Packet Core 2012 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 Packet Core 2012 Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 4 SASN 2012 ADMINISTRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING... 5 SASN 2012 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION... 8 SAPC 2012 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION EPG 2012-M CONFIGURATION FOR SACC EPG 2012A OVERVIEW EPG 2012A DELTA EPG-M 2012A OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION EPG-M 2012A TROUBLESHOOTING EPG-M 2012 CONFIGURATION FOR SACC SGSN-MME 2012A OVERVIEW SGSN-MME 2012A DELTA SGSN-MME 2012A ADMINISTRATION SGSN-MME 2012A CONFIGURATION SGSN-MME 2012A MAINTENANCE SGSN-MME 2012A TROUBLESHOOTING /03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 2

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4 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) 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 4

5 SASN 2012 Administration and Troubleshooting LZU R1A Description The SASN 2012 Administration and Troubleshooting course is recommended for who is working with administration tasks applied to the SASN inside the SACC (Service Aware Charging and Control) Solution and would like also to know about some troubleshooting tasks. The Service Aware Support Node (SASN) provides packet inspection, QoS control and service classification inside the SACC solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Introduce the main components related with SASN 2012A: 1.1 Illustrate the SACC solution; 1.2 Identify the implementation of SASN 2012A in SACC solution; 1.3 Present the SASN 2012A architecture; 1.4 Illustrate the SASN 2012A High Availability; 1.5 List the SASN2012A hardware & Software components. 2 Define the SASN 2012A Administration Tasks: 2.1 Present the main SASN administration tasks; 2.2 Understand SASN User Accounts and Create Users; 2.3 Explain how to save the Last Loaded Configuration; 2.4 Understand how to Load Configuration file; 2.5 Configure and Execute SASN Back-UP; 2.6 Execute Rollback and Verify History; 2.7 Identify the folders for CDRs and Performance Data. 3 Verify Troubleshooting Functions for SASN 2012A: 3.1 Understand Monitor Process; 3.2 Explain Session Management; 3.3 Verify Connectivity; 3.4 Explain the tool for Traffic Forwarding problems; 3.5 Understand how to purge Inactive sessions; 3.6 Verify how to check the URL order in the High Level Configuration file; 3.7 Explain Multiple Failures; 3.8 Understand how handle unexpected SASN Restart 3.9 Verify Event Status and History; 3.10 Verify the Network Traffic Capture;

6 3.11 Explain the process to create Diagnostic Files for SASN and SASN Switches; Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, and System Administrators. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: SACC E2E Control Generation 8 and 9 (or SACC 8 and 9 Overview or Equivalent Knowledge) SASN 2012 Operation and Configuration (Mandatory) UNIX Basics (2 days ILT, or equivalent) LZU IP Networking (4 days ILT, or equivalent) LZU GPRS System Survey (2 days ILT) LZU The participants should be familiar with (have knowledge and working experience with) 2.5 G and 3G networks and service offerings. The participants should have general knowledge about LINUX and GPRS networks. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 6

7 Learning situation The course is based on instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools, which also can be accessed remotely from Ericsson. 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 Exercise 0,5 SASN Administration Tasks 1,5 Laboratory Exercise 2 2 SASN Troubleshooting Tasks 3 Laboratory Exercises 3 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 7

8 SASN 2012 Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description The SASN 2012 Operation and Configuration course is recommended for who is working with operation, maintenance and configuration tasks applied to the SACC (Service Aware Charging and Control) with SASN based solution. It defines how the Service Aware Support Node (SASN) provides network elements with the intelligence to identify the services in use. Also, it covers others potentials services such as advanced charging models, service access control, etc. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Introduce the main components related with SASN 2012: 1.1 Illustrate the SACC solution; 1.2 Identify the implementation of SASN 2012 in SACC solution; 1.3 Present the SASN 2012 architecture 1.4 Illustrate the SASN 2012 High Availability; 1.5 List the SASN2012 hardware & Software components. 2 Define the SASN 2012 functionalities: 2.1 Introduce IPv6 Support in SASN 2012A 2.2 Present the PISC functionality; 2.3 OS Detection (Tethering Support); 2.4 Illustrate the new Conversational Traffic Detection feature; 2.5 Define the Credit Control; 2.6 Illustrate the QoS Control and Local Time of Day QoS policies; 2.7 Present the Content Filtering; 2.8 Present the Policy Control & Profile Management; 2.9 Define Content Enrichment; 2.10 Illustrate Automatic, AoC and Top Up Redirection; 2.11 Present a briefly overview about SARA; 2.12 Present Rx Throttling Mechanism for QoS Control 3 Present the Operation and Configuration for SASN 2012: 3.1 Explain the access to the SASN Node; 3.2 Describe the different users and permissions; 3.3 Introduce CLI (Command Line Interface) commands;

9 3.4 Define the Configuration Wizard tool; 3.5 Describe the High Level configuration file; 3.6 Present several examples of configuration. 4 Describe the Charging Concept and Usage Records for SASN 2012: 4.1 Present the Charging Concepts; 4.2 Define G-CDR, CDR and EDR; 4.3 Identify the G-CDR, CDR and EDR configuration. 5 Present the SASN 2012 available Interfaces: 5.1 Identify and briefly explain the Diameter, DCCA Gy, Gx+, ICAP, Rx interfaces and other interfaces. 6 Recognize the basics Maintenance procedures: 6.1 Define System Monitoring; 6.2 Recognize Alarms; 6.3 Explain Statistics; 6.4 Backup and Rollback. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, and System Administrators. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: SACC E2E Control Generation 8 and 9 (or SACC 8 and 9 Overview or Equivalent Knowledge) UNIX Basics (2 days ILT, or equivalent) LZU IP Networking (4 days ILT, or equivalent) LZU GPRS System Survey (2 days ILT) LZU The participants should be familiar with (have knowledge and working experience with) 2.5 G and 3G networks and service offerings. The participants should have general knowledge about LINUX and GPRS networks. Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 9

10 Learning situation The course is based on instructor-led lessons and practical exercises given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools, which also can be accessed remotely from Ericsson. 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 Overview 1.5 SASN Functionalities 2 Exercise 1 SASN Operation and Configuration 1 Laboratory Exercise SASN Operation and Configuration (cont) 2 Laboratory Exercises 2 SASN Charging Concepts 1 Laboratory Exercises 1 3 SASN Interfaces 1.5 Exercise 0.5 SASN Maintenance 1.5 Laboratory Exercises: Alarms, Statistics and Rollback 2 Questions, Course Summary /03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 10

11 SAPC 2012 Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description Mobile broadband is taking off and moving forward to LTE era. It is very important to understand the Fair Usage Policy Control, QoS and Access Policy Control. You may need to operate and configure the main equipment in order to manage all these new characteristics. The SAPC 2012 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 up to the SAPC2012A features. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Define the main concepts of the SAPC 2012A 1.1 Explain the role of SAPC2012A in SACC Solution 1.2 Understand the SAPC applied in different Ericsson solutions, e.g. LTE/EPC, GPRS, IMS etc 1.3 Present SAPC in a fixed network and converged network 1.4 Illustrate SAPC and Standards applied, including the 3GPP R9 PCRF Enhancements 2 Describe the SAPC 2012A Functionalities 2.1 List the Main SAPC Functions 2.2 Explain the Access Control in the SAPC 2.3 Describe the QoS Control in the SAPC 2.4 Present the Tethering control with SASN 2.5 Explain SAPC features when applied to a fixed network; 2.6 Describe the Support for Cisco SCE 2.7 Explain the Multi Vendor RADIUS/ RADIUS CoA 2.8 Present the flexibility of SAPC s integration with Ericsson and non-ericsson external database 2.9 Explain APR, charging control and interface to OCS. 3 Understand the SAPC 2012A Architecture and some Traffic Cases 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 11

12 3.1 Explain the Hardware architecture supported by SAPC 2012A 3.2 List the Software Structure of SAPC 2012A 3.3 Describe the Interfaces of SAPC 2012A 3.4 Detail the role of SAPC in some important Traffic Cases 4 Execute the SAPC 2012A 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 Analysis Sequence Performed by the SAPC 4.5 Describe some Examples of Operation. 5 Configure the SAPC 2012A 5.1 Operate and Perform the SAPC 2012A Configuration 5.2 Modify Rules and Conditions in the SAPC 5.3 Create Services (static, dynamic) in SAPC those will be installed in PCEF 5.4 Configure a complete use case: Fair Usage Policy. 5.5 Configure a use case, e.g. QoS change during default bearer creation, etc. 5.6 Check the configuration of the Diameter Interface Gx, Rx, Gy. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, and System Administrators Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: The participants should be familiar with: Unix knowledge GPRS and EPC general knowledge Basic knowledge in telecommunications and Data Networks SACC E2E Control Generation 8 and 9, LZU (or SACC 8 and 9 Overview - LZU ) TSP 6 Operation and Maintenance - LZU Knowledge about Cisco SCE, Juniper BRAS and Cisco BRAS configurations and limitations is recommended. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 12

13 Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in technical environment using equipment and tools. 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, Exercises 2.0 Functionalities, Exercises 2.0 Architecture, Exercises Operation, Exercises 2.0 Configuration, Exercise 2.0 Laboratory, Exercise Laboratory, Exercises /03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 13

14 EPG 2012-M Configuration for SACC LZU R1A Description Service Aware Charging and Control or more commonly known as SACC extends the GGSN-MPG (EPG 2012-M) functionalities to perform charging and control of traffic based on the type and class of services and other extra functionalities. This enables the EPG 2012-M to function more powerfully in terms of charging and providing better services towards the end customer. With the update of both the GGSN-MPG 2011B (to EPG 2012-M), this course trains engineers on the aspects of configuration of features such as packet inspection, service classification, charging groups and others. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Introduce the SACC Solution 1.1 Describe the SACC solution based on EPG 2012-M node 1.2 List the interfaces available in this new SACC release 1.3 Understand the main SACC configuration inside the EPG 2012-M 2 Understand the PISC functionality 2.1 Describe how the rules are implemented 2.2 List the protocols available in the EPG 2012M based solution 2.3 Define Header Inspection, Deep Packet Inspection and Heuristic Inspection 2.4 Configure PISC Rules 3 Detail the rating group concept and the Charging Methods 3.1 Understand volume, time and event-based charging 3.2 Describe the mapping between the services and the rating group and also apply it 3.3 Configure the Charging Method 4 Explain Authorization and Policy Control 4.1 Understand Authorization and Policy Control 4.2 Perform the EPG 2012-M configuration needed 5 List Credit Control settings 5.1 Set Quota Handling parameters 5.2 Outline Credit Control configurations 6 Understand Redirection Concept & APR 6.1 Define Redirection Reasons 6.2 Configure Redirection Services

15 6.3 Define the APR Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GGSN-MPG 2011 Network Engineer LZU R1A (or: GGSN-MPG 2011 Operation and Configuration LZU R1A) SACC E2E Control Generation 8and 9 (or SACC 8 and 9 Overview or Equivalent Knowledge) Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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) Introduction PISC functionality 3.0 Rating Group and Charging Methods Authorization and Policy Control 3.0 Credit Control /03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 15

16 Redirection 1.0 EPG 2012A Overview LZU R1A Description Evolved Packet Gateway (EPG) is part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that provides packet data services to mobile communication. This course describes most fundamentals of EPG in EPC infrastructure. It covers the interfaces in the EPC and also interworking with 3GPP and non-3gpp architectures with reference to the Ericsson EPC solutions. It provides information such as high level overview of EPG architecture, EPG key concepts, EPG hardware, EPG mobility and the migration to EPG. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the overview of EPG System Architecture 1.1 Understand high level overview on EPG solution within EPC 1.2 Understand the EPS Signaling 1.3 Outline EPG functionality 1.4 Overview of the Interfaces related to EPG 1.5 Present Logical Architecture ~ Control Plane & Forward Plane Architecture 2 Understand the EPG Key Concept 2.1 Understand SGw & PGw functionality and how they work 2.2 Describe high level of the Session Management 2.3 Describe EPG Signaling and User Plane flow 3 Describe the EPG implementation in SSR and Juniper Hardware 3.1 Describe the EPG in Juniper Hardware architecture 3.2 Describe the EPG in SSR Hardware architecture 4 Understand EPG Mobility 4.1 Describe high lever Mobility in EPG 4.2 Describe Intra-E-UTRAN Mobility in EPG 4.3 Describe IRAT-Mobility 5 Understand the Migration to EPG 5.1 Outline the High Level Migration plan to EPG 2012A 5.2 Describe the upgrade plan for software upgrade from existing GGSN-MPG 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 16

17 5.3 Describe the upgrade plan for hardware upgrade from Juniper to SSR platform 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 No prerequisite is required for this course Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course 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) Describe the overview of EPG System Architecture 1.5 Understand the EPG Key Concept Describe the EPG implementation in SSR and Juniper Hardware 1 Understand EPG Mobility 1 Understand the Migration to EPG 1 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 17

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19 EPG 2012A Delta LZU R1A Description The Ericsson EPG 2012A is the latest revision of the industry proven node for PDN/GGSN and Serving Gateway implementations in GPRS & EPC networks. The introduction of the new revision brings about a name change as a step for alignment towards the new platform introduction, while retaining the same software architecture. This course will introduce the participants to the new platform implementations based on the M-series and the SSR platforms as well as information on enhanced features and interface support. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explore the overview of the highlights within the release of the EPG 2012A 1.1 Explore the support for Standalone PGW, Home Network (GTP S5), allowing for a split gateway architecture and also support for SGw relocation and roaming 1.2 Review the Serving Gateway support on the EPG handling signaling with the MME to perform bearer creation towards the enodeb, among other functions. 1.3 Examine the support for the S4 interface allowing IRAT mobility between 2G/3G/LTE access 1.4 Define the implementation of EPG 2012A on the new SSR platform 1.5 Analyze the QoS control based on packet inspection feature 2 List the platforms available for support of the EPG 2012A 2.1 Analyze the EPG support on the new SSR platform featuring the SSR 8000 hardware family 2.2 Identify the characteristics of the new EPG-S hardware 2.3 Compare specifications of the SSR with the M-series EPG 2.4 List the new terminologies introduced with the EPG 2012A 2.5 Gather information on software improvements with the EPG 2012A release 3 Explain detailed information on the features introduced with the EPG 2012A within the session management, QoS and packet inspection domains of the EPG 3.1 Explore the feature support for S4 interface, enabling IRAT procedures between 2G/3G/LTE access 3.2 Explain the dual stack feature support, which allows simultaneous IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for PDP contexts and EPS bearers

20 3.3 Review the enhancements for the Gx+ & Gy+ interfaces 3.4 List the updates in Heuristic Classification and the packet inspection features 3.5 Identify the charging features on the new EPG SSR platform 4 Determine the important changes towards the O&M functionalities of the new EPG 2012A 4.1 Explore CLI changes to cater for the new application framework within the configuration management domain 4.2 Define the updates to the Fault and Performance Management domains that are introduced with the EPG 2012A update 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: EPC System Survey GGSN-MPG 2011A Operation & Configuration The 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 Error! Unknown document property name.. Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 20

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) Delta Highlights 1 1 EPG Platforms 3 Features & Functionalities 1 Operation & Maintenance 1 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 21

22 EPG-M 2012A Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description The EPG 2012A 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. Upon the completion of the EPG 2012A Operation & Configuration course, the participants will be looking into the areas of operation and configuration of the GGSN-MPG through the execution of sample configurations and exercises in monitoring for the node. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe on an overview level the Evolved Packet Core network and how EPG 2012A functions within this network. 1.1 Understand the functions and services provided by the EPG, with concepts such as Bearer Activation and Session Management procedures. 1.2 Understand EPG 2012A architecture both in terms of software and hardware. 2 Explain and perform basic configurations for the EPG 2012A. 2.1 Understand basic JUNOS software components. 2.2 Navigate through EPG CLI and configure basic system properties 2.3 Understand the overview of EPG configuration flows. 3 Perform basic configurations on the EPG such as interface, routing and security. 3.1 Describe steps to configure the physical interfaces such as port, VLAN tagging, etc. 3.2 Perform configurations related to routing such as protocols, metrics and links. 3.3 Understand different security configurations available on the EPG such as packet filtering and firewalls. 4 Explore the configurations for setting up the EPG to function in an EPS network environment. 4.1 Understand the functionalities of the Serving Gateway and steps to configure the interfaces towards the enodeb (S1-U) and the MME (S11). 4.2 Describe the configurations involved to configure the PDN Gateway functionality and the interfaces involved such as the SGi, S5/S8, Gx and Gy. 5 Identify Operation & Maintenance procedures on the EPG. 5.1 Perform commands to view new alarms related to the EPG running in the Serving & PDN Gateway role.

23 5.2 Perform commands related to displaying status information on the EPG running EPS services. 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 Overview LZU EPC System Survey LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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) 1 EPC Network Introduction 3 EPG Software Configuration 3 2 Basic System Configurations 6 3 Interface & Services Setup 4 EPG Operation & Maintenance 2 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 23

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25 EPG-M 2012A Troubleshooting LZU R1A Description The EPG 2012A 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. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Introduction to EPG Tools available for troubleshooting 1.1 Understand basic hardware and software component in EPG. 1.2 Understand how alarms are handled in EPG. 1.3 Understand the functions and services provided by EPG ToolBox. 2 Explain and perform basic Monitoring of EPG 2012A 2.1 Perform basic commands to monitor and perform health check on the EPG. 2.2 Understand how logging, traces and also UE tracing are performed. 2.3 Understand how Backup and Restored is conducted in EPG. 3 Explain Basic troubleshooting on the Hardware and Software of EPG 3.1 Describe steps to perform basic hardware troubleshoot. 3.2 Describe steps to perform basic software troubleshoot. 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 Overview LZU EPC System Survey LZU EPG Operation & Maintenance LZU

26 Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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 EPG Troubleshooting Introduction 1.5 Monitoring EPG 0.75 EPG Software and Hardware Troubleshooting 0.75 Exercise 3 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 26

27 EPG-M 2012 Configuration for SACC LZU R1A Description Service Aware Charging and Control or more commonly known as SACC extends the GGSN-MPG (EPG 2012-M) functionalities to perform charging and control of traffic based on the type and class of services and other extra functionalities. This enables the EPG 2012-M to function more powerfully in terms of charging and providing better services towards the end customer. With the update of both the GGSN-MPG 2011B (to EPG 2012-M), this course trains engineers on the aspects of configuration of features such as packet inspection, service classification, charging groups and others. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Introduce the SACC Solution 1.1 Describe the SACC solution based on EPG 2012-M node 1.2 List the interfaces available in this new SACC release 1.3 Understand the main SACC configuration inside the EPG 2012-M 2 Understand the PISC functionality 2.1 Describe how the rules are implemented 2.2 List the protocols available in the EPG 2012M based solution 2.3 Define Header Inspection, Deep Packet Inspection and Heuristic Inspection 2.4 Configure PISC Rules 3 Detail the rating group concept and the Charging Methods 3.1 Understand volume, time and event-based charging 3.2 Describe the mapping between the services and the rating group and also apply it 3.3 Configure the Charging Method 4 Explain Authorization and Policy Control 4.1 Understand Authorization and Policy Control 4.2 Perform the EPG 2012-M configuration needed 5 List Credit Control settings 5.1 Set Quota Handling parameters 5.2 Outline Credit Control configurations 6 Understand Redirection Concept & APR 6.1 Define Redirection Reasons 6.2 Configure Redirection Services

28 6.3 Define the APR Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Engineer, Service Engineer. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GGSN-MPG 2011 Network Engineer LZU R1A (or: GGSN-MPG 2011 Operation and Configuration LZU R1A) SACC E2E Control Generation 8and 9 (or SACC 8 and 9 Overview or Equivalent Knowledge) Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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) Introduction PISC functionality 3.0 Rating Group and Charging Methods Authorization and Policy Control 3.0 Credit Control /03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 28

29 Redirection 1.0 SGSN-MME 2012A Overview LZU R1A Description The mobile network has evolved over the years as user behavior influenced higher data requirements, multi services and QoS granularity. Ericsson has taken a step forward to equip the modern mobile networks with the latest in technology and equipments with the SGSN-MME 2012A, providing features such as mobility and session management across the EPC and GPRS networks. This course will provide an overview of the features, functions and architecture of the SGSN-MME. 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 interconnecting interfaces as well as concepts such as mobility and session management, authentication and security, among others. 1.2 Recognize some general call flows involved in both the EPS and GPRS environments. 1.3 Explain the different protocols used within mobile networks for data transport. 2 Identify the main aspects of the 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 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 MkVI and MkVIII hardware family. 3 Review a brief summary of the O&M aspects for the SGSN-MME 3.1 Identify some of the various tools available for Operation & Maintenance. 3.2 Discuss some basic management topics such as fault and performance management. 3.3 List some of the supporting nodes for the SGSN-MME within the O&M network. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 29

30 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: EPC Overview, LZU Knowledge of basic GPRS concepts is helpful, but is not required. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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 Packet Core Network Overview 2 The Ericsson SGSN-MME 3 Operation & Maintenance 1 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 30

31 SGSN-MME 2012A Delta LZU R1A Description The SGSN-MME 2012A is the latest Ericsson SGSN and MME, building on the previous SGSN-MME 2010B by adding the new and advanced features. The objective is to provide an MME for real commercial LTE/EPC networks as well as minimizing SGSN-MME Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improving the signaling capacity and handling for Mobile Broadband. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main differences between SGSN-MME 2011A and SGSN-MME 2011B. 2 List the main highlights in SGSN-MME 2012A release. 3 Describe SGSN-MME 2012A compliance to 3GPP standards and interworking compatibility to the other network elements. 4 Explain the main changes introduced in MKVIII in SGSN-MME 2012A. 5 Explain the new and enhanced features introduced for IMS/MMTel Emergency Call support. 6 Explain the function of SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Continuity) implemented in 2012A. 7 Explain the advantages of Public warning system (PWS) and understand its practical configuration. 8 Explain the overload protection mechanism in S6a and S6d interfaces. 9 Explain the optimized dynamic TAI List. 10 Explain the enhancements introduced for S4-SGSN RAU. 11 Explain the advantages of fetching one Authentication Vector during the Authentication Procedure. 12 Explain the impact of Location Services introduced in 2012A. 13 Explain the advantages of Primary and Secondary PDP subscribed QoS override. 14 Explain the main changes introduced in the area of Operation and Maintenance.

32 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GPRS System Survey, LZU R9A SGSN-MME 2011 System Administration LZU R1A MME 2011 Configuration LZU R1A SGSN 2011 Configuration LZU R1A The participants should be familiar and have working experience with SGSN 2009B. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 32

33 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 MKVIII improvements 1 Mobile Telephony Evolution 1 Mobility Management 1 Session Management 1 O&M Improvements 1 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 33

34 SGSN-MME 2012A Administration LZU R1A Description The SGSN-MME provides packet switching functionality in the GSM and WCDMA radio networks allowing end users the ability to connect to external packet data networks such as the Internet and corporate networks. The SGSN-MME provides also packet switching functionality in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) towards the Long Term Evolution (LTE) radio networks allowing end users the ability to connect to external packet data networks such as the Internet and corporate networks. The SGSN-MME 2012 System Administration course provides participants information from introduction to intermediate levels of knowledge including basic SGSN-MME architecture, SGSN-MME operation and administration as well as fault management and security management skills. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain the main procedures in SGSN-MME 2012A. 1.1 Explain the SGSN-MME 2012 node architecture, functions and interfaces. 1.2 Explain the functionality and purpose of SGSN-MME in GSM, WCDMA and EPC networks. 1.3 Describe basic procedures handled by SGSN-MME such as GPRS Attach, PDP Context Activation in GSM and WCDMA and inter-sgsn Routing Area Update. 1.4 Describe basic procedures handled by SGSN-MME such as Attach and Create Bearer Request in LTE. 2 Explain the SGSN-MME 2012A System and Architecture. 2.1 Explain SGSN-MME software and hardware architecture using MkVI, MkVI+ and MkIII. 2.2 Describe SGSN-MME resilience functionalities. 2.3 Explain the concepts of resilience, AP takeover and DP takeover. 2.4 Explain IP address usage and the IP connectivity in SGSN-MME. 2.5 Describe SGSN-MME licence management. 2.6 Describe the SMS functionality. 3 Explain the SGSN-MME O&M Functions.

35 3.1 Identify the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) architecture and management domains in SGSN-MME such as Configuration Management, Fault Management, Security 3.2 Management, Software Management, Performance Management and Accounting Management. 3.3 Explain the concept of log management in SGSN-MME. 4 Explain the Configuration Management in SGSN-MME 2012A. 4.1 Perform basic node management using Command Line Interface and Packet Exchange Manager. 4.2 Describe O&M architecture and management domains in SGSN-MME. 4.3 Explore configuration management domain using ALEX, PXM and CLI. 5 Explain the Fault Management procedures in SGSN-MME 2012A. 5.1 Identify the severity of a fault in the SGSN-MME and act according to the escalation procedure. 5.2 Handle the Fault Management with PXM and CLI. 6 Explain the Security Management tasks in SGN-MME 2012A. 6.1 Explain the concepts of security management, perform basic security management, perform user management and assign tailored roles for different users 7 Explain the Performance Management tasks in SGSN-MME 2012A. 7.1 Explain the concepts of Performance Management types and Performance Management jobs and their practical use. 8 Explain the Sotfware Management tasks in SGSN-MME 2012A. 8.1 Perform systems administration tasks on the SGSN-MME Identify different ways of handling software configurations and create software configurations. 8.3 Explain and perform Checkpoint operation. 8.4 Prepare an SGSN-MME for software patch installation. 9 Explain the Support Systems in SGSN-MME 2012A. 9.1 Describe support systems available to the SGSN-MME Administer system software management with the GSS/GSA functionality performing processes such as Backup and Restore. 9.3 Describe the key functions of the OSS RC 10 in managing the GPRS network. 9.4 Describe OSS tools such as the GPRS Configuration Management, Test and Monitoring as well as FM, PM and Pool Management features. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians and System Administrators. 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 35

36 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GPRS System Survey, LZU EPC System Survey, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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) 1 Introduction 4 System and architecture 2 2 O&M Functions. 2 Configuration Management. 4 3 Fault Management. 2 Security Management. 2 Performance Management. 2 4 Software Management. 3 Support Functions 3 314/03819-FAP Uae Rev: A Commercial in Confidence 36

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38 SGSN-MME 2012A Configuration LZU R1A Description If you need to build competence in configuring, operating and maintaining Ericsson SGSN- MME node, this is the right course for you. Several configuration areas are covered for a comprehensive insight into SGSN-MME for GSM, WCDMA and LTE access. The SGSN-MME 2012 is the latest Ericsson SGSN-MME product release, adding new and advanced features. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explain GSM/WCDMA Network and EPC Network basic concepts and the role of SGSN-MME. 1.1 Explain the role of SGSN-MME in the EPC and in the GSM/WCDMA GPRS network. 1.2 Describe SGSN-MME interfaces and protocols used. 1.3 Describe basic Mobility Management and Session Management procedures. 2 Explain and configure the common configuration related to SGSN-MME interfaces. 3 Configure and maintain Service IP and Service IP addresses. 3.1 Explain Plug-in units in SGSN-MME. 3.2 Explain the hardware and software configuration of SGSN-MME using MkVI, MkVI+ and MkVIII hardware. 3.3 Explain the PIU roles in SGSN-MME. 3.4 Explain the concept of Session Resilience. 4 Configure and maintain IP over Ethernet and IP over ATM 4.1 Explain and configure the external interfaces based on IP/ETH and IP/ATM 5 Configure and maintain Gb over Frame Relay interface. 5.1 Explain the protocol stack for GB over Frame Relay interface 5.2 Configure and verify Gb over Frame Relay interface. 5.3 Connect SGSN to BSC. 6 Configure and maintain Gb over IP interface. 6.1 Explain the concept, advantages and network impact of Gb over IP. 6.2 Explain the concepts of dynamic configuration for Gb over IP and related procedures. 6.3 Explain the use of SGSN Pool Proxy (SPP) in the Gb interface.

39 7 Configure and maintain Iu interface. 7.1 Describe the functionality of Iu interface and protocols used. 7.2 Describe SS7 connectivity types. 7.3 Explain the usage of IP addresses for Iu-C over IP. 7.4 Configure and verify Iu interface. 7.5 Connect SGSN to RNC. 8 Configure and maintain Gr interface towards HLR. 8.1 Describe the functionality of Gr interface and protocols used. 8.2 Configure and verify Gr interface. 8.3 Configure the IMSI Series Analysis tables in the SGSN-MME. 8.4 Describe the configuration procedures for Gd, Gs, Gf, Ge and Lg interfaces. 9 Configure and maintain S1-MME Interface towards enodeb. 9.1 Explain the concept of the Control Plane (S1-MME) and User Plane (S1-U) in S1 interface. 9.2 Explain the S1-AP and NAS procedures. 9.3 Describe the SCTP usage in S1-MME interface. 9.4 Configure and verify S1-MME interface. 9.5 Describe how enodebs are connected to SGSN-MME 10 Configure and maintain S11, Gom, S10 and Gn interfaces Explain the functionality of S11, Gom, S10 and Gn interfaces Explain the usage of IP addresses in S11, Gom, S10 and Gn networks Configure and verify S11, Gom, S10 and Gn interfaces. 11 Configure and maintain SBc, SGs and S13 interfaces Explain the functionality of SBc, SGs and S13 interfaces Explain the usage of IP address in the concerned networks Configure and verify the SBc, SGs and S13 interfaces. 12 Configure and maintain S6a interface towards HSS Describe the functionality of S6a interface and the protocol used Explain the signaling procedures performed in the S6a interface Describe the usage of SCTP in the S6a interface Configure and verify S6a Interface Explain DIAMETER protocol and DIAMETER configurations Configure IMSI Series Analysis tables in SGSN-MME. 13 Perform charging related configurations on SGSN-MME Describe the different charging methods available on the SGSN-MME Describe the CDR-based charging principle on the SGSN-MME Understand triggering and closing of CDR Explain near-real-time and file-based output of CDR Configure charging functions on the SGSN. 14 Configure Domain Name Service in SGSN-MME Explain the concept of using DNS and configure DNS. 15 Configure Network Time Protocol connectivity in SGSN-MME. Doc. No: 314/03819-FAP UaeLZN Uae Rev Error! Unknown document property name.

40 15.1 Explain the concept of using NTP and configure it. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Planning Engineers. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: GPRS System Survey LZU R8A SGSN-MME 2012A Overview, LZU SGSN-MME 2012A Administration, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 days hours and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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. The SGSN-MME 2012A Configuration book consists of 13 chapters. If the customer is interested in configuration of SGSN-MME, but using only LTE access, then the following chapters are mandatory: 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,13. If the customer is interested in configuration of SGSN-MME, but using WCDMA and GSM access, then the following chapters are mandatory: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,12,13. If the customer is interested in configuration of SGSN-MME using triple access, then all 13 chapters are mandatory. Doc. No: 314/03819-FAP UaeLZN Uae Rev Error! Unknown document property name.

41 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 Common interface configuration 0.5 IP services IP/ETH and IP/ATM 3 Gb over Frame Relay 2 Gb over IP 1 3 Gb over IP 1 Iu interface configuration 3 Gr interface configuration 2 4 Gr interface configuration 2 S1-MME configuration 2 S11, Gom, S10 and Gn interface configuration 2 5 S11, Gom, S10 and Gn interface configuration 2 SBc, SGs and S13 interface configuration 2 Charging configuration 1 DNS and NTP configuration 1 Doc. No: 314/03819-FAP UaeLZN Uae Rev Error! Unknown document property name.

42 SGSN-MME 2012A Maintenance LZU R1A Description Upkeep of hardware and software components of an SGSN-MME improves the service life of a node. Frequent housekeeping from simple tasks such as cleaning the air filter of the cabinet to clearing log files to clean up disk space will greatly improve performance of the SGSN-MME. This course will provide the student with skills to act on hardware faults, perform hardware replacement and follow maintenance routines using the system documentation and local Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools updated to the SGSN-MME 2012A revision. The course is built up of case consisting of related events. A sufficient pool of cases and events is provided so that skills in the maintenance of SGSN-MME hardware configurations may be developed. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Explore the concepts and architecture of the mobile networks. 1.1 Define the overall GPRS network and its components. 1.2 Describe procedures and traffic cases involved in the GPRS network. 1.3 Explain the overall EPC network and its components. 1.4 Review the attach procedure in EPC. 2 Identify the major components of the 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 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 MkVI and MkVIII hardware family. 3 Review the Operation & Maintenance aspects of the SGSN-MME. 3.1 Analyze procedures for hardware maintenance for both MkVI and MkVIII hardware. 3.2 Identify daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly maintenance procedures. Target audience The target audience for this course is: Field Technician, System Technician, Service Technician

43 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: GPRS System Survey, LZU The participants should be familiar with EPS Network Fundamentals, WCDMA Network Fundamentals or GSM Network Fundamentals Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 days and the maximum number of participants is Error! Unknown document property name.. 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) 1 Packet Core Network Overview 1 SGSN-MME Architecture 1 O&M Procedures 4 Doc. No: 314/03819-FAP UaeLZN Uae Rev Error! Unknown document property name.