Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 15 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 15 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION RADIO, IP & CLOUD PRINCIPALS... 7 GSM System Survey... 8 Ericsson WCDMA System Overview LTE/SAE System Overview Ericsson Radio System Overview OSS-RC Overview IP Networking Voice and Video over IP IP Quality of Service and MPLS IP Security IPv6 Networking IPv6 Routing IPv6 Quality of Service IPv6 Security Evolved IP Network Solution Overview Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual Ericsson Cloud System Overview Ericsson Cloud Manager Fundamentals Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview GENERIC AXE FUNDAMENTALS MSS 15 Overview AXE Operation... 63

3 APG43L Operation and Maintenance APG43 Operation and Maintenance APG 40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) APG43 Delta APG43L Delta APZ Operation, Delta APZ Operation and Maintenance APZ F Operation and Maintenance MULTI-APPLICATION (MA) OPTIONAL AXE Multi-Applications on BSP BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance BLADE CLUSTER (BC) OPTIONAL Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP) MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta MSS 15 Traffic Configuration IP-STP CONFIGURATION OPTIONAL IP-STP 15 Configuration IWF Configuration DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance COMMON CTC/MSC-S MAIN FLOW MSS Signaling MSS 15 Traffic Configuration

4 MSS 15 Network Configuration Voice over LTE in MSS MSS VoLTE Configuration MSS Service Overview CTC/MSC-S DELTA & VCT FLOWS MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta MSC-S 13A to 14B Features Delta MSC-S 14B to 15A Features Delta Ericsson IP Signaling Transfer Point IP-STP - live virtual Applications of Converged Transit Controller - live virtual VoLTE with focus on MSS - live virtual SIP / SIP-I in MSS - live virtual SPECIFIC M-MGW/MRS FLOWS MRS 15 Operation and Configuration M-MGw 15 Operation and Configuration M-MGw 14 Delta M-MGw 15A Delta MRS 16 VoLTE Interworking Configuration UNIQUE MSC-S COURSES MSS PRA Operation and Configuration A-Interface over IP in MSS Iu over IP in MSS MSS Pool Configuration

5 10 ADVANCED FLOWS DESIGN ENGINEERS SIGTRAN Advanced SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration BSP 8100/STP/CTC/MRS/MSS HW and IP Dimensioning ADVANCED FLOWS O&M PERSONNEL IS 3.1 Overview IS 3.1 Operation and Configuration AXE Multi-Applications on BSP BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance APG40 Installation and Configuration Windows 2003 C APG40 Recovery Procedures (Windows 2003 C/4) APG43 Installation and Configuration APG43 Recovery Procedures APG43L Recovery Procedures AXE Maintenance Extended AXE Emergency Handling M-MGw/MRS Maintenance M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS ADVANCED FLOWS TROUBLESHOOTERS SIGTRAN Advanced SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration MSS 15 Troubleshooting

6 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: Icon Delivery Method Instructor Led Training (ILT) LIV Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) elearning (WBL) Workshop (WS) Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT) Job duty analysis (JDA) Competence GAP Analysis (CGA)

7 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).

8 GSM System Survey LZU 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

9 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev S 2013

10 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 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 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 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev S 2013

11 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 Channel Concepts Continuation 1.5 Introduction to AXE and CPP 1.5 Switching System 1.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev S 2013

12 Radio Access Network Traffic Cases 2.5 Cell Planning 1.5 Operation and Maintenance tools 1.0 Mobile IN and Subscriber Services Charging and accounting 1.0 Data Services 2.0 The future of GSM 2.0 Post-course Test 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev S 2013

13 Ericsson WCDMA System Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

14 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. 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, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with general telecom technologies. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev W 2015

15 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 Network Overview 1.0 The Standardization 1.0 Mobile Core Network Solution Mobile Core Network Solution, cont. 1.0 WCDMA Radio Access Network Technology 4.0 Service Layer and 3G Enhancements 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev W 2015

16 LTE/SAE System Overview LZU 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). Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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

17 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) Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: 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. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2015

18 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. 1 Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) Course Introduction, LTE/SAE Introduction 2.0 EPC Architecture 2.0 E-UTRAN Architecture Voice in LTE 1.5 LTE Broadcast 0.5 LTE Positioning 0.5 LTE Mobility 1.5 LTE Operation and Maintenance 2.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2015

19 Ericsson Radio System Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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 List and understand the specifications of Fronthaul 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 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

20 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, Field Technician, Network Deployment Engineer, Integration Engineer, Solution Architects Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: LTE/SAE System Overview ILT (LZU ) Or LTE/SAE Overview WBL (LZU ) Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises given in a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

21 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 Introduction to the course and Ericsson Radio System 2.5 Baseband and Front haul 2.5 Radio Products and AIR Backhaul Series, Enclosure and Power 2.0 Small cell and Applications 2.0 End of course procedures 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

22 OSS-RC Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

23 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: 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. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

24 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

25 IP Networking LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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)

26 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: There are no pre-requisites. Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev PA1 2013

27 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) Networking Devices. (Hub, Switches & Routers Function) Explain ARP, CSMA/CD, and Transmission Types OSI Model Vs. TCP/IP Suite 1.5 hour 1 hour 1 hour 1 IP Addressing IPv4 2 3 Explain ICMP, Ping, Trace route Explain Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR Perform Exercises on IPv4 Subnetting, VLSM & CIDR Describe IPv6 Addressing Explain TCP, UDP and SCTP protocol structures, headers and functionality List and explain the operation of different protocols / applications such as DHCP, DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP Explain and perform exercises about ARP Explain Router Internal & external components Explain the booting process of the router Explain the router modes for the configuration of the router Explain the basic commands of the router Perform exercises for the basic commands on the router Explain Basic Routing Concepts & Types of routing (Dynamic & Static) Perform Exercises for Static Routing 0.5 hour 1 hour 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 2.0 hours 2.0 hours 2.0 hours 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev PA1 2013

28 4 5 Explain the Concept of dynamic routing protocol Explain RIP Explain OSPF Explain BGP Perform Exercises for RIP,OSPF, BGP Explain ISIS Perform Exercises on ISIS Routing protocol Review Function of Switches, ARP & Explain VLANS, Types of Ports, Frame Tagging Types Explain STP Functions on LAN Switches, different types of port of STP & States of STP Perform Exercises on STP, STP Ports & STP States 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 2.0 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour 1 hour 1.5 hour 2 hour Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev PA1 2013

29 Voice and Video over IP LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Perform Analysis of SIP signaling traces Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer

30 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking LZU R6A Duration and class size 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2013

31 IP Quality of Service and MPLS LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking LZU R6A

32 Duration and class size 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 remotely. 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 2 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) 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 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 0.5 hour 1.0 hour 1.0 hour 2.0 hours 1.0 hour 1.0 hour 1.0 hour 1.0 hour 2.0 hours Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2013

33 IP Security LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Explain Authentication Header (AH) RFC Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) RFC Explain Internet Key Exchange (IKE) RFC 2409 v1/rfc 4306 v Show some Transport Layer Security Protocols (SSL and TLS) RFC 2246v1/RFC 4346 v Perform practical exercises covering the configuration of an IPSec VPN tunnel (Phase I and Phase II negotiation) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer

34 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking LZU R6A Duration and class size 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 remotely. 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 Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time (Hours) Analyze the existing security threats types 1.0 Explain Access control lists (ACL) 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 Explain IP Security (IPsec) 1.0 Explain Authentication Header (AH) 1.0 Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2013

35 IPv6 Networking LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

36 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking LZU R6A IP Quality of Service and MPLS LZU R2A IP Security LZU R2A Voice and Video over IP LZU R2A Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2013

37 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 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) IPv6 Introduction 1.5 Describe IPv6 Header and Extension Header 1.0 Describe ICMPv Describe the Neighbor Discovery Protocol 0.5 IPv6 Addressing 2.5 Describe the Upper-Layer Protocols 2.0 Describe Mobile IPv Describe and configure the Transition Mechanisms between IPv4 and IPv6 2.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2013

38 IPv6 Routing LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

39 4.6 List BGP Attributes 4.7 Perform practical exercises covering BGP4+ protocol Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking LZU R6A IPv6 Networking LZU R5A Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev R5A 2013

40 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 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev R5A 2013

41 IPv6 Quality of Service LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer

42 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IPv6 Networking, LZU R5A IPv6 Routing, LZU R5A Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 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. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2013

43 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) Introduction to IP QoS Models Describe Building Block of IP QoS IP QoS Major Issues Describe DiffServ and IntServ 1.5 Differentiate between Policing and Metering Describe Traffic Class and Flow label for IPv6 Congestion Management in IPv6 Network Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ) Class-Based WEighted Fair Queueing (CBWFQ) Low Latency Queueing (LLQ) Congestion Avoidance for IPv6 Traffic Understanding the RED to reduce the effects of congestion on the network Describe the Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED) 1.5 Understanding the Tail Drop Traffic Policing and Shaping for IPv6 Traffic Understanding the rate-limiting features of CAR 1.5 Describe the features of GTS, FRTS Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2013

44 IPv6 Security LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IPv6 Networking LZU R3A Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 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.

45 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 Introduction Welcome 1 Presentation Training Schedule IPSec 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2013

46 Evolved IP Network Solution Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Planning Engineers, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: 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

47 Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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 a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

48 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

49 Learning Services live Virtual Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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.

50 Learning Services live Virtual 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 Successful completion of the following courses: None Duration and class size 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

51 Ericsson Cloud System Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

52 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. 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, Fundamentals, Customer Care Administrator, Business Developer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: A general understanding of computing architecture is an added advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

53 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 Cloud computing concepts 2.0 Ericsson Cloud System 2.0 Infrastructure as a Service with CEE Policy governed PaaS with Continuum and data centric security 3.0 Cloud and Network Manager 3.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

54 Ericsson Cloud Manager Fundamentals 2.1 LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

55 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 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, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Cloud System Overview LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and 3 hours 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

56 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 Introduction 1.0 Ericsson Cloud Manager GUI 1.0 User Administration 1.5 Order Management 0,5 Building Virtual Data Centers Fault Management 1.0 Performance Management 1.0 Life Cycle Management 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

57 Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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.

58 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. 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 Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator, Application Developer, Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson Cloud System Overview LZU Knowledge of IT systems administration and virtualization is an added advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

59 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 Concepts 3.0 CEE in the Ericsson Cloud System CEE Architecture 3.0 Managing the CEE 3.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

60 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.

61 MSS 15 Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

62 Target audience The target audience for this course is: 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. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

63 AXE Operation LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 APG 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

64 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: MSS 13A Overview, LZU Recommended courses or equivalent knowledge are: GSM System Survey, LZU Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU IP Networking, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2013

65 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 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) Recognize the AXE Architecture 1 Practice Command Handling 2 Describe the APG System Practice APG Operation Handle RPs and EMs on basic level 3 Present the APZ System Practice APZ Operation 4 Compare IPonRP and IPonCP Practice Sigtran and IPonCP operation Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2013

66 APG43L Operation and Maintenance LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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 Introduce the concept of Managed Object Model - MOM 3.1 Define the concepts that are needed for the comprehension of information model entities

67 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2014

68 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: APG43L Delta, LZU R2A Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2014

69 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 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) 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 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 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 Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43L Explain how to perform an backup of the APG43L 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2014

70 APG43 Operation and Maintenance Description LZU R2A 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 APG 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 3 rd Party products 13.3 Describe the functions of ACS and AES subsystems used in APG Perform exercises to define file transfer destinations in the AP, and generate files to observe the file transfer process.

71 14 Describe the principles of the alarm system in APG Explain the principles of the alarm system on the APG Describe the functions of PRC, USA and SSU 15 Describe the File Management System implemented in APG 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 APG Understand how to transfer a CP backup file into the AP to be loaded into the CP 16 Describe the Man-Machine Subsystem in APG 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 APG Define the data for an external alarm in APG 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 APG 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 APG Have a basic understanding of STS concepts and their implementation in APG 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 Doc. No: 1550-LZU Uae Rev B

72 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 R1A Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 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 a classroom and in a technical environment, using equipment and tools. Doc. No: 1550-LZU Uae Rev B

73 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 1 APG43 Introduction 1 hour APG43 Hardware Accessing the APG43 Network APG43 Software 2 hours 2 hours 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 Doc. No: 1550-LZU Uae Rev B

74 APG 40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) LZU 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

75 The participants should preferably have some knowledge of Windows 2003 Server and have AXE knowledge equal to the course LZU AXE Operation and Configuration or at least equal to the course: LZU AXE Survey Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 9. 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 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 1 Introduction Accessing the APG40 Network APG40 Hardware APG40 Software 2 APG40 Software APG40 Alarm System File Management Subsystem 3 File Management Subsystem Man-Machine Communication Subsystem APG40 Backup, 4 APG40 Restore and Function Change STS Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev: A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

76 APG43 Delta Description LZU R3A 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 Describe the APZ versions used with APG 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 Explain the Ethernet star connections in the backplane 20.3 Describe the different boards used in APG Describe the front cabling connections in APG Describe the APG Software 21.1 Describe the new software structure used in APG Describe the new sub-systems introduced in APG Explain the VERITAS software RAID function in APG Describe the quota based protection feature 22 Discuss other improvements in APG Understand the new Configuration and Hardening feature in APOS 22.2 Describe the different user interfaces towards the APG Explain the changes to the Disaster Recovery procedure in APG Briefly describe the procedure to change a GED disk board 22.5 Describe the command differences between APG40 and APG43

77 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. Duration and class size 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 3 rd party midlleware 1 h Other Improvements 2 h Doc. No: 1550-LZU Uae Rev C

78 APG43L Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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 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

79 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40/APG43 releases. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

80 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

81 APZ Operation, Delta LZU R1A Description This course enables the students to operate and maintain the APZ The course is a delta between APZ /33 and APZ and will provide knowledge on concepts and APZ functions related to the operation tasks. It will also highlight the differences to APZ 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 New CPU, Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems required. 3. Illustrate the APZ Hardware Cabinets. 4. Detail the CP Server Block (CPSB) and CPAM magazine in APZ Explain the internal and external interfaces. 6. Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the APZ Describe the different execution platforms in APZ Describe the APZ software structure. 9. Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 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

82 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. Duration and class size 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 APZ equipment and tools (WinFiol, ALEX). Terminology APG APZ VM CDU Adjunct Processor Unit APZ Virtual Machine Control Display Unit Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev: A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

83 CPU GEM HAL OS API RPB RPH Central Processor Unit. Generic Ericsson Magazine Hardware Abstraction Layer Operating system Application Interface Regional Processor Bus Regional Processor Handler 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 Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time 1 Course introduction 1 hour Describe the evolution of APZ Outline the key features of the APZ New CPU, Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems recommended. Illustrate the APZ Cabinet. 1,5 hours Detail the CPSB and CPAM magazines in APZ Describe the internal and external interface. Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the APZ Describe the execution platforms in APZ 0,5 hours Describe the APZ software structure. 1,5 hours Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 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. Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev: A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

84 handle changes in: Hardware Software Reload, maintain and Dump the APZ 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. 1,5 hours 1 hours Perform a CP stoppage and retrieval of restart data.. Exercises 4,5 hours Course Summary 0,5 hour Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev: A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

85 APZ Operation and Maintenance LZU R1A Description The APZ 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 by checking its operational states, feeling how the APZ 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 in an overview level 1.1 Explain the APZ Evolution 1.2 Explain the basic APZ concepts 1.3 Explain the APZ architecture overview 1.4 Indicate the capacity and characteristics of different APZ versions 1.5 Discuss the key features of the APZ Recognize the APZ subsystems and functions 2 Demonstrate use of the APZ Hardware 2.1 Identify the hardware structure of the APZ on cabinet level 2.2 Describe the APZ on subrack level 2.3 State the functions of the APZ 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 Recognize the APZ from the functional point of view 2.8 Explain RPB-E and IPonCP features 3 Demonstrate use of the Operation Handling concepts of APZ Describe the main aspects affecting operation handling 3.2 Differentiate the APZ operational states (CP, MAU, RPH) 3.3 Execute the backup procedure in the APZ Use the Hardware Configuration Table information 3.5 Load the APZ Central Processor 3.6 Describe the booting procedure of the APZ CP

86 4 Demonstrate use of the Fault handling concepts of the APZ List the hardware fault recovery processes 4.2 Repair hardware faults in APZ 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 Discriminate the key features in the software structure of APZ Describe the APZ 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 Explain the Program Execution Platform 5.7 Identify where the APZ Plex Engine software is stored in APG Explain the Function Change of Middleware and Firmware Target audience The primary target audience for this course is : System Technicians and System Engineers. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA AXE Operation LZU /1 or GSM AXE Operation LZU /2 or AXE Operation and Configuration LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 12 hours 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 APZ equipment and tools (WinFiol, ALEX), which can also be accessed remotely. Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev.: R1A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

87 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 (min) 1 Course introduction 40 Describe the evolution of APZ 212 series Identify the APZ hardware and the major interfaces 60 Detail the APZ hardware : CPUB, MAUB, RPBIS and SCB-RP4 boards Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of 60 APZ Working States and dump the APZ Exercises Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of 60 APZ (continuation) Demonstrate use of Fault Handling concepts of APZ Extract restart information and error logs in case of CP Software faults Discriminate the key features in the software structure of 40 APZ Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler Practical exercises 200 Course Summary 10 Doc. no: 1550-LZU Uae Rev.: R1A Telephone: asq.us@ericsson.com

88 APZ F Operation and Maintenance LZU R1A Description The APZ F 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 F central processor by checking its operational states, feeling how the APZ F 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 F in an overview level 1.1 Discuss the APZ Evolution 1.2 State the basic APZ concepts 1.3 Describe the APZ F architecture overview 1.4 Indicate the capacity and characteristics of different APZ versions 1.5 Discuss the key features of the APZ F 1.6 Recognize the APZ subsystems and functions 1.7 Discuss the IP stack on CP feature 2 Demonstrate use of the APZ F Hardware 2.1 Identify the hardware structure of the APZ F on cabinet level and subrack level 2.2 State the functions of the CPUB, MAUB and RPBI-S APZ F 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 F 2.5 Explain the RPB-E bus use in APZ F 3 Demonstrate the use of Operation Handling concepts of APZ F 3.1 Identify the main aspects affecting operation handling 3.2 Differentiate the APZ F operational states for CP, MAU and RPH 3.3 Execute the backup procedure in the APZ F 3.4 Manage the Hardware Configuration Table 3.5 Manage the infrastructure components: EGEM/ EGEM2, SCXB/SCB-RP and Power and Fan Module (PFM)

89 3.6 Load the APZ F Central Processor 4 Demonstrate use of Fault handling concepts of the APZ F 4.1 List the hardware fault recovery processes 4.2 Identify the procedures to repair hardware faults in APZ F 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 F 5 Discriminate the key features in the software structure of the APZ F 5.1 Recognize the APZ F 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 F PLEX Engine software is stored in APG43L 5.5 Identify the Middleware, Firmware and SCB-RP/SCXB, PFM software upgrade procedures Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: AXE Operation and Configuration, LZU Duration and class size 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 remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

90 Day Topics in the course Estimated time (hs) 1 Course introduction 0,6 Describe the evolution of APZ 212 series Identify the APZ F HW and the major interfaces Detail the APZ F HW Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of 1 APZ F Working States and dump the APZ F Exercises 3,4 2 Demonstrate use of the Operation handling concepts of 1 APZ F (continuation) Demonstrate use of Fault Handling concepts of APZ F Extract restart information and error logs in case of CP Software faults Discriminate the key features in the software structure of 0,6 APZ F Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler Practical exercises 3,2 Course Summary 0,2 1 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

91 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.

92 AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100 LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

93 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Recommended: IP Networking knowledge (switching and routing) Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom or virtual 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

94 BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

95 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: LZU IP Networking (or equivalent knowledge) Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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 remotely. Time schedule Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

96 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 Chapter 1 - BSP System Architecture and Hardware - Recognize the BSP System architecture and Hardware - List Hardware Inventory 1,5 Chapter 2 - Access Connectivity functions - Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP - Explain User Authentication and Authorization settings 1,5 Exercise 1 Management Interfaces - Navigate in the MOM for reading BSP system configuration settings using COM CLI 1,5 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

97 2 Chapter 3 - Switching and Routing functions in BSP - Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP 2 Chapter 4- Tenants - Recognize the management functions to check Tenants 2 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 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 1,5 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 1,5 Chapter 6 - BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP - Perform BSP system backup and restore - Explain the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM 1,5 Exercises 5 Software Management - Perform BSP system configuration backup and Restore - Perform software upgrade procedure 1,5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

98 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 Previous models 2.0 and 2.1 using IS are also supported.

99 Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview LZU R1A Description What are the benefits and added values with Blade Cluster on BSP 8100? How is the new APZ 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

100 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100 Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom or virtual 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 Identify Benefits and Drivers for Blade Cluster system 0.5 Explain the Blade Cluster Concepts 1 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev R1A 2015

101 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 Summary and Conclusion 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev R1A 2015

102 Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP) LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 F and AUP. 2.2 Describe the APZ 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.

103 5 Operate the APZ 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 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 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: APZ F Operation & Maintenance, LZU The following knowledge is recommeded: MSC-S Blade Cluster Overview, LZU (or equivalent knowledge) APG43L Operation and Maintenance, LZU (or equivalent knowledge) Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

104 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 Introduction HW view I/O for BC Systems Exercises 2 Exercises Cluster Handler Exercises Operation Handling 3 Operation Handling Exercises Fault handling 4 Fault Handling (Cont.) Exercises XPU Handling Exercises Final evaluation 1,5 1, Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

105 MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview LZU R2A Description What are the benefits and added values with MSC Server Blade Cluster? How is the new APZ 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

106 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: AXE Operation, LZU The participants should also have basic knowledge about the Integrated Site (IS) Concept. The following course is highly recommended: IS 3.1 Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

107 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

108 Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 and AUP. 2.2 Describe the APZ 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.

109 5 Operate APZ 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 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 logs located in APG 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: MSC-S R14.1 Blade Cluster Overview, LZU APZ Operation & Maintenance, LZU Integrated Site 3.1 Overview, LZU Integrated Site 3.1 Operation & Configuration, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2012

110 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 Introduction HW view I/O for BC Systems Exercises Cluster Handler 2 Cluster Handler (cont.) Exercises Operation handling for Blade Cluster Exercises 3 Exercises Fault handling for Blade Cluster Exercises 4 XPU Handling Exercises Final evaluation Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2012

111 MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

112 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: MSC-S BC 13A Overview, LZU Features Delta course is recommended: MSC-S R13.2 to 13A Features Delta, LZU or MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta, LZU or MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta, LZU or MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta, LZU Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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 remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2012

113 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 Hardware Platform and APZ basics Cluster concepts Command dispatcher Exercises IP on CP basic configuration Signaling Scenarios - M3UA, SUA usage Exercises Trunk Routes in the Blade Cluster Traffic Cases MSC-S 13A BC Features Exercises Test and evaluation 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2012

114 MSS 15 Traffic Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

115 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

116 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: MSS Signaling, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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 remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

117 Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Show the MSS 15A network and identities 1.0 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 Implement Signaling Connection Control Part protocol Configure SCCP Routing Explain MGw connections Configure connections to MGw & MGw Group Show GERAN network Configure GERAN network 3 Show UTRAN Network Configure UTRAN Show E-UTRAN Network Configure E-UTRAN NETWORK Initiate IMSI Number Series Analysis Configure analysis of IMSI Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

118 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 Define Handover concepts Present Features Summary and Test Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

119 05 IP-STP Configuration Optional IP-STP can be sold as a separate product. This course is also applicable for SPX in the BC.

120 IP-STP 15 Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer

121 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: MSS 15 Traffic Configuration, LZU Duration and class size 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 remotely. 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 Introduction 1.5 IP-STP Function in MSS Network 2.5 IP-STP Functionalities Practice to Configure IP-STP Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

122 IWF Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

123 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer and System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance - LZU R1A Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical and practical instructorled lessons given both in a classroom and technical environment, using equipment and tools which can be accessed remotely. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

124 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 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 2 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager Clarify the IWF translation function 3 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

125 DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

126 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

127 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey LZU IMS Overview LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical and practical instructorled lessons given both in a classroom and technical environment, using equipment and tools which can be accessed remotely. 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) Main Concepts of Diameter Signaling Diameter Signaling in PC/EPC 3 Diameter Signaling in IMS 1 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2015

128 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.

129 MSS Signaling LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

130 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2012

131 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IP Networking, LZU IPv6 Networking, LZU GPRS System Survey, LZU GSM System Survey, LZU Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU LTE/SAE System Overview, LZU Or equivalent competence in IP Networking, APG, APZ, OSS, GERAN, UTRAN and eutran. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. It is on request possible to deliver this course in 5 days instead of 3 days, as there are several chapters in Appendix. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2012

132 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev C 2012

133 MSS 15 Traffic Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

134 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

135 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: MSS Signaling, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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 remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

136 Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Show the MSS 15A network and identities 1.0 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 Implement Signaling Connection Control Part protocol Configure SCCP Routing Explain MGw connections Configure connections to MGw & MGw Group Show GERAN network Configure GERAN network 3 Show UTRAN Network Configure UTRAN Show E-UTRAN Network Configure E-UTRAN NETWORK Initiate IMSI Number Series Analysis Configure analysis of IMSI Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

137 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 Define Handover concepts Present Features Summary and Test Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

138 MSS 15 Network Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

139 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

140 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: MSS 15 Traffic Configuration, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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 remotely. 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 Show 15A Network Topology 1.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

141 State interfaces with other systems 1.5 Introduce Codec Negotiating 1.5 Verify MGw Selection functionality 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

142 Voice over LTE in MSS 15 LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

143 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC Signaling, LZU R4A IMS Signaling, LZU R6A MSS Signaling, LZU R3A Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

144 Introduce different Services and Features 1.0 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

145 MSS VoLTE Configuration LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician

146 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Voice over LTE in MSS 14, LZU Equivalent knowledge to the following courses is recommended: MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU MSS Network Configuration, LZU Duration and class size 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 remotely. 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 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev B 2014

147 MSS Service Overview LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

148 6.2 List the Interworking Scenarios 6.3 Summarize Service Benefits Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2013

149 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.

150 MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

151 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: 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 R14.1. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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 Test 0.5 New Features 3.5 Exercises 2 2 Enhanced Features 3.5 Exercises 2 Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

152 MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

153 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: 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 12A. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 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 Test 0.5 Blade Cluster Concepts 2.0 New Features 1.5 Exercises Enhanced Features 3.5 Exercises 2.0 Course Conclusion & Post Test 0,5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

154 MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network

155 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, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 Test 0.5 Non feature related functionalities 1.0 New Optional Features 2.5 Enhanced Optional Features 1.5 Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2012

156 MSC-S 13A to 14B Features Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 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

157 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: 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 13A. A recommended course is: Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 Test 0.5 Non feature related functionalities 1.0 New Optional Features 2.0 Enhanced Optional Features 2.0 Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

158 MSC-S 14B to 15A Features Delta LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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) Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician

159 Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S 14B. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day 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 Test 0.5 Chapter 1 - MSC-S 15A Functions and Characteristics 1.0 Chapter 2- New Optional Features 2.5 Chapter 3- Enhanced Optional Features 1.5 Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

160 Learning Services live Virtual Ericsson IP Signaling Transfer Point IP-STP - live virtual LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: LZU , MSS 14 Overview

161 Learning Services live Virtual Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 session 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

162 Learning Services live Virtual Applications of Converged Transit Controller - live virtual LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: Voice over LTE in MSS 14, LZU R1A

163 Learning Services live Virtual Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 session 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) Give an Introduction of Converged Transit Controller Explain applications of Converged Transit Controller in MSS Network 60 Explain Converged Transit Controller Hardware 60 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

164 Learning Services live Virtual VoLTE with focus on MSS - live virtual LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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

165 Learning Services live Virtual 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 Successful completion of the following courses: LZU , IMS 14 Overview LZU , EPC System Survey Duration and class size The length of the course is 6 hours spread over 2 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 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 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014

166 Learning Services live Virtual SIP / SIP-I in MSS - live virtual LZU 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 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 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Network Design Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer

167 Learning Services live Virtual Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: LZU , MSS 14 Overview Duration and class size The length of the course is 6 hours spread over 2 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 Show introduction What is SIP? 60 Explain the functions and capabilities of SIP protocol 120 Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 60 2 Explain SIP connectivity and routing in MSC 120 Doc. No: LZU Uae Rev A 2014