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Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 13A Training Programs

Catalog of Course Descriptions

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Catalog of Course Descriptions

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 4

MSC-S 12B TO 13A FEATURES DELTA ........................................................................... 5

MSC-S 12A TO 13A FEATURES DELTA ........................................................................... 7

MSC-S R14.1 TO 13A FEATURES DELTA ........................................................................ 9

MSC-S R13.2 TO 13A FEATURES DELTA ...................................................................... 11

MSS 13A OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 14

M-MGW 13A DELTA ......................................................................................................... 16

M-MGW 13A OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 18

M-MGW/MRS OPERATION WITH AMOS ........................................................................ 21

MSS TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 24

MSS NETWORK CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 28

VOICE OVER LTE IN MSS 13A ........................................................................................ 32

MSS VOLTE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................... 34

SIP/SIP-I ADVANCED ....................................................................................................... 36

SIGTRAN ADVANCED ..................................................................................................... 39

MSS POOL CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 42

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MSS PRA OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ............................................................ 45

A-INTERFACE OVER IP IN MSS ...................................................................................... 48

MSC-S DB TO BC CONFIGURATION DELTA ................................................................. 51

MSC SERVER BLADE CLUSTER OVERVIEW ................................................................ 54

BLADE CLUSTER PLATFORM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 57

MSS STATISTICS OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ............................................... 60

MSS 13A NETWORK PLANNING AND HARDWARE DIMENSIONING .......................... 63

MSS TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 66

MSS SIGNALING .............................................................................................................. 70

MSS SERVICE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 74

IU OVER IP IN MSS .......................................................................................................... 76

APZ 212 60 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 79

AXE OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 82

AXE MAINTENANCE EXTENDED ................................................................................... 85

AXE EMERGENCY HANDLING ....................................................................................... 90

APG43 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................... 93

APG 43 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ........................................................... 97

APG43 RECOVERY PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 100

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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)

Virtual Classroom Training (VCT)

eLearning (WBL)

Workshop (WS)

Short Article (SA)

Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT)

mLearning

Job duty analysis (JDA)

Competence GAP Analysis (CGA)

LIV

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MSC-S 12B to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089159 R1A

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

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

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Field Technician

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

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Course Introduction & Pre Test 0.5

Non feature related functionalities 1.0

New Optional Features 2.5

Enhanced Optional Features 1.5

Course Conclusion & Post Test 0.5

MSC-S 12A to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089158 R1A

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


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

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

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

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


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

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


The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.


Time schedule




Blade Cluster Concepts 2.0

New Features 1.5

Exercises 2.0

2 Enhanced Features 3.5

Exercises 2.0

Course Conclusion & Post Test 0,5

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MSC-S R14.1 to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089157 R1A

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


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

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

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

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



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




Time schedule




New Features 3.5

Exercises 2

2 Enhanced Features 3.5

Exercises 2


MSC-S R13.2 to 13A Features Delta

LZU1089156 R1A

Description Do you want to know the main changes in MSC R13.2 to 13A? What benefits will these changes bring? How will these changes affect the operation of the network and which new options are introduced? This course will answer these questions by presenting the added/changed features and by explaining the concepts new to this release.


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

2 State the new features in MSC-S 13A 2.1 the LTE to CS fallback 2.2 SMS over GS interface benefits 2.3 the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) 2.4 the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) 2.5 the Adjacent SIP Node Accessibility Supervision and Intelligent Routing 2.6 the TrFO Interworking with SIP and SIP-I 2.7 the Call Mediation Node (CMN) for SIP-I 2.8 the Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 2.9 the Mega Pool 2.10 the MSC Health Check 2.11 the Integrated Protocol Tracer 2.12 the Integrated Subscriber Tracer 2.13 the Global Paging Flow Control

3 Verify the enhancements of optional features 3.1 the MGCF Interworking with IMS 3.2 the MGCF Interworking with SIP-I 3.3 the AMR-WB Speech 3.4 the CAMEL phase 2 Support

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3.5 the IP Networking and Transport for signaling 3.6 the MSC in Pool enhancements 3.7 the Enhanced MT Call Handling 3.8 the MGSVP printout enhancements 3.9 the RANAP overload Control in MSC 13A 3.10 the T.38 fax enhancements 3.11 the A interface Over IP 3.12 the Support of SIP-I Screening feature 3.13 the Domain Name System (DNS) Resolver feature 3.14 the benefits of M3UA relay feature 3.15 the Call Completion to Busy Subscriber functionality 3.16 HPLMN Controlled ORLCF 3.17 the Primary Rate Access



Prerequisites The participants should have knowledge and working experience of MSC/MSC-S R13.2




Time schedule




Introduction of MSS 13A 2

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New Features 2.5

Exercises 1

2 New Features 1.5

Enhanced Features 3


Exercises 1

MSS 13A Overview

LZU1089162 R1A

Description What are the benefits and added values with Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 13A? How are LTE and IP integrated with AXE? What are the new and enhanced functionality in the O&M area to increase efficiency and further reduce OPEX? What is the difference between MSC Server Blade Cluster (MSC-S BC) and MSC Server Dual Blade (MSC-S DB)? The Mobile Softswitch Solution Overview answers these questions as it presents the Concepts, Hardware and Key Functionality in the Mobile Softswitch Solution. The course adds value to the operator as it introduces the Mobile Softswitch Solution.


1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 1.1 Demonstrate how the mobile network has evolved from monolithic architecture to

Long Term Evolution (LTE) 1.2 Explain the advantages with mobile network 1.3 Recognize and list the added value introduced by MSS 1.4 Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts

2 Present the Mobile Media Gateway 2.1 Acknowledge the different hardware generations 2.2 Describe the advantages 2.3 List briefly new features in MSS 13A

3 Describe the Mobile Switching Center Server 3.1 Describe supported MSC-S functionalities 3.2 Compare MSC-S Dual Blade with MSC-S Blade Cluster 3.3 Show hardware platforms used in MSC-S Dual Blade 3.4 Show hardware platforms used in MSC-S Blade Cluster 3.5 List briefly new features in MSS 13A

4 Clarify how calls are handled in MSS and explain MSS Features 4.1 Understand the signaling protocols used in MSS 4.2 Clarify call setups in an IP backbone 4.3 Explore Built-in features in MSS

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

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




Time schedule



1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 1.4

Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts

Present the Mobile Media Gateway 1.4

Describe Mobile Switching Center Server 1.4

Clarify how calls are handled in MSS 1.4

Explore Built-in features in MSS

Evaluation Test 0.4

M-MGw 13A Delta

LZU1089160 R1A

Description Do you need to understand the new functionality introduced in the Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) Release 13A? The course covers the highlights of the new and enhanced features of M-MGw Release 6 FP3 (Feature Package) and 13A. The students will also be familiar with the different Product Package Configurations, PPC, for the M-MGw R13A.


1 Explore the role of the M-MGw in a Mobile Softswitch network 1.1 Examine the system overview of the M-MGw 13A 1.2 Briefly explain the MGw functions

2 Present the GMP concept for M-MGw 13A 2.1 Examine the GMP V4 for M-MGw 13A

3 Survey the new and enhanced features 3.1 Explain the changes to functionality in R6 FP3 and 13A such as: Border Gateway

Function (BGF), IP v6 for BGF, Multimedia Resource Function Processor (MRFP), Access Transfer Gateway, Adaptive Speech codec for music, HD Video Conferencing, IP Connectivity Supervision,Voice Transcoding in BGF, HD Voice Transcoding in BGF, Content Sharing, MRFC, IPv6 for MRF and the related benefits of both the basic and the optional features


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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw R6 and should have either practical experience or have attended the course: M-MGw R6 FP3 Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 8998



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

Time schedule



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

GMP V4 concept for M-MGw 13A 1

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

Exercises 3

M-MGw 13A Operation and Configuration

LZU1089161 R1A

Description Do you need the skills and knowledge to operate and configure the M-MGw 13A in your network? The M-MGw R6 13A Operation and Configuration course will cover the operational and configuration aspects in the Mobile Media Gateway. The Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) in the core network for GSM and WCDMA accesses will be described from M-MGw’s operational and configuration perspective. The course provides hands-on training with the M-MGw Node Manager, as well as Command Line Interface (CLI) and some applications in Operation Support System-Radio and Core (OSS-RC) related to M-MGw operation and configuration. The hands-on training covers TDM, ATM and IP transmission solutions. If all solutions (e.g. ATM) are not required the length of the course will be reduced by one day.


1 Explain the role of M-MGw in the GSM/WCDMA network as defined in the Customer Product Information (CPI) and list the M-MGw features

1.1 Describe the role of M-MGw in an Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution 1.2 List the Network Elements in the MSS solution 1.3 List and describe different interfaces around a M-MGw node 1.4 Explain GCP, Q.2630 and IPBCP on an overview level 1.5 State the features that the M-MGw supports

2 Explain the Generic Media Gateway Package (GMP) concepts as per 13A release 2.1 Explain the Connectivity Packet Platform (CPP) 2.2 List the M-MGw boards and their function 2.3 Explain the different GMP versions 2.4 Describe the GMP Hardware Architecture 2.5 Describe the GMP cabinet and Subrack configurations for M-MGw

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.1 Describe and configure ATM Transport 6.2 Describe and configure TDM Transport 6.3 Describe and configure IP Transport 6.4 Explain and configure the Signaling bearers in M-MGw 13A, including SS7 over

ATM, TDM and IP 6.5 Explain and configure Q.2630 and GCP 6.6 Explain and define Virtual Media Gateway 6.7 Explain and configure MSC Pool Proxy 6.8 Explain the role of M-MGw as a Signaling Gateway (including Associated Signaling

Mode), Signaling End Point and Signaling Transfer Point


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


MSS R6.1 Survey, LZU1088004 R1A

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The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 4. If ATM theory and practical exercises are not required the length of the course is 3 days


Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate. The hours stated within the brackets shows the option without ATM theory/exercises.


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

3

(3)

1 Operation and Maintenance overview in M-MGw 13A node 2

(2)

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

4

(2)

2 CLI and NCLI theory and related exercises 2

(2)

3 Configuration in M-MGw - theory and exercises (with NM) 7

(3)

4 Fault Management – Alarm/Event Handling 2

(2)

4 OSS-RC applications for M-MGw 3

(3)

4 Course wrap-up and evaluation 1

(1)

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M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS

LZU1089209 R1A

Description The main focus of this course is to give a detailed survey of the Advanced Managed Object Scripting (AMOS) and the participant will after the course have a broad knowledge about the commands and printouts on the CPP based M-MGw (Mobile Media Gateway) nodes or MRS (Media Resource System). This course will give you the opportunity to acquire the specific skills necessary for getting information about the configuration and applications running on the M-MGw/MRS node in the MSS/IMS network. Hands-on practice in getting configuration in M-MGw/MRS nodes is provided, dealing with the operation and maintenance of the M-MGw/MRS nodes.


1 Give a high-level overview of AMOS 1.1 Explain and describe the AMOS tool 1.2 Explain the Managed Object Model concept 1.3 Browse MOM from AMOS 1.4 List and describe the AMOS command line syntax and regular expressions 1.5 Explain how filtering works in AMOS 1.6 Describe the commands for setting the configuration and environment variables 1.7 Describe basic AMOS commands for interacting with the MIB 1.8 Use AMOS commands to get information about HW equipment resources 1.9 Describe the file system and software loading 1.10 Use AMOS commands to get access to Log files 1.11 List the AMOS commands for CV backups and software upgrades 1.12 List the AMOS commands used for performance handling 1.13 Describe the use of Mobatch and AMOS multi mode 1.14 Describe how to use the AMOS Offline mode 1.15 Describe how to create and run MO scripts in AMOS 1.16 Describe how to send COLI commands from AMOS

2 Describe how AMOS applies to CPP NCH (Network and Connection Handling) 2.1 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ET boards 2.2 Describe the supervision methods of fault management on the physical layer 2.3 List the AMOS commands in order to get Synchronization information

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2.4 List the AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ATM/IP/TDM transport network configuration

2.5 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the signaling protocol stack 2.6 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the ALCAP protocol 2.7 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of Iu/Nb/Mc/Mb/A-i/f configurations and

status 2.8 Use AMOS commands to obtain a view of the M-MGw/MRS parameters 2.9 Use AMOS to verify ATM and IP connectivity


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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw/MRS or have attended the course: M-MGw Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 6802 R1A or LZU 108 8012 R1A or have other experience with the M-MGw. MRS Operation and Configuration (ILT) LZU 108 8999 R1A or have other experience with the MRS.




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Time schedule



1

Course introduction

AMOS Overview

Managed Objects

Exercises

0.5 1 1

1.5

2 CPP Core

Exercises

3

3

3 CPP NCH

Exercises

3

5

MSS Traffic Configuration

LZU1088629 R3A

Description Do you need to connect a Mobile Softswitch to the network? Are you aware of the configuration needed for making a call in MSS 13A? Do you need to know the 4G related commands? This course explores the configuration needed for the signaling within MSC-Server Blade Cluster and Non-Blade when connecting the User Equipment (UE) for GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN. The course provides both theory and practice in simulated MSS 13A environment, where calls can be made in order to verify that the signaling is correct. The MSS Traffic Configuration course adds value to the operator since the students get trained in connecting MSS, which also serve as a base for the MSS Configuration courses.


1 Practice and show how the MSS works 1.1 Verify the MSS 13A network and identities 1.2 Describe SIGTRAN 1.3 Verify the traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN 1.4 Configure the IP based signaling

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

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

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

5 Define the GERAN connection 5.1 Explain 2G concept 5.2 Show how to connect MSC to BSC 5.3 Configure the GERAN call handling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 Show the features in MSS13A 15.1 State the features in MSC-S 13A

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


MSS Signaling, LZU 108 8627 R3A




Time schedule


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1 • Practice and show how the MSS works

• Explain and configure the MSC-Server Blade Cluster

3.0

3.0

2 • Describe and configure the Signaling Connection Control Part (SCCP) protocol

• Define MGw

• Define the GERAN connection

2.0

2.0

2.0

3 • Define the UTRAN connection

• Define the EUTRAN connection

• Demonstrate IMSI Number Series Analysis

2.0

2.0

2.0

4 • Show Route Data concept

• Show and configure Routing Case Analysis

• Explain Pre B-number and B-Number Analysis

• Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) Analysis

2.0

2.0

1.0

1.0

5 • Define Announcements

• Verify Handover concepts

• Show the features in MSS 13A

• Summary and Test

2.0

1.5

1.5

1.0

MSS Network Configuration

LZU1088624 R3A

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


1 Show the MSS 13A Network Topology 1.1 State the definitions and Terminology related to MSS 13A 1.2 Verify Local and Neighbor Location Area concepts 1.3 Define Primary and Secondary Site concept 1.4 Verify the MSC Properties

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

3 Introduce Codec Negotiating concept 3.1 Explain the purpose with Codecs 3.2 Show Codec options per access type 3.3 Describe the TrFO for HD voice

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

5 Verify transit scenarios in MSS network 5.1 Define the Call Mediation Node feature 5.2 Show the benefits of CMN Feature 5.3 Verify the CMN impacts in MSC-S Configuration

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

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

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

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

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

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

12 Show the voice over LTE Network Interaction 12.1 Define the CS fallback between MSC-S using the MTRF feature 12.2 Show the Sv interface 12.3 Acknowledge how the SRVCC is applied MSS 13A 12.4 Configure the SRVCC in MSC-S (Sv interface)

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

14 Define the Initial and Charging analysis 14.1 Show the concepts of initial charging analysis 14.2 State the different traffic scenarios 14.3 Explain the information giver after initial charging analysis 14.4 Show outputs from the charging analysis

15 Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation and administration 15.1 Show the APZ commands and parameters for CDR generation





15.2 List the APG commands and parameters for CDR administration 15.3 Analyze CDR Generation


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


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629




Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time (hours)

1 Explore Network Topology 1.5

Discover interfaces with other systems 1.5

Introduce Codec Negotiating 1.5





Describe MGw Selection 1.5

2 Verify transit Scenarios 3

Explain Telecommunication Services Analysis 2

Explain Incoming Route Data Analysis 1

3 Explain Geographical Location analysis 2

Explain Pre-B-number and B-number analysis 2

Explain Outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR analysis 1

Explain Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) analysis 1

4 Show the voice over LTE Network Interaction 2

Explain Pre-A-number and A-number analysis 2

Present the Charging Traffic Cases and Charging Analysis 2

5 Exercises 3

Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation 3

Voice over LTE in MSS 13A

LZU1089164 R1A

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


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

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

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

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

5 Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 5.1 Identify Network Interworking 5.2 Compare Network Design





5.3 Indicate High-Level Implementation

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




EPC Signaling, LZU 108 7580 IMS Signaling, LZU 108 7193 MSS Signaling, LZU 108 8627




Time schedule



1 Introduction – Why voice over LTE in MSS? 1.0

Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 1.0

Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 1.0

Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 1.0

Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 1.0

Introduce different Services and Features 1.0

MSS VoLTE Configuration

LZU1089211 R1A

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


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

2 Coordinate Inter-MSC communication 2.1 Configure MAP & SIP-I between MSC Servers 2.2 Explain the Mobile Terminating Roaming Forwarding (MTRF) function 2.3 Configure the MTRF function 2.4 Practice inter-MSC handover

3 Manage the LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC) function 3.1 Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 3.2 Practice traffic cases involving Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) 3.3 Explain charging principles for SRVCC








Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU 1089164 Equivalent knowledge to the following courses for MSS12A and MSS12B is recommended: MSS Traffic Configuration - LZU 108 8629, and MSS Network Configuration - LZU 108 8624




Time schedule



1 Present VoLTE scenarios 1,5

Practice a traffic case involving CSFB 1.5

Explain how SMS over SGs function is enabled 1,5

Configure MAP & SIP-I between MSC Servers 1.5

2 Practice inter-MSC handover 1

Explain the configuration for the MTRF function 1,5

Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 2

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

1

Explain charging principles for SRVCC 0,5

SIP/SIP-I Advanced

LZU1088631 R2A

Description What is SIP? How is SIP routed? Will SIP replace SS7 traffic signaling? What is the difference between SIP and SIP-I? The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course provides knowledge in SIP, its protocol structure and gives hands-on practice in configuring and analyzing. The course compares SIP with SIP-I, and how they relate to SS7 features. The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course adds value to the operator since SIP is replacing SS7 more and more as traffic signaling protocol.


1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.1 Explain SIP functionality 1.2 Present MSS and SIP/SIP-I Scenarios 1.3 Explore the interfacing networks for SIP/SIP-I 1.4 Name the main logical nodes in the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)

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

networks

3 Clarify DNS routing 3.1 Explain the routing principles for SIP messages 3.2 Demonstrate cases where DNS is invoked 3.3 Practice to configure DNS resolver routing in MSS

4 Explore SIP with ISUP encapsulation (SIP-I) 4.1 Compare SIP-I, SIP-T and BICC protocols in MSS 4.2 Present SIP-I and ISUP interworking 4.3 Explain how SIP-I can fallback to BICC using ASNEE. 4.4 Use the ISUP MIME encapsulation body 4.5 Recognize some interworking traffic cases

5 Clarify IP Connectivity support in MSC-S for SIP/SIP-I/DNS 5.1 Clarify the IP connectivity for MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC





5.2 List the main steps in setting up L2 infrastructure for SIP 5.3 Describe the IP stack on CP implementation 5.4 Explain the supervision and IP Layer failover mechanisms 5.5 Configure IP stack on CP

6 Configure SIP/SIP-I routes in MSC-S 6.1 Describe the SIP/SIP-I routing concept as implemented in MSC-S 6.2 Clarify the three main steps in the MGCF configuration for SIP/SIP-I routes 6.3 Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 6.4 Practice to configure number conversion 6.5 List and explain the DT for SIP-I Screening


Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer


IMS Signaling, LZU 108 7193 MSS Signaling, LZU 108 8627 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8624








Time schedule



1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.0

Present the SIP protocol 2.0

Clarify DNS routing 1.0

Exercises exploring SIP/SIP-I traces 2.0

2 Explore SIP and SIP-I configuration 2.0

Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 2.0

Practice to configure number conversion 2.0

SIGTRAN Advanced

LZU1088630 R3A

Description What is SIGTRAN?Why is SCTP reliable for TELECOM Signaling? How is the configuration optmized? How can you trace and analyze the protocols over SCTP/IP in Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS)? This course describes all protocols that exclusively use SCTP/IP as base, like M3UA, Blade Cluster (SUA), Mgw (GCP), PRA (IUA), IP-STP (M2PA) and MME (SGsAP). The course provides knowledge in some parameter configurations, protocol specification and analyzing using Wireshark protocol tracer. The SIGTRAN Advanced course adds value for the operator since SCTP/IP and its related protocols carry the signaling in MSS.


1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.1 Explain standardization background 1.2 Define the SIGTRAN scope covered in the course 1.3 Map the protocols with the OSI model

2 Present the Layer 1 in MSS 2.1 Explain the hardware used in AXE platform (MSC-S) 2.2 Explain the hardware used in CPP platform (M-MGw) 2.3 Identify the boards used for signaling

3 Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 3.1 Clarify difference between IPonRP and IPonCP 3.2 Identify which parameters that are important 3.3 Show how to verify IP in MSS 3.4 Practice to trace IP packets in Wireshark

4 Explain the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) protocol in MSS 4.1 Present the SCTP protocol messages and parameters 4.2 Describe SCTP commands in MSC-S and the MOS for SCTP in M-MGw 4.3 Practice to change SCTP parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 4.4 Trace SCTP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

5 Explain the MTP3 User Adaptation layer (M3UA) protocol in MSS 5.1 Describe conceptual differences between IETF-M3UA and Ericsson-M3UA 5.2 Present the M3UA protocol messages and parameters





5.3 Practice to change M3UA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment 5.4 Trace M3UA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment

6 Explain the SCCP User Adaptation layer (SUA) protocol in MSS 6.1 Explain how SUA can replace SCCP 6.2 Explain the SUA protocol messages and parameters 6.3 Practice to change SUA parameters in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment 6.4 Trace SUA messages during a call in simulated MSC-S Blade Cluster environment

7 Explain the GCP over SCTP protocol implementation in MSS 7.1 Compare GCP/SCTP with GCP/M3UA/SCTP 7.2 Trace GCP messages during a call in simulated MSC-S environment 7.3 Practice to change GCP/SCTP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S

environment

8 Explain the ISDN Q.921 User Adaptation layer (IUA) protocol in MSS 8.1 Explain when and how IUA is used 8.2 Compare IUA with ISDN Q.921 8.3 Practice to change IUA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

9 Explain the MTP2 2 User Peer-to-Peer Adaptation layer (M2PA) protocol in MSS 9.1 Explain when and how M2PA is used 9.2 Compare M2PA with MTP2 9.3 Practice to change M2PA parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

10 Explain the SGsAP protocol implementation in MSS 10.1 Explain the purpose with SGsAP for eUTRAN 10.2 Compare SGsAP with BSSAP+ 10.3 Practice to change SGsAP signaling parameters in simulated MSC-S environment

11 Demonstrate some SigTran network requirements 11.1 Discover failover mechanisms 11.2 Describe security aspects 11.3 Introduce Quality of Service concept


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


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629, or equivalent knowledge about MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC.








Time schedule



1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.0

Present the Layer 1 in MSS 1.0

Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 1.0

Present the the SCTP in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Exercises 2.0

2 Present the M3UA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 2.0

Present the SUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Explain how to configure GCP in MSS 1.0

Exercises 2.0

3 Present the IUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Present the M2PA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration

1.0

Explain how to configure SGsAP in MSS 1.5

Present some SIGTRAN network configuration requirements 1.0

Exercises 1.5

MSS Pool Configuration

LZU1088625 R3A

Description Do you plan to use MSC Server Blade Cluster? Do you need to configure the MSC Pool feature? Do you understand how to get optimal pool performance? This course explains how the MSC Pool can be configured. The students will practice to configure MSC Pool feature. The MSS Pool Configuration course adds value for the operator since the students get trained in configuring the MSC Pool which is needed for MSC-S Blade Cluster and recommended for MSC-S Dual Blade.


1 Introduce MSC Pool Concepts 1.1 Present the MSC Pool Concept 1.2 Explain Redundancy by load Sharing 1.3 Discover Pros and Cons

2 Present MSC Pool Migration Strategy 2.1 Show an overview of the migration strategy 2.2 Explain some important migration steps 2.3 Practice to follow the MSC Pool User's Guide

3 Explore Planning Pool 3.1 Practice to dimension NRI and CAP values for an MSC Pool 3.2 Present Solution to the vacuum effect 3.3 How to optimize MGW selection 3.4 Show MSRN Allocation based on LAC in MSC Pool

4 Explore MSC Pool Configuration 4.1 Check MSS functionality 4.2 Explain MSC Pool configuration data use cases for MSC in Pool 4.3 State parameters and settings for MSC in Pool 4.4 Describe important Pool parameters 4.5 Show Paging for MSC in Pool

5 Explore MSC Pool O&M 5.1 Describe the management support functions provided by OSS-RC for the MSC Pool

feature 5.2 Practice to monitor MSC pool members





5.3 Practice to check the MSC Pool configuration in MSC, BSC and RNC 5.4 Practice to balance and redistribute subscribers from one MSC pool member to

another pool member.

6 Present Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) 6.1 Present the MOCN feature concept 6.2 State the IU-flex functionality used to support MOCN 6.3 Explain how capacity parameter (CAP) is used for MOCN 6.4 Present the parameters that support MOCN implementation 6.5 Discuss the implementation of MOCN in a network


Service Planning Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Engineers, Service Engineers.


MSS Network Configuration, LZU1088624








Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1 MSC Pool concepts 2

Present MSC Pool Migration Strategy 1,5

Planning Pool 1,5

Exercises 1

2 Show MSC Pool Configuration 1,5

MSC Pool O&M 1

Present the MOCN functionality 1

Exercises 2,5

MSS PRA Operation and Configuration

LZU1088626 R3A

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


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

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

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

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

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

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





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

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

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

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


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


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

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

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







Learning situation

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

Time schedule



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

commands 2.0

2 Configuration of PRA related interface in the M-MGw with Node Manager

2.0

Alarms related to PRA in the MSC-S and M-MGw 2.0 PRA call (traffic case) in the MSS 1.0 Test, Course wrap-up and course evaluation 1.0

A-Interface over IP in MSS

LZU1087999 R4A

Description Do you want to know how to configure the A-Interface over IP (AoIP) for the nodes MSC-S, BSC and M-MGW? How this new architecture can provide new feature such as: Transcoder Free Operation with AoIP and 2G&3G M-MGW pool enabled by AoIP. This course is a must for those who want to know how to configure the A-Interface for the nodes MSC-S, BSC and M-MGW using a Data Transcript example.


1 Describe the A-Interface 1.1 Introduce A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 1.2 List the Operator Benefits

2 Discuss the protocols used for A-interface user plane traffic 2.1 Examine the protocols used for A-Interface control plane traffic (BSSAP)

3 Establish the steps to configure A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 3.1 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the MSC-S 3.2 Configure the A-Interface over IP on the MSC-S 3.3 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the BSC 3.4 Explain how the A-Interface over IP is configured on the M-MGW

4 Describe Transcoder Free Operation with A-Interface (AoIP)

5 Clarify MSC Pool with AoIP


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






MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8625 M-MGw 13A Operation and Configuration, LZU1089161



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

Time schedule






Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1 Describe the A-interface 0.5

Introduce A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 0.3

List the Operator Benefits 0.2

Discuss the protocols used for A-Interface user plane traffic 0.5

Examine the protocols used for A-Interface control plane traffic (BSSAP)

0.5

Perform the exercises 2.0

Explain Transcoder Free Operation with A-Interface over IP (AoIP).

1.0

Clarify MSC Pool with AoIP 0.5


2 Establish the steps to configure A-Interface over IP (AoIP) 0.5

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the MSC-S

1.0

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the BSC

1.0

Explain how the A-Interface over IP interface is configured on the M-MGw

1.0


MSC-S DB to BC Configuration Delta

LZU1089003 R2A

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


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

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

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

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

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

6 Configure Trunk Routes in the BC





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

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

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


System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


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








Time schedule



1 Hardware Platform and APZ basics 0.5

1 Cluster concepts 2.0

1 Command dispatcher 1.0

1 Exercises 2.5

2 IP on CP basic configuration 2.0

2 Signaling Scenarios - M3UA, SUA usage 2.0

2 Exercises 2.0

3 Trunk Routes in the Blade Cluster 0.5

3 Traffic Cases 1.0

3 MSC-S 13A BC Features 2.0

3 Exercises 1.5

3 Test and evaluation 1.0

MSC Server Blade Cluster Overview

LZU1089007 R2A

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


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

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

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

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

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





5.4 Introduce new protocols supported by MSC-S BC

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

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




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








Time schedule



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

New Concepts 1

Characteristics 0.5

Hardware 1

Signaling 0.5

Software 1

Introduction to Operation and Maintenance 1

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance

LZU1088005 R3A

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


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

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

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

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

4 Demonstrate use of the Cluster Handler (CH) in a CP Cluster system 4.1 Describe the CH software components. 4.2 Describe the Cluster Handler terminologies and concepts.





4.3 Describe Cluster CPs states and sub-states. 4.4 Execute commands and understand printouts used to support the CP Cluster

operation and maintenance procedures.

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

Program Correction deployment.

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

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


System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


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








Time schedule



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

1 1 2 1 1

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

1 1.5 2 1.5

3 • Exercises • Fault handling for Blade Cluster • Exercises

1 3 2

4 • XPU Handling • Exercises • Final evaluation

3 2 1

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration

LZU1088628 R2A

Description How is the mobile network performing? Statistics is used to monitor the quality of the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) Network. Are there any statistics for Voice over LTE or MSC in Pool? Is everything ok? The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course introduces the students in the statistics of MSS, that can take a life time to master. The course provides practical exercises in both operation and configuration of Statistics in Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) and Mobile Switching Center Server (MSC-S) including the APG 43, and prepares the students for the MSS Troubleshooting course. The MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration course adds value to the operator since knowledge in configuring MSS Statistics is necessary for a successful Mobile Network Business.


1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 1.1 Identify the node elements involved and their purposes 1.2 Explain the MSS performance management process flow 1.3 Explain how to use statistics from the MSS nodes 1.4 Compare MSC-S and M-MGW performance management principles

2 Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 2.1 Identify which tools that exist and what they are used for 2.2 Practice to collect statistics from MSC-S and M-MGw 2.3 Practice to view reports in ENIQ

3 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 3.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for MSC-S 3.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated

4 Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 4.1 Identify Performance Indicators (PI) used for M-MGW 4.2 Verify examples of how performance indicators are calculated 4.3 Explain possible reasons for falling below the healthy value range

5 Show MSS key performance indicators (KPI) 5.1 Identify MSS performance indicators of interest





5.2 Explain how to calculate the MSS key performance indicators

6 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 6.1 Show how to configure statistics in M-MGw 6.2 Identify M-MGW counter types 6.3 Practice how to find counters using the Managed Object Model 6.4 View counter values using the Node Manager 6.5 Practice to configure statistics in M-MGW

7 Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 7.1 Show how to configure statistics M-MSC 7.2 Recognize statistics subsystem (STS) in APG 7.3 Manage Object Types, Measurement Reports and Measurement Programs 7.4 Practice to configure statistics and read output files in APG

8 Show the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.1 Identify the traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 8.2 Explain the Traffic Measurement on Route, Traffic Measurement on Traffic Types


Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, System Technicians and System Engineers.


MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU 108 8629 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8624 M-MGw 13A Operation & Configuration, LZU 1089161 It is also an advantage to have attended the following courses: MSS Pool Configuration, LZU 108 8625 APG 43 Operation and Maintenance, LZU 108 7177 Basic OSS-RC knowledge, or have equivalent working experience.








Time schedule



1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 3.0

Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 3.0

2 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 2.5

Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 2.5

Show MSS KPIs 1.0

3 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 2.0

Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 2.5

Explain traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 1.5

MSS 13A Network Planning and Hardware Dimensioning

LZU1089163 R1A

Description Do you and your personnel need to understand the process and calculations involved in Network Planning and Hardware Dimensioning for MSS? This course covers these steps in the Circuit Switched Core Network for MSS 13A (MSC Server 13A Dual Blade, MSC Server Blade Cluster 13A and MGw R6 FP3) and HLR/AUC. The course focus is on high level design of the circuit switched core network, which includes Traffic, Interconnection and Signaling Network Planning.


1 Acknowledge the solutions for Product Packages available 1.1 Describe the network architecture and its main nodes 1.2 Recognize the Product Packages for MSC Server Dual Blade and MSC Server Blade

Cluster 1.3 Recognize the Product Packages for MGw 1.4 Recognize the Product Packages for the Signaling/Database nodes

2 Explain and apply the methodology used for planning a Core Network 2.1 Explain the process of traffic planning 2.2 Explain briefly traffic modeling 2.3 Based on hypothetical examples, describe subscriber distribution in the network in

terms of CS traffic for both GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN systems 2.4 Describe the traffic model used in given hypothetical examples and define CS traffic

cases in connection with the traffic model 2.5 Based on defined traffic cases, calculate CS traffic distribution and dispersion

3 Describe the processor capacity and list the factors that impact processor capacity 3.1 List different types of processor load 3.2 List different ways of expressing processor capacity 3.3 List factors that impact processor capacity 3.4 Identify central processors in AXE and their capacity relations. 3.5 Debate the considerations for Blade Cluster dimensioning

4 Explain on an overview level, the M-MGw and the Connectivity Packet Platform 4.1 Distinguish between call control and bearer control 4.2 Describe the logical network design 4.3 Explain the dimensioning process of the nodes in the CS domain





4.4 Describe the preliminary determination of product packages

5 On an overview level, explain the process of planning the transport plane and be able to apply it to a simple network

5.1 Describe IP user plane design considerations

6 Explain the signaling network design process 6.1 List some of the signaling interfaces for CS domain 6.2 Describe SS7 protocol stacks 6.3 Explain signaling volumes calculation 6.4 Explain signaling links calculation

7 Describe the processor capacity and list the factors that impact processor capacity in Blade Cluster

7.1 List different ways of expressing processor capacity of MSC-S Blades 7.2 List factors that impact processor capacity. of MSC-S Blades 7.3 Debate the considerations for Blade Cluster dimensioning of MSC-S Blades

8 Explain the signaling network design process on Blade Cluster node 8.1 Mention Blade Cluster node components and the way they handle signaling in Core

Network Design 8.2 Explain each Blade Cluster component function in signaling Network


Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer


MSS Pool Configuration, LZU1088625 The participants should be also familiar with basic concepts of GERAN Fundamentals area, UTRAN Fundamentals area, eUTRAN Fundamentals area, MSC-S R14.1 Blade Cluster Fundamentals.








Time schedule



1 • Course Introduction and Pre-test 1.0

• Overview of Product Packages 1.0

• Traffic Planning 2.0

• Exercises Chapter 2 2.0

2 • Processor Dimensioning 2.0

• Exercise Chapter 3 2.0

• Circuit Switched Network 2.0

3 • Exercises Chapter 4 3.0

• CS User Plane Design 3.0

4 • Exercises Chapter 5 2.0

• Signaling Network Design 2.0

• Exercises Chapter 6 2.0

5(optional)

• Blade Cluster dimensioning considerations 4.0

• BC Dimensioning exercises 1.0

• Post-test 1.0

MSS Troubleshooting

LZU1088002 R4A

Description Are there many IP or SIP troubles in the network? Does it take long time to fix the troubles? Are you prepared to troubleshoot MSC Server Blade Cluster? Is your company prepared for Voice over LTE? This course will help the students to troubleshoot any problem in the MSS Network. The theory is generic, while the practical exercises provide examples from the MSS reality. The course explains how to troubleshoot IP and SIP based Signaling, not limited to any protocol analyzer like Wireshark, as well as the difference between MSC-S Dual Blade and MSC-S Blade Cluster. This course adds value to the operator, since the students will learn how to communicate between each other when solving the fault, and also understand how to solve a trouble quicker.


1 Identify ways how to solve the problem 1.1 Identify and solve the problem – Introduction 1.2 List different general troubleshooting techniques 1.3 Describe some white-box information sources

2 Investigate Theory & Strategy 2.1 Introduce the troubleshooting procedure 2.2 Describe how to reproduce a problem 2.3 Explain the troubleshooting strategy

3 Demonstrate typical network troubles 3.1 Present end-to-end communication troubles 3.2 List network topology troubles 3.3 Explore troubles between packet switched and circuit switched protocols

4 List MSS Interfaces and Protocols 4.1 Present MSC Interfaces and Protocols 4.2 Describe MGw Interfaces and Protocols 4.3 Introduce MPBN Layers and Functionality

5 Introduce troubleshooting methodology 5.1 Identify the trouble 5.2 Surround the trouble





5.3 Fix the trouble

6 Troubleshoot using MGW 6.1 Get started with Amos 6.2 Check MGw Status 6.3 Fix communication classes

7 Troubleshoot using MPBN 7.1 Describe MPBN Theory 7.2 Verify MPBN settings 7.3 Get hands-on MPBN

8 Introduce AXE 8.1 Describe Real-Time Architecture 8.2 Demonstrate System Principals 8.3 Troubleshoot Memory Handling

9 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 9.1 Describe Top-Down Troubleshooting 9.2 How to handle Customer Complaints 9.3 Investigate a call with Call Tracing 9.4 Describe what is IST feature

10 Demonstrate MSC-S BC Delta Troubleshooting 10.1 Acknowledge System Delta 10.2 Identify Signaling Delta 10.3 Explore Operation Delta


System Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer This audience is personnel with a general knowledge of the operation & configuration of Ericsson MSS 13A who require special understanding of network related issues that can occur in these networks. This audience includes personnel in charge of the operation, engineering or deployment of these nodes


MSS Traffic configuration, LZU 108 8629 MSS Network Configuration, LZU 108 8624 MSS Pool Configuration, LZU 108 8625 MSS Statistics Operation & Configuration, LZU 108 8628 M-MGw Operation with AMOS, LZU 108 8012





The participants should be familiar with the operation of an Ericsson MSC-Server & M-MGw and have the working experience with the MSS 13A related release of those nodes.



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons, and problem based practical exercises on real and simulated MSS Nodes and Networks

Time schedule



1 Identify ways how to solve the problem 0.5

Investigate Theory & Strategy 0.5

Demonstrate typical network troubles 1

List MSS Interfaces and Protocols 0.5

Introduce troubleshooting methodology 0.5

Troubleshoot using MGW 1

Troubleshoot using MPBN 1

Introduce AXE 1

2 Exercise 1.1 – Traffic Events 1

Exercise 1.2 – MSC-S DB & APG 1

Exercise 1.3 – Analyze Statistics 1

Exercise 2.1 – Exploring M-MGw 1.5

Exercise 2.2 – Verify MPBN 1.5

3 Exercise 2.3 – Exploring MPBN 0.5





Exercise 3.1 – Check nodes and communication 1.5

Exercise 3.2 – Troubleshoot Location Update 2

Exercise 3.3 – Troubleshoot Incoming Calls 2

4 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 1

Exercise 4.1 – Check configuration 2

Exercise 4.2 – Troubleshoot Outgoing Calls 1.5

Exercise 4.3 – Troubleshoot International Calls 1.5

5 Demonstrate MSC-S BC Delta Troubleshooting 1

Exercise 5.1 – Hands-On Blade Cluster Hardware 2

Exercise 5.2 – Explore Blade Cluster State Handling 1.5

Exercise 5.3 – Troubleshoot IS & IPLB 1

Summary 0.5

MSS Signaling

LZU1088627 R3A

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


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

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

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

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

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





5.2 Illustrate Examples 5.3 Show Signaling Messages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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






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



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






Time schedule



1 General Overview

Introduce MSS Signaling 1

Present Call Handling Overview 2

Investigate MSS Interworking Principles 1.5

Compare MSC-S BC with MSC-S DB 1.5

2 Network Overview

Present SRVCC, MTRF & MAP Concepts 2

Explore ISUP & BICC Services 2

Investigate SIP-I Interworking 1

Show IPBCP purposes 1

3 Traffic Overview

Describe SIP interaction with IMS 1

Describe Signaling towards eUTRAN 1

Present Signaling towards UTRAN 1

Show Signaling towards GERAN 1

Describe GCP Signaling 2

MSS Service Overview

LZU1089210 R1A

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


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

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

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

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

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

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





6.2 List the Interworking Scenarios 6.3 Summarize Service Benefits




Voice over LTE in MSS 13A, LZU1089164




Time schedule



1 What is an MSS Service? 1

Future Services? 1

MSS Built-In Services 1

CAMEL Services 1

ICS Services in MSS 13A 1

Service Interaction in MSS 13A 1

Iu over IP in MSS

LZU1087425 R1A

Description As Ericsson’s mobile network solution evolves towards an ‘all IP vision’, the upgrading of the Iu-CS interface to support IP transport for both control plane and user plane traffic is the next step in that evolution. This course addresses the changes to the mobile network in terms of the Iu-CS interface protocol layer adaptations as well as configuration of the interface of the MSC-S and M-MGw nodes.


1 Describe the Iu-CS interface 1.1 Introduce Iu over IP 1.2 List the Operator Benefits 1.3 Describe the Iu over IP Interface 2 Describe the protocols used for Iu-CS user plane traffic 2.1 Examine the protocols used for Iu-CS control plane traffic 2.2 Review the interfaces that handle Iu traffic in the MSC-S 2.3 Review the interfaces that handle Iu traffic in the M-MGw 3 Describe QoS for Iu over IP 3.1 Discuss the QoS mechanisms in MSS 3.2 Identify how VLAN tagging and traffic separation works 3.3 Discuss DiffServ and DSCP/ECN marking 3.4 Discuss IEEE 802.1p marking 3.5 Describe the IP admission control mechanisms (SAC and MBAC) 3.6 Identify the bandwidth requirements for IP payload 3.7 Discuss jitter compensation in the M-MGw 3.8 Discuss performance measurement in the M-MGw 4 Establish the steps to configure Iu-CS over IP 4.1 Explain how the Iu-CS over IP interface is configured on the MSC-S 4.2 Explain how the Iu-CS over IP interface is configured on the M-MGw 4.3 Explain how QoS is configured on the MSC-S 4.4 Explain how QoS and admission control is configured on the M-MGw





5 Describe Iu-CS over IP Bearer Establishment 5.1 Examine Iu-CS control plane establishment 5.2 Analyze VoIP on the Iu-CS interface 5.3 Look at an Iu-CS Call Flow


System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Network Design Engineer.


• GSM System Survey, LZU108 852 • WCDMA MSS R5 Introduction, LZU 108 6806 • SIGTRAN Workshop, LZU 108 6809 The participants should be familiar with IP Networking, VoIP, SS7, SIGTRAN, GSM/WCDMA M-MGW R5 Operation and Configuration and WCDMA MSC-S R13.2 Configuration.



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

Time schedule






Day Topics in the course Estimated time (hrs)

1 Iu-CS over IP interface description 0.50

Iu-CS protocol stacks 1.75

QoS for Iu over IP 1.00

Configure Iu-CS over IP 1.75

Iu-CS over IP Bearer Establishment 1.00

APZ 212 60 Operation and Maintenance LZU 108 7561 R1A

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


1 Describe the APZ 212 60 in an overview level 1.1 Explain the APZ Evolution 1.2 Explain the basic APZ concepts 1.3 Explain the APZ 212 60 architecture overview 1.4 Indicate the capacity and characteristics of different APZ versions 1.5 Discuss the key features of the APZ 212 60 1.6 Recognize the APZ subsystems and functions

2 Demonstrate use of the APZ 212 60 Hardware 2.1 Identify the hardware structure of the APZ 212 60 on cabinet level 2.2 Describe the APZ 212 60 on subrack level 2.3 State the functions of the APZ 212 60 boards CPUB, MAUB and RPBI-S 2.4 State the functions of the eGEM magazine, SCB-RP/4 board and Fan Unit 2.5 Explain the CDU panel indications 2.6 Distinguish the major physical, logical interfaces and manageability functions in the

APZ 212 60 2.7 Recognize the APZ 212 60 from the functional point of view 2.8 Explain RPB-E and IPonCP features

3 Demonstrate use of the Operation Handling concepts of APZ 212 60 3.1 Describe the main aspects affecting operation handling 3.2 Differentiate the APZ 212 60 operational states (CP, MAU, RPH) 3.3 Execute the backup procedure in the APZ 212 60 3.4 Use the Hardware Configuration Table information 3.5 Load the APZ 212 60 Central Processor 3.6 Describe the booting procedure of the APZ 212 60 CP





4 Demonstrate use of the Fault handling concepts of the APZ 212 60 4.1 List the hardware fault recovery processes 4.2 Repair hardware faults in APZ 212 60 Hardware 4.3 List the Software Fault recovery process 4.4 Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults 4.5 Differentiate between PLEX Engine fault recovery and PLEX fault recovery 4.6 Use the Central Log Handler in APZ 212 60

5 Discriminate the key features in the software structure of APZ 212 60 5.1 Describe the APZ 212 60 software structure. 5.2 Explain how the APZ Virtual Machine operates within Plex Engine 5.3 Describe the Program Control in AXE 5.4 Explain how the ASA Compiler operates within Plex Engine 5.5 Examine the memory lay out of APZ 212 60 5.6 Explain the Program Execution Platform 5.7 Identify where the APZ 212 60 Plex Engine software is stored in APG43 5.8 Explain the Function Change of Middleware and Firmware


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


Successful completion of the following courses: WCDMA AXE Operation LZU 108 5024/1 or GSM AXE Operation LZU 108 5024/2 or AXE Operation and Configuration LZU 108 6145



Learning situation





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

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (mins)

1 • Course introduction • Describe the evolution of APZ 212 series

40

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

and SCB-RP4 boards

60

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

• Working States and dump the APZ 212 60

60

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

APZ 212 60 (continuation) 60

• Demonstrate use of Fault Handling concepts of APZ 21260

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

60

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

• Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler

40

• Practical exercises 200 • Course Summary 10

AXE Operation

LZU1088620 R3A

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


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

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

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

4 RP Operation





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

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

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


System Technician, System Engineer


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








Time schedule



1 Recognize the AXE Architecture Practice Command Handling

6

2 Describe the APG System Practice APG Operation

6

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

6

4 Compare IPonRP and IPonCP Practice Sigtran and IPonCP operation

6

AXE Maintenance Extended

LZU1088619 R3A

Description This course is essential for those wishing to practice implementing their hardware maintenance skills and knowledge on the AXE nodes. Having attended previous courses and acquired the prerequisite knowledge, students on this course, work full-time hands-on in a guided environment to put their prerequisite skills into practice. Upon completion, you will be able to identify and handle hardware faults on APZ and APG following maintenance routines based on system documentation.


1 Identify hardware components and IP interconnections.

2 Accurately execute repair procedures on various AXE central hardware elements (APZ, APG)

3 Identify hardware components and interconnections of the Input / Output (IO) and CP boards configuration, using O&M tools and online documentation

4 Detect and solve intermediate level faults in IO hardware, using O&M tools and online documentation.

5 Access and use IO logging functions in the detection and analysis of system faults, using O&M tools and online documentation.

6 Access and use IO file processing functions to gather and distribute essential exchange data, using O&M tools and online documentation.

7 Detect and solve intermediate level faults in SIGTRAN and SIP/SIP-I routes, using O&M tools and online documentation

8 Determine the actions of the Maintenance Subsystem (MAS) in supervising CP hardware and handling CP faults, using O&M tools, exchange printouts, and online documentation.

9 Determine the MAS actions in CP software supervision and recovery, using O&M tools, online documentation, and direct observation.

10 Handle CP software recovery alarms, using O&M tools and online documentation.

11 Handle an intermediate level CP stoppage, using O&M tools, online documentation, and the CP Test (CPT) system






System Technician, Field Technician


AXE Operation, LZU 108 8620



Learning situation This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools. The instructor will act as a facilitator. The students work independently receiving assistance only where necessary. Instances of pure lecturing will be limited. Hence students have an opportunity in this course to implement concepts learned in previously attended prerequisite courses into practical skills.





Time schedule



1 Case 1: Hardware

Event 1.1 or 1.2: APG Hardware (40 or 43) 0,5

Event 1.3: Check Cable connection in APZ 212 60 0,5

Event 1.4: APZ 212 60 board positions and diodes 0,5

Event 1.5: IPMI check in the SCB-RP/4 0,5

Case 2: IO and CP Board Faults

Event 2.1 or 2.2: APG Hardware Faults (40 or 43) 2

Event 2.3: SCB-RP-RP/4 Repair (for APG43) 1

Event 2.4: IPMI Firmware upgrade 1

2 Case 3: IO Log Files

Event 3.1 or 3.3: Command Log File APG (40 or 43) 1,5

Event 3.2 or 3.4: Audit Log File APG (40 or 43) 1,5

Case 4: Storage Media and Data Collection

Event 4.1 or 4.3: Backup of APG Software (40 or 43) 0,5

Event 4.2 or 4.4: Collection Fault Data APG (40 or 43) 0,5

Case 5: File Processing

Event 5.1 or 5.2: Transfer Queue to a Destination APG (40 or 43)

2





3 Case 6: IP Communication

Event 6.1: IP based functions on RP verification 0,5

Event 6.2: IP PORT fault repair 0,5

Event 6.3: M3UA association fault repair 0,5

Event 6.4: IP based functions on CP verification 0,5

Event 6.5: SIP/SIP-I route unreachable 0,6

Case 7: Recovery Actions

Event 7.1: System Recovery 1

Event 7.2: Escalation Window 0,7

Event 7.3: Selective Restart 0,7

Event 7.4: Error Intensity Restart 0,6

Event 7.5: Recommended Recovery Settings 0,4

4 Case 8: Recovery Alarms

Event 8.1: Alarm System Restart 1,5

Event 8.2: Alarm Small Restart is Pending 1

Event 8.3: Alarm Software Error (Optional) 1

Case 9: Forlopp Handling

Event 9.1: Forlopp Duration Supervision 1

Event 9.2: Recommended Forlopp Functions 1

Event 9.3: Forlopp Duration Alarm 0,5

5 Event 9.4: Forlopp Release Alarm 1

Case 10: System Stoppage (*) one customer APZ´s version

Event 10.1: System Stoppage APZ 212 50 2





Event 10.2: System Stoppage APZ 212 50 (FEX) (optional) 1

Event 10.3: System Stoppage APZ 212 60 1

Event 10.4: System Stoppage APZ 212 60 (FEX) (optional) 1

AXE Emergency Handling

LZU108094 R4A

Description Are you prepared enough for an emergency situation? This course provides the students with the experience of how to recover the AXE from different emergency situations, including stoppages in the Central Processor (CP).


1 Recover from Power failures 1.1 Perform a hardware inventory 1.2 Perform a health check in both APG and CP 1.3 Recover and restore AXE from a power failure

2 Recover from APT failures 2.1 Handle an emergency situation with cyclic restarts in the CP 2.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when APT is faulty. 2.3 Recover AXE using CPT commands

3 Recover from APZ failures 3.1 Handle an emergency situation when the dump is corrupt 3.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when APZ is faulty. 3.3 Explore the Ethernet and Serial RP-Bus

4 Recover from APZ 212 60 specific CP failures 4.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 4.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when there is no MML 4.3 Explain the purpose with the LIFELINE procedure

5 Recover from APZ 212 50 specific CP failures 5.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 5.2 Troubleshoot and recover the AXE when there is no MML 5.3 Repair a GS fault without disturbing the traffic


System Engineer






APG 43 Operation & Maintenance – LZU 108 7177 APZ 212 60 Operation & Maintenance – LZU 108 7561 AXE Maintenance Extended – LZU 108 8619 APG 43 Recovery Procedures – LZU 108 7179 The participants should be familiar with Operation and Maintenance of nodes based on AXE.




Time schedule



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Lesson: CP HW units and buses Exercise: HW Inventory Exercise: Health check of both APG and CP Exercise: Recover and restore AXE from a power failure

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2 Lesson: CP HW fault handling Exercise: Recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APT Solution: How to recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APT

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3 Lesson: CP SW fault handling Exercise: Recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APZ Solution: How to recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APZ Exercise: Ethernet and Serial RP Busses

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4 Exercise: Recover from an APZ 212 60 Stoppage Exercise: GS HW layout & fault handling

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5 Exercise: Recover from an APZ 212 50 Stoppage Solution: How to recover APZ 212 60 & APZ 212 50 Stoppages

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APG43 Operation and Maintenance LZU 108 7177 R2A

Description Do you want to know how the APG43 works? Are you required to perform Operation and Maintenance activities on the APG43 such as backups, creating new user accounts, or configuring statistical measurement programs? This course describes the hardware and software structure of the APG43. It also explains many of the features in APG43 while describing the procedures and commands used to configure them. The participants will gain experience in handling the APG43 by performing a series of practical exercises designed to re-enforce the theoretical components of the course. The exercises include fault handling, trouble report creation, file transfer definitions, backup procedures and more.


1 Describe the APG43 features on an overview level 1.1 Introduce the APG43 product and its main features 1.2 Compare the performance and hardware characteristics of APG43 to previous IO

systems 1.3 Explain APG43 in a BC System

2 Describe the APG43 hardware components 2.1 Explain the layout of the eGEM/eGEM2 magazine including APG43 2.2 Describe each board which makes up the APG43 and APG43/2 and their functions 2.3 Understand the front cabling used in APG43, and be familiar with the connections 2.4 Be familiar with the APG43 data disk directory structure, and describe the contents

3 Use different interfaces to connect to the APG43 platform 3.1 Connect to the APG43 using Telnet, WinFiol or Terminal Server 3.2 Describe the serial console port in APG43, and when it is used 3.3 Describe how to connect in a single CP or multiple CP

4 Explain the APG43 software structure 4.1 Provide a basic understanding of the software architecture, and describe the major

components APHW, APOS, ACS on an overview level 4.2 Describe some of the commonly used applications such as Microsoft Cluster Server

and other 3rd Party products 4.3 Describe the functions of ACS and AES subsystems used in APG43





4.4 Perform exercises to define file transfer destinations in the AP, and generate files to observe the file transfer process.

5 Describe the principles of the alarm system in APG43 5.1 Explain the principles of the alarm system on the APG43 5.2 Describe the functions of PRC, USA and SSU

6 Describe the File Management System implemented in APG43 6.1 Understand the main file handling functions used in FMS 6.2 Perform exercises to create, rename, copy and remove files in FMS 6.3 Explain the CP backup functions supported in APG43 6.4 Understand how to transfer a CP backup file into the AP to be loaded into the CP

7 Describe the Man-Machine Subsystem in APG43 7.1 Describe the hardware components in MCS 7.2 Understand how users can be defined in APG43 with different levels of access to AP

and CP functions 7.3 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43 7.4 Define the data for an external alarm in APG43 7.5 Explain License Management 7.6 Describe Command Authority Profile 7.7 Explain Function Definition Distribution 7.8 Describe Cluster Operation Mode and Session Types

8 Describe the APG43 System Backup, Restore and Function Change procedures 8.1 Describe the principles of the APG43 backup function, and perform a backup of the

APG43 8.2 Explain the APG43 system restore procedure, and perform a single Node restore 8.3 Describe the Function change principles, and perform a soft function change in

APG43

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

9.1 Have a basic understanding of STS concepts and their implementation in APG43 9.2 Explain the counters, objects and object types used in STS 9.3 Understand the output of files and the different formats used in STS 9.4 Perform and exercise to define measurement reports to produce statistical data to be

output to a destination defined in APG43


The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers. This audience is responsible for Network Maintenance, Network Operation and System administration






The participants should be familiar with previous version of APG 40 systems. Successful completion of the following courses: APG43 Delta FAB 102 2130 R1A



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





Time schedule



1 APG43 Introduction 1 hour

APG43 Hardware 2 hours

Accessing the APG43 Network 2 hours

APG43 Software 1 hour

2 APG43 Software 2 hours

APG43 Alarm System 2 hours

APG43 File Management Subsystem 2 hours

3 APG43 File Management Subsystem 2 hours

APG43 Man-Machine Communication Subsystem 2 hours

APG43 Backup 2 hours

4 APG43 Restore and Function Change 4 hours

APG43 STS 2 hours

APG 43 Installation and Configuration

LZU 108 7178 R2A

Description This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG43 by engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer. The participants will have the opportunity to explore the APG43 functionality during installation and configuration procedures. It is assumed that the APG43 has been started up and configured in the factory as a standalone APG and delivered to site with initial configuration data. Based on this the students will be able to configure the customer dependent site parameters and check and reconfigure any other parameters as may be required. The students will also perform operational tasks to test IO applications and the connection and communication of the APG43 with the APZ. After the course the students will be able to install, configure and put an APG43 into operation.


1 Describe the subsystem structure of the APG43 and the hardware layout in the EGEM/EGEM2

1.1 Describe the main hardware and functionality changes from the APG40/APG43 1.2 Explain APG43 in Blade Cluster 1.3 Describe the subsystems in the APG43 1.4 Recognize the hardware configuration of the APG43 1.5 Explain the main hardware and functionality differences from the APG40 1.6 Describe the structure of the Data Disk in APG43

2 Describe the APG43 hardware and cable connections 2.1 Make and verify an AP System backup 2.2 Explain Hardware Configuration (HWC) changes 2.3 Prepare for Site Parameter Change 2.4 Perform a Start Up and Test procedure on an APG43 2.5 Configure the APG43 for APZ 2.6 Perform Test of APG43

3 Explain user management in APG43 3.1 How to define different users, groups and their Authorities in APG43 and CP 3.2 Describe Command Authority Profile





3.3 Explain APG43 Domain handling 3.4 Describe Master User Domain (MUD) 3.5 Explain License Management

4 Describe the eTrust Antivirus software 4.1 Know how to avoid getting virus on the APG43 4.2 Configure the antivirus software 4.3 Explain the virus definitions 4.4 Create a scheduled scan job


The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, System Engineers. These audiences are personnel working with Network Maintenance, Network Operation, Network Development and System Administration.


The participants should be familiar with Windows 2003 and have fulfillled the course: APG43 Operation and Maintenance, LZU 108 7177 And APG43 Delta, LZU 1086867 Paricipants should also have some AXE knowledge equal to the following course: AXE Survey, LZU 108775



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





Time schedule



1 Course Introduction 1 hour

1 Chapter 1 – Introduction to APG43 1 hour

1 Chapter 2 – Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG43 2 hours

1 Exercises for Chapter 1 and 2 2 hours

2 Chapter 3 – Authority System and User Account Management 2 hours

2 Chapter 4 – Antivirus Configuration 1 hour

2 Exercises for Chapter 3 and 4 3 hours

APG43 Recovery Procedures LZU 108 7179 R2A

Description Do you want to know how to recover the APG43 when it is not working normally? Do you how to reconnect the APG43 in the network? This course will bring you all these answers by engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer, you will have the opportunity to explore the APG43 functionalities with recovery procedures. After attending this course the students will know how to make a proper backup of the APG43 system to different media and to be able to use the different backups to recover the APG43 in a fast and correct manner.


1 List the recovery procedures available on APG43 1.1 Describe the difference between CSRs and TRs 1.2 Explain how to create a trouble report 1.3 List the information that needs to be included

2 Describe the need for a backup 2.1 Describe how to create a proper backup 2.2 Describe in which way backups can be transferred

3 Describe how to make a single node restore of the APG43 3.1 Describe how to make a two-node restore of the APG43

4 List the prerequisites for performing Disaster Recovery on an APG43 4.1 Describe the basics and perform the relevant OPI: AP, System Disaster Recovery.

5 Recognize when a Quorum Restore must be performed: 5.1 Describe how to perform the Quorum Restore

6 Recognize when a Data Disk Restore must be made 6.1 Describe how the Data Disk Restore is performed

7 List other restore methods that exist 7.1 Explain a hardware replacement procedure in APG43

Target audience





The target audience for this course is:

The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians and System Administrators. These audiences can also include all staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG43 systems.


The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40 releases. Successful completion of the following training flow: • APG43 Delta FAB 102 2130 R1A • APG43 Node Operation & Configuration FAB 102 2249 R1A



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





Time schedule



1 Different recovery methods 1 h

Trouble Reports 0,5 h

The backup procedures 0,5 h

2 Recovery procedures: Restore 1 h

Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery 0,5 h

Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore 0,5 h

3 Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery 0,5 h

Recovery Procedures: Node Change 0,5 h

Other methods 0,5 h

Course Termination 0,5 h

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