UDC 13B Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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1 UDC 13B Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

2 Catalog of Course Descriptions INTRODUCTION... 4 CSCF 13 HSS/SLF 12 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION... 5 EPC HSS/SLF 12 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION... 8 EPC SIGNALING ERICSSON CENTRALIZED USER DATABASE (CUDB) 13B OPERATION & SERVICE CONFIGURATION ERICSSON HLR-FRONT END (FE) 13B OPERATION ON APZ ERICSSON HLR-FRONT END (FE) 13B OPERATION ON ERICSSON BLADE HARDWARE ERICSSON USER DATA CONSOLIDATION (UDC) 13B OVERVIEW ERICSSON USER PROFILE GATEWAY (UPG) 12B OVERVIEW ERICSSON USER PROFILE GATEWAY (UPG) 12B OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION IMS 13 OVERVIEW IMS SIGNALING IPWORKS 12 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR EPC IPWORKS 12 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR IMS IS 3.1 OVERVIEW Commercial in Confidence

3 EVOLVED PACKET CORE (EPC) SYSTEM SURVEY SAPC 13B OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION TSP 6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Commercial in Confidence

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) Commercial in Confidence

5 CSCF 13 HSS/SLF 12 Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description This course will provide the participants with the knowledge to perform Surveillance, Operation and Configuration activities on the IMS Core nodes: CSCF, HSS & SLF. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe CSCF, HSS, SLF node functions and interworking 1.1 Describe CSCF, HSS, SLF node functions 1.2 Explain nodes interworking, interfaces and protocols 1.3 Describe CSCF, HSS, SLF nodes architecture 1.4 Explain how CSCFs, HSS, SLF support basic session establishment procedures 1.5 Describe the difference between HSS Classic Deployment and HSS-FE Deployment. 2 Perform surveillance tasks on CSCF, HSS, SLF 2.1 Describe O&M interface 2.2 Navigate the Element Manager 2.3 Use the CPI Description documents to identify the function of CSCF, HSS, SLF parameters and to perform basic configuration checks of the CSCF, HSS, SLF nodes and interfaces 2.4 Perform system backups 2.5 Perform software checks 2.6 Perform CSCF, HSS, SLF nodes status checks 2.7 Schedule maintenance tasks 2.8 Explain the alarms connected to CSCF, HSS, SLF, view alarm lists, perform alarm searches and fetch relevant logs 3 Configure CSCF, HSS, SLF components and interworking interfaces 3.1 Configure Cx/Dx interface between CSCF and HSS/SLF 3.2 Configure parameters for Digest and NBA authentication methods 3.3 Configure Rf/Ro interface between CSCF and a Charging Mediator 3.4 Configure Sh/Dh interface between AS and HSS/SLF 3.5 Configure interface between HSS-FE and CUDB 3.6 Configure interface between CSCF and DNS/ENUM 3.7 Configure CSCF SIP interfaces 3.8 Configure Number Normalization tables in CSCF 3.9 Configure BGCF (External Network Selection)

6 3.10 Configure Policy Control Parameters on CSCF and HSS 3.11 Configure Service Profiles containing Triggers in HSS 3.12 Configure Individual Service Profiles and Triggers in HSS 3.13 Configure Charging Profiles in CSCF and HSS 3.14 Configure Emergency Call Handling in E-CSCF 3.15 Configure SLF Parameters 3.16 Configure LTE Access Support 4 Handle Performance management for CSCF, HSS, SLF 4.1 Explain how to monitor the performance of CSCF, HSS, SLF 4.2 Configure CSCF, HSS, SLF measurements 5 Explain how to configure CSCF, HSS, SLF in a secure and redundant way 5.1 Explain HSS Redundancy Solutions 5.2 Explain SLF High Availability 5.3 Explain how node hardening is achieved for CSCF, HSS, SLF 5.4 Explain parameters in CSCF, HSS, SLF that are important for security 5.5 Explain the authentication methods supported by in CSCF/HSS Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IMS 13 Overview LZU IMS Signaling LZU TSP 6 Operation and Maintenance LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 5 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, which are accessed remotely. Commercial in Confidence

7 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 CSCF, HSS, SLF node functions and interworking 3 Configuration parameters and surveillance tasks 3 2 Configuration parameters and surveillance tasks 6 3 Configuration parameters and surveillance tasks 2 Configuration of interworking interfaces and parameters 4 4 Configuration of interworking interfaces and parameters 6 5 Configuration of interworking interfaces and parameters 1 Security and redundancy 3 Performance Management 2 Commercial in Confidence

8 EPC HSS/SLF 12 Operation and Configuration LZU R2A Description This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform Surveillance, Operation and Configuration activities on the HSS/SLF 12 node in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) environment. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 11 Describe HSS/SLF node functions and interworking 2.1. Describe EPS and EPC architecture and nodes 1.1 Describe HSS/SLF node functions in EPC 1.2 Explain HSS/SLF node interworking, interfaces and protocols 1.3 Describe HSS/SLF node architecture 1.4 Describe the difference between HSS Classic Deployment and HSS-FE Deployment. 1.5 Explain how HSS/SLF supports basic use cases Perform surveillance tasks on HSS/SLF 1.6 Describe O&M Interface 1.7 Navigate the Element Manager 1.8 Use the CPI Description documents to identify the function of HSS/SLF parameters and to perform basic configuration checks of the HSS/SLF node and interfaces 1.9 Perform system backups 1.10 Perform software checks 1.11 Perform HSS/SLF node status checks 1.12 Schedule maintenance tasks 1.13 Explain the alarms connected to HSS/SLF, view alarm lists, perform alarm searches and fetch relevant logs Explain how to configure HSS/SLF in a secure and redundant way 2.2. Explain how node hardening is achieved for HSS/SLF 2.3. Explain parameters in HSS/SLF that are important for security Configure and verify HSS/SLF components and interfaces 2.4. Configure ESM parameters (ESM Configuration Container) 2.5. Configure and verify the interface between HSS-FE and CUDB 2.6. Configure and verify the S6a interface between HSS/SLF and MME 2.7. Configure and verify MAP interface between HSS and HLR

9 2.8. Configure AVG in HSS 2.9. Configure SLF parameters Configure VoLTE Access Support Perform Fault management in the HSS/SLF Resolve HSS/SLF related alarms Handle Performance management for HSS/SLF Explain how to monitor the performance of the HSS/SLF Configure and verify HSS/SLF measurements Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineer, Service Engineer Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey LZU EPC Signaling LZU TSP 6 Operation and Maintenance LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led sessions given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which can be accessed remotely. Commercial in Confidence

10 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 HSS/SLF node functions and interworking 1 Configuration parameters and surveillance tasks 5 2 Security and redundancy 1 Configuration and verification of interworking interfaces and parameters 3 Alarm handling 1 Performance Management 1 Commercial in Confidence

11 EPC Signaling LZU R4A Description Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that provides packet data services to mobile communication. This course describes the protocols and signaling in the 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. Traffic cases for the EPC describing the various scenarios such as Mobility, Session and Bearer management are explained. Actual signaling traces are used where possible to show the practical aspects of signaling in an EPC network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 6 Describe the EPC nodes and Interfaces 6.1 List and describe the function of the nodes in the EPC with reference to Ericsson EPC solutions. 6.2 Describe the LTE Access Interfaces such as S1 and X2 6.3 Describe the EPC Core Interfaces such as S10, S11, S6a, S5 and S8 interfaces 6.4 Describe Interfaces to external networks such as SGs, Gx and SGi. 6.5 List of interfaces to 2G/3G network and interworking interfaces to non-3gpp network. 7 Explain the Signaling and Protocols between the nodes 7.1 List and explain some EPS Identifiers, e.g. Geographical Identifier TA, MME Pool Area, SGW Serving area. E-UTRAN identifiers, PLMN identifiers, UE temporary Identifiers. 7.2 List and describe the protocols used in the EPC network, SCTP, Diameter, S1-AP, NAS, SGs-AP, GTP, RADIUS. 8 Understand, describe and explain how different traffic cases are handled by the EPC nodes 8.1 List nodes involved in traffic cases 8.2 Describe the Identity, Authentication and Location Management procedures 8.3 Explain the traffic cases of EPS Session Management 8.4 Describe selected traffic cases for Mobility and Handover procedures.

12 8.5 Analyze detailed EPS signaling flows and Message content for EPS procedure, e.g. Attach, Detach, TAU etc. from actual traces. 9 Explain the supporting services for EPC 9.1 Describe signaling from the Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and AAA 9.2 Describe the DNS procedures for EPC 9.3 E2E Voice Signaling over LTE/EPC using IMS, CSFB, SRVCC. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Engineers, Service Planning Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: EPC System Survey LZU Knowledge of basic GPRS concepts and signaling in GPRS is helpful but not required. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

13 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 EPC Nodes and Interfaces 1 hour EPC Signaling and Protocols Traffic Cases 1 hour 4 hours 2 Traffic Cases (Cont.) 4 hours Supporting Services 2 hour Commercial in Confidence

14 Ericsson Centralized User Database (CUDB) 13B Operation & Service Configuration LZU R1A Description Do you want to know more about the Centralized User Database (CUDB) 13B? How to operate it? Do you know each component and functionality inside CUDB? This course will help you on all these and more. It will teach you how to check, operate and configure many aspects in the CUDB System and its components. Also, you will understand the O&M procedures of each part inside the CUDB system and verify its high availability. This release, is based on Ericsson Blade System (EBS) hardware. This course is part of the User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Solution training flow. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Present the CUDB system in the UDC 13B solution based on customers documentation 1.1 Verify the function of the CUDB system inside the UDC 13B solution 1.2 Identify the CUDB system components 1.3 List all the hardware and boards used by the CUDB system and its components, such as NWI, SCXB and DMX, for instance. 1.4 Define the OEM hardware and its functionality in the CUDB 13B 1.5 Detail/Explain/Analyze the database concepts used in the CUDB system 1.6 Check the features for CUDB 13B and verb needed here? node s capacity 1.7 Examine/Identify the CUDB interfaces for UDC 13B 1.8 Use the GUI interface that is used in CUDB 13B 1.9 Detail the LDAP protocol procedures used in CUDB nodes 2 List the main generic database terms and concepts 2.1 Explain the concepts of DS units and DS groups 2.2 Examine the Directory Information Base (DIB) and Directory Information Tree (DIT) in the CUDB nodes 2.3 Verify the cluster configuration for databases 2.4 Check redundancy and replication possibilities for databases 2.5 List the main system directories 3 Detail the CUDB 13B node architecture and functions in UDC 13B 3.1 Explain switches functions, LOTC functions, SAF Procedures, LDAP servers, PL and

15 DS units tasks in the CUDB nodes. 3.2 Recognize the physical connection inside a CUDB node 3.3 Examine the internal and external VLANs used in CUDB System 3.4 Discuss redundancy and data replications implemented in CUDB 3.5 Verify the cluster configuration used for CUDB 13B 3.6 State the majority/minority state and acknowledge the even split situation in CUDB 13B 4 List the most important operation activities in the CUDB 4.1 Learn how to access each component in the CUDB 4.2 View the most important alarms in each component 4.3 View the software management in the CUDB 4.4 Demonstrate backup and restore procedures for all configuration information and storage data 4.5 Verify how operation system backups are done in CUDB 13B 4.6 Make backup and restore at CUDB System level 4.7 Check the import and export procedures in the CUDB node 4.8 List preventive maintenance activities in the CUDB node 5 Obtain basic statistics and performance data for CUDB 5.1 Check how statistics are managed in the CUDB 5.2 View statistics files in the CUDB node 5.3 Verify how application counters are configured in the CUDB 6 Explore Provisioning Gateway (PG) functionality based on customer system documentation 6.1 Review PG hardware and software components 6.2 Check PG interfaces towards application Front Ends (FE s), such as HSS-FE, HLR- FE, SAPC-FE and CUDB system nodes 6.3 Verify the most common provisioning flows such as adding new subscribers; provide subscriber-service data and others 6.4 Analyze the common alarms in the PG functionality Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineers, Service Design Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators, Customer Care Administrators. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Overview, LZU Commercial in Confidence

16 The participants should be familiar with Linux Operating System, IP Networks, XML, LDAP and generic database knowledge and EBS background. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction 0.5 Database introduction 2.0 CUDB System 1.0 Exercises CUDB System (cont.) 2.0 CUDB Operation Activities 1.5 CUDB Statistics Overview 1.0 Provisioning Gateway 1.0 Conclusion & Final Test 0.5 Commercial in Confidence

17 Ericsson HLR-Front End (FE) 13B Operation on APZ 212 LZU R1A Description Do you want to know how the Ericsson HLR-Front End works? How to provision subscriber s data and add services or restrictions? Do you want to know how HLR-Front End interacts with Centralized User Database nodes and Provisioning Gateway in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution? This course will bring you all these answers. By engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer, you will have the opportunity to explore the HLR-Front End, its functionalities and configuration data and verify the subscriber authentication procedures in the network. This includes network node configuration, subscription handling, basic and supplementary services for Ericsson HLR- Front End 13B, based on the APZ 212 structure. This course is part of Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Verify the functionality of the different nodes in the common GSM and WCDMA Core Network as defined in the Customer Product Information 1.1 Recognize and clarify the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B Solution for mobile networks 1.2 Discuss the Ericsson HLR-Front End system structure in terms of hardware and software components 1.3 List the main parts of the Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B based on the APZ 212 structure 2 Verify HLR-Front End signaling transport and User Data Consolidation solution signaling interface 2.1 Describe the importance of Load Distributors for HLR-Front End 2.2 Compare the SS7 impacts with or without Load Distributors 2.3 Discuss the n+k redundancy method 2.4 Identify the main elements for HLR-Front End redundancy configuration 2.5 Verify the way HLR-Front End redundancy works 2.6 Configure the SS7 signaling path towards the mobile network 2.7 List the different MAP versions 2.8 Identify the SCCP congestion control function 2.9 Define the IP based signaling (SIGTRAN) solution in the HLR-Front End 2.10 Setup the LDAP signaling towards Centralized User Database System

18 3 Verify the HLR-Front End interfaces towards the Mobile Core network 3.1 Identify the different elements of authentication vectors 3.2 Clarify the authentication procedure for GSMWCDMA networks 3.3 Analyze the HLR-Front End interface to/from MSC/MSC-S interface according to Ericsson guidelines 3.4 Define the Location Updating traffic case 3.5 Describe the Mobile Terminating Call traffic case 3.6 State the connection between the HLR-Front End and Centralized User Database 3.7 Define the HLR-Front End to/from SGSN node according to Ericsson guidelines 3.8 List the layers of the Gr protocol stack 3.9 Verify the procedure required for defining the interface to the SGSN 4 Define the subscription operation and handling of supplementary services in relation to HLR-Front End operation 4.1 List and perform the subscription-related operations in HLR-Front End 4.2 Perform the main features of the most important supplementary services using the Provisioning Gateway 4.3 Verify the Mobile Positioning Support Service in HLR-Front End 4.4 List and verify the main characteristics of the IMS Centralized Services service in HLR-Front End 4.5 Express the features in Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B, such as M2M communication support, SAE Mobility Management 4.6 List and verify how short message services are handled in HLR-Front End 5 Identify the IN functions of the HLR-Front End implemented in the core network 5.1 Name and practice the general services and important activities implemented in Home Location Register Subsystem 5.2 Check how the HLR-FE interacts with the CAMEL protocol 5.3 Verify the charging related functions in HLR-Front End 6 Discuss the packet switched datacom services in HLR-Front End 6.1 Discuss how the Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B is reused for GPRS/HSDPA networks 6.2 Acknowledge how GPRS subscriber data is defined in UDC Solution via HLR-Front End 6.3 Verify how the HSDPA functionality impacts in the HLR-Front End 7 Discuss the authentication process in GSM and WCDMA networks 7.1 Clarify the benefits and improvements of the WCDMA authentication process over GSM 7.2 State the parts of a triplet and a quintet and verify the main exchange properties in HLR-Front End and MSC/MSC-S related to authentication key data and subscription data 8 Describe the concept of Mobile Number Portability 8.1 Analyze how the Mobile Number Portability is performed in the UDC Solution 8.2 List the different Scenarios using the MNP 8.3 Verify how the MNP can be assigned to one subscriber using the PG. Commercial in Confidence

19 Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers and Network Deployment Engineers Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: Ericsson User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely Commercial in Confidence

20 Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Course Introduction & Pre-Test Introduction SS7 signaling transport and User Data Consolidation interfaces to HLR-Front End Mobile Network interfaces to HLR-Front End 2 Subscription Operations & Supplementary Services Activities in HLR-Front End and IN functions 3 Packet switched Services in HLR-Front End Node functionality Conclusion & Post-Test Commercial in Confidence

21 Ericsson HLR-Front End (FE) 13B Operation on Ericsson Blade Hardware LZU R1A Description Do you want to know how the HLR-Front End works? How to provision subscriber s data and add services or restrictions? Do you want to know how HLR-Front End interacts with Centralized User Database nodes and Provisioning Gateway in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution and all about the core network connectivity? This course will bring you all these answers. By engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer, you will have the opportunity to explore the HLR-Front End, its functionalities and configuration data and verify the subscriber authentication procedures in the network. This includes network node configuration, subscription definition, basic and supplementary services for Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B, based on the Ericsson Blade hardware structure. This Course is part of a Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Verify the functionality of the different nodes in the common GSM and WCDMA Core Network as defined in the Customer Product Information 1.1 Recognize and clarify the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B Solution for mobile networks 1.2 Discuss the Ericsson HLR-Front End system structure in terms of hardware and software components 1.3 List the main parts of the Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B on Ericsson blade HW 1.4 Clarify the components of the IS environment and how it interacts with the HLR-Front End 2 Verify HLR-Front End signaling transport and User Data Consolidation solution signaling interface 2.1 Describe the importance of Load Distributors for HLR-Front End 2.2 Compare the SS7 impacts with or without Load Distributors 2.3 Discuss the n+k redundancy method 2.4 Identify the main elements for HLR-Front End redundancy configuration 2.5 Verify the way HLR-Front End redundancy works 2.6 Configure the SS7 signaling path towards the mobile network 2.7 List the different MAP versions

22 2.8 Identify the SCCP congestion control function 2.9 Define the IP based signaling (SIGTRAN) solution in the HLR-Front End 2.10 Setup the LDAP signaling towards Centralized User Database System 3 Verify the HLR-Front End interfaces towards Mobile Core network 3.1 Identify the different elements of an authentication vectors 3.2 Clarify the authentication procedure for GSM/WCDMA networks 3.3 Analyze the HLR-Front End interface to/from MSC/MSC-S interface according to Ericsson guidelines 3.4 Define the Location Updating traffic case 3.5 Describe the Mobile Terminating Call traffic case 3.6 State the connection between the HLR-Front End and Centralized User Database 3.7 Define the HLR-Front End to/from SGSN node according to Ericsson guidelines 3.8 List the layers of the Gr protocol stack 3.9 Verify the procedure required for defining the interface to the SGSN 4 Define the subscription operation and handling of supplementary services in relation to HLR- Front End operation 4.1 List and perform the subscription-related operations in HLR-Front End 4.2 Perform the main features of the most important supplementary services using the Provisioning Gateway 4.3 Verify the Mobile Positioning Support Service in HLR-Front End 4.4 List and verify the main characteristics of the IMS Centralized Services in HLR-Front End 4.5 Express the features in Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B, such as M2M communication support, SAE Mobility Management 4.6 List and verify how short message services are handled in HLR-Front End 5 Identify the IN functions of the HLR-Front End implemented in the core network 5.1 Name and practice the general services and important activities implemented in Home Location Register Subsystem 5.2 Check how the HLR-FE interacts with the CAMEL protocol 5.3 Verify the charging related functions in HLR-Front End 6 Discuss the packet switched datacom services in HLR-Front End 6.1 Discuss how the Ericsson HLR-Front End 13B is reused for GPRS/HSDPA networks 6.2 Acknowledge how GPRS subscriber data is defined in UDC Solution via HLR-Front End 6.3 Verify the HSDPA functionality impacts in the HLR-Front End 7 Discuss the authentication process in GSM and WCDMA networks 7.1 Clarify the benefits and improvements of the WCDMA authentication process over GSM 7.2 State the parts of a triplet and a quintet and verify the main exchange properties in HLR-Front End and MSC/MSC-S related to authentication key data and subscription data 7.3 Verify how to define the authentication software in HLR-Front End on Ericsson Blade hardware structure Commercial in Confidence

23 8 Describe the concept of Mobile Number Portability 8.1 Analyze how the Mobile Number Portability is performed in the UDC Solution 8.2 List the different Scenarios using the MNP 8.3 Verify how the MNP can be assigned to one subscriber using the PG. Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers and Network Deployment Engineers Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Overview, LZU IS 3.1 Overview, LZU Duration and class size The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both classroom and in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which are accessed remotely Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Course Introduction & Pre-Test 0.5 Introduction 0.5 SS7 signaling transport and User Data Consolidation interfaces to HLR-Front End 3.0 Mobile Network interfaces to HLR- Front End 2.0 Commercial in Confidence

24 2 Subscription Operations & Supplementary Services 3.0 Activities in HLR-Front End and IN functions Packet switched Service in HLR-Front End 2.5 Node functionality 3.0 Conclusion & Post-Test 0.5 Commercial in Confidence

25 Ericsson User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Overview LZU R1A Description Do you want to know what Ericsson User Data Consolidation is? And how the subscribers databases can be smoothly combined into a central database? How this new data architecture can provide easier launch of services, high availability and efficient capacity? What nodes can be used in this solution? This course is a must for those who want to know about the new data layered architecture, how subscribers databases can be centralized, the new concepts and the advantages of the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B Solution. The course also takes a look into the new components such as Ericsson HLR-Front End, HSS-Front End, Service Aware Policy Control-Front End, Centralized User Data Base and Provisioning Gateway and more. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Outline the market trends and drivers for operators to optimize subscriber data handling and introduction of new services 1.1 Identify today s network and subscriber handling 1.2 Acknowledge the market situation and market background 1.3 Discuss the introduction of new services 1.4 Stress the benefits of UDC Solution for VoLTE and M2M business 1.5 State the Geo-Redundancy traffic cases functionality in Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B 1.6 Identify the authentication procedure performed in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B 2 Analyze how the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution is introduced in mobile networks 2.1 Describe the new data layered architecture in the mobile networks 2.2 List the interfaces and protocols used in the solution 2.3 Recognize the benefits of Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B 2.4 Discuss the new concepts related to UDC 13B 2.5 List the HLR-Front End node with the Authentication Center (AUC) and Mobile Number Portability (MNP) 2.6 Identify the HSS/SLF-FE functions 2.7 Outline the Ericsson Service Aware Policy Control-Front End functionality 2.8 Identify the EIR-Front End functions

26 2.9 Explore the functionality of Ericsson User Profile Gateway 2.10 Describe the IPWorks functionality 2.11 Check the Centralized User Data Base node functions 2.12 Illustrate the Provisioning Gateway functions 2.13 Examine how signaling distribution function impacts in Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B 3 Describe the User Data Consolidation Front End nodes hardware using the customer documentation 3.1 List the benefits of the Ericsson Blade System hardware solution 3.2 Categorize the HLR-Front End node hardware with the AUC and MNP application 3.3 Check the new interfaces and connections of the pre-defined nodes in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution, such as HLR-Front End, HSS-Front End, Service Aware Policy Control-Front End, IPWorks 3.4 List basic and optional features of pre-defined nodes in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution 4 Identify the Centralized User Data Base node described in the system documentation 4.1 Briefly name the platform and software used in the Centralized User Data Base nodes 4.2 Define the main elements that compose the Centralized User Data Base nodes 4.3 Recognize the Centralized User Data Base database mechanisms 4.4 Express how the data redundancy is applied in the Ericsson Centralized User Data Base nodes 4.5 List the Centralized User Data Base data model used in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution 4.6 Verify the Centralized User Data Base behavior in a split situation on an overview level 4.7 Recognize basic and optional features of the Centralized User Data Base 5 Outline the Provisioning Gateway and the User Profile Gateway in the Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B solution 5.1 List the hardware and software implementation of the Provisioning Gateway node 5.2 Verify the User Profile Gateway hardware deployment and the software application 5.3 Recognize the data information tree in the Centralized User Data Base node 5.4 Define how Individual provisioning, Massive requests, Schedule procedures are handled in Ericsson User Data Consolidation solution for the HLR, HSS, Service Aware Policy Control, EIR application 5.5 Explain how the LDAP protocol interacts during subscriber handling 6 View Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B deployment scenarios 6.1 Examine location update procedures in Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B 6.2 Verify the mobile GSM/WCDMA call procedures in Ericsson User Data Consolidation 13B Commercial in Confidence

27 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineers, Service Design Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators, Customer Care Administrators. Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: HLR/AUC R14.1 Operation, LZU R1A Or equivalent work experience. Also the participants should be familiar with mobile networks GSM/WCDMA/IMS/EPS, HLR and HSS nodes. Duration and class size The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Commercial in Confidence

28 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 Market and Business Situation 0.5 Ericsson User Data Consolidation Solution Description 2.5 Ericsson User Data Consolidation -Server node functionality Centralized User Data Base node description and scenarios deployment Provisioning Gateway node function in Ericsson User Data Consolidation Solution Deployment Scenarios 1.0 Final Test 0.5 Commercial in Confidence

29 Ericsson User Profile Gateway (UPG) 12B Overview LZU R1A Description Do you know what the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B is and how it works? Do you want to know how you can interact with different databases? This course is a must for anyone who will work with, or needs to know more about the Ericsson User Profile Gateway product. Upon completion you will be able to list the main features and benefits, describe the main interfaces and verify how Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B interacts with the Ericsson User Data Consolidation solution. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Examine the market background 1.1 Identify the market situation 1.2 Define the market potential and market trends 1.3 Discuss how to optimize subscriber data handling and introduce new services 1.4 Show the existing network 2 Describe what the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B features offer to the applications and to the operators 2.1 Identify the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B features 2.2 Describe the single point of access 2.3 Describe the multiple access protocols 2.4 Explain identity mapping, data aggregation and data transformation 2.5 Recognize the application s interface 2.6 Illustrate the data source plug-in 3 List the main benefits of the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B to the operator 3.1 Recognize Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B benefits 3.2 Explore the virtual subscriber profile view 3.3 Discuss the door opener for blended services 3.4 Interpret how Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B interacts with Ericsson User Data Consolidation 12B solution 4 Identify all interfaces of the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 4.1 State the interfaces used for applications 4.2 Describe the LDAP interface inside Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B 4.3 Show what he Data Sources nodes interfaces are

30 4.4 Interpret Diameter Sh inside the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B 4.5 Define the operator maintenance Interfaces 5 Explain the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B hardware and software implementation 5.1 Check the Ericsson User Profile gateway Hardware implementation in Ericsson Blade System platform 5.2 Show the implementation of the Ericsson User Profile Gateway with the Ericsson Centralized User Database 5.3 State the software that is used in Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B 5.4 Categorize the O&M activities and procedures in the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B on an overview level 5.5 Explain the Resource Data 5.6 Identify Pre- and Post-processor 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course: The participants should be familiar with GSM/WCDMA/EPC networks. Familiarity with User Profile Capability, Linux, Java, TCP/IP, XML, LDAP and Generic Database Knowledge (e.g. OpenLDAP, MySQL) is also beneficial. 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. Commercial in Confidence

31 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 Examine the market background 1.0 Describe what the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B features offer to the applications and to the operators List the main benefits of the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B to the operator Identify all interfaces of the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 0.5 Explain the Ericsson User Profile Gateway 12B hardware and software implementation 1.5 Commercial in Confidence

32 Ericsson User Profile Gateway (UPG) 12B Operation and Configuration LZU R1A Description Do you want to know more about the UPG 12B product? How to operate it? Do you know each component and functionality inside UPG12B? This course will help you on all these and more. It will give you a very good knowledge to check, operate and configure many aspects in the UPG product and its components. Also, you will understand the O&M procedures of each part of UPG12B. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 9 Define the UPG 12B architecture in detail. 9.1 Describe the UPG features such as Single Point of Access, Multiple Access Protocols, Access Control, Location of Data Components, Identity Translation, Data Adaptation and Data Aggregation. 9.2 Explain the network integration interfaces. 9.3 Describe the UPG administrative security and access control. 9.4 Explain the use of UPG such as Personnel Category, Main Processes and User Interfaces. 9.5 Identify the UPG hardware and software considering the: product architecture, logical layout, software components and hardware requirements. 10 Execute UPG operation and maintenance tasks, such as alarm management and logs Demonstrate the GUI access, standard setup workflow, security setup workflow and explain the symbols in the GUI Execute access control Perform system control Execute maintenance tasks, for instance, backups and restore procedures, according to the CPI. 11 Configure data views that expose a set of data towards the requesting applications Perform UPG 12B data view creation Configure and deploy a LDAP Data Source Model Analyze a UPG 12B deployment.

33 12 Perform configuration of data sources based on data in example databases Use User Account Configuration 12.2 Verify System Control in the UPG GUI interface 12.3 Initiate a pre-configuration using the Initial Setup tool 12.4 Use UPG Data Repository Control 12.5 Run and edit UPG update policies. 13 Configure standard UPG 12B interfaces Define the UPG Rg interface Explore UPG CAI 3G provisioning system Describe UPG bulk provisioning procedure. 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 Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Ericsson User Data Consolidation (UDC) 13B Overview, LZU Ericsson User Profile Gateway (UPG) 12B Overview, LZU 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 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. Commercial in Confidence

34 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 Define the UPG 12B architecture in detail. 2 Execute UPG operation and maintenance tasks, such as alarm management and logs. Configure data views that expose a set of data towards the requesting applications. 2 Perform configuration of data sources based on data in example databases Configure standard UPG 12B interfaces. 3 Commercial in Confidence

35 IMS 13 Overview LZU R1A Description Do you want to know how operators and end users can benefit from IMS and what the different Ericsson IMS solutions are; then this is a course for you. The course provides an overview of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and the Ericsson solutions for IMS, based on IMS System 13. End user benefits and what IMS services an operator can offer are explained. The features, nodes & signaling aspects are described for the IMS offerings related to IMS System. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Identify the role and purpose of IMS 1.1 Explain why there is a need for IMS 1.2 Present operator and end-user benefits of IMS. 1.3 Describe the IMS system in brief the architecture and capabilities IMS provides 1.4 List which standardization bodies define IMS and IMS related services 1.5 Explain what is meant by the IMS eco system 2 Recognize different deployment and network evolution scenarios 2.1 Identify the purpose of Ericsson's IMS business solutions 2.2 Recognize the PSTN to IP process and offerings 2.3 Recognize the Mobile Telephony Evolution with VoLTE process and offerings 2.4 Recognize the Flexible RCS offering 2.5 Recognize the Ericsson Visual Communication offering 3 Express a basic understanding of SIP 4 Interpret typical IMS end-to-end session set-ups 4.1 Interpret the SIP & Diameter signaling sequence for Registration 4.2 Interpret the SIP signaling sequence for an IMS to IMS session 4.3 Interpret the SIP signaling sequence for an IMS to PSTN session 4.4 Interpret the SIP signaling sequence for an PSTN to IMS session 5 Outline the different Offerings in the Ericsson IMS product portfolio 5.1 Describe the architecture of the Ericsson System Product 5.2 List the main features of IMS System 5.3 Name and explain the functional nodes in IMS System 5.4 Explain how IMS System interworks with Circuit Switched, LTE and other VoIP

36 networks 5.5 Identify the signaling and media protocols used in the system product and describe where they are used 5.6 Recognize the platforms used for the System Product Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: Students should have a good general knowledge of telecommunications. Duration and class size The length of the course is 1 days and the maximum number of participants is 16. Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. Time schedule The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours) 1 Introduction to IMS (Chapter 1) 1 Ericsson IMS Business Solutions (Chapter 2) 1 IMS End-to-End Session Set-up (Chapter 3 and 4) 2 Ericsson IMS System Product (Chapter 5) 2 Commercial in Confidence

37 IMS Signaling LZU R5A Description This course provides a detailed introduction to signaling in IMS by presenting the protocols involved and different traffic cases from the IMS System. The following protocols are described with reference to the Ericsson IMS solutions and to the relevant IETF and 3GPP specifications: SIP protocol and the most important IMS related extensions to SIP; SDP (Session Description Protocol); Diameter protocol and IMS related Diameter applications; H248/MeGaCo. Actual signaling traces are used where possible to show the practical aspects of signaling in an IMS network. Learning objectives On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the architecture of IMS; the functions of the main logical nodes in the IMS System; the main IMS specifications and protocols. 1.1 Describe the roles of IETF, 3GPP, TISPAN, OMA and GSMA in IMS. 1.2 Describe the main 3GPP specifications and IETF RFCs relating to IMS. 1.3 Describe the concepts related to mobile and fixed access to IMS. 1.4 Describe the main protocols, signaling flows and node functions for typical IMS Sessions, including Registration, IMS to IMS Sessions and IMS to GSTN sessions. 2 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). 2.1 Describe what SIP is and the reasons why SIP is required in IMS. 2.2 List and describe the main RFCs related to SIP and SDP. 2.3 Explain the basic functions and capabilities of SIP and SDP. 2.4 Describe the function of SIP Components, SIP Proxies and SIP User Agents (UAC, UAS). 2.5 Explain stateful and stateless SIP Proxies. 2.6 Describe the specifications, functions and usage of all the SIP Methods and the more common SIP Responses. 2.7 Explain SIP Transactions and Dialogs. 2.8 Explain Telephone numbers, SIP-URIs, Tel-URLs for addressing end-users. 2.9 Explain the routing and addressing principles of SIP messages and the function of the SIP routing header fields (Request URI, Via, Route, Record-Route, Contact and

38 others) Describe the function and uses of the more common SIP header fields used in IMS and their related RFCs Describe the Registration process, including Authentication Describe SIP to SIP and SIP to ISUP Session establishment Describe SIP/ISUP interworking including specifications, and the function and use of Number Normalization, ENUM and External Network Selection (Breakout BGCF) Explain SIP forking Analyze detailed SIP IMS signaling flows and Message content for Registration, Session Establishment and other call scenarios. 3 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of Session Description Protocol (SDP) in IMS. 3.1 Explain the function of SDP and the offer / answer model for SDP in IMS. 3.2 Describe the structure of SDP and the function of the SDP fields with reference to the associated RFCs. 3.3 Describe the use of SDP in SIP and MeGaCo signaling sequences. 3.4 Analyze detailed SDP messages from traces for a range of scenarios. 4 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of the Diameter Protocol in IMS 4.1 Describe the base functions and capabilities of Diameter and the associated RFCs. 4.2 Describe the routing principles of Diameter in IMS. 4.3 Describe the structure of Commands. 4.4 Describe the structure, types and format of AVPs. 4.5 Describe the main Diameter base protocol messages and AVPs. 4.6 Describe Vendor specific Commands & AVPs 4.7 Describe the services provided by the Cx/Dx, Zx, Sh/Dh, Rx, e2, Mr and Rf interfaces in IMS. 4.8 Describe the main IMS Diameter messages and AVPs associated with the Cx/Dx, Zx, Sh/Dh, Rx, e2, Mr and Rf interfaces in IMS. 4.9 Analyze detailed Diameter signaling flows and Message content for Registration (Cx/Dx and Sh/Dh), Session Establishment and Charging (Rf). 5 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of H248 (MeGaCo) 5.1 Describe the main function and usage of H248 in IMS and the main RFCs. 5.2 Describe the H248 Context Model. 5.3 Describe the H248 Commands, Descriptors and Parameters and their use in IMS. 5.4 Describe Packages and Profiles. 5.5 Describe typical H248 signaling sequences in IMS and their relationship with SIP and ISUP signaling. 5.6 Analyze detailed H248 signaling traces between MGC & MGW during call establishment and clearing. Commercial in Confidence

39 Target audience The target audience for this course is: Fundamentals Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses: IMS 13 Overview (LZU ) or equivalent (e.g. LZU ). In addition the students should have a good basic understanding of general datacom and telecom networks and good knowledge of IP networking and the TCP/IP protocol family. The prerequisites are essential in order to ensure that all the course objectives can be met. 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 instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises based on WireShark traces. Commercial in Confidence