus on the PRA access from an operation and configuration point of view in both the MSC-S DB, MSC-S BC and M-MGw nodes. This results in a rapid and efficient implementation of the PRA in MSS by targeted competence with MSS Engineers.


1 Explain the Primary Rate Access (PRA) solution in the Ericsson MSS networks 1.1 List the nodes involved in the PRA access in MSS 1.2 Write down the protocol stacks on the M-MGw to PABX and M-MGw to MSC-S

interfaces for PRA access 1.3 Explain the function of each protocol layer involved in PRA access, including DSS1

2 Interpret the exchange data in the MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC, including analysis tables associated with PRA access and IP and SS7 signaling and device definitions.

2.1 Analyze B-number analysis exchange data related to PABX access 2.2 Analyze Routing exchange data related to PABX access 2.3 Analyze End of Selection analysis exchange data related to PABX access 2.4 Analyze charging related data for PABX access 2.5 Configure the PABX specific data in the MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC including PBX

internal series number, and PBX subscriber administration 2.6 Configure the IP layer for PRA access for signaling 2.7 Configure the SCTP layer for PRA 2.8 Configure the signaling destination (IUA) for PRA 2.9 Configuration of devices for PRA 2.10 Initialize the traffic for PRA

3 Configure the M-MGw node for PRA with the Node Manager 3.1 Identify the hardware units required for PRA in the M-MGw R6 3.2 Set-up signaling (LAPD over TDM) towards PABX for the DSS1 signaling in the M-




MGw 3.3 Configure the signaling (IUA over SCTP over IP) in the M-MGw towards the MSC-S

for the DSS1 protocol 3.4 Set-up the user-plane towards the PABX in the M-MGw

4 Respond to alarms that are related to the PRA in MSS 4.1 Identify and respond to the alarms associated with PRA connection in the MSC-S 4.2 Identify and respond to the alarms associated with PRA connection in the M-MGW

5 Explain a PRA call in the MSS 5.1 Follow the signaling flow for a traffic case 5.2 Follow the user data flow for a traffic case


System Engineer, System Technician, Network Deployment Engineer This audience is responsible for operation and configuration of the PRA in the MSC-S and M-MGw nodes.


MSS Traffic configuration, LZU 108 8629, or equivalent knowledge about MSS configuration

MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta, LZU 108 9003, or equivalent knowledge about Blade Cluster Configuration

M-MGw 13A Operation & Configuration, LZU 108 9161, or equivalent knowledge about M-MGw Operation and Configuration






Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely.

Time schedule



1 PRA solution in Ericsson’s MSS network 0.5 Protocol stacks for MSS PRA 1.5 Exchange data in the MSC-S associated with PRA 2.0 Configuration of the PRA interface in the MSC-S with MML

commands 2.0

2 Configuration of PRA related interface in the M-MGw with Node Manager

2.0

Alarms related to PRA in the MSC-S and M-MGw 2.0 PRA call (traffic case) in the MSS 1.0 Test, Course wrap-up and course evaluation 1.0

A-Interface over IP in MSS

LZU1087999 R4A

Description Do you want to know how to configure the A-Interface over IP (AoIP) for the nodes MSC-S, BSC and M-MGW? How this new architecture can provide new feature such as: Transcoder Free Operation with AoIP and 2G&3G M-MGW pool enabled by AoIP. This course is a must for those who want to know how to configure the A-Interface for the nodes MSC-S, BSC and M-MGW using a Data Transcript example.


1 Describe the A-Interface 1.1 Introduce A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 1.2 List the Operator Benefits

2 Discuss the protocols used for A-interface user plane traffic 2.1 Examine the protocols used for A-Interface control plane traffic (BSSAP)

3 Establish the steps to configure A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 3.1 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the MSC-S 3.2 Configure the A-Interface over IP on the MSC-S 3.3 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the BSC 3.4 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the M-MGW

4 Describe Transcoder Free Operation with A-Interface (AoIP)

5 Clarify MSC Pool with AoIP


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer, Business Developer, Customer Care Administrator.





MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8625 M-MGw 13A Operation and Configuration, LZU1089161



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely.

Time schedule






1 Describe the A-interface 0.5

Introduce A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 0.3

List the Operator Benefits 0.2

Discuss the protocols used for A-Interface user plane traffic 0.5

Examine the protocols used for A-Interface control plane traffic (BSSAP)

0.5

Perform the exercises 2.0

Explain Transcoder Free Operation with A-Interface over IP (AoIP).

1.0

Clarify MSC Pool with AoIP 0.5


2 Establish the steps to configure A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 0.5

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the MSC-S

1.0

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the BSC

1.0

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the M-MGw

1.0


Iu over IP in MSS

LZU 108 7425 R1A

Description

As Ericsson’s mobile network solution evolves towards an ‘all IP vision’, the upgrading of the Iu-CS interface to support IP transport for both control plane and user plane traffic is the next step in that evolution.

This course addresses the changes to the mobile network in terms of the Iu-CS interface protocol layer adaptations as well as configuration of the interface of the MSC-S and M-MGw nodes.

Learning objectives Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1 Describe the Iu-CS interface 1.1 Introduce Iu over IP 1.2 List the Operator Benefits 1.3 Describe the Iu over IP Interface 2 3 Describe the protocols used for Iu-CS user plane traffic 3.1 Examine the protocols used for Iu-CS control plane traffic 3.2 Review the interfaces that handle Iu traffic in the MSC-S 3.3 Review the interfaces that handle Iu traffic in the M-MGw 4 Describe QoS for Iu over IP 4.1 Discuss the QoS mechanisms in MSS 4.2 Identify how VLAN tagging and traffic separation works 4.3 Discuss DiffServ and DSCP/ECN marking 4.4 Discuss IEEE 802.1p marking 4.5 Describe the IP admission control mechanisms (SAC and MBAC) 4.6 Identify the bandwidth requirements for IP payload 4.7 Discuss jitter compensation in the M-MGw 4.8 Discuss performance measurement in the M-MGw 5 6 Establish the steps to configure Iu-CS over IP 6.1 Explain how the Iu-CS over IP interface is configured on the MSC-S 6.2 Explain how the Iu-CS over IP interface is configured on the M-MGw 6.3 Explain how QoS is configured on the MSC-S 6.4 Explain how QoS and admission control is configured on the M-MGw




7 Describe Iu-CS over IP Bearer Establishment 7.1 Examine Iu-CS control plane establishment 7.2 Analyze VoIP on the Iu-CS interface 7.3 Look at an Iu-CS Call Flow 8

Target audience

The target audience for this course is:

System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following courses: • GSM System Survey LZU108 852

• WCDMA MSS R5 Introduction LZU 108 6806

• SIGTRAN Workshop LZU 108 6809

The participants should be familiar with IP Networking, VoIP, SS7, SIGTRAN, GSM/WCDMA M-MGW R5 Operation and Configuration and WCDMA MSC-S R13.2 Configuration.



Learning situation





Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Iu-CS over IP interface description .5 hours

• Iu-CS protocol stacks 1.75 hours

• QoS for Iu over IP 1 hour

• Configure Iu-CS over IP 1.75 hours

• Iu-CS over IP Bearer Establishment 1 hour

MSS Pool Configuration

LZU1088625 R3A

Description Do you plan to use MSC Server Blade Cluster? Do you need to configure the MSC Pool feature? Do you understand how to get optimal pool performance? This course explains how the MSC Pool can be configured. The students will practice to configure MSC Pool feature. The MSS Pool Configuration course adds value for the operator since the students get trained in configuring the MSC Pool which is needed for MSC-S Blade Cluster and recommended for MSC-S Dual Blade.


1 Introduce MSC Pool Concepts 1.1 Present the MSC Pool Concept 1.2 Explain Redundancy by load Sharing 1.3 Discover Pros and Cons

2 Present MSC Pool Migration Strategy 2.1 Show an overview of the migration strategy 2.2 Explain some important migration steps 2.3 Practice to follow the MSC Pool User's Guide

3 Explore Planning Pool 3.1 Practice to dimension NRI and CAP values for an MSC Pool 3.2 Present Solution to the vacuum effect 3.3 How to optimize MGW selection 3.4 Show MSRN Allocation based on LAC in MSC Pool

4 Explore MSC Pool Configuration 4.1 Check MSS functionality 4.2 Explain MSC Pool configuration data use cases for MSC in Pool 4.3 State parameters and settings for MSC in Pool 4.4 Describe important Pool parameters 4.5 Show Paging for MSC in Pool

5 Explore MSC Pool O&M 5.1 Describe the management support functions provided by OSS-RC for the MSC Pool

feature 5.2 Practice to monitor MSC pool members




5.3 Practice to check the MSC Pool configuration in MSC, BSC and RNC 5.4 Practice to balance and redistribute subscribers from one MSC pool member to

another pool member.

6 Present Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 6.1 Present the MOCN feature concept 6.2 State the IU-flex functionality used to support MOCN 6.3 Explain how capacity parameter (CAP) is used for MOCN 6.4 Present the parameters that support MOCN implementation 6.5 Discuss the implementation of MOCN in a network


Service Planning Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Engineers, Service Engineers.


MSS Network Configuration, LZU1088624







Time schedule



1 MSC Pool concepts 2

Present MSC Pool Migration Strategy 1,5

Planning Pool 1,5

Exercises 1

2 Show MSC Pool Configuration 1,5

MSC Pool O&M 1

Present the MOCN functionality 1

Exercises 2,5

10 – Advanced Flows – Design Engineers This chapter shows the courses recommended for advanced Design Engineers.

SIGTRAN Advanced

LZU1088630 R3A

Description What is SIGTRAN?Why is SCTP reliable for TELECOM Signaling? How is the configuration optmized? How can you trace and analyze the protocols over SCTP/IP in Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS)? This course describes all protocols that exclusively use SCTP/IP as base, like M3UA, Blade Cluster (SUA), Mgw (GCP), PRA (IUA), IP-STP (M2PA) and MME (SGsAP). The course provides knowledge in some parameter configurations, protocol specification and analyzing using Wireshark protocol tracer. The SIGTRAN Advanced course adds value for the operator since SCTP/IP and its related protocols carry the signaling in MSS.


1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.1 Explain standardization background 1.2 Define the SIGTRAN scope covered in the course 1.3 Map the protocols with the OSI model

2 Present the Layer 1 in MSS 2.1 Explain the hardware used in AXE platform (MSC-S) 2.2 Explain the hardware used in CPP platform (M-MGw) 2.3 Identify the boards used for signaling

3 Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 3.1 Clarify difference between IPonRP and IPonCP 3.2 Identify which parameters that are important 3.3 Show how to verify IP in MSS 3.4 Practice to trace IP packets in Wireshark

4 Explain the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) protocol in MSS 4.1 Present the SCTP protocol messages and parameters 4.2 Describe SCTP commands in MSC-S and the MOS for SCTP in M-MGw 4.3 Practice to change SCTP parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 4.4 Trace SCTP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

5 Explain the MTP3 User Adaptation layer (M3UA) protocol in MSS 5.1 Describe conceptual differences between IETF-M3UA and Ericsson-M3UA 5.2 Present the M3UA protocol messages and parameters




5.3 Practice to change M3UA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 5.4 Trace M3UA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

6 Explain the SCCP User Adaptation layer (SUA) protocol in MSS 6.1 Explain how SUA can replace SCCP 6.2 Explain the SUA protocol messages and parameters 6.3 Practice to change SUA parameters in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment 6.4 Trace SUA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment

7 Explain the GCP over SCTP protocol implementation in MSS 7.1 Compare GCP/SCTP with GCP/M3UA/SCTP 7.2 Trace GCP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment 7.3 Practice to change GCP/SCTP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S

environment

8 Explain the ISDN Q.921 User Adaptation layer (IUA) protocol in MSS 8.1 Explain when and how IUA is used 8.2 Compare IUA with ISDN Q.921 8.3 Practice to change IUA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

9 Explain the MTP2 2 User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation layer (M2PA) protocol in MSS 9.1 Explain when and how M2PA is used 9.2 Compare M2PA with MTP2 9.3 Practice to change M2PA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

10 Explain the SGsAP protocol implementation in MSS 10.1 Explain the purpose with SGsAP for eUTRAN 10.2 Compare SGsAP with BSSAP+ 10.3 Practice to change SGsAP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

11 Demonstrate some SigTran network requirements 11.1 Discover failover mechanisms 11.2 Describe security aspects 11.3 Introduce Quality of Service concept


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer.


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629, or equivalent knowledge about MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC.







Time schedule



1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.0

Present the Layer 1 in MSS 1.0

Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 1.0

Present the the SCTP in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Exercises 2.0

2 Present the M3UA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 2.0

Present the SUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Explain how to configure GCP in MSS 1.0

Exercises 2.0

3 Present the IUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Present the M2PA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration

1.0

Explain how to configure SGsAP in MSS 1.5

Present some SIGTRAN network configuration requirements 1.0




Exercises 1.5

SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS15

LZU1089846 R1A

Description What is SIP? How is SIP routed? Will SIP replace SS7 traffic signaling? What is the difference between SIP and SIP-I? The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course provides knowledge in SIP, its protocol structure and gives hands-on practice in configuring and analyzing SIP/SIP-I with wireshark in MSC-S 15A. The course also presents some SIP/SIP-I features that can help you during your daily operations. The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course adds value to the operator since SIP/SIP-I is replacing SS7 more and more as traffic signaling protocol.


1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.1 List the SIP and SIP-I features 1.2 Explain SIP functionality 1.3 Present MSS and SIP/SIP-I Scenarios 1.4 Explore the interfacing networks for SIP/SIP-I 1.5 Name the main logical nodes in the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)


networks

3 Clarify DNS routing 3.1 Explain the routing principles for SIP messages 3.2 Demonstrate cases where DNS is invoked 3.3 Practice to configure DNS resolver routing in MSS

4 Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 4.1 Compare SIP-I, SIP-T and BICC protocols in MSS 4.2 Present SIP-I and ISUP interworking 4.3 Explain how SIP-I can fallback to BICC using ASNEE 4.4 Use the ISUP MIME encapsulation body 4.5 Recognize some interworking traffic cases




5 Clarify IP Connectivity support in MSC-S for SIP/SIP-I/DNS 5.1 Introduce SIP/SIP-I Single Node View 5.2 Clarify the IP connectivity for MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC 5.3 List the main steps in setting up L2 infrastructure for SIP 5.4 Describe the IP stack on CP implementation 5.5 Explain the supervision and IP Layer failover mechanisms 5.6 Configure IP stack on CP

6 Configure SIP/SIP-I routes in MSC-S 6.1 Describe the SIP/SIP-I routing concept as implemented in MSC-S 6.2 Clarify the three main steps in the MGCF configuration for SIP/SIP-I routes 6.3 Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 6.4 Explain how to configure number conversion 6.5 List and explain the DT for SIP-I Screening


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer


IMS Signaling, LZU 1087193 (recommended) MSS Signaling, LZU 1088627 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 1089841







Time schedule



1 Ch. 1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.0

Ch. 2 SIP protocol 1.5

Ch. 3 DNS routing 1.0

Ch. 4 SIP-I 1.0

Exercises exploring SIP/SIP-I traces 1.5

2 Ch. 5 IP Connectivity support for SIP 2.0

Ch. 6 SIP and SIP-I configuration 2.0

Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 2.0

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration

LZU1088628 R2A

Description How is the mobile network performing? Statistics is used to monitor the quality of the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) Network. Are there any statistics for Voice over LTE or MSC in Pool? Is everything ok? The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course introduces the students in the statistics of MSS, that can take a life time to master. The course provides practical exercises in both operation and configuration of Statistics in Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) and Mobile Switching Center Server (MSC-S) including the APG 43, and prepares the students for the MSS Troubleshooting course. The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course adds value to the operator since knowledge in configuring MSS Statistics is necessary for a successful Mobile Network Business.


1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 1.1 Identify the node elements involved and their purposes 1.2 Explain the MSS performance management process flow 1.3 Explain how to use statistics from the MSS nodes 1.4 Compare MSC-S and M-MGW performance management principles

2 Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 2.1 Identify which tools that exist and what they are used for 2.2 Practice to collect statistics from MSC-S and M-MGw 2.3 Practice to view reports in ENIQ

3 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 3.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for MSC-S 3.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated

4 Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 4.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for M-MGW 4.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated 4.3 Explain possible reasons for falling below the healthy value range

5 Show MSS key performance indicators (KPI) 5.1 Identify MSS performance indicators of interest




5.2 Explain how to calculate the MSS key performance indicators

6 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 6.1 Show how to configure statistics in M-MGw 6.2 Identify M-MGW counter types 6.3 Practice how to find counters using the Managed Object Model 6.4 View counter values using the Node Manager 6.5 Practice to configure statistics in M-MGW

7 Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 7.1 Show how to configure statistics M-MSC 7.2 Recognize statistics subsystem (STS) in APG 7.3 Manage Object Types, Measurement Reports and Measurement Programs 7.4 Practice to configure statistics and read output files in APG

8 Show the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.1 Identify the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.2 Explain the Traffic Measurement on Route, Traffic Measurement on Traffic Types


Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, System Technicians and System Engineers.


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8624 M-MGw 13A Operation & Configuration, LZU 1089161 It is also an advantage to have attended the following courses: MSS Pool Configuration, LZU 108 8625 APG 43 Operation and Maintenance, LZU 108 7177 Basic OSS-RC knowledge, or have equivalent working experience.







Time schedule



1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 3.0

Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 3.0

2 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 2.5

Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 2.5

Show MSS KPIs 1.0

3 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 2.0

Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 2.5

Explain traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 1.5

BSP 8100/STP/CTC/MRS/MSS – HW and IP Dimensioning LZU1082243 R1A

Description Do you need to dimension the Multi-Application on BSP 8100? Do you need to estimate


1 Acknowledge BSP product 1.1 Recognize BSP system and architecture 1.2 Acknowledge Multi Applications Concepts and Limitations 1.3 Recognize aspects related to Dimensioning in BSP product 1.4 Describe Generic Design Rules 1.5 Recognize Traffic Planning Concepts 1.6 Explain BSP product (EGEM2, Boards) 1.7 Describe boards involved in IP connection in BSP product

2 Recognize IP-STP product 2.1 Dual Blade Concepts 2.2 Explain Main Functions of IP-STP/SPX in Signaling Network 2.3 Describe Sigtran function of IP-STP/SPX on BSP product 2.4 Analyze M3UA dimensioning concepts for IP-STP/SPX 2.5 Analyze MAP dimensioning concepts for IP-STP/SPX 2.6 Explain Dual Blade Concept 2.7 Analyze Diameter dimensioning concepts for IP-STP/SPX 2.8 Explain GS on BSP 8100 for TDM connections

3 Explain CTC product 3.1 Explain benefits of CTC (Converged Transit Controller) 3.2 Explain Blade Cluster Concept 3.3 Analyze SIP/ SIP-I dimensioning concepts on CTC 3.4 Analyze BICC dimensioning on CTC 3.5 Analyze ISUP dimensioning process on CTC 3.6 Recognize VoLTE Interworking on CTC 3.7 Show scenarios and traffic cases using CTC

4 Describe MGw/MRS node 4.1 Explain MGw/MRS and the Connectivity Packet Platform 4.2 Describe Product Package for MGw/MRS node 4.3 Recognize GCP protocol in MGw/MRS node 4.4 Describe Codec definition in MGw/MRS node 4.5 Explain payload dimensioning in MGw/MRS node




4.6 Explain MGW/MRS node function in MSS network

5 Recognize MSC-S node function 5.1 Analyze MSC-S node dimensioning for 2G network 5.2 Analyze MSC-S node dimensioning for 3G network 5.3 Recognize MSC in Pool dimensioning process


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


AXE Multi-Application on BSP 8100 LZU1082240


The length of the course depends on learning scope, and can be either: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. See Time Schedule for details. The maximum number of participants is 16.





Time schedule

The time required depends on the scope of the course, the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate.

1 Day – BSP 8100


1 BSP product description 1,5

Traffic Planning 2,5

Exercises 2,0

2 Days – IP-STP (Dual Blade) and/or SPX (Blade Cluster)


1

BSP product description Traffic Planning Exercises

1,5

2,5

2,0

2 IP-STP / SPX in Signaling Network Analyze Dual Blade Concepts Explain Group Switch in BSP Platform

1,5

2,5

2,0




3 Days – CTC Signaling


1


1,5

2,5

2,0

2 3

IP-STP / SPX in Signaling Network Analyze Dual Blade Concepts Explain Group Switch in BSP Platform Exercises CTC in Signaling Network Analyze Blade Cluster Concepts Show CTC Scenarios in MSS Network

1,5

1,5

2,0

1,0

1,5

2,5

2,0




4 Days – CTC


1


1,5

2,5

2,0

2 3 4

IP-STP / SPX in Signaling Network Analyze Dual Blade Concepts Explain Group Switch in BSP Platform Exercises CTC in Signaling Network Analyze Blade Cluster Concepts Show CTC Scenarios in MSS Network MGw/MRS Concepts GCP Protocol Description Payload Dimensioning process Exercises

1,5

1,5

2,0

1,0

1,5

2,5

2,0

1,5

1,5

2,0

2,0




5 Days – MSC-S


1


1,5

2,5

2,0

2 3 4

IP-STP / SPX in Signaling Network Analyze Dual Blade Concepts Explain Group Switch in BSP Platform Exercises CTC in Signaling Network Analyze Blade Cluster Concepts Show CTC Scenarios in MSS Network MGw/MRS Concepts GCP Protocol Description Payload Dimensioning process Exercises

1,5

1,5

2,0

1,0

1,5

2,5

2,0

1,5

1,5

2,0

1,0

5

MSC Node Function Analyze Dimensioning Concepts on MSC CP Load Calculation Dimensioning of MSC in Pool

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

10 – Advanced Flows – O&M Personnel This chapter shows the courses recommended for advanced Operation and Maintenance Personnel. Those courses are also a pre-requisite for the Troubleshooting course.

IS 3.1 Overview

LZU 1087566 R1A

Description

This course gives an introduction to the Integrated Site (IS). It answers the questions: “What is IS?” and “Why use IS?”. The drivers for IS, the scope and the benefits are highlighted together with some examples of IS application blade systems. In addition to the general principles, some technical details are presented to provide a bridge for further studies of the Integrated Site concept. The course will also cover the differences between IS 3.1 and the previous version, IS 2.0.

Learning objectives


6 Understand the IS concept in general terms 6.1 Describe the background to the IS concept 6.2 Explain the IS basic concept and give examples of possible site solutions 6.3 Understand the benefits and drivers associated with IS 6.4 Explain the consequences of the IS concept and list areas that are affected by the IS

concept 6.5 Explain basic terminology related to IS 6.6 Understand the meaning of the concepts IS Framework and IS Infrastructure 6.7 List the main differences between IS 2.0 and 3.1

7 Give an overview of IS from the equipment view 7.1 Describe the equipment practice employed in IS (EGEM) 7.2 Describe the hardware employed for the infrastructure Blade Systems 7.3 Explain the use of link aggregation in IS 7.4 Describe the Multiple Subrack domain solution

8 Have basic knowledge about management solutions in IS 8.1 Give an introduction to the IS Management System (ISM), the Common Management

Framework (CMF) and related user interfaces 8.2 Give an introduction to IS common HW and SW management 8.3 Describe the purpose and function of ISCO and BSOM 8.4 Explain the purpose and function of IS common parameters 8.5 Give an introduction to the CPI documentation

9 Describe IS from the network and security views 9.1 Get an idea of the use of logical networks, subnets, subnet segments and VLANs 9.2 Have a basic knowledge about the layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing

implementation in IS 9.3 Describe the purpose of the predefined internal subnets and VLANs

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9.4 Get a basic understanding of IP Addressing in IS 9.5 Give an introduction to Quality of Service (QoS) and Class of Service (CoS) treatment

in IS 9.6 Give an introduction to security implementation in IS

10 Have knowledge about IS 3.1 solution scenarios 10.1 Describe the solutions for MSC-S, IMS and TSS on IS

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer, Business Developer, Customer Care Administrator

Customers and Ericsson Internal

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course:

LZU102397 IP Networking (or similar knowledge)



Learning situation

Instructor Led Training (ILT). This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons.

Time schedule



1 Introduction to IS (chapter 1) 1,5h

1 Equipment view (chapter 2) 1h

1 Management solutions in IS (chapter 3) 1h

1 Network and security views (chapter 4) 1h

1 Solution Scenarios for IS based nodes (chapter 5) 1h

1 Summary 0,5h

IS 3.1 Operation and Configuration

LZU 108 7567 R1A

Description

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge needed for managing an IS domain by exploring the elements involved in operation and maintenance, and network configuration. This includes fault management, network, hardware and software configuration and management. Each task is complemented by practical exercises on a real IS site. Participants will complete practical site management exercises using on-line documentation and the recommended IS Management Interfaces. The training consists of both theory and practical exercises.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to

11 Describe and handle the recommended IS infrastructure Management Interfaces 11.1 Connect to the SIS (ISM) and EXB using the recommended management interfaces 11.2 Be familiar with the structure of the ISM GUI 11.3 Use the on-line documentation

12 Manage Users and Accounts 12.1 Handle user accounts, access permissions and password settings in the ISM

13 Manage Software 13.1 Understand the function of the Private Software Management 13.2 Understand the difference between software group (swg) and software delivery

package, blade swg and BS swg 13.3 Download new software 13.4 Perform software updates 13.5 Describe in service upgrade from IS 2.0 to IS 3.1 13.6 Create and restore a blade system backup and site backup 13.7 Manage backups (housekeeping of backups) 13.8 Keep track of installed software

14 Manage Hardware 14.1 Understand the role of the shelf manager 14.2 Verify installed hardware in the ISM-GUI (sub-racks, blade systems and blades) 14.3 Configure new installed HW

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14.4 Check valid blade types in the ISM-GUI 14.5 Transfer a copy of the Hardware Inventory to a remote location 14.6 Lock and unlock blades and blade systems 14.7 Understand the procedure for replacing a faulty blade 14.8 Be familiar with visual indicators on the boards 14.9 Be familiar with performing in-service upgrades of infrastructure HW 14.10 Understand the function of Private HW Management

15 Manage Log Files 15.1 View BS log files in the ISM GUI 15.2 Transfer ASI and BS log files to a remote location 15.3 Know what types of log files that are handled by the IS central log service

16 Handle Events and Alarms 16.1 Understand the role of the IS Fault Management function 16.2 Explain the function of the LAN FM 16.3 Check alarm and event notifications 16.4 Find relevant information on how to act on an alarms 16.5 Understand how alarms are ceased 16.6 Transfer alarm and event logs 16.7 Create user defined alarm and event logs 16.8 Explain how disc usage is controlled in the IS

17 Set up and verify Network Configuration and ISP 17.1 Configure and verify IS and BS Logical Networks, Subnets, Segments and VLANs 17.2 Use the performance monitoring services for the EXB and MXB 17.3 Know how to read and clear ISP counters 17.4 Describe the purpose of the IS common parameters and BS parameters 17.5 Explain L2 Switching and the use of link aggregation in the IS 17.6 Understand how to configure L2 switching and LAG 17.7 Define traffic classes for IS common resources 17.8 Describe the mapping between IS IP traffic classes and IS LAN traffic classes 17.9 Describe handling of Diffserv (Differentiated services) in IS

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer and Field Technician, customers or Ericsson internal.




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Prerequisites


LZU102397 IP Networking (or similar knowledge)

LZU1087566 IS 3.1 Overview.


The length of the course is 2 days, and the maximum number of participants is 8.

Learning situation

Instructor Led Training (ILT). This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and practical / hands-on exercises on IS systems.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Theory

• Introduction • Management Interfaces • Manage Users and Accounts • Software Management • Hardware Management

3 h

1 Exercises

• Management Interfaces • Manage Users and Accounts • Software Management • Hardware Management: Identify HW

3h




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2 Theory

• Manage Log Files • Handle Event and Alarms • Set up and verify Network Configuration

3 h

2 Exercises

• Hardware Management: Configure new HW • Manage Log Files • Handle Event and Alarms • Set up and verify Network Configuration

3 h


LZU1082240 R1A

Description Do you want to know which are the AXE Multi-Applications that can be implemented on BSP 8100? The Ericsson BSP 8100 server architecture is prepared for Multi-Application support that facilitates compact systems and re-distribution of traffic between applications when traffic patterns changes. After finishing this course you will be able to recognize the possible combinations of single AXE applications and multiple-applications deployment i.e. different applications hosted in the same BSP 8100 platform.


1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware 1.1 Acknowledge the BSP System and Architecture 1.2 Recognize the BSP Hardware Components 1.3 Describe AXE Multi-Applications Concepts

2 Acknowledge Compact CTC/MSC-S Dual Blade Nodes 2.1 Recognize cCTC/cMSC-S Dual Blade Applications 2.2 List the Base Packages and Values Packages for cCTC/cMSC-S 2.3 Explore how cCTC/cMSC-S are connected to the IP-Network

3 Acknowledge CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster Nodes 3.1 Recognize CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster Applications 3.2 Recognize how traffic is managed in a Blade Cluster system 3.3 Explore how CTC/MSC-S Blade Cluster are connected to the IP-Network 3.4 Acknowledge the role of IPLB in a BSP based node

4 Acknowledge HLR nodes 4.1 Recognize the HLR/HLR-FE Applications 4.2 List the Base Packages and Values Packages for HLR/HLR-FE nodes 4.3 Explore how HLR/HLR-FE are connected to the IP-Network

5 Acknowledge the Compact IP-STP node 5.1 Recognize the cIP-STP application 5.2 Recognize cIP-STP Dual Blade Applications 5.3 List the Base Packages for cIP-STP 5.4 Explore how cIP-STP is connected to the IP-Network







Recommended: IP Networking knowledge (switching and routing)




Time schedule



1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware

1.5

Acknowledge CTC/MSC Dual Blade nodes

1

Acknowledge CTC/MSC Blade Cluster nodes

1

Acknowledge HLR/HLR-FE nodes

1

Acknowledge IP-STP node

1


BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance

LZU1089779 R1A

Description Do you want to learn the generic HW and infrastructure platform based on Ericsson Blade Server (EBS) components, suitable for all types of control nodes needing scalable processing capacity? This training is to explore the key features of the Blade Server Platform (BSP) and to introduce the Operation and Maintenance related workflows. After completing this training, you will become familiar with the different management areas available in the BSP and the most common tasks you may need to analyze and prevent the occurrence of future problems. The lessons are complemented by practical exercises on a BSP site. Participants will complete practical site management exercises using the product documentation.


1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware 1.1 Discuss the border between MPBN and BSP 1.2 Acknowledge the BSP system and architecture 1.3 Recognize the BSP Hardware to ensure the proper operation of all HW components 1.4 List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a certain shelf,

blade or PFM 1.5 Read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW 1.6 List the Operation and Maintenance architecture and management domains in BSP

2 Manage the Access Connectivity functions 2.1 Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP: LCT, NBI and NTP,

ARP, BGCI and internal networks 2.2 Practice to connect to the BSP8100 platform 2.3 Navigate in the MOM for modifying BSP system configuration settings using COM

CLI 2.4 Explain the Security Management mechanisms in the BSP system

3 Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP 3.1 Describe L2 and L3 layers 3.2 Recognize the MOs needed for VLAN management 3.3 Recognize the MOs needed for L2 and L3 layers management 3.4 Collect information for L2 and L3 layers




3.5 Familiarize with BSP concepts of redundancy and resilience 3.6 Practice failover in L2 and L3 layers

4 Handle Tenants to monitor applications defined in BSP 4.1 Recognize the management functions to check Tenants 4.2 Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants 4.3 Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades 4.4 Explain how BSP platform supports Multi-Applications in the same cabinet/subrack

5 Handle the Fault Management functions in BSP 5.1 Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention 5.2 Handle the different types of logs in BSP 5.3 Diagnose performance to maintain the expected level of service 5.4 Acknowledge the procedure for safety BSP HW replacement 5.5 Acknowledge the emergency recovery procedures 5.6 Explain the Capturing Management function

6 Explore BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP 6.1 Perform BSP system backup 6.2 Discuss the software upgrade and roll-back procedures 6.3 Clarify the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM




LZU102397 - IP Networking (or equivalent knowledge)




Time schedule






1 Chapter 1 - BSP System Architecture and Hardware - Recognize the BSP System architecture and Hardware - List Hardware Inventory Chapter 2 - Access Connectivity functions - Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP

- Explain User Authentication and Authorization settings

Exercise 1 – Management Interfaces - Navigate in the MOM for reading BSP system configuration settings

using COM CLI

Exercise 2 – HW Management - List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a

certain shelf, blade or PFM - Practice to read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5




2 Chapter 3 - Switching and Routing functions in BSP - Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP

Chapter 4- Tenants

- Recognize the management functions to check Tenants Exercise 3 – Transport Management

- Collect information needed of L2 switching layer - Verify virtual router and address configuration as well as the static configuration. - Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants

- Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades

2

2

2

3 Chapter 5 - Fault Management - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention - Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package

and export the logs Exercise 4 – Fault Management

- Verify Performance, Handle Alarms and Read Logs in BSP - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention

- Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package and export the logs

Chapter 6 - BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP - Perform BSP system backup and restore - Explain the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM Exercises 5 – Software Management

- Perform BSP system configuration backup and Restore - Perform software upgrade procedure

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

APG40 Installation and Configuration Windows 2003 C4

LZU 108 6538 R1A

Description

This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG40. After the course the students will be able to install and put an APG40 into operation

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Start up and Test the APG40 1.1 Follow the Test Instruction, Factory Start up and Test of APG40 – Windows Server

2003 to install and configure the APG40 for operation 1.2 Change the site parameters 1.3 Configure the DHCP Server on the APG40 if necessary 2 Understand the domain concept and know how a MUD can be set up and used 2.1 Use the User Manager for Domains to add trusts between domains 3 Add user accounts to the system 3.1 Add users with different access rights to the APG40 and to the CP 4 Define a configuration with two APG40s 5 Migrate to APG40 from IOG20 5.1 Understand the main migration steps from IOG20 to APG40 6 Configure the Antivirus for APG40 6.1 Schedule virus scans and update the antivirus software definitions

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers. This audience are personnel working with Network Maintenance, Network Operation, Network Development and System Administration.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with Windows NT and have fulfillled the course LZU 108 6567 APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) and have AXE knowledge equal to the following course: LZU 108775 AXE Survey

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The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8

Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed both locally and remotely.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG40 120 (mins)

2 Authority System and User Account Management 70

2 Configuration of two APG40s connected to the CP 30

2 Migration of IOG20 to APG40 30

2 Antivirus Configuration 50

APG40 Recovery Procedures (Windows 2003 C/4)

LZU 108 6726 R1B

Description

The APG40 is a very important part of the AXE switching solutions, especially in MSC, HLR and Telephony Softswitch applications. It is therefore important that the maintenance and support staff can recover APG40 nodes if problems arise.

This course will introduce students to the different recovery procedures available on the APG40. These procedures will be described in detail and performed practically on APG40 hardware.

After attending this course the students will know how to make a proper backup of the APG40C/4 system to different media and to be able to use the different backups to recover the APG40C/4 in a fast and correct manner.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Decide which Recovery Procedure to use and how faults are reported to Ericsson

1.1. Choose between the existing methods for restoring an APG40 system.

1.2. Describe the different types of Trouble Reports.

1.3. Collect suitable information to be included in a Trouble Report

2. Make a proper backup of the APG40

2.1. Make a backup of the APG and transfer it to an LCT to be used for disaster recovery

3. Perform Restore on the APG40 system

3.1. Perform both single node and cluster node restore

4. Perform the AP, System Disaster Recovery OPI to restore an APG40C/4 (Windows 2003) System

4.1. Recover one or both system disks on the APG40C/4 from an LCT

5. Do a Quorum Restore on the APG40C/4 System

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5.1. Restore the cluster quorum

6. Initiate a data disk restore on the APG40C/4 System

6.1. Repair failed disks and get them up in an optimal state

7. Perform a node restore on the APG40C/4 System

7.1. Follow the OPI: APG40, Node, Change, APG40 C/4 to change a node in the APG40.

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators and all staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG40 systems

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course or equivalent knowledge: • LZU108 6567, APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003)



Learning situation

This course is run only as instructor-led training (ILT).

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Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Health Check

• Different recovery methods • Trouble Reports • The backup procedure

30 mins

15

30

40

2 • Recovery procedures: Restore 40

• Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery 40

• Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore 30

3 • Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery 40

• Recovery Procedures: Node Change 40

• Other methods 20

• Course Termination 20

APG43 Installation and Configuration

LZU 108 7178 R2A

Description

This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG43 by engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer.

The participants will have the opportunity to explore the APG43 functionality during installation and configuration procedures. It is assumed that the APG43 has been started up and configured in the factory as a standalone APG and delivered to site with initial configuration data. Based on this the students will be able to configure the customer dependent site parameters and check and reconfigure any other parameters as may be required. The students will also perform operational tasks to test IO applications and the connection and communication of the APG43 with the APZ.

After the course the students will be able to install, configure and put an APG43 into operation.

Learning objectives


7 Describe the subsystem structure of the APG43 and the hardware layout in the EGEM/EGEM2

7.1 Describe the main hardware and functionality changes from the APG40/APG43 7.2 Explain APG43 in Blade Cluster 7.3 Describe the subsystems in the APG43 7.4 Recognize the hardware configuration of the APG43 7.5 Explain the main hardware and functionality differences from the APG40 7.6 Describe the structure of the Data Disk in APG43

8 Describe the APG43 hardware and cable connections 8.1 Make and verify an AP System backup 8.2 Explain Hardware Configuration (HWC) changes 8.3 Prepare for Site Parameter Change 8.4 Perform a Start Up and Test procedure on an APG43 8.5 Configure the APG43 for APZ 8.6 Perform Test of APG43




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9 Explain user management in APG43 9.1 How to define different users, groups and their Authorities in APG43 and CP 9.2 Describe Command Authority Profile 9.3 Explain APG43 Domain handling 9.4 Describe Master User Domain (MUD) 9.5 Explain License Management

10 Describe the eTrust Antivirus software 10.1 Know how to avoid getting virus on the APG43 10.2 Configure the antivirus software 10.3 Explain the virus definitions 10.4 Create a scheduled scan job

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers.

These audiences are personnel working with Network Maintenance, Network Operation, Network Development and System Administration.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with Windows 2003 and have fulfillled the course:

APG43 Operation and Maintenance, LZU 108 7177

And

APG43 Delta, LZU 1086867

Paricipants should also have some AXE knowledge equal to the following course:

AXE Survey, LZU 108775


The length of the course is 12 hours and the maximum number of participants is 8

The number of participants should only be 8 for practical courses and 16 for theory courses.

Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed both locally and remotely.




© Ericsson AB 2010

Time schedule



1 Course Introduction 1 hour

1 Chapter 1 – Introduction to APG43 1 hour

1 Chapter 2 – Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG43 2 hours

1 Exercises for Chapter 1 and 2 2 hours

2 Chapter 3 – Authority System and User Account Management 2 hours

2 Chapter 4 – Antivirus Configuration 1 hour

2 Exercises for Chapter 3 and 4 3 hours

APG43 Recovery Procedures

LZU 108 7179 R2A

Description

Do you want to know how to recover the APG43 when it is not working normally? Do you how to reconnect the APG43 in the network? This course will bring you all these answers by engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer, you will have the opportunity to explore the APG43 functionalities with recovery procedures.

After attending this course the students will know how to make a proper backup of the APG43 system to different media and to be able to use the different backups to recover the APG43 in a fast and correct manner.

Learning objectives


11 List the recovery procedures available on APG43 11.1 Describe the difference between CSRs and TRs 11.2 Explain how to create a trouble report 11.3 List the information that needs to be included

12 Describe the need for a backup 12.1 Describe how to create a proper backup 12.2 Describe in which way backups can be transferred

13 Describe how to make a single node restore of the APG43 13.1 Describe how to make a two-node restore of the APG43

14 List the prerequisites for performing Disaster Recovery on an APG43 14.1 Describe the basics and perform the relevant OPI: AP, System Disaster Recovery.

15 Recognize when a Quorum Restore must be performed: 15.1 Describe how to perform the Quorum Restore

16 Recognize when a Data Disk Restore must be made 16.1 Describe how the Data Disk Restore is performed

17 List other restore methods that exist 17.1 Explain a hardware replacement procedure in APG43




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Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians and System Administrators.

These audiences can also include all staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG43 systems.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40 releases.

Successful completion of the following training flow: • APG43 Delta FAB 102 2130 R1A

• APG43 Node Operation & Configuration FAB 102 2249 R1A



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools.




© Ericsson AB 2010

Time schedule



1 Different recovery methods 1 h

Trouble Reports 0,5 h

The backup procedures 0,5 h

2 Recovery procedures: Restore 1 h

Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery 0,5 h

Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore 0,5 h

3 Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery 0,5 h

Recovery Procedures: Node Change 0,5 h

Other methods 0,5 h

Course Termination 0,5 h

APG43L Recovery Procedures

LZU1089485 R2A

Description Do you want to know how to recover the APG43L when it is not working normally? Do you want to know how to find the correct indication to recover the APG43L? This course will bring all these answers by engaging you in theoretical and practical sessions.You will have the opportunity to explore the APG43L functionalities with recovery procedures. After attending this course the students will know how to recover the APG43L in a fast and correct manner.


1 Present the prerequisites for recovery of APG43L 1.1 Recognize what recovery is 1.2 Present APG43L aspects related to recovery 1.3 List the information that needs to be included in the CSRs 1.4 Perform data collection for recovery of APG43L 1.5 Describe the health check for APG43L 1.6 List the recovery procedures available on APG43L 1.7 Present some common symptoms of APG43L problems

2 Describe how to create a backup and restore the APG43L 2.1 Practice to backup the APG43L 2.2 Practice to store the backup on an external media and to transfer it to another

computer 2.3 Practice to restore an APG43L from a previously created backup 2.4 Recognize the actions to be taken in case the being restored backup does not

include all latest configuration data

3 Describe the system recovery methods for APG43L 3.1 Identify the type of recovery functions before to choose the most appropriated

recovery action 3.2 Check APG43L statuses 3.3 Practice Single Node Repair procedure 3.4 Practice System Double Node Disaster Recovery

4 Describe the Data Disk recovery procedure 4.1 Recognize when a Data Disk Procedure should be executed 4.2 Practice a Single Data Disk recovery procedure




5 Describe the hardware replacement procedures in APG43L 5.1 Explain the GED DVD and GEA Board repair procedure 5.2 Explain the AP Board repair procedure 5.3 Explain the GED Data Disk repair procedure 5.4 Recognize other recovery procedures




APG43L Operation and Maintenance, LZU1089484




Time schedule



1 Present recovery procedures and prerequisites 1

Describe CSRs and TRs routines and perform Health Check 0,5

Practice Backup and Restore procedures 1,5

Perform copy to DVD 1

Practice Single Node Recovery 2

2 Practice System Double Node Disaster Recovery 3




Practice Single Data Disk Recovery 1,5

Explain Board Replacement procedures 1,5

AXE Maintenance Extended

LZU1088619 R3A

Description This course is essential for those wishing to practice implementing their hardware maintenance skills and knowledge on the AXE nodes. Having attended previous courses and acquired the prerequisite knowledge, students on this course, work full-time hands-on in a guided environment to put their prerequisite skills into practice. Upon completion, you will be able to identify and handle hardware faults on APZ and APG following maintenance routines based on system documentation.


1 Identify hardware components and IP interconnections.

2 Accurately execute repair procedures on various AXE central hardware elements (APZ, APG)

3 Identify hardware components and interconnections of the Input / Output (IO) and CP boards configuration, using O&M tools and online documentation

4 Detect and solve intermediate level faults in IO hardware, using O&M tools and online documentation.

5 Access and use IO logging functions in the detection and analysis of system faults, using O&M tools and online documentation.

6 Access and use IO file processing functions to gather and distribute essential exchange data, using O&M tools and online documentation.

7 Detect and solve intermediate level faults in SIGTRAN and SIP/SIP-I routes, using O&M tools and online documentation

8 Determine the actions of the Maintenance Subsystem (MAS) in supervising CP hardware and handling CP faults, using O&M tools, exchange printouts, and online documentation.

9 Determine the MAS actions in CP software supervision and recovery, using O&M tools, online documentation, and direct observation.

10 Handle CP software recovery alarms, using O&M tools and online documentation.

11 Handle an intermediate level CP stoppage, using O&M tools, online documentation, and the CP Test (CPT) system





System Technician, Field Technician


AXE Operation, LZU 108 8620



Learning situation This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools. The instructor will act as a facilitator. The students work independently receiving assistance only where necessary. Instances of pure lecturing will be limited. Hence students have an opportunity in this course to implement concepts learned in previously attended prerequisite courses into practical skills.

Time schedule



1 Case 1: Hardware

Event 1.1 or 1.2: APG Hardware (40 or 43) 0,5

Event 1.3: Check Cable connection in APZ 212 60 0,5

Event 1.4: APZ 212 60 board positions and diodes 0,5

Event 1.5: IPMI check in the SCB-RP/4 0,5




Case 2: IO and CP Board Faults

Event 2.1 or 2.2: APG Hardware Faults (40 or 43) 2

Event 2.3: SCB-RP-RP/4 Repair (for APG43) 1

Event 2.4: IPMI Firmware upgrade 1

2 Case 3: IO Log Files

Event 3.1 or 3.3: Command Log File APG (40 or 43) 1,5

Event 3.2 or 3.4: Audit Log File APG (40 or 43) 1,5

Case 4: Storage Media and Data Collection

Event 4.1 or 4.3: Backup of APG Software (40 or 43) 0,5

Event 4.2 or 4.4: Collection Fault Data APG (40 or 43) 0,5

Case 5: File Processing

Event 5.1 or 5.2: Transfer Queue to a Destination APG (40 or 43)

2

3 Case 6: IP Communication

Event 6.1: IP based functions on RP verification 0,5

Event 6.2: IP PORT fault repair 0,5

Event 6.3: M3UA association fault repair 0,5

Event 6.4: IP based functions on CP verification 0,5

Event 6.5: SIP/SIP-I route unreachable 0,6

Case 7: Recovery Actions

Event 7.1: System Recovery 1

Event 7.2: Escalation Window 0,7




Event 7.3: Selective Restart 0,7

Event 7.4: Error Intensity Restart 0,6

Event 7.5: Recommended Recovery Settings 0,4

4 Case 8: Recovery Alarms

Event 8.1: Alarm System Restart 1,5

Event 8.2: Alarm Small Restart is Pending 1

Event 8.3: Alarm Software Error (Optional) 1

Case 9: Forlopp Handling

Event 9.1: Forlopp Duration Supervision 1

Event 9.2: Recommended Forlopp Functions 1

Event 9.3: Forlopp Duration Alarm 0,5

5 Event 9.4: Forlopp Release Alarm 1

Case 10: System Stoppage (*) one customer APZ´s version

Event 10.1: System Stoppage APZ 212 50 2

Event 10.2: System Stoppage APZ 212 50 (FEX) (optional) 1

Event 10.3: System Stoppage APZ 212 60 1

Event 10.4: System Stoppage APZ 212 60 (FEX) (optional) 1

AXE Emergency Handling

LZU108094 R5A

Description Are you prepared enough for an emergency situation? This course provides the students with the experience of how to recover the AXE from different emergency situations, including stoppages in the Central Processor (CP). The students will practice the exercises in a controlledl AXE environment and they will learn how to find out the right recovery procedure to use either for APZ Dual Blade or Blade Cluster.


1 Recover from Power failures 1.1 Perform a hardware inventory 1.2 Perform a health check in both APG and CP 1.3 Recover and restore AXE from a power failure

2 Recover from APT failures 2.1 Handle an emergency situation with cyclic restarts in the CP 2.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when APT is faulty. 2.3 Recover AXE using CPT commands

3 Recover from APZ failures 3.1 Handle an emergency situation when the dump is corrupt 3.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when APZ is faulty. 3.3 Explore the Ethernet and Serial RP-Bus

4 Recover from APZ 212 5x/6x specific CP failures 4.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 4.2 Recover the AXE when there is no MML 4.3 Repair a GS fault without disturbing the traffic

5 Recover from APZ 212 3x specific CP failures 5.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 5.2 Recover the AXE when there is no MML 5.3 Explain the purpose with the Lifeline procedure

6 Recover from APZ212403 specific failures 6.1 Identify the type of emergency problem using printouts 6.2 Check for problems with the Integrated Site (IS) 6.3 Check for Cluster and Blades outages

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6.4 Check for SPX problems 6.5 Check for Quorum Partitioning


System Engineer


AXE Maintenance Extended, LZU1088619 Blade Cluster Platform O&M, LZU1088005 Working experience with APZ 212, APZ 214, APG40 and APG43 is necessary.



Learning situation The course is Intructor Led Training (ILT). The main time is spent on practical group work exercises using AXE exchanges and tools.

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Time schedule



1 Lesson: APG + Internal Communication Exercise: HW Inventory Exercise: Health check of both APG and CP Exercise: Take backup – both CP and APG Exercise: Recover and restore AXE from a Power Failure

1,5 1 1

0,5 2

2 Lesson: CP + RP Exercise: Recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APZ Exercise: RP bus exercises

1 3 2

3 Lesson: CP Exercise: Recover from a IPN Stoppage Exercise: Recover from CP MW Stoppage Exercise: Theoretical exercises Lesson: GS fault handling + Exercises

1 1 1

1,5 1,5

4 Lesson: APZ21403 Exercise: Identify the type of emergency problem using printouts Exercise: Recover Integrated Site (IS) Exercise: Recover from Blades outages

1 1 2 2

5 Exercise: Cluster and Blades outages Exercise: Recognize Recovery actions for SPX problems Exercise: Recover Quorum Partitioning

2 2 2

M-MGw/MRS Maintenance

LZU1089767 R1A

Description After completion of this course, you will be able to use your new skills to act on hardware faults, perform hardware replacement and follow scheduled, daily, weekly and monthly maintenance routines of the Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) and the Media Resource System (MRS). You will be using the system documentation and local Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools. This course will also give you knowledge about the commands and printouts for getting access to log files, hardware/software status and performance information.


1 Follow correct procedures to replace faulty hardware

2 Use local Operation and Maintenance tools 2.1 Execute some useful Command Line Interface (CLI) commands 2.2 Execute some useful Node Command Line Interface (NCLI) commands 2.3 Use AMOS commands to get access to log files 2.4 Use AMOS commands to get information about hardware and software resources 2.5 List the AMOS commands used for performance handling

3 Perform M-MGw/MRS Maintenance 3.1 Perform scheduled maintenance tasks 3.2 Perform daily maintenance tasks 3.3 Perform weekly maintenance tasks 3.4 Perform monthly Maintenance tasks


System Engineers and Service Engineers with responsiblity for operation and maintenance of the M-MGw/MRS.





The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw/MRS.




Time schedule



1 MRS maintenance theory 1,5

MRS maintenance practical exercises 4,5

M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS

LZU1089209 R1A

Description The main focus of this course is to give a detailed survey of the Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) and the participant will after the course have a broad knowledge about the commands and printouts on the CPP based M-MGw (Mobile Media Gateway) nodes or MRS (Media Resource System). This course will give you the opportunity to acquire the specific skills necessary for getting information about the configuration and applications running on the M-MGw/MRS node in the MSS/IMS network. Hands-on practice in getting configuration in M-MGw/MRS nodes is provided, dealing with the operation and maintenance of the M-MGw/MRS nodes.


1 Give a high-level overview of AMOS 1.1 Explain and describe the AMOS tool 1.2 Explain the Managed Object Model concept 1.3 Browse MOM from AMOS 1.4 List and describe the AMOS command line syntax and regular expressions 1.5 Explain how filtering works in AMOS 1.6 Describe the commands for setting the configuration and environment variables 1.7 Describe basic AMOS commands for interacting with the MIB 1.8 Use AMOS commands to get information about HW equipment resources 1.9 Describe the file system and software loading 1.10 Use AMOS commands to get access to Log files 1.11 List the AMOS commands for CV backups and software upgrades 1.12 List the AMOS commands used for performance handling 1.13 Describe the use of Mobatch and AMOS multi mode 1.14 Describe how to use the AMOS Offline mode 1.15 Describe how to create and run MO scripts in AMOS 1.16 Describe how to send COLI commands from AMOS

2 Describe how AMOS applies to CPP NCH (Network and Connection Handling) 2.1 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ET boards 2.2 Describe the supervision methods of fault management on the physical layer 2.3 List the AMOS commands in order to get Synchronization information




2.4 List the AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ATM/IP/TDM transport network configuration

2.5 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the signaling protocol stack 2.6 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ALCAP protocol 2.7 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of Iu/Nb/Mc/Mb/A-i/f configurations and

status 2.8 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the M-MGw/MRS parameters 2.9 Use AMOS to verify ATM and IP connectivity


Personnel in charge of the operation and configuration of the M-MGW. The target audience is represented by: System Technicians, System Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, and Service Design Engineer.


The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw/MRS or have attended the course: M-MGw Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 6802 R1A or LZU 108 8012 R1A or have other experience with the M-MGw. MRS Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 8999 R1A or have other experience with the MRS.







Time schedule



1

Course introduction

AMOS Overview

Managed Objects

Exercises

0.5 1 1

1.5

2 CPP Core

Exercises

3

3

3 CPP NCH

Exercises

3

5

10 – Advanced Flows – Troubleshooters This chapter shows the courses recommended for advanced end-2-end troubleshooters.

SIGTRAN Advanced

LZU1088630 R3A

Description What is SIGTRAN?Why is SCTP reliable for TELECOM Signaling? How is the configuration optmized? How can you trace and analyze the protocols over SCTP/IP in Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS)? This course describes all protocols that exclusively use SCTP/IP as base, like M3UA, Blade Cluster (SUA), Mgw (GCP), PRA (IUA), IP-STP (M2PA) and MME (SGsAP). The course provides knowledge in some parameter configurations, protocol specification and analyzing using Wireshark protocol tracer. The SIGTRAN Advanced course adds value for the operator since SCTP/IP and its related protocols carry the signaling in MSS.


1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.1 Explain standardization background 1.2 Define the SIGTRAN scope covered in the course 1.3 Map the protocols with the OSI model

2 Present the Layer 1 in MSS 2.1 Explain the hardware used in AXE platform (MSC-S) 2.2 Explain the hardware used in CPP platform (M-MGw) 2.3 Identify the boards used for signaling

3 Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 3.1 Clarify difference between IPonRP and IPonCP 3.2 Identify which parameters that are important 3.3 Show how to verify IP in MSS 3.4 Practice to trace IP packets in Wireshark

4 Explain the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) protocol in MSS 4.1 Present the SCTP protocol messages and parameters 4.2 Describe SCTP commands in MSC-S and the MOS for SCTP in M-MGw 4.3 Practice to change SCTP parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 4.4 Trace SCTP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

5 Explain the MTP3 User Adaptation layer (M3UA) protocol in MSS 5.1 Describe conceptual differences between IETF-M3UA and Ericsson-M3UA 5.2 Present the M3UA protocol messages and parameters




5.3 Practice to change M3UA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 5.4 Trace M3UA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

6 Explain the SCCP User Adaptation layer (SUA) protocol in MSS 6.1 Explain how SUA can replace SCCP 6.2 Explain the SUA protocol messages and parameters 6.3 Practice to change SUA parameters in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment 6.4 Trace SUA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment

7 Explain the GCP over SCTP protocol implementation in MSS 7.1 Compare GCP/SCTP with GCP/M3UA/SCTP 7.2 Trace GCP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment 7.3 Practice to change GCP/SCTP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S

environment

8 Explain the ISDN Q.921 User Adaptation layer (IUA) protocol in MSS 8.1 Explain when and how IUA is used 8.2 Compare IUA with ISDN Q.921 8.3 Practice to change IUA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

9 Explain the MTP2 2 User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation layer (M2PA) protocol in MSS 9.1 Explain when and how M2PA is used 9.2 Compare M2PA with MTP2 9.3 Practice to change M2PA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

10 Explain the SGsAP protocol implementation in MSS 10.1 Explain the purpose with SGsAP for eUTRAN 10.2 Compare SGsAP with BSSAP+ 10.3 Practice to change SGsAP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

11 Demonstrate some SigTran network requirements 11.1 Discover failover mechanisms 11.2 Describe security aspects 11.3 Introduce Quality of Service concept


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer.


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629, or equivalent knowledge about MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC.







Time schedule



1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.0

Present the Layer 1 in MSS 1.0

Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 1.0

Present the the SCTP in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Exercises 2.0

2 Present the M3UA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 2.0

Present the SUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Explain how to configure GCP in MSS 1.0

Exercises 2.0

3 Present the IUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Present the M2PA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration

1.0

Explain how to configure SGsAP in MSS 1.5

Present some SIGTRAN network configuration requirements 1.0

Exercises 1.5

SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS15

LZU1089846 R1A

Description What is SIP? How is SIP routed? Will SIP replace SS7 traffic signaling? What is the difference between SIP and SIP-I? The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course provides knowledge in SIP, its protocol structure and gives hands-on practice in configuring and analyzing SIP/SIP-I with wireshark in MSC-S 15A. The course also presents some SIP/SIP-I features that can help you during your daily operations. The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course adds value to the operator since SIP/SIP-I is replacing SS7 more and more as traffic signaling protocol.


1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.1 List the SIP and SIP-I features 1.2 Explain SIP functionality 1.3 Present MSS and SIP/SIP-I Scenarios 1.4 Explore the interfacing networks for SIP/SIP-I 1.5 Name the main logical nodes in the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)


networks

3 Clarify DNS routing 3.1 Explain the routing principles for SIP messages 3.2 Demonstrate cases where DNS is invoked 3.3 Practice to configure DNS resolver routing in MSS

4 Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 4.1 Compare SIP-I, SIP-T and BICC protocols in MSS 4.2 Present SIP-I and ISUP interworking 4.3 Explain how SIP-I can fallback to BICC using ASNEE 4.4 Use the ISUP MIME encapsulation body 4.5 Recognize some interworking traffic cases




5 Clarify IP Connectivity support in MSC-S for SIP/SIP-I/DNS 5.1 Introduce SIP/SIP-I Single Node View 5.2 Clarify the IP connectivity for MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC 5.3 List the main steps in setting up L2 infrastructure for SIP 5.4 Describe the IP stack on CP implementation 5.5 Explain the supervision and IP Layer failover mechanisms 5.6 Configure IP stack on CP

6 Configure SIP/SIP-I routes in MSC-S 6.1 Describe the SIP/SIP-I routing concept as implemented in MSC-S 6.2 Clarify the three main steps in the MGCF configuration for SIP/SIP-I routes 6.3 Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 6.4 Explain how to configure number conversion 6.5 List and explain the DT for SIP-I Screening


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer


IMS Signaling, LZU 1087193 (recommended) MSS Signaling, LZU 1088627 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 1089841







Time schedule



1 Ch. 1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.0

Ch. 2 SIP protocol 1.5

Ch. 3 DNS routing 1.0

Ch. 4 SIP-I 1.0

Exercises exploring SIP/SIP-I traces 1.5

2 Ch. 5 IP Connectivity support for SIP 2.0

Ch. 6 SIP and SIP-I configuration 2.0

Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 2.0

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration

LZU1088628 R2A

Description How is the mobile network performing? Statistics is used to monitor the quality of the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) Network. Are there any statistics for Voice over LTE or MSC in Pool? Is everything ok? The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course introduces the students in the statistics of MSS, that can take a life time to master. The course provides practical exercises in both operation and configuration of Statistics in Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) and Mobile Switching Center Server (MSC-S) including the APG 43, and prepares the students for the MSS Troubleshooting course. The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course adds value to the operator since knowledge in configuring MSS Statistics is necessary for a successful Mobile Network Business.


1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 1.1 Identify the node elements involved and their purposes 1.2 Explain the MSS performance management process flow 1.3 Explain how to use statistics from the MSS nodes 1.4 Compare MSC-S and M-MGW performance management principles

2 Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 2.1 Identify which tools that exist and what they are used for 2.2 Practice to collect statistics from MSC-S and M-MGw 2.3 Practice to view reports in ENIQ

3 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 3.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for MSC-S 3.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated

4 Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 4.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for M-MGW 4.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated 4.3 Explain possible reasons for falling below the healthy value range

5 Show MSS key performance indicators (KPI) 5.1 Identify MSS performance indicators of interest




5.2 Explain how to calculate the MSS key performance indicators

6 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 6.1 Show how to configure statistics in M-MGw 6.2 Identify M-MGW counter types 6.3 Practice how to find counters using the Managed Object Model 6.4 View counter values using the Node Manager 6.5 Practice to configure statistics in M-MGW

7 Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 7.1 Show how to configure statistics M-MSC 7.2 Recognize statistics subsystem (STS) in APG 7.3 Manage Object Types, Measurement Reports and Measurement Programs 7.4 Practice to configure statistics and read output files in APG

8 Show the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.1 Identify the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.2 Explain the Traffic Measurement on Route, Traffic Measurement on Traffic Types


Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, System Technicians and System Engineers.


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8624 M-MGw 13A Operation & Configuration, LZU 1089161 It is also an advantage to have attended the following courses: MSS Pool Configuration, LZU 108 8625 APG 43 Operation and Maintenance, LZU 108 7177 Basic OSS-RC knowledge, or have equivalent working experience.







Time schedule



1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 3.0

Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 3.0

2 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 2.5

Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 2.5

Show MSS KPIs 1.0

3 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 2.0

Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 2.5

Explain traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 1.5

MSS 15 Troubleshooting

LZU1089843 R1A

Description Are there many IP or SIP troubles in the network? Does it take long time to fix the troubles? Are you prepared to troubleshoot MSC Server Blade Cluster? Is your company prepared for Voice over LTE? Are you planning to have a Multi-Application System (MAS) in your network? This course will help the students to troubleshoot problems in the MSS 15A Network. The theory is generic, while the practical exercises provide examples from the MSS reality. The course explains how to troubleshoot IP and SIP based Signaling, not limited to any protocol analyzer like Wireshark, as well as the difference between MSC-S Dual Blade and MSC-S Blade Cluster. This course adds value to the operator, since the students will learn how to communicate between each other when solving the fault, and also understand how to solve a trouble quicker.


1 Identify ways how to solve the problem 1.1 Identify and solve the problem – Introduction 1.2 List different general troubleshooting techniques 1.3 Describe some white-box information sources

2 Investigate Theory & Strategy 2.1 Introduce the troubleshooting procedure 2.2 Describe how to reproduce a problem 2.3 Explain the troubleshooting strategy

3 Demonstrate typical network troubles 3.1 Present end-to-end communication troubles 3.2 List network topology troubles 3.3 Explore troubles between packet switched and circuit switched protocols

4 List MSS Interfaces and Protocols 4.1 Present MSC Interfaces and Protocols 4.2 Describe MGw Interfaces and Protocols 4.3 Introduce MPBN Layers and Functionality

5 Introduce troubleshooting methodology 5.1 Identify the trouble




5.2 Surround the trouble 5.3 Fix the trouble

6 Troubleshoot using M-MGW 6.1 Get started with AMOS 6.2 Check M-MGw Status 6.3 Fix communication classes

7 Troubleshoot using MPBN 7.1 Describe MPBN Theory 7.2 Verify MPBN settings 7.3 Get hands-on MPBN

8 Introduce AXE 8.1 Describe Real-Time Architecture 8.2 Demonstrate System Principals 8.3 Troubleshoot Memory Handling

9 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 9.1 Describe Top-Down Troubleshooting 9.2 How to handle Customer Complaints 9.3 Investigate a call with Call Tracing 9.4 Describe what is IST feature in MSS 15A 9.5 Investigate troubleshooting for SRVCC

10 Demonstrate MSC-S BC Delta Troubleshooting 10.1 Acknowledge System Delta 10.2 Identify Signaling Delta 10.3 Explore Operation Delta


System Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer This audience is personnel with a general knowledge of the operation & configuration of Ericsson MSS 15A who require special understanding of network related issues that can occur in these networks. This audience includes personnel in charge of the operation, engineering or deployment of these nodes.


MSS 15 Network Configuration, LZU1089841 M-MGW Operation with AMOS, LZU1088012 or




Extensive MSC-S and M-MGW working experience




Time schedule



1 Identify ways how to solve the problem 0.5

Investigate Theory & Strategy 0.5

Demonstrate typical network troubles 1

List MSS Interfaces and Protocols 0.5

Introduce troubleshooting methodology 0.5

Troubleshoot using MGW 1

Troubleshoot using MPBN 1

Introduce AXE 1

2 Exercise 1.1 – Traffic Events 1

Exercise 1.2 – MSC-S DB & APG 1

Exercise 1.3 – Analyze Statistics 1

Exercise 2.1 – Exploring M-MGw 1.5

Exercise 2.2 – Verify MPBN 1.5

3 Exercise 2.3 – Exploring MPBN 0.5

Exercise 3.1 – Check nodes and communication 1.5




Exercise 3.2 – Troubleshoot Location Update 2

Exercise 3.3 – Troubleshoot Incoming Calls 2

4 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 1

Exercise 4.1 – Check configuration 2

Exercise 4.2 – Troubleshoot Outgoing Calls 1.5

Exercise 4.3 – Troubleshoot International Calls 1.5

5 Demonstrate MSC-S BC Delta Troubleshooting 1

Exercise 5.1 – Hands-On Blade Cluster Hardware 2

Exercise 5.2 – Explore Blade Cluster State Handling 1.5

Exercise 5.3 – Troubleshoot IS & IPLB 1

Summary 0.5

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