Packet Core Network 2016 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 Packet Core Network 2016 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

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3 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 5 TRANSFORMING FROM NATIVE TO VIRTUAL EPC - LIVE VIRTUAL... 7 VIRTUAL EPC OVERVIEW... 9 VIRTUAL EPC NETWORK SERVICES...12 EPG 16A (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) OVERVIEW...14 EPG 16A (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...16 EPG 16 ADMINISTRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING...19 EPG 15B DELTA...22 VSAPC 16A OVERVIEW...25 SAPC 15B OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...27 SAPC 16B (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) OPERATION, CONFIGURATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING...30 SGSN-MME 16A (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) OVERVIEW...33 SGSN-MME 16A (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) ADMINISTRATION...36 SGSN-MME 16A (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) CONFIGURATION...39 SGSN-MME 16 TROUBLESHOOTING...43 SGSN POOL PROXY R2 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...46

4 VSASN 16A OVERVIEW - LIVE VIRTUAL...49 VSASN 16A OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION...51 VSASN 16A ADMINISTRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING...54 PACKET CORE IN WI-FI CALLING SOLUTION...57 VWMG OVERVIEW...59 VWMG 16 (NATIVE AND VIRTUAL) OPERATION, CONFIGURATION AND MAINTENANCE...61 WMG 15B OPERATION, CONFIGURATION AND MAINTENANCE...64 WMG 15B OVERVIEW...67

5 Introduction 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) Short Article (SA) Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT) mlearning Job duty analysis (JDA) Competence GAP Analysis (CGA)

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7 Transforming from Native to Virtual EPC - live virtual LZU R1A Description Today operators are looking forward to migrating the existing native solution to the virtualized one and facing the challenge to understand the actual impact of it. This course helps to understand the benefits of the virtualization and discuss about the impacts of its implementation in the network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the existing Native Solution 1.1 Recall the EPC Solution 1.2 State different network elements and their functionality 2 Explore the Virtual EPC Solution 2.1 Explain the architecture of virtual EPC solution 2.2 Identify the different components and their functionalities 3 Outline the differences and impact of the virtualization 3.1 List the differences in virtual and native solution 3.2 Determine the impact of implementing Virtual EPC Network Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Basic knowledge of native EPC network will be useful for better understanding.

8 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) Introduce the Native EPC Solution 60 1 Elaborate the architecture of Virtual Solution 60 Identify the impact of the virtualization 60

9 Virtual EPC Overview LZU R1A Description If you are currently working on classical Packet Core Network of Ericsson and requiring to transform or working in a virtualized Evolved Packet Core Network, then this course will help you develop the fundamental concepts required to bring about the change or transformation. The course highlights the technical descriptions and offerings of Virtual EPC (vepc) and remarks the advantages of working in vepc Network. It also introduces basic concepts of cloud. You will learn the overview of Ericsson vepc VNFs (virtual network functions) implementation architecture and understand the main architectural concepts when deploying EPC applications in a cloud environment. You will also benefit from learning about the key features provided by the vepc Solution like Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Broadband (MBB) and so on. In short, this course will take you through the first steps in the virtualization journey for EPC. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Evolved Packet Core Network 1.1 Explain the Evolved Packet Core Network 1.2 Describe the physical EPC Control Plane and User Plane 1.3 Describe the vepc Solution 1.4 Explain the benefits of vepc solution 2 Describe the Cloud and its components 2.1 Explain the main elements of the Cloud Execution Environment CEE 2.2 Describe the role of the Ericsson Cloud Manager 2.3 Explain the main steps when adding a VNF into a CEE 2.4 Explain the architecture of vepc in cloud solution 3 Explain the detail architecture of vepc with various network elements 3.1 Explain the vepc Implementation 3.2 Understand vsgsn-mme architecture in vepc Network 3.3 Understand vepg architecture in vepc Network 3.4 Understand vwmg architecture in vepc Network 3.5 Understand vsasn architecture in vepc Network 3.6 Understand vsapc architecture in vepc Network

10 4 List the network services of vepc Solution 4.1 Describe the Ericsson vepc for Internet of things IoT, meaning the solution for IoT services which consists of vepg, vsapc and vsgsn-mme VNFs. 4.2 Explain the Ericsson Distributed MBB broadband. 4.3 Explain other network services of vepc Business Solution 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses or equivalent: Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System Overview, LZU General technical understanding of Packet Core (SGSN-MME, EPG-S, SASN, SAPC, WMG), IMS and Cloud will be required for better understanding of the course. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given both in a classroom environment.

11 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 of Virtual Evolved Packet Core 1 Explain the Cloud and its components 2 Explain the vepc offering and its architecture 2 Key network services of vepc 1

12 Virtual EPC Network Services LZU R1A Description Ericsson virtual Evolved Packet Core provides tested and validated solutions addressing a large number of vertical use-cases. It enables an unprecedented scalability and flexibility from small-scale local deployments, with EPC in-a-box, to large-scale datacenter deployments. This means that virtual Evolved Packet Core can be deployed in large centralized datacenters but also distributed close to the radio network. This course will help you to understand the highlights and detail technical descriptions of different network services offered by Virtual EPC (vepc) network, its advantages, different deployment scenario, offered value packages. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 2 Underline the Virtual Evolved Packet Core Network 2.1 Identify the Evolved Packet Core Network 2.2 Discuss the Virtual EPC Solution 2.3 Recognize the benefits of Virtual EPC solution 3 Illustrate the Internet of Things (IoT) Solution 3.1 IoT is a Different Business 3.2 Elaborate the Benefits of IoT 3.3 Recognize different value package of IoT 4 Differentiate the network services for implementing Distributed MBB 4.1 Investigate the vepc Distributed Mobile Broadband 4.2 State different value package of Distributed Mobile Broadband 5 Evaluate Virtual EPC Enterprise Solution 5.1 What is the different functions supported in Enterprise solution 5.2 Explain the benefits of Enterprise solution 6 Explore the MVNO Solution 6.1 Elaborate the market opportunity of MVNO 7 Inspect the Mobile Broadband Solution 7.1 List the different deployment options of MBB Solution 7.2 State the benefits of MBB

13 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Virtual EPC 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. 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 of Virtual EPC Network 1.0 Elaborate Internet of Things (IoT) Discuss Distributed Mobile Broadband (DMBB) 1.0 Explain vepc Enterprise Solution 1.0 State the MVNO Solution 1.0 Inspect Mobile Broad Band (MBB) 1.0

14 EPG 16A (Native and Virtual) Overview LZU R1A Description EPG supports modern mobile networks with new and enhanced functionalities for GSM, WCDMA and LTE Accesses. EPG 16A can be deployed both as a Native node as well as Virtual Network Function If you are interested to know how Native and Virtual EPG 16A is working as a gateway between Mobile Packet Core network and other Packet Data Networks, such as the Internet, corporate intranet and private data networks, then this is the right course for you. EPG 16A Overview course provides an excellent overview of vepg architecture in a cloud environment. Participants learn about Native and Virtual EPG 16A functions, features and its O&M aspects. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Discuss the EPG implementation in EPC network and its functions 1.1 Explain the role of EPG in the GPRS and EPC networks 1.2 Understand SGW & PGW functionalities and how they work 1.3 Discuss various Interfaces related to EPG and the protocols used 1.4 Understand the functions and services provided by the EPG, with concepts such as Bearer Activation, Session Management procedures and basic functions of EPG 1.5 List the highlighted features of EPG 16A 2 Understand the Native EPG 16A System Architecture 2.1 Highlight the EPG hardware architecture (SSR8020 & SSR8010) 2.2 Describe the EPG platform and software architecture 2.3 Explain the scale out functionality in EPG 16A 3 Describe the vepg 16A as a VNF and its benefits 3.1 Explain the market and technical driving forces behind vepg 16A 3.2 Introduce the concept of virtualization, Cloud and NFV 3.3 Understand the vepg architecture and its positioning in vepc solution 3.4 List the Deployment options for vepg 16A 3.5 Outline the failure handling in vepg16a 4 Identify Operation & Maintenance procedures on Native and Virtual EPG16A 4.1 List some of the supporting nodes for the EPG within the O&M network 4.2 Identify some of the various tools available for Operation & Maintenance 4.3 Explain some basic management topics such as Configuration Management, Fault and Performance management

15 4.4 Discuss the Software Management and Back up Procedure in Virtual EPG Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey, (LZU ) Virtual EPC (vepc) Overview, (LZU ) Basic knowledge of Cloud and Virtualization is required. Recommended to attend below courses: Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation The 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 Time (hrs) 1 EPG Introduction 2 EPG System Architecture 2.5 Operation and Maintenance 1.5

16 EPG 16A (Native and Virtual) Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description The Evolved Packet Gateway 16A includes new functions for Serving Gateway, Packet Data Network Gateway (PGW) and GPRS Gateway Support Node. EPG 16A can be deployed both as a Native node and as a Virtual Network Function included in Ericsson's vepc solution. This course is recommended for those who want to build competence in configuring, operating and maintaining both Native and Virtual EPG 16A. EPG 16A Operation and Configuration course helps participants in understanding day to day operations, configuring the EPG SSR system and EPG VNF, its interfaces, routing and security management. Furthermore, participants learn about vepg architecture, its positioning and implementation in Ericsson Virtual Evolved Packet Core (vepc) network and the current solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Review the basic concepts of EPG 16A and its architecture 1.1 Understand the functions and services provided by the EPG, with concepts such as Bearer Activation and Session Management procedures 1.2 Explain the Native EPG System architecture in terms of platform and application software 1.3 Discuss the Hardware EPG architecture and list the different cards supported in SSR 8020 and SSR Explain the latest enhancement/features available in EPG 16A 2 Discuss Ericsson's Virtual EPG 16A architecture in cloud solution 2.1 Understand high level vepc architecture and key features of vepc Solution like IoT, distributed MBB Broadband 2.2 Detail the role of Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment and Ericsson Cloud Manager 2.3 Explain the vepg architecture and its deployment in cloud architecture 2.4 Elaborate the resilience mechanism available in Virtual EPG 2.5 Understand high level network configurability for Virtual EPG 2.6 Outline the failure handling in vepg16a 3 Explain and perform basic Operations for Native and Virtual EPG 16A 3.1 Understand the basic IPOS software components 3.2 Navigate through EPG CLI and configure basic system properties

17 3.3 Understand the EPG configuration flows and command mode hierarchy 3.4 Configuring Cards, Management port and Administrator access in EPG 3.5 Show how to monitor basic system operations 4 Perform Platform related configurations such as context creation, routing and security in Native and Virtual EPG 4.1 Explain the concept of contexts, bindings and interfaces in EPG 4.2 Configure physical interfaces such as port, VLAN tagging etc. in EPG 4.3 Perform configurations related to routing such as protocols, metrics and links 4.4 Show different security configurations available on EPG such as packet filtering and ACLs 5 Configure EPG services like SGW & PGW Interfaces, APN, Radius, QoS and Charging related Configuration 5.1 Understand the functionalities of the Serving Gateway and steps to configure the SGW Interfaces like S11, S5, S8,S4 and S1-U 5.2 Administer the configurations involved to configure the PDN Gateway and the interfaces involved such as Gn, S5/S8, and SGi 5.3 Illustrate how to perform Access Point Names (APNs), Radius, QoS and charging related confirmation for the EPG 6 Identify Operation & Maintenance procedures on Native and Virtual EPG 16A 6.1 Run commands to view new alarms related to the EPG running in the Serving & PDN Gateway role 6.2 Execute commands for displaying status information on the EPG running EPC services 6.3 Describe the EPG toolbox (PDC, Support Package, EPG versions, EPG Health check KPIs, UE Trace tools etc.) and new ITC trace functionality 6.4 Explain the Software Management and Backup procedure in EPG Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey, LZU EPG 16A (Native and Virtual) Overview, LZU Virtual EPC (vepc) Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System Overview, LZU108990

18 Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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) EPG Introduction 2 EPG Architecture 4 CLI Basics 2 Platform Level Configurations 4 EPG Services Configurations 4 Operation & Maintenance 2

19 EPG 16 Administration and Troubleshooting LZU R1A Description The EPG 2016 is a node that is capable of running Gateway functionalities in the EPC network. This node realizes the different procedures such as default and dedicated bearer creation, RADIUS authentication and IP address allocation among others. The EPG 16A administration and Troubleshooting course provides participants competence to operate EPG efficiently. This includes basic EPG architecture, its operation, administration as well as fault management, security management, software management and performance management. This course provides you as well the tools to be able to troubleshoot and rectify issues quickly and effectively. The contents of this course provides methods and guidelines to distinguish software faults and to correct detected configuration faults on a EPG. Furthermore, the participants learn to collect all needed information for handing over a trouble report to the next support level. This course examines troubleshooting for Ericsson s EPG 16 release. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main procedures in EPG and provide details of EPG System Architecture 1.1 Recognize the basic EPG architecture, its functions and interfaces 1.2 Explain the hardware and the software architecture of EPG 1.3 Understand the basic call flows. 2 Identify the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) architecture and management domains in EPG such as Configuration Management, Fault Management, Security Management, Software Management and Performance Management. 2.1 Perform Fault Management on EPG using CLI 2.2 Describe the concept of Log management in EPG 3 Introduction to EPG Tools available for troubleshooting 3.1 Explain the Event Base Monitoring (EBM). 3.2 Understand how UE Trace and ITC are used in troubleshooting. 3.3 Understand the use of the toolbox Health Check. 4 Explain the Performance Management tasks in EPG

20 4.1 Review the concepts of Performance Management types and Performance Management jobs and their practical use 5 Perform basic commands to monitor EP using tools such as UE Trace and health_check 5.1 Understand how logging, traces and also UE tracing are performed. 5.2 Perform health check on the EPG. 6 Explain the Software Management tasks in EPG 6.1 Identify the backup and restore procedures. 6.2 Describe the EPG Software License management 7 Explain basic troubleshooting on the EPG. 7.1 Understand the steps to perform EPG platform troubleshooting. 7.2 Understand the steps to perform EPG software troubleshooting. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPG 16A (Native and Virtual) Operation and Configuration, LZU R1A EPG 16A (Native and Virtual) Overview, LZU R1A Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 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.

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 Main procedures and architecture 2 EPG administration, exercises 4 EPG Administration, exercises 2 2 EPG Troubleshooting Tools 2 Exercises 2 EPG monitoring 2 3 EPG Hardware and Software Troubleshooting 2 Exercises 2

22 EPG 15B Delta LZU R1A Description This is an ideal course for those who wish to update their knowledge on the enhancements introduced in EPG 15B release. EPG 15B Delta course focuses on the new features and enhancements introduced from EPG 14B to 15B release. Participants learn about the Increased performance and upgrade & migration path to EPG 15B. Furthermore, enhancements related to SACC functionality, Charging and Policy control and Operation and Maintenance procedures shall also be covered. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 List the highlighted features and general enhancements introduced in EPG 15B 1.1 Review the highlighted features of EPG 15B 1.2 Explain the GGSN/PGW support for specific IP pool assigning to UE based on RA/TA 1.3 Discuss the APN Restriction support in EPG 15B 1.4 Describe the Service Aware Smart Paging feature 1.5 List the PGW Rf 1+1 session resilience enhancement in EPG 15B 1.6 Review the Wi-Fi Mobility commercial support for S2b interface and BSID support in PMIP based s2a 2 Discuss the High availability and capacity related enhancements in EPG 15B 2.1 Review the capacity and characteristics changes EPG 15B 2.2 Explain the Scale Out functionality in EPG 15B 2.3 Review the PGW 1+1 Session Resilience on SSR Platform in EPG 15B 2.4 Understand the ICR-based ISSU with Fallback in EPG 15B 2.5 Describe the Memory OLP functionality for control plane in EPG 3 Understand the DPI and Policy related enhancements in EPG 15B 3.1 Review the TLS / SSL Classification enhancement introduced in the existing PISC feature 3.2 List the Heuristic Classification & other DPI Improvements in EPG 3.3 Explain Network provided location information (NETLOC) feature 3.4 Identify the support IPv6 for Aware Policy Based Routing 3.5 Explain the configurable QCI/DSCP Mapping feature in EPG 4 Describe operation & maintenance improvements with EPG 15B 4.1 Identify the updates for EPG 15B on areas such as CLI improvements and Software

23 Licensing 4.2 Explain the enhancements done in Event Based Monitoring and UE Trace functionality 4.3 Recognize the "ip ping support in EPG 15B 4.4 Outline the upgrade and migration paths to EPG 15B Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPG 14B Operation & Configuration, LZU Participants who are coming from CPG background should attend below course as well. EPG14B Overview - Live Virtual, LZU Participants having working knowledge of the LTE/EPC network is an added advantage. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment.

24 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) General Enhancements High Availability and Capacity 1.5 DPI & Policy enhancements 2 Operation and Maintenance 1

25 vsapc 16A Overview LZU R1A Description Are you new in Virtual Evolved Packet Core and requiring the first-hand knowledge on how virtual SAPC works as a VNF in vepc? Also, are you interested to gain knowledge on the new features available in vsapc 16 release? If your answer is yes, then this course is for you. The vsapc is the Ericsson Multi-Access Policy Management Framework. It is called to be the central policy node in the operator s network coordinating the nodes in the transport domain to behave according with the operator's defined policies. This course highlights the technical driving forces behind vsapc and its benefits, how it functions as a VNF, highlight important traffic cases and list functionalities which impact various Ericsson Solutions and VNS which it is part of. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Define the Ericsson vsapc 1.1 Explain the market and technical driving forces behind vsapc 1.2 Identify the main elements in vsapc Reference Models for Mobile Deployments, Fixed Deployments, BSS/OSS integration and Enforcement/APP Interfaces 2 Describe the vsapc as a VNF 2.1 Identify the main elements in the Cloud Solution 2.2 List the Deployment options for vsapc 2.3 List the benefits of vsapc NVF 2.4 Describe the supported vepc VNS 2.5 Describe the role of vsapc in solutions such as vepc, Ericsson IMS, Ericsson SDN and Ericsson Wi-Fi calling 3 Identify the main traffic cases related to vsapc. 3.1 Describer Subscriber Management 3.2 Describe the Fair Usage policies 3.3 Describe the Time-Based authorizations 4 List the main vsapc 16A Functionalities. 4.1 Describe VoLTE Support and SRVCC 4.2 Describe the Geographical Redundancy 4.3 Present the SDN policies for Mobile Network

26 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Virtual EPC Overview Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview - LZU Ericsson Cloud System Overview - LZU Knowledge on IMS, VOLTE, SDN and Ericsson WiFi Calling will be beneficial. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and 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 1 vsapc as a VNF 2 vsapc Traffic Cases 1 vsapc features and Value Packages 2

27 SAPC 15B Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description Mobile broadband is taking off and moving forward to LTE era and Cloud Solutions. It is very important to understand the Fair Usage Policy Control, QoS, Access Policy Control and VoLTE traffic cases. You may need to operate and configure the main equipment in order to manage all these new characteristics. The SAPC 15B Operation and Configuration course is recommended for those who are working with operation and configuration tasks related to the SACC solution. It defines how SAPC provides centralized policy management for access control and QoS control per subscriber, service and bearer basis according to the 3GPP Policy Charging and Control (PCC) architecture. This course includes the main features up to the SAPC 15B release. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Define the main concepts of the SAPC 15B. 1.1 Explain the role of SAPC15B in SACC Solution. 1.2 Understand the SAPC applied in different Ericsson solutions, e.g. LTE/EPC, GPRS and IMS. 1.3 Present SAPC in a fixed network and converged network. 1.4 Explain the SAPC and ESy connection. 2 Describe the main SAPC Functionalities. 2.1 List the main features in SAPC 14A release. 2.2 List the main features in SAPC 14B release. 2.3 List the main features in SAPC 15B release. 3 Understand the SAPC 15B Architecture and some Traffic Cases. 3.1 Explain the Hardware architecture supported by SAPC 15B. 3.2 List the Software Structure of SAPC 15B. 3.3 Describe the Interfaces of SAPC 15B. 3.4 Detail the role of SAPC in some important Traffic Cases. 4 Execute the SAPC 15B Operation. 4.1 Work on OAM Tools for SAPC: FM, PM,CM. 4.2 Interpret the CM Connection. 4.3 Operate the GUI Connection 4.4 Understand the SAPC Backup and Restore.

28 4.5 Describe the SAPC PM. 5 Configure the SAPC 15B. 5.1 Operate and Perform the SAPC 15B Configuration. 5.2 Modify Rules and Conditions in the SAPC. 5.3 Create Services (static, dynamic) in SAPC. 5.4 LDAP Configuration Overview. 5.5 Example of Fair Usage Profile LDAP Configuration. 5.6 Check the configuration of the Diameter Interface Gx (example) etc. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with: UNIX knowledge GPRS and EPC general knowledge (Mandatory) Basic knowledge in telecommunications and Data Networks EPG-S Configuration for SACC 13A, LZU R1A TSP 6 Operation and Maintenance, LZU (Mandatory) Knowledge about Cisco SCE, Juniper BRAS and Cisco BRAS configurations and limitations is recommended.

29 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 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 2.0 Functionalities 2.0 Practical exercise: SAPC Operation Architecture 2.0 Operation 1.0 SAPC Configuration (theoretical and practical part) Exercises: Several cases. 6.0

30 SAPC 16B (Native and Virtual) Operation, Configuration and Troubleshooting LZU R1A Description Mobile broadband is taking off and moving forward to LTE era and Cloud Solutions. It is very important to understand the Fair Usage Policy Control, QoS, Access Policy Control and VoLTE traffic cases. You may need to operate and configure the main equipment in order to manage all these new characteristics using a Classical SAPC (csapc) or a virtual SAPC (vsapc). The SAPC 16 Operation and Configuration course is recommended for those who are working with operation and configuration tasks related to the SACC solution. It defines how SAPC provides centralized policy management for access control and QoS control per subscriber, service and bearer basis according to the 3GPP Policy Charging and Control (PCC) architecture. This course includes the main features up to SAPC 16 release. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 8 Describe the csapc or vsapc solutions. 8.1 Explain the csapc or vsapc Reference Model. 8.2 Explain the internal structure of csapc/vsapc. 8.3 Describe the SAPC main functions. 8.4 Explain the csapc/vsapc interfaces and their protocols. 9 List the main csapc/vsapc features and improvements. 9.1 Describe the main features in csapc release 16B. 9.2 Describe the main features in vsapc releases 16A and 16B. 10 Describe the csapc/vsapc architecture 10.1 Describe the classical SAPC SW/HW architecture Describe the vsapc SW/HW architecture. 11 List the main operation activities in csapc/vsapc 11.1 Execute the csapc 15B Operation Work on OAM Tools for csapc: FM, PM 11.3 Interpret the CM Connection and GUI in csapc 11.4 Explain the csapc Backup and Restore 11.5 Execute the vsapc 15B Operation Work on OAM Tools for vsapc: FM, PM

31 11.7 Explain the vsapc Backup procedures 12 Describe the csapc/vsapc Configuration Operate and Perform the csapc or vsapc 16B Configuration 12.2 Modify Rules and Conditions in the SAPC 12.3 Create Services (static, dynamic) in SAPC to be installed in PCEF 12.4 Explain the LDAP/MySQL Configuration 13 Describe the main csapc/vsapc troubleshooting activities Explain the non-graphical tools available for troubleshooting Describe the main log files when troubleshooting. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with: For Native SAPC: EPC System Survey, LZU TSP 6 Operation and Maintenance LZU Basic knowledge on Unix, Cisco SCE, Cisco BRAS and Juniper CRAS configurations or equivalents SAPC 15B Operation and Configuration, LZU For the Virtual SAPC: EPC System Survey, LZU Basic knowledge on Unix, Cisco SCE, Cisco BRAS and Juniper CRAS configurations or equivalents Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

32 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) Introduction 2 1 Features 1 csapc or vsapc Architecture 1 csapc or vsapc Operation Features 3 csapc or vsapc Configuration 3 csapc or vsapc Configuration 4 csapc or vsapc Troubleshooting Overview 2

33 SGSN-MME 16A (Native and Virtual) Overview LZU R1A Description SGSN-MME supports modern mobile networks with new and enhanced functionalities for GSM, WCDMA and LTE Accesses. SGSN-MME 16A can be deployed both as a Native node as well as Virtual Network Function. This course is designed to provide an overview of Ericsson SGSN-MME. If you are interested to know about Ericsson's Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A features, architecture and O&M aspects, then this is the course for you. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explore the concepts and terminologies used within the mobile networks 1.1 Define the EPS and GPRS network architecture, along with the concepts such as mobility and session management, authentication and security, among others 1.2 Explain the role of SGSN-MME in the GPRS and EPC networks 1.3 Recognize some general call flows involved in both the EPS and GPRS environments 1.4 Explain the different protocols used within mobile networks for data transport 1.5 List the highlighted features of SGSN-MME 16A 2 Identify the major components of the Native SGSN-MME architecture 2.1 Analyze the SGSN-MME and how it is built on the Ericsson Wireless Packet Platform (WPP) architecture 2.2 Identify the software architecture of the Native SGSN-MME and how it relates to the features and functions of the node 2.3 List the different hardware components of the SGSN-MME in the MkVIII and MkX hardware family 3 Understand Virtual SGSN-MME in vepc Network and its benefits 3.1 Explain vepc architecture in cloud solution and key features of vepc Solution like IoT, distributed MBB Broadband 3.2 Introduce Ericsson's Virtual SGSN-MME 16A in cloud solution 3.3 List the benefits of vsgsn-mme NVF over Native solution 4 Review the Operation & Maintenance aspects of the SGSN-MME 4.1 List some of the supporting nodes for the SGSN-MME within the O&M network 4.2 Identify some of the various tools available for Operation & Maintenance.

34 4.3 Discuss some basic management topics such as configuration management, fault management and performance management Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, System Administrator Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey, LZU Virtual EPC (vepc) Overview, LZU Basic knowledge of Cloud and Virtualization is required. Recommended to attend below courses: Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System 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

35 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Session Topics in the course Time (min) Packet Core Network Overview 2 1 SGSN-MME Architecture (Native and Virtual) 2.5 Operation and Maintenance 1.5

36 SGSN-MME 16A (Native and Virtual) Administration LZU R1A Description SGSN-MME 16A can be deployed both as a native node as well as Virtual Network Function. The SGSN-MME 16A administration course provides participants competence to operate and maintain both Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A efficiently. If you are interested to know how to perform operation and administration activities like fault management, security management, software management and performance management on both Native and Virtual SGSN-MME, then this is the right course for you. The course also illustrates Ericsson Virtual SGSN-MME architecture and its deployment in cloud solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main procedures in SGSN-MME 1.1 Recognize the basic SGSN-MME architecture, its functions and interfaces 1.2 Outline the functionality of SGSN-MME in different implementations 1.3 Describe basic procedures handled by SGSN-MME such as session Management and Mobility Management. 1.4 Recognize some general call flows handled by SGSN-MME in GPRS and EPC Networks 1.5 List the highlighted features of SGSN-MME 16A 2 Explain the details of Native SGSN-MME System Architecture 2.1 Explain the software architecture of SGSN-MME MKVIII and MkX 2.2 Understand the hardware architecture of SGSN-MME MKVIII and MkX and its different components 3 Discuss the Virtual SGSN-MME architecture in cloud solution 3.1 Introduce the concept of Cloud, Virtualization and NFV 3.2 Identify the main elements in cloud solution 3.3 Understand high level vepc architecture and its key features 3.4 Describe the vsgsn-mme 16A as a VNF 3.5 List the benefits of Virtual SGSN-MME 4 Explain the Resilience in Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A 4.1 Describe the SGSN-MME resilience functionalities 4.2 State the procedure of AP takeover and DP takeover

37 4.3 Discuss the session resilience and redundancy mechanism in Virtual SGSN-MME 4.4 Outline the failure handling in vsgsn-mme 4.5 Describe the TMO functionality 5 Explain the various Management domains in SGSN-MME and how to handle Fault Management procedures 5.1 Identify the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) architecture and management domains in SGSN-MME such as Configuration Management, Fault Management, Security Management, Software Management, Performance Management and Accounting Management 5.2 Perform Fault Management on SGSN-MME using CLI 5.3 Identify the severity of a fault in the SGSN-MME and act according to the escalation procedure 5.4 Describe the concept of Log management in SGSN-MME 6 Perform the Configuration Management in SGSN-MME 6.1 Explain how to perform basic node management using Command Line Interface 6.2 Explore configuration management domain using ALEX and CLI 7 Execute the Performance Management tasks in SGSN-MME 7.1 Review the concepts of Performance Management types and create Performance Management jobs and understand their practical use 8 Conduct the Security Management tasks in SGSN-MME 8.1 Explain the concepts of security management, perform basic security management, perform user management and assign tailored roles for different users 9 Illustrate the Software Management tasks in SGSN-MME and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A deployment procedure 9.1 Perform systems administration tasks on the SGSN-MME 9.2 Identify different ways of handling software configurations and create software configurations 9.3 Describe enhanced SGSN-MME Software Upgrade Procedure 9.4 Discuss the Virtual SGSN-MME deployment procedure 9.5 Describe SGSN-MME License management 10 Explain the Support Systems for managing Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A 10.1 Describe the key functions of the OSS RC in managing Native and Virtual SGSN- MME 10.2 Understand and run the updated Backup and Restore procedure in SGSN-MME 10.3 Explain OSS tools such as SHM, NFVM as well as FM and PM Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, System Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator

38 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey, LZU Virtual EPC (vepc) Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System 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 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 2 System and architecture 4 Resilience 2 2 Fault Management & Log Management 2 Configuration Management Security Management 3 Performance Management 3 Software Management 3 Support functions 3

39 SGSN-MME 16A (Native and Virtual) Configuration LZU R1A Description SGSN-MME 16A can be deployed both as a Native node, with support for MkVIII/MkX platform to secure high capacity needs and as Virtual Network Function included in Ericsson's vepc solution. If you want to build competence in configuring, operating and maintaining both Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A, then this is the right course for you. Several configuration areas related to all interfaces, DNS, NTP, Wi-Fi Integration and vsgsn-mme implementation are covered for a comprehensive insight. Furthermore, participants learn about vsgsn-mme architecture, its positioning in Ericsson Virtual Evolved Packet Core (vepc) network and the current solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Review the basic concepts of Packet Core Network and the role of SGSN-MME 1.1 Explain the role of SGSN-MME in the GPRS and EPC networks 1.2 Identify SGSN-MME interfaces and protocols used 1.3 Discuss basic Mobility Management and Session Management procedures 1.4 List the highlighted features of SGSN-MME 16A 1.5 Introduction to the common configuration related to SGSN-MME 2 Explain the software and hardware configuration of Native SGSN-MME 2.1 Explain the software architecture of Native SGSN-MME using MKVIII and MkX Hardware 2.2 Understand the hardware architecture of Native SGSN-MME MKVIII and MkX and its different components 2.3 List the various PIU roles in SGSN-MME 3 Discuss Ericsson's Virtual SGSN-MME 16A architecture in cloud solution 3.1 Understand high level vepc architecture and key features of vepc Solution like IoT, distributed MBB Broadband 3.2 Describe the Virtual SGSN-MME 16A Architecture 3.3 Understand the role of Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment and Ericsson Cloud Manager 3.4 Discuss the vsgsn-mme implementation in cloud architecture 4 Understand the concept of IP Services and the routing mechanisms used for IP over

40 Ethernet Configuration in Native and Virtual SGSN-MME 4.1 Introduce the concept of IP services and usage of service IP address in the concerned networks 4.2 Explain the concept of DSCP marking 4.3 Explain the Routing methods and protocols supported in Native SGSN-MME and Virtual SGSN-MME 16A 4.4 Understand high level network configurability for Virtual SGSN-MME 16A 4.5 Review the Packet Filtering Rules and Policies 4.6 Configure the external interfaces based on IP/ETH 4.7 Configure Static and Dynamic Routing Protocols 5 Configure and maintain the Gb over IP interface 5.1 Explain the concept, advantages and network impact of Gb over IP 5.2 Explain the concept of dynamic configuration for Gb over IP and related procedures 5.3 Configure and verify Gb over IP interface 6 Configure non-sctp based interfaces like Gom, Gn, S3, S4, S11,S10, U2 and U1a 6.1 Explain the functionality of Gom, Gn, S11, S10, S3, S16, S4,U2 and U1a interfaces 6.2 Outline the usage of IP addresses in Gn, S11, S10, S3, S1,S4,U2 and U1a related networks 7 Configure and maintain SCTP based Interface S1-MME, SGs and SBc 7.1 Explain the concept of the Control Plane (S1-MME) and User plane (S1-U) in S1 interface 7.2 Explain the S1-AP and NAS procedures 7.3 State the SCTP usage in S1-MME interface 7.4 Configure and verify S1-MME interface 7.5 Outline the functionality of SBc and SGs Interface 7.6 Configure and verify the SBc and SGs interfaces 8 Configure Diameter based Interfaces in SGSN-MME like S6a, Sx and S Explain Diameter protocol and Diameter configurations 8.2 Describe the functionality of S6a S13 and Sx interface and the protocol used 8.3 Explain the signaling procedures performed in the S6a, S13 and Sx interface 8.4 Indicate the usage of SCTP in the S6a interface 8.5 Configure and verify S6a, S13 and Sx Interface 9 Configure Domain Name Service and Network Time Protocol connectivity in SGSN- MME 9.1 State the concept of using DNS and configure DNS 9.2 Explain the usage of NTP in the Network and configure NTP Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Planning Engineer

41 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey, LZU SGSN-MME 16A (Native and Virtual) Administration, LZU Virtual EPC (vepc) Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) 15B Overview, LZU Ericsson Cloud System 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 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.

42 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 2 1 SGSN-MME Architecture 1 Ericsson vsgsn-mme 3 IP services and IP over Ethernet configuration 2 2 Routing solution in MkVIII and MkX 2 Configuring Gb Interface 1 Configuration of non-sctp based interfaces Configuration of S1-MME interface 3 SBc and SGs interface Configuration 3 Configuration of Diameter based interfaces like S6a, Sx and S13 DNS and NTP configuration 2 4

43 SGSN-MME 16 Troubleshooting LZU R1A Description Are you running a network of Ericsson SGSN-MME? Do you want to learn more about the SGSN-MME to be able to troubleshoot and rectify issues quickly and effectively? This course provides methods and guidelines to distinguish software faults and to correct detected configuration faults on a SGSN-MME. Furthermore, the participants learn to collect all needed information for handing over a trouble report to the next support level. This course examines troubleshooting for Ericsson s SGSN-MME 16 release. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Identify the main elements of SGSN-MME software and DPE applications. 1.1 Analyze the hardware supported (MkVIII and MkX) and its integration with application through the middleware. 1.2 Explore subsystems which build up the WPP platform and GPRS/EPS application. 1.3 Review the system resilience and identify automatic recovery functions. 2 Perform a general system health check and identify system faults using built-in logs. 2.1 Perform Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting activities using tools such as EBM, ITC, UE Trace. 2.2 Perform a routine health check. 3 Identify and troubleshoot interface faults using CLI commands, logs and toolboxes. 3.1 Identify issues relating to logical interfaces and isolate faults according to transport type (IP). 3.2 Troubleshoot faults according to system, configuration or network failure using CLI commands, logs and toolboxes. 4 Identify and troubleshoot session and mobility issues for each access network. 4.1 Review session and mobility procedures such as attach and routing/tracking area update. 4.2 Identify logging mechanisms available for session and mobility faults. 4.3 Explore cause codes for session and mobility failures and troubleshoot according to access network type. 5 Trace subscriber related issues with CLI commands and toolboxes. 5.1 Identify common CLI commands available to retrieve subscriber session information. 5.2 Troubleshoot specific subscriber session issues with optional tools such as Cell and UE Trace. 6 Identify the main troubleshooting activities using TMA or EBMLog tool.