Telephony Softswitch Solution (TSS) 4.0 Training Programs. Catalog of Course Descriptions

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Telephony Softswitch Solution (TSS) 4.0

Training Programs

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Catalog of Course Descriptions

INTRODUCTION ... 6

ACCESS NETWORKS, AN OVERVIEW ... 7

APG 40 DELTA (WINDOWS 2003) ... 9

APG 40 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION (WINDOWS 2003 C2) ... 11

APG 40 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION (WINDOWS 2003 C4) ... 13

APG 40 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (WINDOWS 2003) ... 15

APG 40 RECOVERY PROCEDURES (WINDOWS 2003 C/2) ... 17

APG 40 RECOVERY PROCEDURES (WINDOWS 2003 C/4) ... 20

APG 43 DELTA ... 23

APG 43 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ... 25

APG 43 INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ... 28

APG 43 RECOVERY PROCEDURES ... 31

APZ 212 30/33 DELTA ... 34

APZ 212 50 OPERATION, DELTA ... 36

APZ 212 60 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ... 39

AXE 810 DATA TRANSCRIPT ... 42

AXE OPERATION & CONFIGURATION ... 46

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AXE SURVEY ... 53

AXD 301 7.5 MAINTENANCE ... 58

AXE ENABLER 1.0 DELTA ... 60

AXE 810 CONFIGURATION DELTA ... 63

AXD 301 7.5 CONFIGURATION & VERIFICATION ... 65

CORE NETWORKS, AN OVERVIEW ... 69

ENGINE ACCESS RAMP INTRODUCTION ... 71

ENGINE ACCESS RAMP O & M FOR AXE APPLICATION ... 73

ENGINE INTEGRAL 3.1 TO TSS 4.0 INTEGRATION & VERIFICATION DELTA ... 75

ERICSSON ANALYZER WORKSHOP ... 78

ERICSSON NETWORK IQ 2 OVERVIEW ... 80

ERICSSON NETWORK IQ 2 OPERATION ... 82

ERICSSON NETWORK IQ 2 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ... 87

ERICSSON NETWORK IQ 2 REPORT MIGRATION WORKSHOP ... 90

IP NETWORK CONFIGURATION FOR INTEGRATED SITE ... 94

IP NETWORKING AND INTERNETWORKING ... 97

IP NETWORK APPLICATIONS ... 99

IP NETWORKING ... 101

IP QUALITY OF SERVICE AND MPLS ... 104

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VOICE AND VIDEO OVER IP ... 108

IS MGW 1.2 OPERATION & CONFIGURATION ... 110

IS OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ... 113

IS OVERVIEW ... 117

IS 2.0 OVERVIEW ... 119

IS 2.0 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION ... 121

IS MGW 2.0 OPERATION & CONFIGURATION ... 125

MN-OSS R6 TO R8 DELTA FOR TSS ... 128

MN-OSS OPERATION FOR AXE ... 131

MN-OSS OPERATION FOR TSS ... 133

MN-OSS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR TSS ... 137

MN-OSS TO OSS-RC 10 DELTA ... 140

OSS-RC 10 TSS OPERATION ... 143

OSS-RC 10 TSS SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ... 147

NETWORKING AND ETHERNET STANDARDS ... 151

NETWORKING BASICS, AN OVERVIEW ... 153

TSS 4.0 INTRODUCTION ... 155

TSS DIMENSIONING ... 157

TSS 4.0 FAULT FINDING ... 160

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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) Seminar (SEM)

Workshop (WS)

Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) Web Based Learning (WBL) Short Article (SA)

Streaming Video (SV) CD-ROM (CD)

Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT)

Delivery Enablers

Remote Training Lab (RTL) Web Portal (WP)

Ericsson Education E-Learning

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Access Networks, An Overview

LZU 108 5944 R2A

Description

When you complete this course you will be able to describe the basic concepts and

technologies in both fixed and mobile access networks. These concepts are all presented in such a way to give you a solid foundation to build upon.

Learning objectives

1 Describe fixed network connections in access networks as described in Customer Product Information documents.

1.1 Outline basic concepts such as bandwidth and technologies in access networks 1.2 Describe access based on telephone networks (analogue and digital).

1.3 Outline other access network technologies, such as fiber optics and microwave. 2 Describe the basic concepts of mobile access for GSM, GPRS and UMTS. 2.1 Explain GSM architecture and outline how traffic flows in GSM.

2.2 Explain GPRS architecture and outline traffic flow in a GPRS network. 2.3 Explain UMTS architecture and outline traffic flow in a UMTS network. 2.4 Describe Mobile IP.

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineers, Service Design

Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service

Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators, Application Developers.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with IP Network Applications WBL, LZU 108 5943.

Duration and class size

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Learning situation

This is a web-based interactive training course with multimedia content.

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1 • Fixed Network Connection: Access Networks _{1 hour}

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APG 40 Delta (Windows 2003)

LZU 108 6455 R2B Description

This course is developed with focus on characteristics and features offered by the APG40 on APZ 12.0 and APZ 12.1 software level. The APG40 is an application platform

complementing the AXE Central Processor by providing persistent storage, additional processing capacity and external connectivity based on open-standard communication protocols. The course describes the differences from APG40C/2 based on Windows NT to APG40C/2 based on Windows Server 2003 and APG40C/4 based on Windows Server 2003.

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the different I/O systems delivered by Ericsson 1.1 Explain the hardware and capacity improvements

1.2 Describe the data disk and the system disk structure 2 List the new Operating System (OS) functions in APG 40

2.1 Describe how to connect to an APG40 using a client terminal and the Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)

2.2 Explain the function of the Active Directory 2.3 Describe how to work with Groups and Accounts 2.4 Describe the IPSec tasks on APG40

3 List the new parameters for the burbackup command 3.1 List the new parameters for burrestorecommand

4 List some steps from how to upgrade the operating system from Windows NT to Windows 2003 Server

5 Describe some new CP functions 5.1 Describe the new FTP configuration

Target audience

The primary target audience for this course: System Technicians and other staff working with APG40.

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Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40 releases.

The length of the course is 1/2 day and the maximum number of participants is 16.

This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons.

Time schedule

1 • Introduction _{40 min}

• Operating System in APG40 _{40 min}

• APG40 Backup and Restore _{45 min}

• OS Upgrade

• Other Improvements

20 min 30 min

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APG 40 Installation and Configuration (Windows 2003 C2)

LZU 108 6568 R1A

Description

This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG40. After the course the students will be able to install and put an APG40 into operation

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Start up and Test the APG40

1.1 Follow the Test Instruction, Factory Start up and Test of APG40 – Windows Server 2003 to install and configure the APG40 for operation

1.2 Change the site parameters

1.3 Configure the DHCP Server on the APG40 if necessary

2 Understand the domain concept and know how a MUD can be set up and used 2.1 Use the User Manager for Domains to add trusts between domains

3 Add user accounts to the system

3.1 Add users with different access rights to the APG40 and to the CP 4 Define a configuration with two APG40s

5 Migrate to APG40 from IOG20

5.1 Understand the main migration steps from IOG20 to APG40 6 Configure the Antivirus for APG40

6.1 Schedule virus scans and update the antivirus software definitions

Target audience

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with Windows NT and have fulfillled the course LZU 108

6567 APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) and have AXE knowledge equal

to the following course: LZU 108775 AXE Survey

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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 Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG40 _{120 (mins)}

2 Authority System and User Account Management 70

2 Configuration of two APG40s connected to the CP 30

2 Migration of IOG20 to APG40 30

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APG 40 Installation and Configuration (Windows 2003 C4)

LZU 108 6538 R1A

Description

This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG40. After the course the students will be able to install and put an APG40 into operation

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Start up and Test the APG40

1.1 Follow the Test Instruction, Factory Start up and Test of APG40 – Windows Server 2003 to install and configure the APG40 for operation

1.2 Change the site parameters

1.3 Configure the DHCP Server on the APG40 if necessary

2 Understand the domain concept and know how a MUD can be set up and used 2.1 Use the User Manager for Domains to add trusts between domains

3 Add user accounts to the system

3.1 Add users with different access rights to the APG40 and to the CP 4 Define a configuration with two APG40s

5 Migrate to APG40 from IOG20

5.1 Understand the main migration steps from IOG20 to APG40 6 Configure the Antivirus for APG40

6.1 Schedule virus scans and update the antivirus software definitions

Target audience

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with Windows NT and have fulfillled the course LZU 108

6567 APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003) and have AXE knowledge equal

to the following course: LZU 108775 AXE Survey

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Time schedule

1 Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG40 _{120 (mins)}

2 Authority System and User Account Management 70

2 Configuration of two APG40s connected to the CP 30

2 Migration of IOG20 to APG40 30

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APG 40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003)

LZU 108 6567 R1C Description

This course will introduce students to operational as well as maintenance issues on the APG40 platform (APG40C/2 and APG40C/4). After attending the course the students will be able to work practically with common APG40 handling tasks.

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

1 Describe the APG40 hardware and software on an overview level 1.1 List the characteristics of all hardware boards and connections 1.2 Explain how the APG40 is built up

2 Be able to use different interfaces to connect to the APG40 platform 2.1 Connect to the APG40 using Telnet, WinFiol or Terminal Server

3 Describe the Alarm System on an overview level

3.1 Describe how the AEH, ALH, and PRC co-operate to raise alarms

4 Define GOH data for the transfer of file and block outputs to remote destinations 4.1 Configure CDH, AFP and DBO functions for the transfer of data to remote systems

5 Collect statistics using STS

5.1 Configure the STS on APG40 to request, store and output counter data from the CP 6 Describe the concept AD-devices

6.1 Configure an AD-devices for command input and for routing of printouts 7 Load the CP from the APG40

8 Complete a backup and restore of the APG40 platform

8.1 Handle the burbackup and burrestore commands according to the OPIs

8.2 Use Hard Function Change and Soft Function Change to install new software and/or update parameters

Target audience

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

This audience are personnel working with Network Maintenance, Network Operation and System Administration.

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Prerequisites

The participants should preferably have some knowledge of Windows 2003 Server and have AXE knowledge equal to the course LZU 108 6145 AXE Operation and Configuration or at least equal to the course: LZU 108775 AXE Survey

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 9. 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

• Accessing the APG40 Network

• APG40 Hardware • APG40 Software 30 50 70 40 2 • APG40 Software

• APG40 Alarm System

• File Management Subsystem

60 40 30 3 • File Management Subsystem

• Man-Machine Communication Subsystem

• APG40 Backup,

30 50 50 4 • APG40 Restore and Function Change

• STS

90 50

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APG 40 Recovery Procedures (Windows 2003 C/2)

LZU 108 6569 R1C

Description

The APG40 is a very important part of the AXE switching solutions, especially in MSC, HLR and Telephony Softswitch applications. It is therefore important that the maintenance and support staff can recover APG40 nodes if problems arise.

This course will introduce students to the different recovery procedures available on the APG40. These procedures will be described in detail and performed practically on APG40 hardware.

After attending this course the students will know how to make a proper backup of the APG40C/2 system to different media and to be able to use the different backups to recover the APG40C/2 in a fast and correct manner.

Decide which Recovery Procedure to use and how faults are reported to Ericsson Choose between the existing methods for restoring an APG40 system

Describe the different types of Trouble Reports

Collect suitable information to be included in a Trouble Report Make a proper backup of the APG40

Make a backup of the APG and transfer it to an LCT to be used for disaster recovery Perform Restore on the APG40 system

Perform both single node and cluster node restore

Use the AP, System Disaster Recovery OPI to restore an APG40C/2 (Windows 2003) System

Recover one or both system disks on the APG40C/2 from an LCT. Do a Quorum Restore on the APG40C/2 System.

Restore the cluster quorum.

Initiate a data disk restore on the APG40C/2 System

Repair failed disks and get them running in an optimal state

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Follow the OPI: APG40, Node, Change to understand the steps taken in this procedure. Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, and Field Technicians, System Administrators and all staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG40 systems

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course or equivalent knowledge: LZU108 6567, APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003)

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Time schedule

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

1 _{Different recovery methods} Trouble Reports

Exercise

The backup procedure Exercises

Recovery procedures: Restore Exercise 15 mins 15 30 45 60 45 55

2 Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery 90

Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore ₃₀

Exercises ₁₆₀

3 Exercises 30

Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery ₅₀

Exercise ₆₀

Other methods ₆₀

Course Termination ₂₀

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APG 40 Recovery Procedures (Windows 2003 C/4)

LZU 108 6726 R1B

Description

The APG40 is a very important part of the AXE switching solutions, especially in MSC, HLR and Telephony Softswitch applications. It is therefore important that the maintenance and support staff can recover APG40 nodes if problems arise.

This course will introduce students to the different recovery procedures available on the APG40. These procedures will be described in detail and performed practically on APG40 hardware.

After attending this course the students will know how to make a proper backup of the APG40C/4 system to different media and to be able to use the different backups to recover the APG40C/4 in a fast and correct manner.

1 Decide which Recovery Procedure to use and how faults are reported to Ericsson 1.1 Choose between the existing methods for restoring an APG40 system.

1.2 Describe the different types of Trouble Reports.

1.3 Collect suitable information to be included in a Trouble Report 2 Make a proper backup of the APG40

2.1 Make a backup of the APG and transfer it to an LCT to be used for disaster recovery 3 Perform Restore on the APG40 system

Perform both single node and cluster node restore

4 Perform the AP, System Disaster Recovery OPI to restore an APG40C/4 (Windows 2003) System

Recover one or both system disks on the APG40C/4 from an LCT 5 Do a Quorum Restore on the APG40C/4 System

Restore the cluster quorum

6 Initiate a data disk restore on the APG40C/4 System Repair failed disks and get them up in an optimal state

7 Perform a node restore on the APG40C/4 System

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Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators and all staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG40 systems

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course or equivalent knowledge: LZU108 6567, APG40 Operation and Maintenance (Windows 2003)

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This course is run only as instructor-led training (ILT).

Time schedule

1 • Health Check

• Different recovery methods

• Trouble Reports

• The backup procedure

30 mins 15 30 40

2 • Recovery procedures: Restore 40

• Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery ₄₀

• Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore ₃₀

3 • Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery 40

• Recovery Procedures: Node Change ₄₀

• Other methods ₂₀

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APG 43 Delta

LZU 108 6867 R2A Description

The Adjunct Processor Group 43 (APG43) is the IO system of the APZ control system in AXE 10 and AXE 810 with focus on board size footprint and integration in the evolved Generic Ericsson Magazine (eGEM). The APG 43 is housed on blades (eGEM boards) in eGEM magazine, utilizing the eGEM infrastructure.

This course will cover aspects in the new APG release. The students will retain knowledge regarding the architecture and the functionality of the APG43. The differences to the previous APGs will be covered.

At the end of this course, the students will be able to: 1 Describe the APG features on an overview level 1.1 Be introduced to the main components of the APG 43 1.2 Describe the APZ versions used with APG 43

1.3 Observe the capacity differences between different IO systems 2 Describe the APG Hardware

2.1 Describe the layout of the eGEM subrack housing the APG 43 2.2 Explain the Ethernet star connections in the backplane

2.3 Describe the different boards used in APG 43 2.4 Describe the front cabling connections in APG 43 3 Describe the APG Software

3.1 Describe the new software structure used in APG43 3.2 Describe the new sub-systems introduced in APG 43 3.3 Explain the VERITAS software RAID function in APG 43 3.4 Describe the quota based protection feature

4 Discuss other improvements in APG 43

4.1 Understand the new Configuration and Hardening feature in APOS 4.2 Describe the different user interfaces towards the APG 43

4.3 Explain the changes to the Disaster Recovery procedure in APG 43 4.4 Briefly describe the procedure to change a GED disk board

4.5 Describe the command differences between APG40 and APG43 Target audience

The primary target audience for this course: System Technicians and other staff working with APG43.

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Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the previous APG40 releases.

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

This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons.

Time schedule

1 • Introduction _{60 min}

• APG 43 Hardware and Interfaces _{120 min}

• APG 43 Sofware and 3rd_{party midlleware}

60 min

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APG 43 Operation and Maintenance

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.

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the APG 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

2 Describe the APG43 hardware components

2.1 Explain the layout of the EGEM magazine including APG43

2.2 Describe each board which makes up the APG43 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

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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

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

Target audience

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This audience is responsible for Network Maintenance, Network Operation and System administration

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with previous version of APG 40 systems. Successful completion of the following courses:

APG43 Delta FAB 102 2130 R1A

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

• APG43 Hardware

• Accessing the APG43 Network

• APG43 Software 30 70 50 40 2 • APG43 Software

• APG43 Alarm System

• APG43 File Management Subsystem

60 40 30 3 • APG43 File Management Subsystem

• APG43 Man-Machine Communication Subsystem

• APG43 Backup

30 50 50 4 • APG43 Restore and Function Change

• APG43 STS

90 50

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APG 43 Installation and Configuration

LZU 108 7178 R1A

Description

This course will prepare participants for installation and configurational tasks on the APG43 by engaging in theoretical and practical sessions with the trainer. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the APG43 functionalities in installation and configuration procedures 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 e-GEM. It also describes the main hardware and functionality changes from the APG40. 1.1 Describe the subsystems in the APG43

1.2 Recognize the hardware configuration of the APG43

1.3 Explain the main hardware and functionality differences from the APG40 1.4 Describe the structure of the Data Disk in APG43

2 Describe the hardware layout and cable connections of the APG43. It also describes the procedure to install and test an APG43.

2.1 Describe the APG43 hardware and cable connections 2.2 Make and verify an AP System backup

2.3 Perform Hardware Configuration (HWC) changes 2.4 Prepare for Site Parameter Change

2.5 Perform a Start Up and Test procedure on an APG43 2.6 Configure the APG43 for APZ

2.7 Perform Test APG43

3 Understandthe administration of the different security functions in the APG43. 3.1 Describe the User management in APG43

3.2 How to define different user groups and their Authorities in APG43 and CP 3.3 APG43 Domain handling

3.4 Master User Domain (MUD)

4 Understand the Anti Virus software that is installed on the APG43. 4.1 Describe the eTrust Antivirus software

4.2 Know how to avoid getting virus on the APG43 4.3 Configure the antivirus software

4.4 Update the virus definitions 4.5 Create a scheduled scan job

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Target audience

Prerequisites

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

The length of the course is 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

Time schedule

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(Minutes)

1 Course Introduction ₁₅

1 Chapter 1 - Introduction to APG43 30

1 Chapter 2 - Start Up, Configuration and Test of APG43 120

1 Exercises for Chapter 1 and 2 195

2 Chapter 3 - Authority System and User Account Management 90

2 Chapter 4 - Antivirus Configuration 70

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APG 43 Recovery Procedures

LZU 108 7179 R1A

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 Decide which Recovery Procedure to use and how faults are reported to Ericsson

1.1 Choose between the existing methods for restoring an APG43 system. 1.2 Describe the different types of Trouble Reports.

1.3 Collect suitable information to be included in a Trouble Report. 2 Make a proper backup of the APG43

2.1 Follow OPI to make a backup of the APG and transfer it to an LCT to be used for disaster recovery.

3 Perform System Restore on the APG43

3.1 Follow OPI to perform both single node and double node restore. 4 Perform Disaster Recovery to restore an APG43 System 4.1 Follow OPI to Recover one or both system disks on the APG43.

5 Do a Quorum Restore on the APG43 System 5.1 Restore the cluster quorum following the OPI.

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6 Replace a faulty GED data disk on the APG43 System

6.1 Follow OPI to replace a failed datadisk and return RAID to an optimal state. 7 Perform a replacement of a GEP APUB board in APG43

7.1 Follow the OPI to replace a faulty APUB board and restore the APG43 system.

Target audience

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 includeall staff working both for Ericsson and for external companies with maintenance and support of APG43 systems.

Prerequisites

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

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

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Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate.(This paragraph is mandatory).

1 • Different recovery methods

• Trouble Reports

• The backup procedure

30 mins 15 30

2 • Recovery procedures: Restore 40

• Recovery procedures: Disaster Recovery ₄₀

• Recovery procedures: Quorum Log Restore ₃₀

3 • Recovery Procedures: Data Disk Recovery 40

• Recovery Procedures: Node Change ₄₀

• Other methods ₂₀

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APZ 212 30/33 Delta

This course describes the differences between APZ 212 20 and APZ 212 30/33 Central Processor hardware and functionality from the operations and maintenance perspective. The course is designed for delivery to students who already posses a good knowledge of APZ, and are interested in the differences between the above mentioned processors.

• Describe the differences in the hardware structure between APZ 212 20 and 212 30/33

• Describe the hardware structure of APZ 212 33C

• Describe the new store structure of APZ 212 30/33 CP’s

• List the new commands introduced with the APZ 212 30/33 CP’s

• Perform Operation & Maintenance activities on APZ 212 30/33 CP’s Target audience

The target audience for this course is all technical staff working on operations and maintenance activities on the different variants of the APZ 212 Central Processor. Prerequisites

The participant should be familiar with handling of older APZ 212 versions.

The length of the course is 1 day and the maximum number of participants is 8. Learning situation

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

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Time schedule

Day Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Chapters 1,2 and 3 Exercise 1,2 and 3(if time permits) _{All Day}

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APZ 212 50 Operation, Delta

This course enables the students to operate and maintain the APZ 212 50. The course is a delta between APZ 212 30/33 and APZ 212 50 and will provide knowledge on concepts and APZ functions related to the operation tasks. It will also highlight the differences to APZ 212 40. Through practical exercises will skill the participants in handling hardware faults and extracting of system logs.

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the evolution of APZ 212 processors.

2 Outline the key features of the APZ 212 50 – New CPU, Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems required.

3 Illustrate the APZ 212 50 Hardware Cabinets.

4 Detail the CP Server Block (CPSB) and CPAM magazine in APZ 212 50. 5 Explain the internal and external interfaces.

6 Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the APZ 212 50. 7 Describe the different execution platforms in APZ 212 50

8 Describe the APZ 212 50 software structure.

9 Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 212 50.

10 Explain the new Record Orientated architecture of the Data Store as opposed to the original Dats store format of previous APZs.

11 Describe the functionality of HAL and OS API. 12 Handle changes in APZ Hardware and Software 13 Reload, maintain and Dump the APZ 212 50

14 Handle faults in CP Hardware, CDU, FANs and RPHM 15 Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults. 16 Describe the Central Log Handler functionality in the APZ

17 Extract error log files from CP / APG and send it for further analysis and troubleshooting.

18 Perform a retrieval of restart data.

19 Perform a function change of middleware. 20 Work with the Ethernet RP bus and

Target audience

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Prerequisites

A knowledge of previous APZs is recommended.

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in both

classroom and in a technical environment using APZ 212 50 equipment and tools (WinFiol, ALEX).

Terminology

APG Adjunct Processor Unit APZ

VM

APZ Virtual Machine CDU Control Display Unit CPU Central Processor Unit. GEM Generic Ericsson Magazine HAL Hardware Abstraction Layer OS

API

Operating system Application Interface RPB Regional Processor Bus

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Time schedule

Day Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Course introduction

• Describe the evolution of APZ 212 50.

• Outline the key features of the APZ 212 50 – New CPU, Capacity, Warm standby concept and the I/O systems recommended.

1 hour

• Illustrate the APZ 212 50 Cabinet.

• Detail the CPSB and CPAM magazines in APZ 212 50.

• Describe the internal and external interface.

• Describe the differences in the Control Display Unit in the APZ 212 50.

1,5 hours

• Describe the execution platforms in APZ 0,5 hours

• Describe the APZ 212 50 software structure.

• Explain PlexEngine, the APZ VM, the ASA compiler, and the commercial Operating System for the APZ 212 50.

• Explain the new Record Orientated architecture of the Data Store as opposed to the original Dats store format of previous APZs.

• Describe the functionality of HAL and OS API

1,5 hours

• Handle changes in:

• • Hardware

• • Software

• Reload, maintain and Dump the APZ 212 50

1,5 hours

2 • handle faults in:

• • CP Hardware

• • CDU and FAN

• • RPHM

• Extract restart information in case of CP Software faults

• Extract error log files from CP / APG and send it for further analysis and troubleshooting.

• Perform a CP stoppage and retrieval of restart data..

1 hours

• Exercises 4,5 hours

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APZ 212 60 Operation and Maintenance

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.

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

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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

Target audience

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

Prerequisites

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 Duration and class size

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.

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Time schedule

Day Topics in the course Estimated time (min)

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

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AXE 810 Data Transcript

This course will develop the participant’s current knowledge and understanding of exchange data to a point where he/she will be able to interpret exchange requirements and write the data transcript for an AXE 810.

The participant will have the opportunity for discussion about data transcript production, inputs, flow and ideas. Generally, theoretical lessons will be followed by practical work giving the participant the opportunity to write data transcript from exchange requirements.

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the general hardware structure of AXE 810 1.1 Understand the AXE modular system architecture

1.2 Understand the APZ control system 1.3 List the hardware components of AXE810 1.4 Explain the main benefits of AXE 810

1.5 Explain the difference compared with BYB501 1.6 List the highlights of AXE 810

2 Understand the new features of AXE 810

2.1 Understand the basic structure of APG40 and APG43 2.2 Understand the basic structure of APZ 212 33/C 2.3 Understand the basic structure of APZ 212 50 2.4 Understand the basic structure of APZ 212 55 2.5 Understand the basic structure of APZ 212 60 2.6 Explain the function of IPN

2.7 Explain the connection of IPN in different APZ version 3 Define the C3 file and other hardware of AXE 810

3.1 Explain the inputs and outputs of the Data Transcript process

3.2 Use the Customer Product Information (Alex Document Browsers) in order to find appropriate commands, parameters and parameter values

3.3 Explain the process of converting a reference dump into a working dump 4 Perform a Size Alteration

4.1 Understand the concept of SAE

4.2 Explain the difference between global SAE and local SAE 4.3 Understand the manual and automatic SAE function 4.4 List a simple DT example

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5 Allocate RP and EM

5.1 Explain the basic structure of various GDM 5.2 List different RP types

5.3 List the DT examples of allocation for RP and EM 6 Define the Group Switch and connect Devices 6.1 Describe the GEM structure

6.2 Describe the structure of GS890

6.3 Understand the different capacity configuration of GS890 6.4 List the new hardware equipment in GEM

6.5 Describe the connection of GDM to the GS890 6.6 Describe the definition of BL phone,

6.7 Describe the structure and different configuration of CL890 6.8 List the DT example to define GS, SNT, DIP, device and route.

6.9 Describer ALI applications and list the DT example to define ATM Link Interface (ALI) 6.10 Describe and list DT for C7 MTP and HSL.

6.11 Describer SLI applications and list the DT example to define SLI 7 Define pre A-number and A-number analysis

7.1 Understand the basic principle of A-number analysis and A-number pre-analysis 7.2 Understand the commands and the parameters in the A-number and A-number

pre-analysis table

7.3 List simple DT example for A-number and A-number pre-analysis table 8 Define Pre B-number and B-Number Analysis

8.1 Understand the basic principle of B-number analysis and B-number pre-analysis 8.2 Understand the commands and the parameters in the B-number and B-number

pre-analysis table

8.3 List simple DT example for B-number and B-number pre-analysis 9 Define Routing Case Analysis

9.1 Understand the basic principle of routing case analysis

9.2 Understand the commands and the parameters in routing case analysis table 9.3 List simple DT example for routing case analysis

10 Define End-of-Selection (EOS) Analysis 10.1 Understand the basic principle of EOS analysis

10.2 Understand the parameters and actions possible to initiate in EOS analysis table 10.3 List simple DT example for EOS analysis

11 Define Equal Access

11.1 Understand the basic function and structure of equal access carrier analysis

11.2 Understand the commands and parameters in the equal access carrier analysis table 11.3 List simple DT example for equal access carrier analysis

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12 Define Charging Data

12.1 Understand the overall charging analysis table

12.2 Understand traffic activity analysis, charging case analysis and charging program analysis

12.3 Understand the calendar function

12.4 Understand the commands of charging analysis 12.5 List DT example for tariff charging

13 Define Access-Barring Analysis and Time-Supervision Analysis

13.1 Understand the basic concept of access barring analysis and time supervision 13.2 Understand the commands for access barring analysis and time supervision 13.3 List DT example of access barring analysis and time supervision analysis

14 Define Announcements

14.1 Understand the concept of phrase and announcements 14.2 Understand the access to announcement and the route data 14.3 List DT example of announcements

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers and System Engineers.

The target audience for this course is personnel in the network planning or network configuration in the are of Data Transcript.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following course:

AXE Operation and Configuration LZU 108 6145

or

GSM/WCDMA AXE Operation LZU 108 5024

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

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Time schedule

1 • AXE 810 Overview

• APZ and APG

• Introduction to Data Transcript

2 hours 3 hours 1 hour 2 • Size Alteration Events

• Allocation of RP and EM

• Group Switch and Connection of Device

2 hours 2 hours 2 hours 3 • Group Switch and Connection of Device (continued)

• A number Analysis

4 hours 2 hours 4 • B number Analysis

• Routing Case Analysis

• End of Selection • Equal Access 2 hours 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 5 • Charging Analysis

• Access Barring and Time Supervision

• Announcement

2 hours 2 hours 2 hours

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AXE Operation & Configuration

Have you think about how the AXE system structure knowledge can facilitate your daily activities? Don´t you know how to configure routes and devices because you are not familiar with operational routines? Many customers do face this situation too.

This course will teach you how to operate the functions of the AXE 810 switch common to all AXE810 applications of a network. When finishing the course the students will have a deeper understanding of operation and configuration activities in AXE810 exchanges in an efficient way.

The practical parts will be performed either in a real exchange, on SEA environment or in a Remote Lab (RTL) with realistic exercises.

1 Recognize the AXE 810 product structure and the documentation used 1.1 Identify the market position for AXE.

1.2 Recognize the product structure of AXE.

1.3 Recognize the BYB 501 building practice on an overview level. 1.4 Identify the main parts of the command code

1.5 Use different parameter variants of standard AXE commands 1.6 Interpret different printouts generated by the system

1.7 Handle WinFIOL to communicate with AXE 1.8 Handle the AXE library as an aid.

2 Demonstrate use of the basic APG functions 2.1 Recognize the APG Functions

2.2 Access the AXE system through the APG 2.3 Identify the APG HW Layout

2.4 Utilize the File Management Subsystem

3 Differentiate between the RPs types used in the system 3.1 Handle the RPs on a basic level.

3.2 Define EMs controlled by the RPs

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4 Identify the structure of the Group Switch GS890 4.1 Operate the Group Switch GS890.

4.2 Configure the different parts of the group switch. 4.3 Administer the clock function.

4.4 Discuss how the network synchronization is dealt with in AXE. 4.5 Explain the SNT, DIP and SDIP concepts.

4.6 Configure SNTs , DIPs and SDIPs.

5 Implement the necessary exchange data to connect routes and devices 5.1 Configure hardware for new routes.

5.2 Define routes and devices 5.3 Connect and disconnect devices

5.4 Modify Size Alteration Events on request from a work order 6 Manage Signaling in AXE810 systems

6.1 Identify basic signaling concepts.

6.2 Explain the differences between CAS and CCS signaling systems. 6.3 State the structure of the CCS.

6.4 Define a signaling system no. 7 (SS7) in AXE upto the MTP.

7 Make use of CPs in the APZ 212 family regarding their structure and functionalities 7.1 Handle a CP on a basic level

7.2 Operate the System Backup functions. 8 Correlate the main Analysis Tables in AXE :

8.1 Define data in the (Pre) B-Number Analysis table and check the result. 8.2 Define data in the Route Analysis table and check the result.

8.3 Analyze End-of-Selection codes using commands 8.4 Check data in Charging Analysis.

9 Perform Traffic Measurements in AXE 9.1 Retrieve statistics data from OMS

Target audience

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

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Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the AXE structure and have a general understanding of the functionalities of the system.

Successful completion of the following course: LZU 108 775, AXE Survey

The length of the course is 10 days and the maximum number of participants is 8

This is a instructor-led training course based on exercises given in a technical environment using equipment and tools, which can also be accessed remotely

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Time schedule

1 • Introduction and Pre-Test

• MML , WinFIOL , AXE Library and I/O functions

6 hs

2 • Understand the I/O System 4 hs

3 • Define RP/EMs and SAEs 5 hs

4 • Group Switch, SNT & DIP, Clock and Synchronization 6 hs 5 • Route and Device Data

• Signaling in AXE

6 hs

6 - 7 • APZ 212 + Backup Handling 11 hs

8 - 9 • Analysis in AXE + Charging 15 hs

10 • Traffic Measurements

• Final Evaluation

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AXE 810 Maintenance

Do you have questions about faults, alarms? Do you feel afraid of recovering urgent alarms? Don’t you know how to use the tools provided by Ericcson? Some people have the same questions and concerns. Then you should attend this course.

Through case studies, the maintenance of all supported hardware configurations will be covered in this modular course. Each case covers one or more related events and builds on the knowledge learned from previous cases.

1 Replace plug-in units for various subordinate hardware elements (e.g. RPs, EMs), and execute the repair procedures using local O&M tools.

2 Generate printouts according to a Work Order, using local Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools and on-line system documentation.

2.1 Log and save printouts, using local O&M tools

3 Locate and identify GSM hardware units, using online documentation.

3.1 Determine the order number and release revision of hardware elements, using the Alex library

3.2 Exchange subordinate hardware elements, using online documentation

4 Perform repair sequences on various hardware elements (e.g. RPs, EMs), using WinFIOL / OSS-RC, online documentation, and data from a Work Order.

5 Determine the order and release revision of AXE central elements, using online documentation.

5.1 Exchange hardware units in AXE central elements, using online documentation 5.2 Perform repair sequences on AXE central hardware elements, using WinFIOL/

OSS-RC, online documentation, and data from a Work Order

5.3 Generate status printouts of AXE central elements in accordance with a Work Order, using local O&M tools and online documentation

5.4 Determine APZ system status, using visible hardware indicators

6 Locate and identify APG 40 / APG 43 hardware units, using online documentation. 6.1 Generate printouts of APG 40 / APG43 system status and hardware elements, using

local O&M tools and online documentation

7 Save a system backup copy on removable media, using online documentation and Work Order data.

7.1 Transfer a file from removable media to hard disk, using online documentation and Work Order data

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8 Test load a system backup copy, using online documentation and Work Order data. 9 Perform routine preventive maintenance on the AXE, using online documentation. 10 Perform repair on Sigtran hardware (GARP).

11 Perform repair sequences on BSC-specific hardware elements (TRAU), using WinFIOL/OSS-RC, online documentation, and data from a Work Order.

12 Replace plug-in units for various subordinate hardware elements (e.g. RPs, EMs), and execute the repair procedures using local O&M tools.

13 Replace plug-in units for various central hardware elements (APZ, APG and GPB), and execute the repair procedures using O&M tools.

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Field Technicians, System Technicians

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the following stream:

AXE Operation and Configuration LZU 108 6145 GSM / WCDMA AXE Operation LZU 108 5024

APG 40 O&M LZU 108 5870

APG 43 O&M LZU 108 7177

The length of the standard course (only one APZ model) is 5 days and for all relevant APZ models is 7 days. The maximum number of participants is 8.

This is a task-oriented learning course based on tasks in the work process given in a technical environment using equipment and tools. Working in groups of two for most events, students are issued various Work Orders to resolve hardware faults, perform hardware replacement, and follow simple non-fault related maintenance routines using the system documentation.

The instructor acts as facilitator, helping students to obtain the required competency and may present theorectical material to support and enhance skills learnt from performing the cases.

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Time schedule

1 • Win Fiol and ALEX

• Hardware handling and Structure (hardware presentation)

• AXE Hardware Faults – Control Path (RP, EM Fault)

120 min 100 min 100 min 2 • GS Fault

• AXE Hardware Fault – Speech Fault (DIP, SNT, SDIP Fault)

• CP Status and Basic CP Fault Repair

120 min 120 min 120 min 3 • CP Status and Basic CP Fault Repair

• MSC Specific (Optional) or

• Telephony Service Specific (Optional) or • BSC Specific (Optional) 240 min 120 min 120 min 120 min 4 • CP Stoppage

• IO Status and Basic IO Fault Repair

• IO Restart and Reload

120 min 120 min 120 min 5 • Backup Handling and Routine Maintenance

• Final tests / summary

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AXE Survey

Do you want to know the AXE 810 system and concepts? Many new terms are included in AXE 810 system, both hardware and software concepts as well. With this course, the attendees will be able to learn the AXE 810 platform used in mobile and fixed telephony. It also describes applicable features and businesses communication.

Learning module objectives

On completion of the following module, the participants will be able to: 1 Introduction to AXE

1.1 Underline today’s communications network and the transport system that forms this network

1.2 Underline the trends in current communications networks and describing how AXE has developed in response to those trends

1.3 List terms that apply to the AXE system 1.4 List the AXE structure

1.5 List how the AXE system meets customer requirements 1.6 List the main benefits of AXE 810

1.7 List the different product lines that are available in the fixed and mobile network 2 Signaling in the AXE System

2.1 List the differences between access and inter-exchange signalling 2.2 List the characteristics of subscriber line signalling

2.3 Underline the differences between CAS and CCS

2.4 Set Channel Associated Signaling in a signalling diagram 2.5 Set the Common Channel Signalling in a signalling diagram

2.6 List the equipment used by CAS and its implementation in AXE810 2.7 List the structure of CCS

2.8 Underline the implementation of CCS in AXE 810

2.9 Set the Signalling Transport in IP networks in a signalling diagram 2.10 List the equipment used by SIGTRAN in the AXE810

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3 AXE Control System

3.1 Underline the Processor hierarchy in the AXE system 3.2 State the main APZ subsystems

3.3 List the function of the Central Processor Subsystem (CPS) 3.4 List the hardware units in APZ 212 family

3.5 List the new functions in APZ 3.6 Underline what is System Backup 3.7 Underline the function of the APG

3.8 List the function of the Regional processor subsystem (RPS) 3.9 Identify the RPP, RPG3, GARP

3.10 Underline how Regional Processors are connected to the Central processor 4 Operation, maintenance and management systems in AXE

4.1 List the evolution of operation, maintenance and management systems in today’s communications networks

4.2 List what is distributed and centralized control

4.3 List what is meant by operation and maintenance activities 4.4 List the different alarm types

4.5 Underline the main features of Ericsson’s Network traffic management (NTM) solution 4.6 Underline the Operation and Management system in WCDMA network

5 Hardware in the AXE system

5.1 Identify the hardware in the AXE system

5.2 Underline the hardware and mechanical structure of AXE 5.3 Underline the BYB 501 Packaging Structure

5.4 List equipments in the access network in general 5.5 Underline the two principles for digital switching 5.6 Understand how the synchronization is performed 5.7 Underline different synchronization methods 5.8 Identify the new hardware in AXE810

5.9 List the structure of the new GS890 in AXE810 5.10 Identify how switching is performed in AXE810

5.11 Identify the generic AXE magazine, GEM and GDM in APT 1.5 5.12 Identify the different type of equipment connected to GS

5.13 Identify the procedure to update GS from previous AXE versions to GS890 5.14 Identify the ATM hardware implementation in the AXE system