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Training Catalogue GSM/GPRS/EDGE-Radio (TCI Personnel)

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Table Of Content 1. COURSE CHAIN DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 3

1.1. TRAINING OPTION: SERCOA, SERVICE RADIO COMMANDER OBR OPERATION / ADMINISTRATION ... 3 1.2. TRAINING OPTION: SERCDT, SERVICE RADIO COMMANDER OBR DELTA TRAINING......................... 7 1.3. TRAINING OPTION: SESBSDT, SERVICE SBS DELTA TRAINING .................................................... 10 1.4. TRAINING OPTION: SESBSOC, SERVICE SBS OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE / COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................................................... 13 1.5. TRAINING OPTION: SESBSPE, SERVICE SBS PERFORMANCE ...................................................... 17 1.6. TRAINING OPTION: SESBSPL, SERVICE SBS PLANNING............................................................... 21

2. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................................ 24 2.1. COURSE: TT5609, SOLARIS FOR USER/SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.................................................. 24 2.2. COURSE: TM2100, GSM INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 26 2.3. COURSE: TM2110, GPRS/EDGE INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 28 2.4. COURSE: MN1783-10, RC OBR 7.0 OPERATION ......................................................................... 30 2.5. COURSE: MN1780-10, SBS BR 7.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................. 32 2.6. COURSE: MN1736-10, SBS BR 7.0 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT............................................. 34 2.7. COURSE: MN1786-10, RC OBR 7.0 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION .................................................... 35 2.8. COURSE: MN2585-10, RC OBR 7.0 SYSTEM SPECIALIST ............................................................ 37 2.9. COURSE: MN1708-9, RC OBR 5.5->6.0 DELTA TRAINING........................................................... 39 2.10. COURSE: MN1708-10, RC OBR 6.0->7.0 DELTA TRAINING NEW FEATURES................................. 40 2.11. COURSE: MN1707-9, BSS BR 5.5->6.0 DELTA TRAINING ............................................................ 42 2.12. COURSE: MN1707-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 DELTA TRAINING NEW FEATURES ................................. 43 2.13. COURSE: MN1709-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 UPGRADE WORKSHOP.................................................. 45 2.14. COURSE: MN1782-10, SBS BR 7.0 OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION AND MAINTENANCE................ 46 2.15. COURSE: MN1784-10, SBS BR 7.0 COMMISSIONING................................................................... 49 2.16. COURSE: MN1888-10, SBS BR 7.0 SYSTEM SPECIALIST FOR GPRS/EDGE ................................. 51 2.17. COURSE: MN1788-10, SBS BR 7.0 SYSTEM SPECIALIST FOR GSM ............................................. 53 2.18. COURSE: MN1790, BSS RADIO NETWORK PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION...................................... 56 2.19. COURSE: MN1736-10, SBS BR 7.0 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT............................................. 59 2.20. COURSE: MN1889-10, E-/GPRS BR 7.0 RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS..................................... 60 2.21. COURSE: MN1789-10, SBS BR 7.0 RADIO NETWORK PARAMETERS FOR GSM............................ 61



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1. Course Chain Descriptions

1.1. Training Option: SERCOA, Service Radio Commander OBR Operation / Administration

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - OAM Specialist for Radio Commander OBR - Commissioning Specialist for Radio Commander OBR - System administrator for Radio Commander OBR

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - operate, administer and maintain the Radio

Commander - Commission the Radio Commander according to the

installation test procedure manual. - perform advance database administration and systems

backups of the Radio Commander

Prerequisites Basic knowledge in telecommunications - preferably also in the Mobile Networks field is recommended, but not compulsory.

All prerequisites are given in the curriculum and can be considered as optional if equivalent knowledge was obtained at an earlier point in time.

Content delivery can be combined with Web-Based Training (the latter should be worked through prior to classroom sessions).

Comment If requested, all modules can be adapted to your specific needs within certain pedagogical limits.



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OAM Specialist Commissioning Specialist System Administrator



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Respective courses:

TT5609, Solaris for User/System Administrator

In this course you will acquire the knowledge necessary to administer a Solaris 2.x system. This is a prerequisite for the subsequent Node Commander administration training. The users and administrators part of Solaris is discussed. Network relevant tasks such as the assignment and administration of addresses, software installation procedures and the application of the Shell Script are covered. Through extensive hands-on training you will be well prepared for the subsequent courses.

TM2100, GSM Introduction

The participant gets an overview on the GSM Transmission Principle, Services, Network Architecture, Protocols & Procedures, Radio Interface and Siemens GSM solution. This course is the basic introduction into the "GSM world" and prerequisite for all succeeding mobile communication courses, e.g. GPRS; EDGE, UMTS, Introduction & Protocol Courses.

TM2110, GPRS/EDGE Introduction

The participant gets an overview on the GPRS principles, advantages, network and protocol architecture, most important procedures, radio transmission, GPRS enhancements by EDGE and the Siemens GPRS solutions.

MN1783-10, RC OBR 7.0 Operation

In this course you learn how to perform all OAM tasks via the RC. This includes fault management, configuration management, software management and management tasks for measurements and tests. The user interface is explained and individual management tasks are shown. Through extensive practical exercises you learn how to perform all tasks and procedures efficiently.

MN1780-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Overview

In this course you acquire a basic understanding of the SBS. The architecture of the PLMN, the connections and the radio interface are explained. The SBS is presented including the architecture, the functions and the configurations. A more detailed look to the BSC, the different BTSE and the TRAU including architecture, functions and configurations completes this overview.

MN2585-10, RC OBR 7.0 System Specialist

In this course you learn how to configure and administrate the OMS-B. You will understand the tasks and the functions including the functional units. The configuration and the administration of the OMS-B database including the Q3 interface, x.25 connections, LAN configurations and access to Oracle will be discussed and appropriate practical exercises



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will be done. The application of K1103 and K1205 for tracing of x.25, the backup of the system files, the detection of faults and its elimination complete this practice oriented administration course. Note: This course is not available before 10/99. The duration is estimated to 7 days.

MN1786-10, RC OBR 7.0 System Administration

In this course you learn how carry out the RC commissioning. After an introduction to the concept, the installation test procedures are presented and discussed. You learn, how to create and modify the database and how to perform troubleshooting. The Network Editor is introduced and Backup / Restore procedures are presented. Through extensive practical exercises you become familiar with all installation test tasks and procedures.



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1.2. Training Option: SERCDT, Service Radio Commander OBR Delta Training

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - Operation Specialist and System Administrators who

have to work with the new version

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - Know the new feature set of Radio Commander and

carry out the relevant operation and maintenance task.

Prerequisites OAM Specialist and System Administrator of previous version.





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Respective courses:

MN1708-9, RC OBR 5.5->6.0 Delta Training

In this course you learn how to perform O&M tasks and how to carry out the commissioning of the new RC (OBR6.0). This includes new features in the management of faults and tests, configuration, software and performance measurement. After an introduction to the new commissioning concept, the supplemented installation test procedures are presented and discussed. You learn, how to create and modify the database and how to perform troubleshooting. Through extensive practical exercises you learn how to perform all tasks and procedures efficiently.

MN1708-10, RC OBR 6.0->7.0 Delta Training New Features

This course contains all important changes and improvements of the new Radio Commander version OBR7.0. Starting with new hardware items, all OBR7.0/BR7.0 features will be discussed. Also a brief survey of the changes in the OTS application will be given. It will be delivered online via the Synchronous Virtual University (SVU)



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1.3. Training Option: SESBSDT, Service SBS Delta Training

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - OAM Specialist for SBS

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - Knows the new feature set of SBS and carry out the

relevant operation and maintenance task.

Prerequisites OAM Specialist and System Administrator of previous version.





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Respective courses:

MN1707-9, BSS BR 5.5->6.0 Delta Training

This is a delta course from BR5.5 to BR6.0. You will learn the differences between the two versions with an emphasis on operation and maintenance topics. The new features are explained. Please note that his course is targeted to operation and maintenance personnel.

MN1707-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 Delta Training New Features

This is a delta course from BR6.0 to BR7.0. The new features and the new Hardware for BR7.0 are explained. You will learn the differences between the two versions with an emphasis on operation and maintenance topics.

MN1709-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 Upgrade Workshop

This is a delta course from BR6.0 to BR7.0. The Upgrade Procedures for LMT and SBS for BR7.0 are explained. Please note that his course is targeted to personnel that is interested in the details of the Upgrade.



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1.4. Training Option: SESBSOC, Service SBS Operation, Administration and Maintenance / Commissioning

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - OAM Specialist for SBS - Commissioning Specialist for SBS - System Expert for SBS

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - operate, administer and maintain a SBS - commission the SBS according to the installation test

procedure manual - perform advance operation, administration and

maintenance task under consideration of SBS network aspects




Comment Field experience is recommendable prior to attend the courses of the System Expert level

If requested, all modules can be adapted to your specific needs within certain pedagogical limits.



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OAM Specialist Commissioning Specialist

System Expert



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Respective courses:





MN1782-10, SBS BR 7.0 Operation, Administration and Maintenance

In this course for operation, administration and maintenance you will be trained about procedures based on the system manuals for operation and maintenance. You will learn how to operate the equipment, how to change the equipments configurable data and how to maintain the equipment. Through theoretical and practical exercises you will gain the understanding of all your tasks and procedures.



MN1784-10, SBS BR 7.0 Commissioning

The commissioning course focuses on all the procedures in the installation and test manual. You will learn to carry out the commissioning procedures for the network elements. Extensive hands-on training during this course prepares you for the commissioning job.

MN1888-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Specialist for GPRS/Edge

The layers of the Gb air interface, the interface Abis and the Gb interface are explained. GPRS related call flows are traced and analyzed. The GPRS-related BSC database is discussed.

MN1788-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Specialist for GSM

In this course you will acquire a more detailed knowledge of saving of error symptoms and you will learn about further possibilities of fault elimination. The layers 1, 2 and 3 of the air interface Um, the interface Abis and the tasks of the CCS7 on the A-interface are explained. The application of tracers like K1103 and K1205 for capturing of data for further analysis is



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included. The BSC database is discussed and you will understand the parameters for cell selection, handover, channel configuration, hierarchical cell structure, radio link failure, overload handling and interference reduction. Through practical exercises you will be familiar with all relevant practices.



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1.5. Training Option: SESBSPE, Service SBS Performance

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - Performance Expert for SBS

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - realize advance collection of SBS performance data.







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Performance Expert



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Respective courses:

MN1790, BSS Radio Network Planning and Optimization

This GSM radio planning course gives you all the detailed knowledge of the radio network including all planning relevant parameters. You learn about the planning methods, the mobile radio propagation and the fading. Cell structures are discussed; interference and frequency reuse is explained. The different possibilities of network optimization are presented and the application of relevant planning tools is shown. In practical exercises you will verify your planning results.







MN1736-10, SBS BR 7.0 Performance Measurement

In this course you will acquire the knowledge for the capturing of performance data. The counters and counter groups are explained and the objects to be monitored discussed. You learn how to start the measurement jobs and how to capture data. The captured data is forwarded for further evaluation.

MN1889-10, E-/GPRS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters

This course gives you all the knowledge of the radio network parameters changed for E-/GPRS.

MN1789-10, SBS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters for GSM

This course gives you all the knowledge of the radio network parameters. You learn the basics of radio network planning, the radio network including the cell structures. Radio channel configuration and management, the cell parameters and the algorithms for radio link control are explained. In practical



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training you will verify the planned parameters and perform tuning as necessary.



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1.6. Training Option: SESBSPL, Service SBS Planning

Target Group The following curriculum will help you to identify your training needs based on the different job profiles in the Mobile Networks business. Depending on the particular tasks you need to perform and on the depth of knowledge you want to achieve, the following levels of training are possible: - Planning Expert for SBS

Objectives Upon completion of curriculum, participant will be able to: - perform mobile networks optimization - understand the parameters of the SBS and their mutual

influence







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Planning Expert



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Respective courses:

MN1790, BSS Radio Network Planning and Optimization

This GSM radio planning course gives you all the detailed knowledge of the radio network including all planning relevant parameters. You learn about the planning methods, the mobile radio propagation and the fading. Cell structures are discussed, interference and frequency reuse is explained. The different possibilities of network optimization are presented and the application of relevant planning tools is shown. In practical exercises you will verify your planning results.







MN1889-10, E-/GPRS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters

This course gives you all the knowledge of the radio network parameters changed for E-/GPRS.

MN1789-10, SBS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters for GSM

This course gives you all the knowledge of the radio network parameters. You learn the basics of radio network planning, the radio network including the cell structures. Radio channel configuration and management, the cell parameters and the algorithms for radio link control are explained. In practical training you will verify the planned parameters and perform tuning as necessary.



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2. Course Descriptions 2.1. Course: TT5609, Solaris for User/System Administrator

Target Group User and System Administrator Objectives The main objective of this course is to give instructions on

the main commands and to enable operating and managing Unix.

Prerequisites PC experience Contents User's Part

- Login, Logout, Password; CDE - Display Commands - Files, Directories, Access Permissions - Messages; Command Line - I/O Redirection; Command Chaining - Background Processes - Terminating of Processes - Shells; vi Commands

Administrator's Part - Monitor Commands - Boot and Shutdown - Creating New Users - Removing a Password - Installing Printers - Directory Backup on Floppy Disks - System Backup on Tapes - Mounting of File Systems

Network - The OSI Model - Ethernet, TCP/IP - /etc/hosts, /etc/hosts.equiv, /.rhosts - rlogin, rcp, rsh



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- telnet, ftp Installation

- Partitioning of the Hard Disk - Installation Procedure

Shell Script - Command Procedures; Shell Variables - Passing Parameters - Executive Control; Functions



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2.2. Course: TM2100, GSM Introduction

Target Group Managers, Service-, Sales- and Development Personnel, technical sales consultants, Employees needing basic knowledge about everything related to GSM.

Objectives The participant gets an overview on the GSM Transmission Principle, Services, Network Architecture, Protocols & Procedures, Radio Interface and Siemens GSM solution. This course is the basic introduction into the "GSM world" and prerequisite for all succeeding mobile communication courses, e.g. GPRS; EDGE, UMTS, Introduction & Protocol Courses.

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunication as provided in course TM1004 ("Telecommunication Basic for Technicians"),

Contents Introduction - History - GSM - Current Situation, Market & Trends

Transmission Principles - GSM Network Structure - Duplex Transmission & Multiple Access - GSM - Fixed Network Transmission - GSM Air Interface

GSM Services - GSM Phase1/2 Services - Applications - GSM Phase 2+ Services

GSM PLMN - Overview - Network Elements

Procedures



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- Codes & Identities - GSM Security Features - Location Update - Call Setup / Call Handling

GSM Signaling Overview - GSM Signaling Overview

Radio Interface - Physics of Layer 1 - Logic of Layer 1 - MOC / MTC

Siemens Solution - SBS - D900/D1800SSS - Operation & Maintenance



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2.3. Course: TM2110, GPRS/EDGE Introduction

Target Group Managers, Service-, Sales- and Development Personnel, Technical-Sales Consultants

Objectives The participant gets an overview on the GPRS principles, advantages, network and protocol architecture, most important procedures, radio transmission, GPRS enhancements by EDGE and the Siemens GPRS solutions.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GSM equivalent to course TM2100 ("GSM Introduction")

Contents Introduction & Overview - GSM - Current Situation, Services & Applications - GSM Phase 2+

GPRS - General Packet Radio Services - GPRS Objectives & Advantages - Basic Principles - GPRS Architecture - Logical Functions

GPRS Protocols - GSM Phase1/2 Signaling - GPRS User Plane - GPRS Control Plane

The Radio Interface - L1 GPRS/GSM - Channel Bundling / Sharing - Coding Schemes - Logical Channels & Multiframes

Procedures - Activation of GPRS Services - GPRS Identities & PDP States - GPRS Packet Data Transmission



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- Combined IMSI & GPRS Attach - PDP Context Activation Procedure - Start of MO Packet Transfer

E-GPRS - EDGE - E-GPRS

GPRS Siemens Solution - Implementation Steps & Future Aspects - Siemens GPRS Support Nodes - GPRS SBS Modifications - Overview: Operation & Maintenance



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2.4. Course: MN1783-10, RC OBR 7.0 Operation

Target Group OAM Specialist Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able

to: - to perform all configurational tasks for SBS via RC OBR- detect and clear faults in an SBS network - to import and export SW - to extract performance data

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunication networks and the attendance of the course "SBS BR7.0 System Overview" (MN1780-10) or equivalent knowledge is required.

Contents Introduction RC - PLMN management structure - RC/SBS network structure - RC functional structure

RC Operation - Electronic documentation - Log Management - Filter Management - Network Editor for User View Creation - Security Management - User Profile Creation

Configuration Data Handling - Online changes of BSC database - Offline changes of BSC database - CLI, DBAEM

Performance Data Handling - Creation of scanners - Presentation of performance measurements

Software Handling



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- Import software to the RC - Download software to the SBS - Activation of software

Alarm Handling - Fault clearance principle - Procedures - Practical exercises for alarm handling on SBS

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 8/12 Training Method: Instructor-led Hands-on Training This course can also be delivered on-site by the means of

d-Lab. Important hint for On-Site Courses: This course has full d-

lab ability (access to a remote training lab)!



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2.5. Course: MN1780-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Overview

Target Group SBS OAM Specialist, SBS Commissioning Specialist, SBS System Specialist, SBS TAC2 Service Technician, SBS TAC2 Service Specialist, SBS Performance Expert, SBS Planning Expert, OTS Operation Specialist, Tool Expert, RC OAM Specialist, RC Commissioning Specialist, RC System Administrator

Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - have a basic understanding of the Siemens Base Station

System - knows the basic functions of the network elements - remember the interfaces and the SBS architecture

Prerequisites Basic knowledge of telecommunication networks and services is required. The couse GSM Introduction (TM2100) is useful.

Contents SBS Overview - Operation and Maintenance System - Core Network - Radio Access Network - Radio Interface - GSM Basic Features - Data Transmission in GSM Phase 2+ - Location Services

BSC Architecture - Functions - Modules - Rack Configuration

BS24x Architecture - Architecture - Configuration Examples



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- BS240XL Details - BS40 / BS41 Details

BS240XS Architecture - Main Features - Architecture - Configuration

PicoBTS Architecture - Main Features - Architecture - Mechanics - Agent - Server Modules

Enhanced MicroBTS Architecture - Main Features - Architecture - Mechanics - Modules - Example Configurations

TRAU Architecture - Functions - TRAU Modules - Rack Configuration

OMC Overview - Radio Commander Hardware - Operation and Maintenane Link

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants 8/12 Training Method: Instructor-led Theoretical Training This course can also be delivered on-side.



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2.6. Course: MN1736-10, SBS BR 7.0 Performance Measurement

Target Group Performance Management Expert Objectives The participant can configure the Siemens Base Station

System for the collection of performance data and can evaluate this data.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GSM/DCS network architecture and functions

Contents Introduction - Goals of performance measurement

Overview Measurements Counter - Overview of the Siemens Base Station System - Functions of the counters - SBS performance measurements

Administration of Scanner - Performance measurements handling

Signaling Procedures of the Radio Subsystem - Overview of the system interfaces and protocols - Complete call sequences - Message Flow of Basic Circuit Switched BSS

Procedures - Message Flow of Basic Packet Switched BSS

Procedures Concepts and Evaluation

- Performance measurement concepts - SBS Key Performance Indicators

Practical Examples



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2.7. Course: MN1786-10, RC OBR 7.0 System Administration

Target Group RC OBR 7.0 Commissioning Specialist Objectives The participant is able to carry out the installation test

procedures for the RC according to the manual. He can create and modify the RC database by means of the Network Editor.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - to install OMTs and OMPs - to create and modify the RC database by the means of

the Network Editor - to restore and backup the database

Prerequisites The courses "RC OBR 7.0 Operation" (MN1783-10), "Solaris for Users/Sytem Administrators" or equivalent knowledge are required.

Contents Introduction to RC Components - Configurations overview - Hardware configuration - Software configuration

Installation Procedures - OMT installation - OMP installation - Alignment of the components - Test procedures

RC Tool Handling - Database Creation - Network Editor

Safeguarding Concept - Concept of backup and restore - Backup procedure



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- Restore procedure

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2.8. Course: MN2585-10, RC OBR 7.0 System Specialist

Target Group RC System Administration - TAC2 Objectives The participant is able to administer the RC database with

OCB and IPA and perform system backups. Furthermore he has a basic understanding the oracle database and can administer x25 and Q3 interfaces.

Prerequisites Courses MN1783Ex,MN1786Ex and NM5609 or UNIX System Administrator

Contents Introduction to RC - Hardware configuration - Software configuration

RC Tool Handling - OMC configuration builder - Interactive panel architect

User Administration - Creation of UNIX users - Creation / modification of application user profiles

Q3 Interface - Administration of Q3 interfaces - Access to TMN

Sun Link X25 - X25 structure - Parameters of X25 - X25 trace

Oracle for RC - Basic Oracle commands - Structure of the RC database

Safeguarding Concept - Backup procedures - Restore procedures



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LAN Configurations - TCP/IP networking principles - Administration of a HUB - Administration of router - Remote OMT configuration

Fault Reporting and Symptom Data Provisioning



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2.9. Course: MN1708-9, RC OBR 5.5->6.0 Delta Training


to: - name HW/SW changes of the Radio Commander as well

OBR6.0/BR6.0 features - name new concepts of the OTS and the new

documentation structure of the Siemens O&M network

Prerequisites Knowledge of the OBR5.5 Siemens Mobile Radio O&M network is required

Contents Overview System Upgrade OBR5.5 -- OBR6.0 - Improvements in HW / SW structure

Radio Commander supplemented Handling - Command Line Interface Scripts - Electronic documentation

Operation & Maintenance additional functions - Changes of BSS database - Creation of Managed Objects and their parameters - Q3 interface to BSC

New commissioning Procedures - Installation via CD-ROM - Alignment of the components - Test procedures

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 8/12 Training Method: Indtructor lead hands-on training



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2.10. Course: MN1708-10, RC OBR 6.0->7.0 Delta Training New Features


to: - name HW/SW changes of the Radio Commander as

well OBR7.0/BR7.0 features - name new concepts of the OTS and the new

documentation structure of the Siemens O&M network

Prerequisites Knowledge of the OBR6.0 Siemens Mobile Radio O&M network is required

Contents Overview System OBR6.x -- OBR7.0 - V480 - Autoloader L8 - Current Configuration Rules - BSC connection capabiltiy of RC - New SW - Licensing - Jukebox Licenses

OBR 7.0 Features - BTS-B with full RC/OTS support - Generation of SMLC e-cita data via pre-calculation

algorithm and by OTS - IP based O-link - Minimum RC_OTS support for TD-SCDMA - Symptom Data provisioning

BR Features - correlated to RC - EDGE Support - Flexible Abis Allocation Strategy (FAAS) - Service dependent Power Control and HO Management

BR Features overview - Overview of all BR Features



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Documentation and online help - Changes in the Documentation structure - IMS - Structure

OTS Toolset Delta - EDGE support, SMLC and TD-SCDMA if available

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 8/12 Training Method: Online Session (Synchronous Virtual

University)



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2.11. Course: MN1707-9, BSS BR 5.5->6.0 Delta Training

Target Group SBS OAM Specialist, SBS Commissioning Specialist and SBS System Expert of BR5.5

Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - know the new features of this BR release - apply this knowledge to perform operation and

maintenance tasks for Siemens Basestation Systems.

Prerequisites Detailed knowledge of the release BR5.5 is essential. Contents Feature Description BR6.0

Overview System Upgrade BR5.5 - BR6.0 Operation & Maintenance: New Functions

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants 8/16 Training Method:

- Instructor-led Theoretical Training - Instructor-led Hands-on Training

This course can also be delivered on-side.



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2.12. Course: MN1707-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 Delta Training New Features


Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - know the new features of this BR release - Know the new hardware of this BR release - apply this knowledge to perform operation and

maintenance tasks for Siemens Bases Station Systems.

Prerequisites Detailed knowledge of the release BR6.0 is essential. Contents Dynamic Abis Resource Allocation

EDGE: Speeding up into a packet data world MS/Gb flow control Link Adaption Improved Power Control Service dependent Power Control and Handover

Thresholds Support of CS3/CS4 Network controlled cell reselection Handover from GSM to UMTS Transmission Diversity Time Delay IP based O-LINK Common Codec Pool for TRAU Location based Services: Enhanced TA positioning New BSC/120 EMICRO II Upgrade

- Scenarios: BR5.5 - BR7.0, BR6.0 - BR7.0 - Hands-on



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2.13. Course: MN1709-10, SBS BR 6.0->7.0 Upgrade Workshop


Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - know the theorie of upgrade procedure - Know how to perform LMT upgrade - Know how to perfom SBS upgrade

Prerequisites Detailed knowledge of the release BR6.0 is essential. Contents Upgrade Procedure BR6.0 - BR7.0

- LMT Upgrade - SBS Upgrade

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants 8/10 Training Method: Instructor-led Hands-on training This course can also be delivered on-side.



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2.14. Course: MN1782-10, SBS BR 7.0 Operation, Administration and

Maintenance

Target Group OAM Specialist, Commissioning Specialist Objectives Upon completion of this couse, the participant will be able to:

- perform standard operation, administration and maintenance tasks via the local maintenance terminal LMT

- use the relevant system documentation

Prerequisites The Course SBS System Overview (MN1780) or equivalent knowledge is essential.

Contents LMT Handling - LMT Hardware and Software - SBS Software on LMT Hard Disk - Start LMT, Log-on and Log-off - Input Handler - Message Browser - Software Management on BSC - Command Line Interface

BSC Maintenance - BSC Fuse and Alarm Panel - Alarm Handling - Fault Clearance

BTSplus Maintenance - Introduction - Fault Clearance - Examples

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- Example TRAU Maintenance

- TRAU fuse and alarm panel - Alarms - Diagnosis - TRAU Fault Message - Fault Clearance

Software tools - DBAEM Tool - LOGDEC Tool - Performance Measurements - Symbolic Navigator

BSC Database - Creation tree - BSC Related Parameters - PCU Related Objects - Carrier Related Objects - TRAU Related Objects - Database Example - Timeslot Assignment on A, Asub, Abis

Xconnect - Configuration - Two Terminating PCMB Lines - Examples

Remote Inventory - Overview - Glossary - Handling - Example

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2.15. Course: MN1784-10, SBS BR 7.0 Commissioning

Target Group Commissioning Specialist Objectives Upon completion of this couse, the participant will be able

to: - carry out the installation test procedures for the Siemens

Base Station System - use the customer documentation for commissioning - use the Acterna 8631 simulation tool to perform offline

tests

Prerequisites The Courses SBS System Overview (MN1780) and SBS Operation, Administration and Maintenance (MN1782) or equivalent knowledge are essential.

Contents BSC Commissioning - Commissioning Procedure - Visual Inspection - BSC Bring-Up (e. g. load MPCC, download software and

database) - BSC Restart Verification

BS24x/4x Commissioning - Commissioning Procedure - Visual Inspection - BTSE Bring-Up (e. g. software download and activation,

creation of managed objects) - BTSE Restart Verification

E-MicroBTS Commissioning - Commissioning Procedure - Visual Inspection - Commissioning Step-by-Step (software download and

activation, creation of managed objects) PicoBTS Commissioning

- Commissioning Procedure



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- Visual Inspection - Commissioning Step-by-Step (e. g. software download

and activation, creation of managed objects) TRAU Commissioning

- Commissioning Procedure - Visual Inspection - TRAU Bring-Up - TRAU Restart Verification

MA10 / Abis Simulation - Cabling of the MA10 - Running Abis Simulation

Remote Inventory - Overview - IDF Handling - Example

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of partipants: 6/8 Training Method:

- Instructor-led Theoretical Training - Instructor-led Hands-on Training

The course can also be delivered on-site.



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2.16. Course: MN1888-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Specialist for GPRS/Edge

Target Group GPRS SBS System Specialist; Configuration Management Expert; Fault Management Expert

Objectives The participant can trace all GPRS-related SBS interfaces and interpret the data obtained. The participant understands the relation of the GPRS database parameters.

Prerequisites Training as SBS System Specialist (MN1788); GPRS Introduction (TM2110)

Contents Introduction - Overview: GPRS Interfaces - Protocols used in GPRS-PLMN - Hardware Impacts

GPRS Air Interface - Packet Data Channels, Multiframe Structure, Network

Access etc. - Protocol Stack

Abis Interface - Layer 1 on PCM - PCU Frames

Gb Interface - Layer 1: Physical Realization - Layer 2: Frame Relay and Network Service - Layer 3: BSS GPRS Protocol

Examples: Call Flows - System Info Broadcast - GPRS Attach Procedure - PDP Context De-/Activation - Uplink Temporary Block Flow - Downlink TBF - PS Paging Procedure



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- Routing Area and Cell Update - Suspend / Resume Procedure - GPRS Detach Procedure

TCP/IP Service Programs and Applications BSC GPRS-Related Database

- Explanation of Database parameters



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2.17. Course: MN1788-10, SBS BR 7.0 System Specialist for GSM

Target Group SBS System Specialist; Configuration Management Expert; Fault Management Expert

Objectives The participant is able to use test equipment like MA10, K1103, K1205, TEMS. He can trace all SBS interfaces, interpret the data and understands the relation of the SBS database parameters.

Prerequisites Training as OAM Specialist, Commissioning Specialist or Network Element Manager and minimum 60 days field experience

Contents The Technical Assistance Center TAC ISO-OSI Model and Protocols

- ISO-OSI layered model - Protocol types in the GSM and GPRS system

Air Interface Um - Layers 1, 2 and 3 - Call Sequences on Um

TEMS - Handling of TEMS

Interface Abis - Layers 1, 2 and 3

MA10 / Monitor Abis - Cabling - Handling

A-Interface - Signalling System CCSS#7 - Complete Call Sequences - Formatting Rules

K1103 and K1205 Protocol Testers - Handling of K1103 and K1205



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IMSI Tracing and Cell Traffic Recording Synchronization

- Synchronization in PDH and SDH networks BSC Database

- Creation Tree - BSC, PCU and TRAU Related Parameters - TRX Related Parameters - Database Example

Cell Selection / Cell Reselection Handover

- Types of Handover - Measurement Preprocessing - Threshold Comparison and Handover Detection

Algorithms - Target Cell List Generation - Handover Signalling and Timers - Handover Related Performance Measurements

Channel Configuration - Control Channels - Extended Channel Mode - Related Performance Measurements

Hierarchical Cell Structure HCS - Mobile speed sensitive handover - Priority Layers - Concentric cells - Extended Cells

Radio Link Failure - Parameters, Procedures and Performance

Measurements for Radio Link Failure Overload Handling

- Overload Detection and Counter Measures - Timers and Related Performance Measurements



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Interference Reduction - Power Control - Frequency Hopping - Discontinuous Transmission - Channel Allocation due to Interference Level

Error Symptom Saving



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2.18. Course: MN1790, BSS Radio Network Planning and Optimization

Target Group Planning Expert Performance Expert

Objectives Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to: - to perform coverage, capacity and frequency planning - to perform network optimization

Prerequisites The courses MN1780 and TM2100 or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

Contents Introduction - GSM and SBS fundamentals aspects - Planning objectives and principle planning steps - Specifics influencing Radio Network Planning - Site Survey & Site Investigation - Antennas (Types, Parameters, Patterns, Tilts, Heights,

Diversity, Cables and Intermodulation) - Antenna near products (amplifiers, combiners etc.)

Coverage Planning - Definition of terms - Characteristics of radio wave propagation - Radio wave propagation models - Suitable prediction models for different cell types - Location probability - Link Budgets - Rayleigh fading - Log-normal fading - Jakes formula - Interference margin - Noise figure calculations - Path loss balance



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- Cell coverage calculation - Nominal cell plan - Basics about digital map data - Principles of planning tools and their usage - Measurements tools supporting cell planning - Cell types - Omni versus sector cells

Capacity Planning - Fundamentals of traffic theory - Erlang-B and Erlang-C formula - Trunking gain - Traffic distribution, forecasting and measurements - Dimensioning (TRXs, Control Channels and Traffic

Channels) - Capacity and cell radius - Dimensioning of terrestrial interfaces

Frequency Planning - Interference - Frequency reuse and reuse patterns - Clusters - Frequency planning strategies - Spectrum efficiency - Optimization of spectrum efficiency - Interference reduction - Frequency hopping - Power Control - VAD/DTX - Interference matrix and analysis - Frequency allocation strategies - Tools supported frequency allocation

Increase of network coverage - Repeaters implementation, types and characteristics



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- Decoupling and time delay - Influences of repeaters - Repeater and link budget - Further methods and techniques to increase coverage

Increase of Network Capacity - Spectrum increase - Cell sectorization and splitting - Half rate and adaptive multi rate - Adaptive multi rate - Micro cell planning - Hierachical cell structure planning - Multiple band and mode operation - Cell load dependent handover boundaries

Radio Network Optimization - Reasons for the Need of Optimization - Performance Data Measurements and Drive Tests - Optimization Strategies - Optimization of Physical and Database Parameters - Example Drive Tests

Comment Minimum/Maximum number of participants: 8/20 Training Method: Instructor-led Theoretical Training with

exercises Participants must bring along their pocket-calculators. This course can also be delivered on-site.



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2.19. Course: MN1736-10, SBS BR 7.0 Performance Measurement

Target Group Performance Management Expert Objectives The participant can configure the Siemens Base Station

System for the collection of performance data and can evaluate this data.

Prerequisites Good knowledge of GSM/DCS network architecture and functions

Contents Introduction - Goals of performance measurement

Overview Measurements Counter - Overview of the Siemens Base Station System - Functions of the counters - SBS performance measurements

Administration of Scanner - Performance measurements handling

Signaling Procedures of the Radio Subsystem - Overview of the system interfaces and protocols - Complete call sequences - Message Flow of Basic Circuit Switched BSS

Procedures - Message Flow of Basic Packet Switched BSS

Procedures Concepts and Evaluation

- Performance measurement concepts - SBS Key Performance Indicators

Practical Examples



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2.20. Course: MN1889-10, E-/GPRS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters

Target Group Radio Planning Expert and Performance Management Expert

Objectives The participant has a good understanding of the parameters of the SBS and their mutual influence of E-/GPRS. (e.g. parameters for handover, cell selection, interference reduction etc.) He can thus optimize the configuration and the performance of the SBS for E-/GPRS.

Prerequisites Qualified knowledge of GSM/DCS network architecture and functions, Skills on GSM Radio Network Parameters or Course MN1789

Contents Radio Channel Management - Radio channel configuration

Cell Parameters - Cell selection parameters - Cell reselection parameters

Interference Reduction - Power control mechanism - Frequency hopping - Discontinues Reception

Radio Network Parameters for E-/GPRS Gb Interface Administration



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2.21. Course: MN1789-10, SBS BR 7.0 Radio Network Parameters for GSM

Target Group Performance Management Expert Objectives The participant has a good understanding of the parameters

of the SBS and their mutual influence. (e.g. parameters for handover, cell selection, interference reduction etc.) He can thus optimize the configuration and the performance of the SBS.

Prerequisites Qualified knowledge of GSM/DCS network architecture and functions

Contents Channel Configuration - Control Channels - Extended Channel Mode - Adaptive Multirate

Overload Handling - Detection and Countermeasures

Design of Radio Cells - Cell Selection/Reselection - Handover

Hierarchical Cell Structure - Mobile Speed Sensitive Handover - Priority Layer

Interference Reduction - Power Control - Frequency Hopping - Discontinuous Transmission - Channel Allocation due to Interference Level

Radio Link Failure - Procedures and Parameters

Documents

Training_GSM_gprs_edge-radio_Attachment 1 to Part 3 App 2