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Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 16A Training Programs Catalog of Course Descriptions

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Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) 16A Training Programs

Catalog of Course Descriptions

Catalog of Course Descriptions

GSM System Survey ........................................................................................................ 5

Ericsson WCDMA System Overview .............................................................................. 10

LTE/SAE System Overview ............................................................................................ 13

Ericsson Radio System Overview .................................................................................. 16

IP Networking ................................................................................................................. 19

Voice and Video over IP ................................................................................................. 23

IP Quality of Service and MPLS ..................................................................................... 25

IP Security ...................................................................................................................... 27

IPv6 Networking ............................................................................................................. 29

IPv6 Routing ................................................................................................................... 32

IPv6 Quality of Service ................................................................................................... 35

IPv6 Security .................................................................................................................. 38

Evolved IP Network Solution Overview .......................................................................... 40

Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual .............................................. 42

MSS 15 Overview........................................................................................................... 44

APG43L Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................. 46

BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance ........................................................................... 50

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP) ............................................ 54

Voice over LTE in MSS 15 ............................................................................................. 57

MSS Pool Configuration ................................................................................................. 60

SIGTRAN Advanced ...................................................................................................... 63

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration .................................................................. 66

APG43L Recovery Procedures ...................................................................................... 69

AXE Maintenance Extended .......................................................................................... 72

AXE Emergency Handling .............................................................................................. 76

M-MGw/MRS Maintenance ............................................................................................ 79

M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS .............................................................................. 81

SIGTRAN Advanced ...................................................................................................... 84

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration .................................................................. 87

Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) System Administrator ............................ 90

Ericsson Cloud System IaaS with the Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) .................. 93

EPC Signaling ................................................................................................................ 95

IMS Signaling ................................................................................................................. 98

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100 ........................................................................... 101

AXE on BSP 8100 Operation and Configuration .......................................................... 104

Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview .......................................................................... 107

DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance .................................................... 110

IMS Centralized Services (ICS) Concepts .................................................................... 113

IP-STP and/or SPX Configuration ................................................................................ 115

IWF Configuration ........................................................................................................ 117

M-MGw Operation and Configuration ........................................................................... 119

Mobile Signaling Concepts ........................................................................................... 122

MRS 16 VoLTE Interworking Configuration .................................................................. 125

MSC-S 15A to 16A Features Delta............................................................................... 127

MSS Network Configuration ......................................................................................... 129

MSS Traffic Configuration ............................................................................................ 133

MSS Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 138

MSS VoLTE Configuration ........................................................................................... 142

SIP/SIP-I Advanced in MSS ......................................................................................... 144

VoLTE Interworking Concepts ...................................................................................... 147

INTRODUCTION This document summarizes all course descriptions (1550) that are inlcuded in the Course Portfolio. The chapters are grouped according to course flow overview illustrated on the front page figure.

Ericsson has developed a comprehensive Training Programs service to satisfy the competence needs of our customers, from exploring new business opportunities to expertise required for operating a network. The Training Programs service is delineated into packages that have been developed to offer clearly defined, yet flexible training to target system and technology areas. Each package is divided into flows, to target specific functional areas within your organization for optimal benefits.

Service delivery is supported using various delivery methods including:

Icon Delivery Method

Instructor Led Training (ILT)

Virtual Classroom Training (VCT)

eLearning (WBL)

Workshop (WS)

Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT)

Job duty analysis (JDA)

Competence GAP Analysis (CGA)

LIV

GSM System Survey

LZU108852 R15A

Description Are you lost when discussing GSM network basic concepts? If you are starting to work in different areas of GSM system and need a general overview, this is the course you are looking for. It will provide you with knowledge about Ericsson’s GSM based systems and GSM 800/900/1800/1900. It will focus on GSM terminology, wireless concepts, functions of network nodes, and the Ericsson implementation of those network nodes. Completing this training you will have all the initial knowledge you need to proceed in competence development in other areas.

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

1 Know how mobile systems have evolved over the time and tell the history of GSM development.

1.1 Recognize benefits of having a standard 1.2 Describe the GSM geographical network structure and node functions 1.3 Know the GSM frequency bands 1.4 List subscriber services provided in the GSM network

2 List Ericsson’s GSM System divisions and components and perceive how Ericsson has been involved in GSM since its inception and took an active part in the GSM specification process.

2.1 List network components and describe their functions 2.2 Describe optional additional network entities functions 2.3 Briefly present Protocols used in the GSM Access and Core Networks

3 Know basic concepts of wireless communications and its importance to provide a good knowledge of how GSM Systems works.

3.1 Explain Time Division Multiple Access technique (TDMA) 3.2 List the transmission problems and their solutions 3.3 Recognize how Adaptive Multi-Rate (AMR) can increase capacity 3.4 Explain the feature VAMOS.

4 List and identify GSM System mandatory concepts of air interface, their functions and required specifications.

4.1 Know the concepts of physical channel and a logical channel 4.2 List one important piece of information sent on each of 3 different logical channels

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4.3 Briefly explain the idea of mapping 4.4 Show the time slot power saving feature

5 Differentiate the platforms that provide the network nodes and functionalities that are basis to provide Circuit and Packet switching, including AXE and CPP platform principles, list the main components and outline the main features.

5.1 Know the function of APT and APZ 5.2 Differentiate functions that can be implemented using AXE platform modularity 5.3 Explain how the group switch switches calls 5.4 Discriminate the AXE 810 hardware structure 5.5 Discriminate the CPP Hardware Platform 5.6 Show CPP Interconnection Structure 5.7 Clarify functions that can be implemented using CPP platform

6 Explain how Ericsson implements the functions and nodes of the GSM switching system.

6.1 Name the nodes in the Switching System 6.2 Know Ericsson’s Mobile Softswitch Solution 6.3 List which nodes that are contracted for the security procedure in the GSM system 6.4 Briefly explain the purpose of Authentication, Ciphering and Equipment Check

7 List and identify Radio Access Network system nodes, its functions and required specifications.

7.1 Outline the main functions of a BSC, TRC and RBS 7.2 Explain the new BSC Evo Controller 7.3 Describe the Abis over IP and Abis Optimization solution 7.4 Briefly Explain A-Interface over IP 7.5 Explain the feature Iur-g 7.6 List the Ericsson’s RBS 2000 and 6000 configurations 7.7 Explain Multistandard RBS Mixed Mode (GSM) 7.8 Explain the RBS architecture and functional blocks 7.9 List the RBS 6000 Configurations with (R)RUS-02 7.10 Know the benefits with new BSC BSS 12

8 Clarify the GSM traffic cases to consolidate all the GSM Network concepts using basic traffic cases examples.

8.1 Explain the purpose of GSM ID-number (MSISDN, IMSI, TMSI, MSRN and LAI) 8.2 Know the handover, locating and location updating concepts 8.3 Briefly describe how a traffic case works

9 Explain the basic concepts and difficulties of planning a cellular network based on text examples and explanations.

9.1 List the stages in the cell planning process 9.2 Explain the terms Grade of Service (GOS) and ‘Erlang’ 9.3 Name 2 types of Interference 9.4 Describe briefly the feature ‘Re-Use of Frequencies within a Cell’ 9.5 Know what is meant by the term ‘Hierarchical Cell Structure’ 9.6 Describe briefly the feature ‘BCCH in Overlaid Sub cell’

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10 Recognize Ericsson’s Operation and Support System – OSS as an important tool for operation and maintenance in GSM network describing its features and functions.

10.1 Explain the functions of the Operations and Support System 10.2 Describe the architecture of the Operations and Support System 10.3 Outline the implementation of the Multi Mediation 10.4 Appreciate the implementation of the Ericsson Multi Activation

11 List the most common and main subscriber services, explaining their functions, features, and specifications.

11.1 Define the different types of services available in the network 11.2 Indicate one of each of the following service types in the network: teleservices,

bearer services and supplementary services 11.3 Identify one of the Ericsson innovative services in the network. 11.4 Briefly describe the mobile intelligent network services available with Ericsson GSM

systems 11.5 Know the need and advantages of the CAMEL system

12 Identify charging and accounting concepts. 12.1 Identify their functions, features and required specifications 12.2 Explain the fact that the charging concept is changing due to the introduction of new

technologies such as GPRS, UMTS 12.3 List three call components 12.4 Explain the future of billing

13 Discriminate how data calls are initiated in the GSM network and cite examples of how a data call is handled in a GSM network through a traffic case analysis.

13.1 Explain the data transmission services which GSM offers 13.2 Describe a GSM data traffic case 13.3 List the data transmission services which GPRS offers 13.4 List the things that can lead to improved GPRS end-user performance 13.5 Describe a GPRS data traffic case 13.6 Analyze PS DL Power Control 13.7 Explain the EDGE and EDGE Evolution.

14 Have an overview of the possible future functionality of GSM-based systems 14.1 Describe the evolution of GSM to WCDMA systems 14.2 List the technologies that will bridge these two systems including HSCSD, EDGE,

GPRS, WCDMA and HSPA and LTE 14.3 Explain the 3G system and feature Adaptive Traffic Control 14.4 Clarify the Fast Return to LTE after Call Release and LTE to GSM NACC

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites The participants should be familiar with telecommunication basics.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Course Introduction & pre-course test 0.5

Introduction to Mobile Telecommunications and GSM 1.0

Overview of Ericsson’s GSM Systems 1.5

Wireless Concepts 2.0

Channel Concepts 1.0

2 Channel Concepts Continuation 1.5

Introduction to AXE and CPP 1.5

Switching System 1.5

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Radio Access Network 1.5

3 Traffic Cases 2.5

Cell Planning 1.5

Operation and Maintenance tools 1.0

Mobile IN and Subscriber Services 1.0

4 Charging and accounting 1.0

Data Services 2.0

The future of GSM 2.0

Post-course Test 1.0

Ericsson WCDMA System Overview

LZU1085418 R17A

Description Do you need to understand what 3rd generation systems are all about? Do you get lost when people talk about Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) system? This course explains the purpose of the WCDMA Core, Radio, and Service Network Elements together with the standardization of the WCDMA access network. In addition, the participants will learn how Ericsson’s mobile core network solution connects to external networks such as WCDMA Radio Access Networks, PSTN Networks, IMS/VoIP networks and other Mobile Networks. The participants also can lear about, Wi-Fi Solutions, Heterogeneous Network concepts and MMtel Application used thougt an IMS solution to provide VOIP services. The focus is on general principles rather than specific technical details.

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

1 Detail the nodes and interface in WCDMA Network 1.1 Explain the idea of the converged industries and the layered core network 1.2 Present the 3GPP network model, and Ericsson network 1.3 Explain on overview level the functionality of each node and its architecture 1.4 Show some statistics about WCDMA today and the market trend related to

technology

2 Understand the standardization bodies involved in 3rd generation 2.1 Distinguish the Standardization bodies involved in the WCDMA Systems 2.2 Give in own words why standards are important in Telecommunications 2.3 Acknowledge what standardization bodies are, and what are their functions 2.4 Express the concept of full duplex communication and FDD. 2.5 State the frequency bands and systems chosen for the different areas

3 Explain on an overview level the Ericsson Mobile Core Network Solution 3.1 Explain on an overview level the architecture of the mobile core network 3.2 Describe the Mobile Softswitch Solution 3.3 Detail the architecture and functions of the MSC-Server and M-MGW 3.4 Describe the two nodes involved in the P.S, domain of the core network 3.5 Recall the transport domain, and the various transport technologies used 3.6 Describe interconnections and protocols in the C.S. and P.S. Domains

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3.7 Identify the function of the main database nodes 3.8 Explain basic traffic cases in the Mobile Softswitch Solution

4 Explain the 3rd Generation Radio Access Network 4.1 Explain various access techniques 4.2 State the coding types used in WCDMA, and how they prevent interference in the

uplink and downlink 4.3 Recognize the Importance of power control 4.4 List the different handover scenarios in terms of soft, softer and hard handover 4.5 Acknowledge the architecture of the Ericsson RAN Nodes RNC and RBS 4.6 Identify the basic principles of HSDPA and EUL

5 Detail the Service Layer involved in WCDMA and 3G Enhancements 5.1 Acknowledge the purpose of a Service Layer 5.2 Identify Consumer benefits with IMS 5.3 Acknowledge the architecture and operation of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 5.4 Explain MMTel Application used by Ericsson and MMTel Network Architecture 5.5 Acknowledge the architecture Wi-Fi Solution and Het Net concept provided by

Ericsson.

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, System Technician, Service Technician, Service Engineer, Field Technician, System Administrator, Application Developer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

The participants should be familiar with general telecom technologies.

Duration and class size

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

Learning situation

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Network Overview 1.0

The Standardization 1.0

Mobile Core Network Solution 4.0

2 Mobile Core Network Solution, cont. 1.0

WCDMA Radio Access Network Technology 4.0

Service Layer and 3G Enhancements 1.0

LTE/SAE System Overview

LZU1087020 R12A

Description If you want to know what LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution) is, this course will give you an overview of the new radio technology and protocols involved in the E-UTRAN (Evolved UTRAN, also referred to as LTE) and the architecture behind EPC (Evolved Packet Core, also referred to as SAE – System Architecture Evolution). The course also provides descriptions of the CPP hardware platform, operation and maintenance and RBS hardware.If you want to know what LTE/SAE (Long Term Evolution / System Architecture Evolution) is, this course will give you an overview of the new radio technology and protocols involved in the E-UTRAN (Evolved UTRAN, also referred to as LTE) and the architecture behind EPC (Evolved Packet Core, also referred to as SAE – System Architecture Evolution).

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

1 Explain the background and architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC 1.1 Describe the evolution of cellular networks 1.2 Summarize the evolution of 3GPP releases, from release 99 to release 12 1.3 Explain the logical architecture of EPS and the interworking with other technologies 1.4 Explain the EPS bearer concept and give an overview of the LTE QoS framework

2 Describe the EPC Architecture 2.1 Describe the interfaces in EPS 2.2 Describe the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) 2.3 Describe the role of the MME, S-GW and PDN-GW

3 Describe the E-UTRAN Architecture 3.1 List the functionality of the eNodeB 3.2 Describe the radio interface techniques used in uplink and downlink 3.3 Explain the concept of cyclic prefix 3.4 Discuss Link Adaption in LTE 3.5 Describe the basic principles of MIMO 3.6 Detail the reference symbols in UL and DL 3.7 Describe the RBS 6000 Hardware for LTE 3.8 Outline on overview level the security in LTE 3.9 Describe the different type of synch in LTE

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4 Describe key LTE Solutions 4.1 Explain the options for Voice; CS Fallback, VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling 4.2 Describe the LTE Broadcast Service, eMBMS 4.3 Explain Location services

5 Explain the various LTE mobility scenarios 5.1 Describe LTE idle mode mobility 5.2 Detail Intra LTE connected mode mobility; handovers and session continuity 5.3 Explain IRAT Handover scenarios

6 Understand the Operation & Maintenance logic in LTE Radio Access Network 6.1 Understand the need for different levels of management and its tools 6.2 List the various O & M areas in LTE RAN 6.3 Explain the concepts related to Smart Simplicity and Self-Organizing Networks

(SON)

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Service Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology. A general knowledge in cellular systems and radio technology.

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Course Introduction, LTE/SAE Introduction 2.0

EPC Architecture 2.0

E-UTRAN Architecture 2.0

2 Voice in LTE 1.5

LTE Broadcast 0.5

LTE Positioning 0.5

LTE Mobility 1.5

LTE Operation and Maintenance 2.0

Ericsson Radio System Overview

LZU1089991 R1A

Description Do you need to understand how Ericsson Radio System is a solution to the changing radio access needs towards the 5G? What are new products that have been introduced in Ericsson Radio System which will coexist with the existing products in Ericsson’s radio access networks? The "Ericsson Radio System Overview" course provides the participants with a comprehensive overview of Ericsson’s new packaging of the radio access network products in Ericsson Radio System.

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

1 Discuss the evolution of the radio access network 1.1 Identify a typical existing site and its challenges to meet the future demands 1.2 List the requirements for the future networks 1.3 Explain the multi-standard, multi-band and multi-layer solutions with Ericsson Radio

System 1.4 Discuss how a typical Ericsson Radio System based site could look like

2 List the features of the baseband products 2.1 Identify and list the primary features of new Baseband 5216, Baseband 5212,

Baseband R 503, Baseband T 605 2.2 List the existing Digital Units and explain their primary features 2.3 Discuss the features supported for Site Integration Unit (SIU) and the Transport

Connectivity Unit (TCU)

3 Describe the different Fronthaul products suited for macro and small cell deployments

3.1 Describe what Fronthaul is 3.2 Explain the characteristics of the PAU 6000 3.3 List and understand the specifications of Fronthaul 6392

4 Identify different Radio Products and their primary features 4.1 List the characteristics of the new radio units in Ericsson Radio System, namely the

Radio 0208, Radio 2203, Radio 2205, Radio 2212, Radio 2216, Radio 2217, Radio 2218, Radio 4415

4.2 Describe the characteristics and the usage of the new Remote Radio Units (RRUs) 4.3 Explain the advantages of the Antenna Integrated Radio (AIR) 4.4 List the benefits of the new installation options and Features Introduced

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5 Describe the wide range of Backhaul products for Outdoor and Indoor Scenarios 5.1 List the various Aggregation Units offered in Ericsson Radio System, and explain

their usage 5.2 List the characteristics of the various products in Router 6000 Series 5.3 Match the various products in the Mini Link Portfolio to the Indoor and Outdoor usage

6 List the different enclosure and power options available under Ericsson Radio System Hardware

6.1 Describe the different Enclosure options 6.2 Identify Power System Solutions for Macro, Main remote and Hybrid configurations 6.3 Explain small cell implementation with the various Indoor Power Products 6.4 Discuss the Installation options and Configuration for the Power Products

7 Expand the products under Small cell portfolio and describe their features and benefits

7.1 List the characteristics of the RBS 6402, RBS 6501, Radio Dot System (RDS) and their configuration options

7.2 List the characteristics and usage of the various WiFi Access Points (AP) products

8 Explain the RBS 6000 Series for compact macro, full-size macro, main-remote and Pico RBS Configurations

8.1 Describe when RBS 6102, RBS 6101, RBS 6201, RBS 6202, RBS 6301, RBS 6302 and Pico RBS 6401 are typically used

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Field Technician, Network Deployment Engineer, Integration Engineer, Solution Architects

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

LTE/SAE System Overview ILT (LZU1087020) Or LTE/SAE Overview WBL (LZU1087318)

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction to the course and Ericsson Radio System 2.5

Baseband and Front haul

2.5

Radio Products and AIR 1.0

2 Backhaul 1.5

6000 Series, Enclosure and Power 2.0

Small cell and Applications 2.0

End of course procedures 0.5

IP Networking

LZU102397 R6A

Description This course will provide participants with an insight into and an understanding of the TCP / IP protocol stack from the physical layer to the application layer. Participants will learn the operation of different protocols and applications within the TCP / IP suite such DHCP, DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP. Participants will learn about IP addressing, both classful and classless (CIDR) and how subnetting / aggregation and VLSM operates. Participants will learn about different network devices and will develop a detailed understanding of LAN Switching, Routing and Routing protocols like (RIP, OSPF, and BGP & ISIS). Hands-on exercises using protocol analyzers are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.

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

1 Networking Devices 1.1 Networking Devices. (Hub, Switches & Routers Function) Explain ARP, CSMA/CD,

and Transmission Types 1.2 OSI MODEL. Vs. TCP/IP Suite 1.3 IP Addressing 1.4 Explain ICMP, Ping, Trace route 1.5 Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR 1.6 Perform Exercises on IPv4 Subnetting, VLSM & CIDR 1.7 Describe IPv6 Addressing

2 Transport & application protocol 2.1 Explain TCP, UDP and SCTP protocol structures, headers and functionality 2.2 List and explain the operation of different protocols / applications such as DHCP,

DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP

3 Basic Router Configuration 3.1 Explain Router Internal & external components 3.2 Explain the booting process of the router 3.3 Explain the router modes for the configuration of the router 3.4 Explain the basic commands of the router 3.5 Perform exercises for the basic commands on the router

4 Describe Routing Protocols and IP Switching and perform exercises 4.1 Explain Basic Routing Concepts & Types of routing (Dynamic & Static)

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4.2 Perform Exercises for Static Routing 4.3 Explain the Concept of dynamic routing protocol 4.4 Explain RIP 4.5 Explain OSPF 4.6 Explain BGP 4.7 Perform Exercises for RIP,OSPF,BGP 4.8 Explain ISIS 4.9 Perform Exercises on ISIS Routing protocol 4.10 Review Function of Switches, ARP & Explain VLANS, Types of Ports, Frame

Tagging Types 4.11 Explain STP Functions on LAN Switches , different types of port of STP & States of

STP 4.12 Perform Exercises on STP, STP Ports & STP States

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

There are no pre-requisites.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (Hours)

1

Networking Devices. (Hub, Switches & Routers Function) Explain ARP, CSMA/CD, and Transmission Types

1.5

OSI Model Vs. TCP/IP Suite 1

IP Addressing IPv4 1

Explain ICMP, Ping, Trace route 0.5

Explain Subnetting, VLSM, CIDR 1

Perform Exercises on IPv4 Subnetting, VLSM & CIDR 0.5

Describe IPv6 Addressing 0.5

2

Explain TCP, UDP and SCTP protocol structures, headers and functionality

2.0

List and explain the operation of different protocols / applications such as DHCP, DNS, NFS, NIS, NTP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, Telnet, FTP, TFTP and RTP

2.0

Explain and perform exercises about ARP 2.0

3

Explain Router Internal & external components 0.5

Explain the booting process of the router 0.5

Explain the router modes for the configuration of the router 0.5

Explain the basic commands of the router 1

Perform exercises for the basic commands on the router 2

Explain Basic Routing Concepts & Types of routing (Dynamic & Static)

1

Perform Exercises for Static Routing 0.5

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Explain the Concept of dynamic routing protocol 0.5

Explain RIP 0.5

Explain OSPF 1.5

Explain BGP 1.5

Perform Exercises for RIP,OSPF, BGP 2.0

5

Explain ISIS 1

Perform Exercises on ISIS Routing protocol 0.5

Review Function of Switches, ARP & Explain VLANS, Types of Ports, Frame Tagging Types

1

Explain STP Functions on LAN Switches , different types of port of STP & States of STP

1.5

Perform Exercises on STP, STP Ports & STP States 2

Voice and Video over IP

LZU1087718 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of Voice and Video over IP. The students will learn the operation of Voice and Video over IP networks as well as look at the call control protocols used for these such as SIP, H.323 and MGCP.

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

1 Describe Voice over IP 1.1 Describe how VoIP packets are generated and sent over IP networks. 1.2 Describe the components of a VoIP network 1.3 Describe how VoIP codecs work 1.4 Understand how Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Real Time Control

Protocol (RTCP) Protocols are used for real time communication. 1.5 Perform VoIP Bandwidth Calculation 1.6 Explain how IPTV systems work 1.7 Understand the concept of Internet Group Management Protocol IGMP 1.8 Describe MPEG video

2 Describe the Video and Voice over IP Call Control Protocols 2.1 Explain H.323, Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) – RFC 2705 and H.248

(MEGACO) 2.2 Explain Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) – RFC 3261 2.3 Perform Analysis of SIP signaling traces

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IP Networking LZU102397 R6A

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 1 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Explain how VoIP is sent over IP Networks Describe the different VoIP Codecs and their effect on

Voice bandwidth Look at the Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) and Real-

Time Control Protocol (RTCP) Explain Video over IP and the different applications Describe the implementation of a Video Conferencing

System Describe MPEG video codecs Describe how IPTV works Explain the use of IGMP in Video over IP Networks Describe the Voice and Video over IP Call Control

Protocols: SIP, H.323 and MGCP/MEGACO Perform theoretical exercises

1.0

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

1.0

0.5

IP Quality of Service and MPLS

LZU1087716 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of QoS. The students will learn the operation of QoS supporting IP Protocols and MPLS. The hands-on exercises are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.

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

1 Understand how Quality of Service (QoS) works 1.1 Explain QoS Fundamentals and QoS related Protocols 1.2 Analyze the enhancement of the IP networks to support transmission of Real Time

data 1.3 Describe QoS Basic Concepts 1.4 Describe QoS Architectures 1.5 Describe QoS Mechanisms 1.6 Explain Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) – RFC 2205 1.7 Explain Basic MPLS Concepts 1.8 Describe MPLS Labels and Label Stack 1.9 Explain MPLS Applications 1.10 Describe Generalized Multiprotocol’s Label Switching – GMPLS 1.11 Perform practical exercises covering Class Based Marking (CBM) using IP

Precedence, DSCP and basic MPLS setup

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IP Networking LZU102397 R6A

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Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Explain QoS Fundamentals and QoS related Protocols

Analyze the enhancement of the IP networks to support transmission of Real Time data

Describe QoS Basic Concepts

Describe QoS Architectures

Describe QoS Mechanisms

Explain Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP)

Explain Label Distribution Systems (LDP, RSVP-TE, BGP)

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

1.0

1.0

2.0

2

Explain Basic MPLS Concepts

Describe MPLS Labels and Label Stack

Explain MPLS Applications

Describe Generalized Multiprotocols Label Switching GMPLS

Perform practical exercises covering Class Based Marking (CBM) using IP Precedence, DSCP and MPLS

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

2.0

IP Security

LZU1087717 R2A

Description This course will give the students an insight and understanding of Security issues. The students will learn the operation of Security topics such as authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. The hands-on exercises are used to facilitate the understanding of theory sessions.

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

1 Understand how IP Security (IP Sec) works 1.1 Describe the general methods used to mitigate security threats to Enterprise

networks 1.2 Explain Access control lists (ACL) 1.3 Explain the purpose and use of Firewalls 1.4 Explain Encryption techniques 1.5 Identify different Security Services 1.6 Explain how Virtual Private Networks (VPN) operate 1.7 Explain IP Security (IPSec) – RFC 4301 1.8 Explain Authentication Header (AH) – RFC 4302 1.9 Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) – RFC 4303 1.10 Explain Internet Key Exchange (IKE) – RFC 2409 v1/RFC 4306 v2 1.11 Show some Transport Layer Security Protocols (SSL and TLS) – RFC 2246v1/RFC

4346 v1.1 1.12 Perform practical exercises covering the configuration of an IPSec VPN tunnel

(Phase I and Phase II negotiation)

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IP Networking LZU 102 397 R6A

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Short description of the topics in the course Estimated time (Hours)

1

Analyze the existing security threats types 1.0

Explain Access control lists (ACL) 1.0

Explain the purpose and use of Firewalls 1.0

Explain Encryption techniques 1.0

Identify different Security Services 1.0

Explain how virtual Private Networks (VPN) operate 1.0

2

Explain IP Security (IPsec) 1.0

Explain Authentication Header (AH) 1.0

Explain Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) 1.0

Explain Internet Key Exchange (IKE) 1.0

Show some Transport Layer Security Protocols (SSL and TLS)

1.0

Perform practical exercises covering the configuration of an IPSec VPN tunnel (Phase I and Phase II negotiation)

1.0

IPv6 Networking

LZU1087424 R5A

Description This course gives a profound technical presentation of the Internet protocol IPv6. The course is focused on the protocols and mechanisms defined within IPv6 as well as functions affected by IPv6, such as routing protocols and DNS. The course gives a clear view of how the Transition Mechanisms function and how they are used to establish IPv6 networks in a world of IPv4 networks and to ensure connectivity between different IPv6 networks and between IPv6 and IPv4 networks. The students will get experience in how to set up an IPv6 network configuring routers and hosts.

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

1 Give a technical overview of IPv6 Networking 1.1 Understanding the Limitations of IPv4 1.2 Understanding the Benefits of IPv6 1.3 Describe the IPv6 Header and Protocol Stack 1.4 Comparing IPv6 to IPv4 1.5 Identify the New Features 1.6 Describe Main Bodies

2 Describe the IPv6 Header 2.1 Understanding the IPv6 Header 2.2 Comparing the IPv6 and IPv4 Headers 2.3 IPv6 Extension Header 2.4 Understanding ICMPv6 and ND Protocol

3 Describe the IPv6 Addressing 3.1 Explain the Address Architecture 3.2 Describe the types of IPv6 Addresses 3.3 Describe Unicast, Multicast and Anycast Addresses 3.4 Configuring Neighbor Discovery Protocol 3.5 Configuring IPv6 Addressses

4 Describe the impact of IPv6 on Upper-Layer Protocols 4.1 Describe DNS and DHCP for IPv6

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4.2 Explain Transport Layer protocols 4.3 List and explain some applications

5 Describe Mobile IPv6 Concept and Components 5.1 Understand the Building Blocks 5.2 Explain Registration and Bindings

6 Describe the IPv6 Routing 6.1 Describe Static Routes 6.2 Configuring Different type of Static Routes 6.3 Describe RIP for IPv6 6.4 Configuring RIP for IPv6

7 Describe and Configure the Transition Mechanisms 7.1 Introduction to IPv6 Transition Mechanisms 7.2 Describe IPv6 over IPv4 GRE Tunnel 7.3 Describe Automatic 6to4 Tunnels 7.4 Explain ISATAP and Teredo 7.5 Explain Tunnel Broker 7.6 Describe Protocol Translation Mechanisms 7.7 Configuring Static IPv6 NAT-PT 7.8 Configuring Dynamic IPv6 NAT-PT

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IP Networking LZU 102 397 R6A IP Quality of Service and MPLS LZU 108 7716 R2A IP Security LZU 108 7717 R2A Voice and Video over IP LZU 108 7718 R2A

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

IPv6 Introduction 1.5

Describe IPv6 Header and Extension Header 1.0

Describe ICMPv6 0.5

Describe the Neighbor Discovery Protocol 0.5

IPv6 Addressing 2.5

2

Describe the Upper-Layer Protocols 2.0

Describe Mobile IPv6 2.0

Describe and configure the Transition Mechanisms between IPv4 and IPv6

2.0

IPv6 Routing

LZU1087520 R5A

Description This course is a profound technical presentation of the routing protocols RIPng, OSPFv3, ISIS for IPv6 and BGP4+. The protocols and their different functions in the Internet will be discussed. The participants will learn how to configure the advanced features on an IPv6 routing.

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

1 Explain how the Routing Protocols are used in IPv6 1.1 List the Routing Protocols used in IPv6 1.2 Explain how they are working on a router and the hosts of an IPv6 network 1.3 Explain static routing and dynamic protocol

2 Describe how OSPFv3 works 2.1 Describe the OSPFng Header 2.2 Explain Link State Advertisements (LSAs) 2.3 Explain Link-State Database and Hello packets 2.4 Explain Routing Calculations and SPF Algorithm 2.5 Explain OSPF Areas 2.6 Perform practical exercises covering OSPFv3 protocol

3 Describe how ISIS works 3.1 Explain Support on data link layer 3.2 Explain Hello packets 3.3 Describe NSAP formats 3.4 Describe Link State packets 3.5 Explain Level 1 and Level 2 routers 3.6 Describe Designated router election 3.7 Describe the comparison with OSPFv3

4 Describe how BGP4+ is working 4.1 Describe BGP Message Types 4.2 Explain the BGP Header and Session 4.3 Explain Internal and External BGP 4.4 Understand Best Path Vector Algorithm 4.5 Explain Path Vector Routing

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4.6 List BGP Attributes 4.7 Perform practical exercises covering BGP4+ protocol

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IP Networking LZU102397 R6A IPv6 Networking LZU1087424 R5A

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 • Routing Protocols 2.0

• List the Routing Protocols used in IPv6 1.5

• Explain static routing and routing protocol 1.5

• Explain how they are working on a router and the hosts of an IPv6 network

1.0

2 • Open Shortest Path First for IPv6 - OPFv3 2.0

• Explain Link State Advertisements (LSAs) 2.0

• Explain Link-State Database and Hello packets 1.5

• Explain Routing Calculations and SPF Algorithm 1.5

3 • Describe how ISIS works 1.5

• Describe how BGP4+ is working 1.5

• Describe BGP Message Types 1.5

• Explain the BGP Header and Session 1.5

IPv6 Quality of Service

LZU1087521 R3A

Description This course is a technical presentation of the feature related to IPv6: Quality of Service (DiffServ, RSVP / IntServ). IPv6 and this feature are essential in new generation networks.

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

1 Introduction to QoS 1.1 Describe Building Block of IP QoS 1.2 IP QoS Major Issues 1.3 Describe the QoS Architecture 1.4 Differentiate between Policing and Metering 1.5 Describe Traffic Class and Flow label for IPv6

2 Congestion Management in IPv6 Networks 2.1 Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ) 2.2 Class-Based Weighted Fair Queueing (CBWFQ) 2.3 Low Latency Queueing (LLQ)

3 Congestion Avoidance for IPv6 Traffic 3.1 Understanding the RED to reduce the effects of congestion on the network 3.2 Describe the Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED) 3.3 Understanding the Tail Drop

4 Traffic Policing and Shaping for IPv6 Traffic 4.1 Understanding the rate-limiting features of CAR 4.2 Describe the features of GTS, FRTS

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IPv6 Networking, LZU 1087424 R5A IPv6 Routing, LZU1087520 R5A

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Introduction to IP QoS Models

1.5

Describe Building Block of IP QoS

IP QoS Major Issues

Describe DiffServ and IntServ

Differentiate between Policing and Metering

Describe Traffic Class and Flow label for IPv6

Congestion Management in IPv6 Network

1.5

Weighted Fair Queueing (WFQ)

Class-Based WEighted Fair Queueing (CBWFQ)

Low Latency Queueing (LLQ)

Congestion Avoidance for IPv6 Traffic

Understanding the RED to reduce the effects of congestion on the network

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Describe the Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)

1.5

Understanding the Tail Drop

Traffic Policing and Shaping for IPv6 Traffic

1.5 Understanding the rate-limiting features of CAR

Describe the features of GTS, FRTS

IPv6 Security

LZU1087522 R3A

Description This course is also a profound technical presentation of the advanced feature related to IPv6: IPSec. IPv6 and this feature are essential in new generation networks.

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

1 Describe how IPv6 Security (IPsec) is working 1.1 Security Threats 1.2 Basic Security Concepts and Security Associations 1.3 Crypto Primitives 1.4 Authentication Header (AH) 1.5 Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) 1.6 Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2)

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IPv6 Networking LZU1087424 R3A

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1

Introduction

0.5

Welcome

Presentation

Training Schedule

• IPSec

5.5

• Security Threats • Basic Security Concepts • Security Associations • Crypto Primitives • Authentication Header (AH) • Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) • Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) • Perform exercises covering these mechanisms and

features

Evolved IP Network Solution Overview

LZU1089735 R1A

Description The Evolved IP Network solution (EIN) provides a dependable, cost-effective and fully featured IP transport foundation for multi-service broadband offerings. With the aid of this course, the participants will understand the overall recommended network design for converged and dedicated mobile networks.

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

1 Understand the overall recommended architectural design and function of the Evolved IP Network Solution.

2 Understand main functionality and properties of nodes and interfaces in: 2.1 Transport Network 2.2 Cell Site Module 2.3 Mobile Access Module 2.4 Packet Switched Module 2.5 Circuit Switched Module 2.6 Voice over LTE solution 2.7 Charging Module 2.8 Management Module

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Network Planning Engineers, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

Ethernet, MPLS, and IP Technology Fundamentals courses Furthermore the participants shall have a basic understanding of system architecture in Mobile Network and for Transport Networks

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Duration and class size

The length of the course is 2 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 16.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Course introduction 0.5

Architectural and Functional Solution Overview 1

Converged Transport Network Design Overview 0.5

Core Transport Network Design Overview 1

Dedicated Mobile Backhaul Network Design Overview 1,5

Transport Network, Services Overview 0.5

Transport Network, Quality of Service Overview 0.5

Cell Site Module Overview 0.5

Mobile Access Module Overview 0.5

2 Packet Switched Module Overview 1

Mobile Softswitch Solution Overview 1

Voice over LTE Overview 0.5

Charging Module Overview 0.5

Operation and Maintenance Module Overview 0.5

Summary exercise 2

Summing up 0.5

Learning Services – live Virtual

Telco Networks and the Evolution into Cloud - live virtual

LZU1089826 R1A

Description Cloud computing has been in the recent past a pervasive technology, crossing domains even into the telecoms industry. Embracing the technology has been vital for the various industries, as it brings along various benefits such as rapid elasticity of pooled hardware resources ad on demand service through a broad network access. This course will provide the participants with the knowledge of the concepts behind the cloud terminology and the evolution of telecom networks moving forward.

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

1 Define the concept of cloud computing and the relevance within the telco network. 1.1 Discuss basics of cloud computing. 1.2 Identify the common components of computing and the concepts of virtualization. 1.3 Describe the characteristics of cloud computing.

2 Identify the Ericsson strategy moving forward to evolve the telco applications into the cloud arena.

2.1 Describe the market demand in the evolution towards cloud computing. 2.2 Identify how cloud computing supports the evolution of the telecom operator's

network in the areas of native telecom applications. 2.3 Identify new areas of support that would be affected through cloud, such as IT

functions and customer commercial offerings.

3 Discuss the basics of virtualization and Ericsson offerings for software and hardware architectures.

3.1 Highlight the Ericson Cloud System that will support the evolution of not only traditional telecom network applications, but also IT functions and cloud service offerings.

4 Describe next generation cloud management systems, including operations support systems for telco networks.

4.1 Identify the evolution of OSS systems in typical mobile telecom operator networks. 4.2 List new support areas required with the introduction of cloud computing systems,

such as tools for orchestration and automation.

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Learning Services – live Virtual

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

None

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 hours spread over 1 sessions and the maximum number of participants is 12.

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

Time schedule

The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants. The time for covering the topics which is stated below can be used as an estimate.

Session Topics in the course Time (min)

1 Cloud Computing Concepts, Evolution Strategies and Related Technologies

60

1 Basics of Virtualization 60

1 Telco Cloud Management 60

MSS 15 Overview

LZU1089870 R1A

Description What is the Mobile Softswicth Solution (MSS)? What are the benefits and added values with MSS 15? How are LTE and IP integrated with AXE? What are the new and enhanced functionality in the O&M area to increase efficiency and further reduce OPEX? The Mobile Softswitch Solution Overview answers these questions as it presents the Concepts, Hardware and Key Functionality in the Mobile Softswitch Solution. The course adds value to the operator as it introduces the Mobile Softswitch Solution.

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

1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 1.1 Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts 1.2 Explain the advantages with mobile network 1.3 Demonstrate how the mobile network has evolved from monolithic architecture to

Long Term Evolution (LTE) 1.4 Recognize and list the added value introduced by MSS

2 Present the Mobile Media Gateway 2.1 Acknowledge the different hardware generations 2.2 Describe the advantages 2.3 Explore new features in M-MGW 15

3 Describe the Mobile Switching Center Server 3.1 Describe the Mobile Switching Center Server and its supported MSC-S

functionalities 3.2 Show hardware platform used in MSC-S: Dual Blade and Blade Cluster 3.3 Explore new features in MSC-S 15

4 Clarify how calls are handled in MSS and explain MSS Signaling Protocols 4.1 Identify the signaling protocols used in MSS 4.2 Clarify call setups in an IP backbone 4.3 Explore built-in features in MSS

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction – Why Mobile Softswitch Solution? 0.4

Explain the Mobile Softswitch Solution Concepts 1.0

Present the Mobile Media Gateway 1.4

Describe Mobile Switching Center Server 1.4

Clarify how calls are handled in MSS 1.4

Evaluation Test 0.4

APG43L Operation and Maintenance

LZU1089484 R2A

Description Do you want to know how APG43L works? Are you required to perform Operation and Maintenance activities on the APG43 such as backups, alarm list, types of sessions configuring statistical measurement programs? This course describes the hardware and software structure of the APG43L 2.0. It also explains many of the features in APG43L while describing the procedures and commands used to configure them. The participants will gain experience in handling the APG43L by performing a series of practical exercises designed to re-enforce the theoretical components of the course. The exercises include fault handling, file transfer definitions, backup procedures, configuration using managed object model and more.

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

1 Introduce main application layers in APG43L 1.1 List of the main characteristics in APG43L 1.2 Introduce the main APG43L functionalities 1.3 Provide a basic understanding of the APG43L software architecture 1.4 Describe the APG43L subsystem components 1.5 Explain APZ versions used with APG43L 1.6 Explain APG43L key characteristics 1.7 Introduce the new features for APG43L 2.0

2 Describe the APG Hardware 2.1 Overview about the Blade Support Platform (BSP) and the main components 2.2 Describe the layout of the EGEM/EGEM2 subrack housing the APG43L 2.3 Describe the Ethernet star connections in the backplane 2.4 Describe the boards used in APG43L 2.5 Describe the front cabling connections in APG43L 2.6 Explain the hardware differences between APG 2.7 Introduce the basic principal about how High Availability is achieved in APG43L 2.0

3 Introduce the concept of Managed Object Model - MOM 3.1 Define the concepts that are needed for the comprehension of information model

entities

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3.2 Describe the functions provided by Managed Element Management 3.3 Explore Managed Object in CPI store – Alex 3.4 Perform exercises

4 Explain how to connect to the APG43L 4.1 Describe the Serial console and Ethernet ports in APG43L and when it is used 4.2 Describe all types of session 4.3 Introduce Northbound interface –NBI 4.4 Introduce Command Operation and Maintenance – COM 4.5 Explain the basics concepts of transport management 4.6 Perform exercises

5 Introduce User Management information Model 5.1 Define Central User Management using LDAP server for central user authentication 5.2 Define Local User Management authentication for Troubleshooting users 5.3 Explain new concepts for User Management in APG43L 5.4 Introduce all pre-defined Roles for APG43L users 5.5 Explain user administration in APG43L using User Management information model 5.6 Perform exercises

6 Introduce the principles of the alarm system on the APG43L 6.1 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43L 6.2 Explain the data for external alarm in APG43L 6.3 Explain routing of alarm printouts 6.4 See the alarms raised when folder quotas exceed thresholds on the APG File

System 6.5 Explain Audit Logging Management 6.6 Perform exercises

7 Describe the File Management Subsystem (FMS) implemented in APG43L 7.1 Describe the main file handling functions used in FMS 7.2 Verify how to create, rename, copy and remove files in FMS using MOM 7.3 Explain how to import and export CP file using MOM 7.4 Describe the CP backup functions supported in APG43L 7.5 Describe Command Log Management 7.6 Describe Data Transfer Management 7.7 Perform exercises

8 Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43L

8.1 Introduce Statistics and Traffic Measurement Information model 8.2 Have a basic understanding of STS concepts and their implementation in APG43L 8.3 Describe the Data Record Management principals 8.4 Introduce principles of Function Distribution Management in APG43L 8.5 Perform exercises

9 Explain how to perform an backup of the APG43L 9.1 Explain the procedure to store the backup on DVD and to transfer it to another

computer

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9.2 Explain how to restore an APG43L from a previously created backup 9.3 Recognize the actions to be taken in case the being restored backup does not

include all latest configuration data 9.4 Describe the software upgrade process 9.5 Perform exercises

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, System Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

APG43L Delta, LZU1089225 R2A

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Introduce main application layers in APG43L 1.0

List of the main characteristics in APG43L Introduce the main APG43L functionalities

1.0

Describe the APG43L Hardware components 1.0

Describe the boards which makes the APG43L and their functions

1.5

Explain hardware configuration table (HWC) 1.5

2 Introduce the concept of Managed Object Model - MOM 1.0

Describe the functions provided by Managed Element Management

1.0

Explain how to connect to the APG43L 2.0

Describe all types of session 1.0

Introduce Northbound interface –NBI 1.0

3 Introduce Command Operation and Maintenance – COM 2.0

Introduce User Management information Model 1.0

Explain new concepts for User Management in APG43L 1.5

Introduce the principles of the alarm system on the APG43L 1.5

4 Explain the alarm display function used in APG43L 1.5

Explain Audit Logging Management 1.0

Describe the File Management Subsystem (FMS) implemented in APG43L

1.0

Describe the principles of the Statistics and Traffic Measurement subsystem STS in APG43L

1.5

Explain how to perform an backup of the APG43L 1.0

BSP8100 Operation and Maintenance

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Description Do you want to learn the generic HW and infrastructure platform based on Ericsson Blade Server (EBS) components, suitable for all types of control nodes needing scalable processing capacity? This training is to explore the key features of the Blade Server Platform (BSP) and to introduce the Operation and Maintenance related workflows. After completing this training, you will become familiar with the different management areas available in the BSP and the most common tasks you may need to analyze and prevent the occurrence of future problems. The lessons are complemented by practical exercises on a BSP site. Participants will complete practical site management exercises using the product documentation.

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

1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System Architecture and Hardware 1.1 Discuss the border between MPBN and BSP 1.2 Acknowledge the BSP system and architecture 1.3 Recognize the BSP Hardware to ensure the proper operation of all HW components 1.4 List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a certain shelf,

blade or PFM 1.5 Read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW 1.6 List the Operation and Maintenance architecture and management domains in BSP

2 Manage the Access Connectivity functions 2.1 Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP: LCT, NBI and NTP,

ARP, BGCI and internal networks 2.2 Practice to connect to the BSP8100 platform 2.3 Navigate in the MOM for modifying BSP system configuration settings using COM

CLI 2.4 Explain the Security Management mechanisms in the BSP system

3 Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP 3.1 Describe L2 and L3 layers 3.2 Recognize the MOs needed for VLAN management 3.3 Recognize the MOs needed for L2 and L3 layers management 3.4 Collect information for L2 and L3 layers

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3.5 Familiarize with BSP concepts of redundancy and resilience 3.6 Practice failover in L2 and L3 layers

4 Handle Tenants to monitor applications defined in BSP 4.1 Recognize the management functions to check Tenants 4.2 Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants 4.3 Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades 4.4 Explain how BSP platform supports Multi-Applications in the same cabinet/subrack

5 Handle the Fault Management functions in BSP 5.1 Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention 5.2 Handle the different types of logs in BSP 5.3 Diagnose performance to maintain the expected level of service 5.4 Acknowledge the procedure for safety BSP HW replacement 5.5 Acknowledge the emergency recovery procedures 5.6 Explain the Capturing Management function

6 Explore BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP 6.1 Perform BSP system backup 6.2 Discuss the software upgrade and roll-back procedures 6.3 Clarify the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

LZU102397 - IP Networking (or equivalent knowledge)

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Chapter 1 - BSP System Architecture and Hardware - Recognize the BSP System architecture and Hardware - List Hardware Inventory Chapter 2 - Access Connectivity functions - Be familiar with the Networks and Interfaces to control the BSP

- Explain User Authentication and Authorization settings

Exercise 1 – Management Interfaces - Navigate in the MOM for reading BSP system configuration settings

using COM CLI

Exercise 2 – HW Management - List the Hardware Inventory showing all HW items of the BSP to a

certain shelf, blade or PFM - Practice to read the product identification labels to identify the BSP HW

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

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2 Chapter 3 - Switching and Routing functions in BSP - Verify Switching and Routing functions in BSP

Chapter 4- Tenants

- Recognize the management functions to check Tenants Exercise 3 – Transport Management

- Collect information needed of L2 switching layer - Verify virtual router and address configuration as well as the static configuration. - Retrieve hardware information for slots and blades belonging to tenants

- Verify operator-defined VLAN data for the tenant blades

2

2

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3 Chapter 5 - Fault Management - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention - Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package

and export the logs Exercise 4 – Fault Management

- Verify Performance, Handle Alarms and Read Logs in BSP - Identify Alarms and Alerts that require action or attention

- Handle the different types of logs in BSP: collect, inspect, package and export the logs

Chapter 6 - BSP backup and software upgrade in BSP - Perform BSP system backup and restore - Explain the Firmware Upgrade procedures for IPMI and PFM Exercises 5 – Software Management

- Perform BSP system configuration backup and Restore - Perform software upgrade procedure

1,5

1,5

1,5

1,5

Blade Cluster Platform Operation and Maintenance (BSP)

LZU1089750 R1A

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

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

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

2 Describe the APZ Blade Cluster and the SPX Hardware view 2.1 Identify the building blocks of the SPX: APZ 212 60F and AUP. 2.2 Describe the APZ 214 10 HW integrated into the BSP environment. 2.3 Describe the APG43/3 HW for an APZ Blade Cluster system.

3 I/O in BC Systems 3.1 Recognize the APG43L characteristics and command lines for APZ in Blade Cluster

systems. 3.2 Use command lines to access the CP Cluster in both AXE and BSP environments. 3.3 Execute commands and analyze printouts in protected and unprotected modes.

4 Demonstrate use of the Cluster Handler (CH) in a CP Cluster system 4.1 Describe the CH software components. 4.2 Describe the Cluster Handler terminologies and concepts. 4.3 Describe Cluster CPs states and sub-states. 4.4 Execute commands and understand printouts used to support the CP Cluster

operation and maintenance procedures.

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5 Operate the APZ 214 10 in a CP Cluster system 5.1 Demonstrate use of Cluster and Blade backup functions. 5.2 Demonstrate use of the Function Change for Middleware, Plex, Cluster Handler and

Program Correction deployment. 5.3 Present the Health Check feature.

6 Discriminate the Fault Handling recovery procedures for APZ 214 10 6.1 Demonstrate use of the Cloning function. 6.2 Demonstrate use of Cluster and Blade recovery functions and alarms. 6.3 List the Cluster Recovery mechanisms for the APZ Blade Cluster. 6.4 Recognize the APZ 214 10 logs located in APG43L.

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, System Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

APZ 212 60F Operation & Maintenance, LZU1089746 The following knowledge is recommeded: MSC-S Blade Cluster Overview, LZU1089007 (or equivalent knowledge) APG43L Operation and Maintenance, LZU1089484 (or equivalent knowledge)

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

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

1,5

1,5

2

1

2 • Exercises • Cluster Handler • Exercises • Operation Handling

1

2

2

1

3 • Operation Handling • Exercises • Fault handling

2

2

2

4 • Fault Handling (Cont.) • Exercises • XPU Handling • Exercises • Final evaluation

1

2

1

1

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Voice over LTE in MSS 15

LZU1089844 R1A

Description What is Voice over LTE? What is SRVCC? How is it implemented in MSS 15? How can the operators benefit from this new technology? The course provides a theoretical overview of SMS over SGs, CS Fallback (CSFB), Mobile Terminating Roaming Forward (MTRF), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) and how they relate to Voice over LTE (VoLTE) explaining how the eUTRAN (4G) communicates with GERAN (2G), UTRAN (3G) and the Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS). The course describes the mobile interworking with IMS and other Voice over IP (VoIP) interworkings. The Voice over LTE in MSS 15 course is also a prerequisite for the MSS 13A (check if there is a new version for thsi course like MSS 15) Service Overview, which clarifies the IMS Centralized Services (ICS). The Voice over LTE in MSS 15 course adds value to the operator since it gives insight in how to manage the new technology and stay ahead of the market.

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

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

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

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

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

5 Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 5.1 Identify Network Interworking

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5.2 Compare Network Design 5.3 Indicate High-Level Implementation

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

EPC Signaling, LZU 108 7580 R4A IMS Signaling, LZU 108 7193 R6A MSS Signaling, LZU 108 8627 R3A

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction – Why voice over LTE in MSS? 1.0

Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 1.0

Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 1.0

Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 1.0

Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 1.0

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Introduce different Services and Features 1.0

MSS Pool Configuration

LZU1088625 R3A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

feature 5.2 Practice to monitor MSC pool members

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

another pool member.

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

MSS Network Configuration, LZU1088624

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated time

1 MSC Pool concepts 2

Present MSC Pool Migration Strategy 1,5

Planning Pool 1,5

Exercises 1

2 Show MSC Pool Configuration 1,5

MSC Pool O&M 1

Present the MOCN functionality 1

Exercises 2,5

SIGTRAN Advanced

LZU1088630 R3A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

environment

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

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

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

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Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.0

Present the Layer 1 in MSS 1.0

Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 1.0

Present the the SCTP in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Exercises 2.0

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

Present the SUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Explain how to configure GCP in MSS 1.0

Exercises 2.0

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

Present the M2PA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration

1.0

Explain how to configure SGsAP in MSS 1.5

Present some SIGTRAN network configuration requirements 1.0

Exercises 1.5

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration

LZU1088628 R2A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5.2 Explain how to calculate the MSS key performance indicators

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

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

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 3.0

Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 3.0

2 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 2.5

Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 2.5

Show MSS KPIs 1.0

3 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 2.0

Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 2.5

Explain traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 1.5

APG43L Recovery Procedures

LZU1089485 R2A

Description Do you want to know how to recover the APG43L when it is not working normally? Do you want to know how to find the correct indication to recover the APG43L? This course will bring all these answers by engaging you in theoretical and practical sessions.You will have the opportunity to explore the APG43L functionalities with recovery procedures. After attending this course the students will know how to recover the APG43L in a fast and correct manner.

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

1 Present the prerequisites for recovery of APG43L 1.1 Recognize what recovery is 1.2 Present APG43L aspects related to recovery 1.3 List the information that needs to be included in the CSRs 1.4 Perform data collection for recovery of APG43L 1.5 Describe the health check for APG43L 1.6 List the recovery procedures available on APG43L 1.7 Present some common symptoms of APG43L problems

2 Describe how to create a backup and restore the APG43L 2.1 Practice to backup the APG43L 2.2 Practice to store the backup on an external media and to transfer it to another

computer 2.3 Practice to restore an APG43L from a previously created backup 2.4 Recognize the actions to be taken in case the being restored backup does not

include all latest configuration data

3 Describe the system recovery methods for APG43L 3.1 Identify the type of recovery functions before to choose the most appropriated

recovery action 3.2 Check APG43L statuses 3.3 Practice Single Node Repair procedure 3.4 Practice System Double Node Disaster Recovery

4 Describe the Data Disk recovery procedure 4.1 Recognize when a Data Disk Procedure should be executed 4.2 Practice a Single Data Disk recovery procedure

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5 Describe the hardware replacement procedures in APG43L 5.1 Explain the GED DVD and GEA Board repair procedure 5.2 Explain the AP Board repair procedure 5.3 Explain the GED Data Disk repair procedure 5.4 Recognize other recovery procedures

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, System Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

APG43L Operation and Maintenance, LZU1089484

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present recovery procedures and prerequisites 1

Describe CSRs and TRs routines and perform Health Check 0,5

Practice Backup and Restore procedures 1,5

Perform copy to DVD 1

Practice Single Node Recovery 2

2 Practice System Double Node Disaster Recovery 3

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Practice Single Data Disk Recovery 1,5

Explain Board Replacement procedures 1,5

AXE Maintenance Extended

LZU1088619 R3A

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

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

1 Identify hardware components and IP interconnections.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Field Technician

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

AXE Operation, LZU 108 8620

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Case 1: Hardware

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

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

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

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

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Case 2: IO and CP Board Faults

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

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

Event 2.4: IPMI Firmware upgrade 1

2 Case 3: IO Log Files

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

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

Case 4: Storage Media and Data Collection

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

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

Case 5: File Processing

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

2

3 Case 6: IP Communication

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

Event 6.2: IP PORT fault repair 0,5

Event 6.3: M3UA association fault repair 0,5

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

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

Case 7: Recovery Actions

Event 7.1: System Recovery 1

Event 7.2: Escalation Window 0,7

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Event 7.3: Selective Restart 0,7

Event 7.4: Error Intensity Restart 0,6

Event 7.5: Recommended Recovery Settings 0,4

4 Case 8: Recovery Alarms

Event 8.1: Alarm System Restart 1,5

Event 8.2: Alarm Small Restart is Pending 1

Event 8.3: Alarm Software Error (Optional) 1

Case 9: Forlopp Handling

Event 9.1: Forlopp Duration Supervision 1

Event 9.2: Recommended Forlopp Functions 1

Event 9.3: Forlopp Duration Alarm 0,5

5 Event 9.4: Forlopp Release Alarm 1

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

Event 10.1: System Stoppage APZ 212 50 2

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

Event 10.3: System Stoppage APZ 212 60 1

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

AXE Emergency Handling

LZU108094 R5A

Description Are you prepared enough for an emergency situation? This course provides the students with the experience of how to recover the AXE from different emergency situations, including stoppages in the Central Processor (CP). The students will practice the exercises in a controlledl AXE environment and they will learn how to find out the right recovery procedure to use either for APZ Dual Blade or Blade Cluster.

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

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

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

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

4 Recover from APZ 212 5x/6x specific CP failures 4.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 4.2 Recover the AXE when there is no MML 4.3 Repair a GS fault without disturbing the traffic

5 Recover from APZ 212 3x specific CP failures 5.1 Handle an emergency situation when there is no contact to the CP 5.2 Recover the AXE when there is no MML 5.3 Explain the purpose with the Lifeline procedure

6 Recover from APZ212403 specific failures 6.1 Identify the type of emergency problem using printouts 6.2 Check for problems with the Integrated Site (IS) 6.3 Check for Cluster and Blades outages

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6.4 Check for SPX problems 6.5 Check for Quorum Partitioning

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

AXE Maintenance Extended, LZU1088619 Blade Cluster Platform O&M, LZU1088005 Working experience with APZ 212, APZ 214, APG40 and APG43 is necessary.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

Learning situation The course is Intructor Led Training (ILT). The main time is spent on practical group work exercises using AXE exchanges 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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Lesson: APG + Internal Communication Exercise: HW Inventory Exercise: Health check of both APG and CP Exercise: Take backup – both CP and APG Exercise: Recover and restore AXE from a Power Failure

1,5 1 1

0,5 2

2 Lesson: CP + RP Exercise: Recover from a CP Stoppage caused by APZ Exercise: RP bus exercises

1 3 2

3 Lesson: CP Exercise: Recover from a IPN Stoppage Exercise: Recover from CP MW Stoppage Exercise: Theoretical exercises Lesson: GS fault handling + Exercises

1 1 1

1,5 1,5

4 Lesson: APZ21403 Exercise: Identify the type of emergency problem using printouts Exercise: Recover Integrated Site (IS) Exercise: Recover from Blades outages

1 1 2 2

5 Exercise: Cluster and Blades outages Exercise: Recognize Recovery actions for SPX problems Exercise: Recover Quorum Partitioning

2 2 2

M-MGw/MRS Maintenance

LZU1089767 R1A

Description After completion of this course, you will be able to use your new skills to act on hardware faults, perform hardware replacement and follow scheduled, daily, weekly and monthly maintenance routines of the Mobile Media Gateway (M-MGw) and the Media Resource System (MRS). You will be using the system documentation and local Operation and Maintenance (O&M) tools. This course will also give you knowledge about the commands and printouts for getting access to log files, hardware/software status and performance information.

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

1 Follow correct procedures to replace faulty hardware

2 Use local Operation and Maintenance tools 2.1 Execute some useful Command Line Interface (CLI) commands 2.2 Execute some useful Node Command Line Interface (NCLI) commands 2.3 Use AMOS commands to get access to log files 2.4 Use AMOS commands to get information about hardware and software resources 2.5 List the AMOS commands used for performance handling

3 Perform M-MGw/MRS Maintenance 3.1 Perform scheduled maintenance tasks 3.2 Perform daily maintenance tasks 3.3 Perform weekly maintenance tasks 3.4 Perform monthly Maintenance tasks

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Engineers and Service Engineers with responsiblity for operation and maintenance of the M-MGw/MRS.

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

The participants should be familiar with the M-MGw/MRS.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 1 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 MRS maintenance theory 1,5

MRS maintenance practical exercises 4,5

M-MGw/MRS Operation with AMOS

LZU1089209 R1A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

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

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Course introduction

AMOS Overview

Managed Objects

Exercises

0.5

1

1

1.5

2 CPP Core

Exercises 3

3

3 CPP NCH

Exercises 3

5

SIGTRAN Advanced

LZU1088630 R3A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

environment

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

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

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

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Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present the SIGTRAN perspective 1.0

Present the Layer 1 in MSS 1.0

Explain how to configure Layer 2&3 in MSS 1.0

Present the the SCTP in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Exercises 2.0

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

Present the SUA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration 1.0

Explain how to configure GCP in MSS 1.0

Exercises 2.0

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

Present the M2PA protocol in MSS: protocol and configuration

1.0

Explain how to configure SGsAP in MSS 1.5

Present some SIGTRAN network configuration requirements 1.0

Exercises 1.5

MSS Statistics Operation and Configuration

LZU1088628 R2A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5.2 Explain how to calculate the MSS key performance indicators

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

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

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

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

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present the MSS Statistics Process 3.0

Introduce Statistics Operation in OSS 3.0

2 Show Statistics Operation in MSC-S 2.5

Describe Statistics Operation in M-MGw 2.5

Show MSS KPIs 1.0

3 Demonstrate Statistics Configuration in M-MGw 2.0

Explain Statistics Configuration in MSC-S 2.5

Explain traffic measurement functions initiated from AXE 1.5

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LZU1082174 R1A

Description The cloud enables fast and scalable deployment of applications for a variety of businesses. The Ericsson Cloud System provides enterprises with a flexible, secure and highly scalable solution for all types of workloads. Deployed as an IaaS solution, the Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) abstracts and manages resources for compute, data and network infrastructure for applications. The CEE System Administrator course explores the CEE architecture to allow a better understanding of the components and functions of the CEE. The participant will benefit from identifying various concepts of an Infrastructure as a Service deployment model of the cloud. Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to manage the various functions provided by the Ericsson CEE such as fault management and understand the overall architecture to enable management of the virtual infrastructure.

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

1 Review the CEE architecture. 1.1 Describe the virtual infrastructure management services in CEE. 1.2 Describe the dashboard service Atlas and its functions. 1.3 Describe the ETSI NFV Framework and how it relates to our products. 1.4 Practical exercises

2 Explore the overall Operation and Maintenance architecture for CEE. 2.1 Explore the different components of CEE through Atlas and CLI commands. 2.2 Identify tools available for O&M in CEE. 2.3 Practical exercises

3 Perform health checks and fault management on the CEE. 3.1 Check infrastructure alarms through the CEE 15B using CLI and the dashboard. 3.2 Explore the CEE CPI library for CEE 15B. 3.3 Practical exercises

4 Perform performance management on the CEE. 4.1 Identify tools available for performance management. 4.2 Extract information for counters and meters available in CEE.

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4.3 Practical exercises

5 Describe software management of the CEE. 5.1 Discuss CEE infrastructure backup and restore. 5.2 Describe CEE software upgrade and rollback. 5.3 Practical exercises

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

• Ericsson Cloud Overview Knowledge of the following would be an added advantage: • *NIX/Linux systems knowledge

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 2 days and 0 hours and the maximum number of participants is 8.

Learning situation This is an Instructor Led Training (ILT) course based on practical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment.

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 CEE Architecture 2

CEE O&M 2

CEE Fault Management 2

2 CEE Performance Management 3

CEE Software Management 3

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LZU1082175 R1A

Description The Ericsson Cloud System enables the deployment of cloud services to service providers and enterprises through a full portfolio of solutions covering IaaS, PaaS, cloud management and converged cloud. Within the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) delivery model, the Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) functions as a virtual infrastructure manager, with plugins to hypervisors to manage virtual resources for compute, network and storage. This course provides an overview of the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering of the Ericsson Cloud System describing the concepts behind IaaS and describing the architecture, functions and services of the CEE.

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

1 Describe the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud service model and how the Ericsson CEE delivers services in the cloud.

1.1 Identify the components of the CEE and its functions as a virtual infrastructure manager.

1.2 Describe the benefits of the CEE. 1.3 Discuss a basic deployment of the CEE15B.

2 Discuss the concept of virtualization in the context of cloud computing. 2.1 Discuss the functions of a virtual machine manager. 2.2 Identify the function of the CEE15B as a cloud controller. 2.3 Discuss the overview of each CEE Openstack services such as Nova, Neutron,

Cinder, Glance, Swift and Keystone and how a virtual infrastructure is deployed in CEE.

3 Discuss carrier grade features of the Ericsson CEE. 3.1 Describe the functions of Ericsson addition components Fuel and Atlas. 3.2 Explore the high availability functions of the CEE. 3.3 Explore the networking enhancements using the Ericsson vSwitch in the CEE. 3.4 Describe the security and logging features of the CEE.

4 Explore how to manage the Ericsson CEE through various tools. 4.1 Identify tools for fault and performance management of the CEE. 4.2 Identify tools for backup and restore. 4.3 Identify tools for software upgrade and rollback.

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

No prerequisites are required. Knowledge in cloud computing concepts and UNIX/Linux is an added advantage. For more info regarding courses that could gain your knowledge and increase you competence regarding cloud:

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Infrastructure as a Service 2

Virtualization and Cloud Computing 2

Carrier-grade Ericsson CEE 6

Managing Ericsson CEE 2

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LZU1087580 R5A

Description Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that provides packet data services to mobile communication. This course describes the protocols and signaling in the EPC infrastructure. It covers the interfaces in the EPC and also interworking with 3GPP and non-3GPP architectures with reference to the Ericsson EPC solutions. Traffic cases for the EPC describing the various scenarios such as Mobility, Session and Bearer management are explained. Actual signaling traces are used where possible to show the practical aspects of signaling in an EPC network.

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

1 Describe the EPC nodes and Interfaces 1.1 List and describe the function of the nodes in the EPC with reference to Ericsson

EPC solutions 1.2 Describe the LTE Access Interfaces such as S1 and X2 1.3 Describe the EPC Core Interfaces such as S10, S11, S6a, S5, S8, S2a and S2b

interfaces 1.4 Describe Interfaces to external networks such as SGs, Gx and SGi 1.5 List of interfaces to 2G/3G network and interworking interfaces to non-3GPP network

2 Explain the Signaling and Protocols between the nodes 2.1 List and explain some EPS Identifiers, e.g. Geographical Identifier TA, MME Pool

Area, SGW Serving area. E-UTRAN identifiers, PLMN identifiers, UE temporary Identifiers.

2.2 List and describe the protocols used in the EPC network, SCTP, Diameter, S1-AP, NAS, SGs-AP, GTP, and RADIUS

3 Understand, describe and explain how different traffic cases are handled by the EPC nodes

3.1 List nodes involved in traffic cases 3.2 Describe the Identity, Authentication and Location Management procedures 3.3 Explain the traffic cases of EPS Session Management

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3.4 Describe selected traffic cases for Mobility and Handover procedures 3.5 Analyze detailed EPS signaling flows and Message content for EPS procedure, e.g.

Attach, Detach, TAU etc from actual traces.

4 Explain the supporting services for EPC 4.1 Describe signaling from the Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and AAA 4.2 Describe the DNS procedures for EPC 4.3 E2E Voice Signaling over LTE/EPC using IMS, CSFB, SRVCC

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

EPC System Survey LZU1087977 Knowledge of basic GPRS concepts and signaling in GPRS is helpful but not required.

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 EPC Nodes and Interfaces 1 hour

EPC Signaling and Protocols 1 hour

Traffic Cases 4 hours

2 Traffic Cases (Cont.) 4 hours

Supporting Services 2 hour

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LZU1087193 R7A

Description This course provides a detailed introduction to signaling in IMS by presenting the protocols involved and different traffic cases from the IMS System. The following protocols are described with reference to the Ericsson IMS solutions and to the relevant IETF and 3GPP specifications: • SIP protocol and the most important IMS related extensions to SIP; • SDP (Session Description Protocol); • Diameter protocol and IMS related Diameter applications; • H248/MeGaCo. Actual signaling traces are used where possible to show the practical aspects of signaling in an IMS network.

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

1 Describe the architecture of IMS; the functions of the main logical nodes in the IMS System; the main IMS specifications and protocols.

1.1 Describe the roles of IETF, 3GPP, TISPAN, OMA and GSMA in IMS. 1.2 Describe the main 3GPP specifications and IETF RFCs relating to IMS. 1.3 Describe the concepts related to mobile and fixed access to IMS. 1.4 Describe the main protocols, signaling flows and node functions for typical IMS

Sessions, including Registration, IMS to IMS Sessions and IMS to GSTN sessions.

2 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Session Description Protocol (SDP) in IMS.

2.1 Describe what SIP is and the reasons why SIP is required in IMS. 2.2 List and describe the main RFCs related to SIP and SDP. 2.3 Explain the basic functions and capabilities of SIP and SDP. 2.4 Describe the function of SIP Components, SIP Proxies and SIP User Agents (UAC,

UAS). 2.5 Explain stateful and stateless SIP Proxies. 2.6 Describe the specifications, functions and usage of all the SIP Methods and the more

common SIP Responses. 2.7 Explain SIP Transactions and Dialogs. 2.8 Explain Telephone numbers, SIP-URIs, Tel-URLs for addressing end-users. 2.9 Explain the routing and addressing principles of SIP messages and the function of

the SIP routing header fields (Request URI, Via, Route, Record-Route, Contact and

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others). 2.10 Describe the function and uses of the more common SIP header fields used in IMS

and their related RFCs. 2.11 Explain the function of SDP and the offer / answer model for SDP in IMS. 2.12 Describe the structure of SDP and the function of the SDP fields with reference to

the associated RFCs. 2.13 Describe the use of SDP in SIP and MeGaCo signaling sequences.

3 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of the Diameter Protocol in IMS

3.1 Describe the base functions and capabilities of Diameter and the associated RFCs. 3.2 Describe the routing principles of Diameter in IMS. 3.3 Describe the structure of Commands. 3.4 Describe the structure, types and format of AVPs. 3.5 Describe the main Diameter base protocol messages and AVPs. 3.6 Describe Vendor specific Commands & AVPs 3.7 Describe the services provided by the Cx/Dx, Zx, Sh/Dh, Rx and Rf interfaces in

IMS. 3.8 Describe the main IMS Diameter messages and AVPs associated with the Cx/Dx,

Zx, Sh/Dh, Rx and Rf interfaces in IMS.

4 Understand and describe the structure, specifications and usage of H.248 (MeGaCo) 4.1 Describe the main function and usage of H.248 in IMS and the main RFCs. 4.2 Describe the H.248 Context Model. 4.3 Describe the H.248 Commands, Descriptors and Parameters and their use in IMS. 4.4 Describe Packages and Profiles. 4.5 Describe typical H.248 signaling sequences in IMS and their relationship with SIP

and ISUP signaling.

5 Analyze detailed IMS signaling flows and Message content for Registration, Session Establishment and other call scenarios

5.1 Describe SIP to SIP and SIP to ISUP Session establishment. 5.2 Describe the Registration process, including Authentication. 5.3 Describe SIP/ISUP interworking including the function and use of Number

Normalization, ENUM and External Network Selection (Breakout – BGCF). 5.4 Explain SIP forking. 5.5 Analyze detailed SIP and SDP signaling flows and messages from traces. 5.6 Analyze detailed Diameter signaling flows and Message content for Registration

(Cx/Dx and Sh/Dh), Session Establishment and Charging (Rf). 5.7 Analyze detailed H.248 signaling traces between SBG & BGF and MGC & MGW

during call establishment and clearing.

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Fundamentals

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

IMS Overview LZU1089851 or equivalent. In addition the students should have a good basic understanding of general datacom and telecom networks and good knowledge of IP networking and the TCP/IP protocol family. The prerequisites are essential in order to ensure that all the course objectives can be met.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.

Learning situation This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons and theoretical exercises based on WireShark traces.

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 IMS Revision & Standards 1.5

SIP Theory 3

SIP Message Routing exercise 1.5

2 SIP Theory part 2 and SDP 1.5

Diameter Theory 1.5

Exercises: Analysis of SIP Session establishment traces: SIP Register; SIP to SIP Session inc. Charging 3

3 Megaco Theory 1

SIP to GSTN Breakout Theory 1

Analysis of SIP Traces continued: IMS to PSTN Call 2

SIP Forking exercise 1

Summary & Close 1

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LZU1082240 R1B

Description Do you want to know which are the AXE Multi-Applications that can be implemented on BSP 8100? The Ericsson BSP 8100 server architecture is prepared for Multi-Application support that facilitates compact systems and re-distribution of traffic between applications when traffic patterns changes. After finishing this course you will be able to recognize the possible combinations of single AXE applications and multiple-applications deployment i.e. different applications hosted in the same BSP 8100 platform.

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

1 Recognize the Blade Server Platform (BSP) System and Architecture 1.1 Differentiate between BSP and AXE Infrastructure 1.2 Recognize the BSP System and Architecture 1.3 Describe BSP Connectivity 1.4 Acknowledge BSP Tenant Concepts

2 Recognize the BSP 8100 Hardware Components 2.1 List the BSP 8100 Hardware Components 2.2 Describe the type of cables needed for BSP connectivity 2.3 Acknowledge the BSP Management Interfaces and functions

3 Acknowledge Multi-Application Concepts 3.1 Recognize the Multi-Application Support Concept in BSP 3.2 Recognize requirements for Multi-Application scenarios to work 3.3 Acknowledge the AXE node types deployed on BSP 8100 3.4 Describe BSP Multi-Application Connectivity towards the IP Network 3.5 Recognize Dimensioning Aspects to dimension a Multi-Application System

4 Acknowledge the AXE Nodes Applications Functions 4.1 Recognize the Compact MSC and the Compact CTC Functions 4.2 List the Compact MSC and the Compact CTC Base and Value Packages 4.3 Recognize the MSC and the CTC Blade Cluster Functions 4.4 List the MSC and the CTC Blade Cluster,Base and Value Packages 4.5 Recognize the Compact HLR and the HLR-FE Blade Cluster Functions 4.6 List the Compact HLR and the HLR-FE Blade Cluster Base and Value Packages 4.7 Recognize the Compact IP-STP solution functions

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4.8 List the Compact IP-STP Base and Value Packages

5 Acknowledge Dual Blade Nodes on BSP 8100 5.1 Acknowledge the cCTC/cMSC-S Nodes Architecture 5.2 Explore how cCTC/cMSC-S Nodes are connected to the IP-Network 5.3 Acknowledge the cHLR Node Architecture 5.4 Explore how cHLR Node is connected to the IP-Network 5.5 Acknowledge the cIP-STP Node Architecture 5.6 Explore how the cIP-STP Node is connected to the IP-Network

6 Acknowledge CTC/MSC-S and HLR-FE Blade Cluster Nodes 6.1 Recognize Blade Cluster Nodes Architecture 6.2 List the Blade Cluster Nodes Hardware Components 6.3 Explore how Blade Cluster Nodes are connected to the IP-Network 6.4 Explore how traffic is managed in a Blade Cluster system 6.5 Acknowledge the role of IPLB in a BSP based node

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

IP Networking, LZU102397 (or equivalent knowledge of switching and routing)

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 1- Recognize the BSP System and Architecture 1

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2- Recognize the BSP Hardware Components 0.5

3- Acknowledge Multi-Application Concepts 1

4- Acknowledge the AXE Nodes Applications Functions 1

5- Acknowledge Dual Blade Nodes on BSP 8100 1

6- Acknowledge CTC/MSC-S and HLR-FE Blade Cluster Nodes

1.5

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LZU1082241 R1A

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

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

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

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

3 Describe the APG43L System 3.1 Recognize the APG43L Functions 3.2 Access the AXE system through the APG43L 3.3 Check alarms and performance 3.4 Check file system and disk usage 3.5 Check cluster and APZ interworking

4 Present the APZ System 4.1 Discover the APZ Evolution 4.2 Identify APZ HW Layout 4.3 Check alarms and performance

5 Verify RP Operation 5.1 Handle the RPs on basic level 5.2 Handle EMs controlled by the RPs

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5.3 Practice to identify databases used when defining RPs

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

7 Explore Routes and devices 7.1 Connect Routes and devices using a specific reference Topology 7.2 Check route types

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100, LZU1082240

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Recognize the AXE Architecture 3

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Practice Command Handling 3

2 Describe the APG43L System 4

Present the APZ System 2

3 Present the APZ System 2

Verify RP Operation 2

Present IP stack on BSP 2

4 Present IP stack on BSP 3

Explore Routes and devices 2.5

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

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LZU1082242 R1B

Description What are the benefits and added values with Blade Cluster on BSP 8100? How is the new processor GEP5 providing scalable and great capacity? The Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 Overview answers these questions. The course provides a comprehensive base for understanding all other Blade Cluster courses. The Blade Cluster architecture is presented using the Compact MSC as a reference and also from different perspectives, where its benefits, concepts, characteristics, hardware, signaling, software, operation and maintenance are briefly described with a broad audience in mind. When the course is finished, the students will be able to understand how MSC/CTC and HLR-FE are implemented with Blade Cluster on BSP 8100 and in the Multi-application environment.

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

1 Identify Benefits and Drivers for Blade Cluster system 1.1 Give an example of an MSS site before and after migration to MSC BC 1.2 Describe the reasons for introducing Blade Cluster 1.3 Recognize and list the added value introduced in Blade Cluster

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

3 Present the Blade Cluster Characteristics 3.1 Acknowledge the performance and footprint of the MSC /CTC/ HLR-FE 3.2 Describe the improved node availability and robustness mechanisms 3.3 Explore the recovery behavior

4 Identify the Physical Hardware in Blade Cluster 4.1 Explain BSP 8100 system and Multi-Application concepts 4.2 Define different MSC /CTC/ HLR-FE configuration and hardware options 4.3 Show the hardware components, from cabinet to blade 4.4 Explain briefly the purpose of the hardware components

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

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5.4 Introduce new protocols supported by Blade Cluster

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

7 Introduce Blade Cluster Operation and Maintenance 7.1 Give an Overview of Operation and Maintenance in Blade Cluster 7.2 Describe the usage of the different Cluster CP States 7.3 Describe some features for O&M in Blade Cluster

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100, LZU1082240

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Identify Benefits and Drivers for Blade Cluster system 0.5

Explain the Blade Cluster Concepts 1

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Present the Blade Cluster Characteristics 0.5

Identify the Physical Hardware in Blade Cluster 1

Describe Protocols and Signaling in Blade Cluster 1

Clarify some features in Blade Cluster Software 1

Introduce Blade Cluster Operation and Maintenance 0.5

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

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LZU1082251 R1A

Description Diameter signaling is used for Policy Control, Subscriber Registration, Charging & Roaming Procedures in EPC and IMS. Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) is the key network component to secure and centralize Diameter communication. DSC is a product that supports standard IETF/3GPP Diameter functionalities. This course explains the Diameter Signaling and DSC product positioning in the Network. Participants learn about the DSC Configuration and its Operation and Maintenance in their network. This course is based on the DSC15B release.

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

1 Describe the main concepts of the Diameter Signaling 1.1 Describe Evolution of Diameter Signaling 1.2 Describe Diameter basic terminologies 1.3 Describe Diameter Relay Agent, Diameter Edge Agent & Diameter Routing Agent

Functionalities 1.4 Describe Diameter Base Protocol & AVPs

2 Describe Diameter Interfaces in Packet Core/EPC 2.1 Describe S6a Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.2 Describe S6a Signaling between MME and HSS using sample Traces 2.3 Describe Gx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.4 Describe Gx Signaling between SASN-SAPC & EPG-SAPC 2.5 Describe Gy Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 2.6 Describe Gy Signaling, SASN-OCS & EPG-OCS 2.7 Describe Rx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description

3 Describe Diameter Interfaces in IMS 3.1 Describe Cx Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 3.2 Describe Cx Signaling between CSCF-HSS 3.3 Describe Sh Interface, Command Code & AVP Description 3.4 Describe Sh Signaling between IMSAS-HSS

4 DSC Overview 4.1 Describe DSC Hardware Architecture

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4.2 Describe DSC Magazine layout 4.3 Describe DSC Boards Detail 4.4 Describe DSC Platform & Software Architecture 4.5 Describe DSC Applications 4.6 Describe DSC Product Positioning 4.7 Describe DSC Features

5 Configure DSC 5.1 DSC System Configuration 5.2 IP Transport Interface and Routing Configuration 5.3 SCTP Configuration 5.4 Transport Endpoint IP Configuration 5.5 Capability Profile & Node Configuration 5.6 Remote Peer & Peer Group Configuration 5.7 Adjacent Realm Configuration 5.8 Local Routing & Roaming Routing Configuration 5.9 DMI Configuration including Topology Hiding & Screening Mask 5.10 Describe Redirect Client, Application Aware Traffic Management and Diameter

Message Mirroring

6 DSC Operations 6.1 DSC User Management 6.2 Explain the Health Check Procedure 6.3 Describe the DMX System Functions 6.4 DSC Performance Management 6.5 Explain the Backup & Restore procedure 6.6 Event Reporting

7 DSC Maintenance 7.1 Explain Hardware Management 7.2 Perform File Management 7.3 Discuss the Fault Management 7.4 Elaborate Alarm & Notification Handling 7.5 Discuss the OSS-RC for DSC

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

EPC System Survey, LZU1087977 IMS Overview, LZU1088283

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Main Concepts of Diameter Signaling 2 Diameter Signaling in PC/EPC 3 Diameter Signaling in IMS 1

2 DSC Overview 3 DSC Configuration including Exercises ( Part 1 of 2) 3

3 DSC Configuration including Exercises ( Part 2 of 2) 6

4 DSC Operations and Maintenance including Exercises 6

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LZU1082252 R1A

Description How will IMS Centralized Service (ICS) impact on future services? Do you know that ICS will replace the existing CS supplementary services with IMS supplementary services for VoLTE users? The IMS Centralized Service (ICS) Concepts course answers these questions, providing an overview of existing MSS Services, and explaining how IMS is planned to overtake the MSS Services. This course adds value as it will help the operator to utilize and benefit from ICS.

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

1 Discuss Future Services 1.1 Consider User Needs 1.2 Observe Operator Potential 1.3 Evaluate Service Benefits

2 Present CAMEL Services 2.1 Explain the CAMEL Service Concept 2.2 Acknowledge CAMEL Nodes and Functions 2.3 Explore CAMEL Call Flows 2.4 Explore some CAMEL Service scenarios

3 Recognize the Mg interface based ICS solution concepts 3.1 Explain the ICS Service Concept 3.2 Differentiate the ICS Reference Architecture 3.3 Acknowledge Mobile Originating and Terminating call flows 3.4 Recognize how Supplementary Services are managed 3.5 Explore Emergency and Announcement Handling scenarios

4 Explore Service Interaction in MSS 4.1 Explain the Dual Service Engine (DSE) Concept 4.2 Acknowledge Dual Originating and Dual Terminating Service Scenarios 4.3 Acknowledge ICS Roaming Scenarios

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

VoLTE Interworking Concepts, LZU1082265

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Discuss future Services 1

Present MSS (CAMEL) Services 1.5

Recognize the Mg interface based ICS solution concepts 2

Explore Dual Service Engine concepts 1

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

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LZU1082259 R1B

Description Do you know IP Signaling Transfer Point (IP-STP) is playing a key role for efficient handling of SS7 signaling in both mobile and wireline core networks, both circuit and packet based?. Would you like to be able to understand and configure an IP-STP? This course provides a general description of Ericsson IP-STP product available for both mobile (WCDMA, GSM and LTE) and wireline core networks, use of SPX to provide STP funtion is considered as well. Aspects related to IP-STP Scenarios, functionalities and configuration of IP-STP are also treated. Practical exercises will also help students in understanding some points related to configuration of IP-STP.

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

1 Provide an overview of the IP-STP 1.1 Explain what is an IP-STP 1.2 Describe essential core functions of IP-STP and its benefits

2 IP-STP function in MSS Network 2.1 Acknowledge different cases of Scenarios for IP-STP 2.2 Explain the uses of IP-STP in MSS Network

3 Describe functionalities of IP-STP 3.1 Recognize IP-STP functionalities 3.2 Describe IP-STP function in MSS Network 3.3 Explain scenario related to Signaling SCCP Relay Point 3.4 Describe IP-STP used for VoLTE Roaming Scenarios 3.5 Explain benefit of using SPX as STP

4 Practice to Configure IP-STP 4.1 Practice Advanced SCCP Configuration 4.2 Practice Configuration of SPC, GT, GT Routing, Sigtran 4.3 Describe commands of feature M2PA in IP-STP node 4.4 Practice Configuration of TDM links 4.5 Practice Configuration of IP on RP

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

AXE on BSP 8100 Operation and Configuration, LZU1082241

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1

Introduction IP-STP Function in MSS Network IP-STP Functionalities

1.5 2.5 2.0

2

Practice to Configure IP-STP Sigtran parameters Explain Scenario related to Signaling SCCP Relay Point Describe IP-STP function in MSS Network Describe IP-STP used for VoLTE Roaming Scenarios Explain benefit of using SPX as STP

2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

3 Practice to configure M2PA function Practice Configuration of IP on RP Practice to Configure Global Title Routing Cases

2.0 2.0 2.0

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LZU1082254 R1B

Description Diameter signaling is used for Policy Control, Subscriber Registration, Charging & Roaming Procedures in EPC and IMS. Ericsson Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) is the key network component to secure and centralize Diameter communication. IWF is a feature that can be integrated in a DSC node and provide the ability to convert Diameter to MAP messages and the opposite. This course explains the IWF product positioning in the Network. Participants will learn about the IWF Configuration in their network. This course is based on the DSC16 release.

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

1 Describe the IWF inside the DSC 1.1 Describe the DSC in an overview level 1.2 Understand how the IWF is implemented in the DSC 1.3 Verify the main IWF functionalities 1.4 Understand the relation between the STP and DSC with the IWF

2 Verify use cases for MAP IWF 2.1 Describe the main use cases for MAP IWF 2.2 Verify the License Management procedures for installing the IWF into the DSC 2.3 View the License Status of the IWF

3 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager 3.1 Describe the IWF configuration using the Signaling Manager 3.2 Configure system components 3.3 Add new users in the Common Part configuration 3.4 Add new process classes and group 3.5 Understand how the TCAP, SCCP, M3UA and SCTP work

4 Clarify the IWF translation function 4.1 Clarify how MAP and Diameter are converted 4.2 Configure eVIP for internal configuration 4.3 Define internal Diameter configuration at IWF side 4.4 Configure internal Diameter configuration at DSC side 4.5 Configure IWF translation function using the Signaling Manager

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer and System Administrator

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

DSC 15 Operation, Configuration and Maintenance, LZU1082251

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Describe the IWF inside the DSC 2

Verify use cases for MAP IWF 3

Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager

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2 Understand how to configure the IWF using the Signaling Manager

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Clarify the IWF translation function 3

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LZU1082255 R1B

Description Do you need the skills and knowledge to operate and configure the M-MGw in your network? The M-MGw Operation and Configuration course will cover the operational and configuration aspects in the Mobile Media Gateway. The Ericsson Mobile Softswitch Solution (MSS) in the core network for GSM and WCDMA access as well as the role of the M-MGw in an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution will be described from M-MGw’s operational and configuration perspective. The course provides hands-on training with the M-MGw Node Manager, as well as Command Line Interface (CLI) and some applications in Operation Support System-Radio and Core (OSS-RC) related to M-MGw operation and configuration. The course covers also the product MRS (Media Resource System). This is because all new M-MGw sales will be offered MRS instead of M-MGw GMP v4. The benefits of the MRS are: smaller footprint, improved energy efficiency and improved flexibility. The hands-on training covers TDM, ATM (not supported in MRS) and IP transmission solutions as well as configuration of Media Resource Function (MRF) and Border Gateway Function (BGF).

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

1 Describe M-MGw/MRS System Architecture and function 1.1 Understand the benefits of the Base Packages and Value Packages 1.2 State the different functions included in the M-MGw/MRS

2 Explain the Media Resource Package (MRP) concepts. 2.1 List the MRS boards and their function 2.2 Describe the MRP Hardware Architecture 2.3 Describe the MRP cabinet and Subrack configurations for MRS 2.4 Understand CPP concepts such as Reliable Programs, Filesystem and the Database 2.5 Explain Error recovery function, Supervision and the Escalation staircase 2.6 Understand the Configuration Version (CV) concept

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.1 Describe and configure IP Transport 6.2 Describe and configure TDM Transport 6.3 Explain and configure the Signaling bearers in M-MGw/MRS, including SS7 over IP

and TDM 6.4 Explain and configure GCP and H.248 6.5 Configure the M-MGw/MRS interworking interfaces 6.6 Configure the BGF interworking interfaces 6.7 Configure the MRFP interworking interfaces 6.8 Explain and define vMGw, vMRFP, vMRFC and vBGF

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

MSS 15 Overview, LZU1089870

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Duration and class size

The length of the course is 4 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction, Network layout, M-MGw/MRS Base and Value Packages and their supported features, Product Packaging, Hardware management

3

Operation and Maintenance overview in M-MGw/MRSnode 2

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

4

2 CLI and NCLI theory and related exercises 3

3 Configuration in M-MGw/MRS - theory and exercises (with NM) 6

4 Fault Management – Alarm/Event Handling 2

OSS-RC applications for M-MGw/MRS 3

Course wrap-up and evaluation 1

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LZU1082256 R1B

Description Do you need to work with Signaling in Mobile networks? Do you understand the changes made for 4G? Do you want to know the different protocols and traffic cases in the network with CTC/MSC/STP nodes? This course describes the communication between Mobile network nodes and the User Equipment (UE) using POTS, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and eUTRAN. The Mobile Application Part Protocol (MAP) is explained, and how it relates to call flows in different scenarios including Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC). The Mobile Signaling Concepts course adds value to the operator since it explains the interfaces in the CTC/MSC/STP nodes network.

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

1 Introduce the 2G/3G/4G mobile network 1.1 Describe the main logical nodes in the network 1.2 Acknowledge the organizations and signaling standards 1.3 Describe how Mobile Signaling has evolved 1.4 Explore CTC/MSC/STP Interfaces and Protocols

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

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

4 Present MAP Concepts 4.1 Describe MAP structure 4.2 Show MAP messages 4.3 Illustrate MAP use cases: CSFB, MTRF, SRVCC 4.4 Introduce CAP protocol concepts

5 Explore ISUP & BICC Protocols 5.1 Present ISUP services and protocol messages

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5.2 Present BICC services and protocol messages 5.3 Illustrate scenarios with BICC and ISUP

6 Investigate SIP/SIP-I Interworking in CTC/MSC/STP 6.1 Acknowledge SIP/SIP-I scenarios 6.2 Describe SIP/SIP-I interwork aspects: codec negotiation, DTMF interworking, CMN,

ASN.

7 Show IPBCP protocol 7.1 Describe high level concept 7.2 Illustrate examples 7.3 Show signaling messages

8 Show SGsAP and GTPv2-C protocols 8.1 Describe SGsAP protocol messages 8.2 Illustrate Examples with SGsAP: CSFB 8.3 Describe GTPv2-C protocol messages 8.4 Illustrate Examples with GTPv2-C: SRVCC

9 Show RANAP functions and protocol 9.1 Describe RANAP Principles and protocol messages 9.2 Illustrate traffic scenarios

10 Show BSSAP functions and protocol 10.1 Describe BSSAP Principles and protocol messages 10.2 Illustrate traffic scenarios

11 Describe GCP Signaling 11.1 Describe M-MGW interaction 11.2 Illustrate examples 11.3 Show signaling messages

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

Ericsson WCDMA System Overview, LZU1085418

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduce the 2G/3G/4G mobile network 1

Present Call Handling Overview 2

Investigate MSS Interworking Principles 2

Present MAP Concepts 1

2 Explore ISUP & BICC Protocols 1

Investigate SIP/SIP-I Interworking in CTC/MSC/STP 2

Show IPBCP protocol 1

Acknowledge SGsAP and GTPv2-C protocols 2

3 Present RANAP functions and protocol 2

Show BSSAP functions and protocol 2

Describe GCP Signaling 2

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LZU1082263 R1B

Description Do you need the skills and knowledge to configure the MRS VoLTE Interworking in your network? The Border Gateway Function (BGF) is the key for VoLTE to interact with 2G/3G systems. This course will give the students good understanding about the evolution of the hardware and the flexibility in the configuration. It will also give a good understanding about the different Base Packages and Value packages such as the SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Control). The course provides hands-on training with the Node Manager. The exercises covers configuration of the BGF media interfaces as well as the H.248 signaling interfaces.

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

1 Explain the VoLTE Interworking solution 1.1 Understand the benefits of the BGF Base Package 1.2 Explain the Base Package for BGF SIP Trunking 1.3 Identify the Value Package for Web Access 1.4 Explain the SRVCC concept is achieved with the Access Transfer Gateway 1.5 Understand the Value package for SRVCC 1.6 Describe how the MRS can support Media Resource Function (MRF) for Multimedia

and voice/video Conferencing 1.7 Explain the interconnect with IMS/MSS

2 Configure the Border Gateway Function 2.1 Be able to configure the BGF Media Interfaces 2.2 Configure the H.248 signaling interface from the SBG (Session Border Gateway) 2.3 Be able to configure the Media Resource Function interfaces

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites MSS 15 Overview, LZU1089870

Duration and class size

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, which are accessed remotely.

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction, BGF concepts 2,5

BGF/MRF traffic configuration theory 1

BGF practical configuration exercises 1,5

MRF practical configuration exercise 0,5

Course wrap-up and evaluation 0,5

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LZU1082245 R1B

Description Do you want to know the key functionalities impacted in CTC/MSC 16 for Voice over LTE? The course provides a theoretical overview of Voice over LTE and the mobile interworking with IMS network, by describing the base and value packages for CTC/MSC 16.

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

1 Recall VoLTE in MSS 1.1 Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 1.2 Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 1.3 Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 1.4 Describe value package for CTC/MSC

2 Acknowledge CSFB value package 2.1 Verify LTE to CS Fallback (CSFB) 2.2 Explain CSFB Accelerator 2.3 Demonstrate SMS over SGs-interface

3 Acknowledge IP interconnect value package 3.1 Describe MGCF for Interworking with IMS 3.2 Investigate MGCF for Interworking with SIP-I based Networks 3.3 Explain Domain Name System (DNS) Resolver 3.4 Show ENUM Look up for Number Portability

4 Acknowledge Network Efficiency value package 4.1 Describe MSC Pool

5 Acknowledge Service Continuity value package 5.1 Explain LTE to GSM Handover (SRVCC) 5.2 Explain LTE to WCDMA Handover (SRVCC)

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

Voice over LTE in MSS 15, LZU1089844

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Recall VoLTE in MSS 1.5

Acknowledge CSFB value package 1

Acknowledge IP interconnect value package 1.5

Acknowledge Network Efficiency value package 0.5

Acknowledge Service Continuity value package 1

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

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LZU1082318 R1A

Description Do you need to configure the interaction between CTC/MSC nodes? This course explains how to gain efficiency in transit scenarios, charging and traffic cases, both physically and in terms of charging for PSTN, GERAN, UTRAN traffic scenarios. In addition the course adds value for the operator since the students get trained in configuring the CTC/MSC in DB and BC.

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

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

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

3 Introduce Codec Negotiating concept 3.1 Explain the purpose with Codecs 3.2 Show Codec options per access type 3.3 Describe the TrFO for HD voice 3.4 State the G722 HD Voice 3.5 Show the AMR enhancement

4 Verify Mobile Access MGw Selection functionality 4.1 Show Mobile Access MGw terminology 4.2 List the criteria for Mobile Access MGw selection 4.3 State the recommendations for Mobile Access MGw selection 4.4 Explore the Mobile Access MGw Selection 4.5 Verify the Mobile Access MGw Selection Capacity Based

5 Verify transit efficient scenarios in MSS network 5.1 Define the Call Mediation Node feature 5.2 Show efficiency with CMN Feature 5.3 Verify the CMN impacts in CTC/MSC Configuration

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5.4 Explain CMN for SIP-I Enhancement

6 Explain Carrier and Preference Analysis 6.1 List input per traffic case 6.2 Show output per traffic case 6.3 Analyze the Equal Access Carrier configuration

7 Show the Geographical Location analysis 7.1 Verify the cell and area analysis 7.2 Regional service concept 7.3 Configure charging in Geographical Location analysis

8 Define the Pre and B-number analysis 8.1 Implement the Pre B-Number analysis 8.2 Initiate the B-Number analysis 8.3 Configure charging case in Pre B-number and B-number analysis

9 Verify the outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR analysis 9.1 Show the inputs necessary to create the route towards HLR 9.2 List the output information for this traffic case 9.3 Configure Outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR

10 Define Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) analysis 10.1 Explore the output information for this traffic case 10.2 Practice to configure Inter-CTC/MSC Handover 10.3 Explore ASN feature in handover scenarios (SIP-I fallback to BICC)

11 State Pre A-number and A-number analysis 11.1 Investigate the parameters necessary to define the MSRN Analysis 11.2 Explain the Pre A-Number analysis 11.3 Define A-Number analysis 11.4 Configure Pre A-number and A-number analysis

12 Define the Initial and Charging analysis 12.1 Show the concepts of initial charging analysis 12.2 State the different traffic scenarios 12.3 Explain the information giver after initial charging analysis 12.4 Show outputs from the charging analysis

13 Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation and administration 13.1 Show the APZ commands and parameters for CDR generation 13.2 List the APG commands and parameters for CDR administration 13.3 Analyze CDR Generation

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

MSS Traffic Configuration, LZU1082247

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 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, which are accessed remotely.

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Show the MSS Network Topology 3

State the interfaces with other systems 3

2 Introduce Codec Negotiating concept 2

Verify Mobile Access MGw Selection functionality 2

Verify transit efficient scenarios in MSS network 2

3 Explain Carrier and Preference Analysis 2

Show the Geographical Location analysis 2

Define the Pre B-number and B-number analysis 2

4 Verify the outgoing Interrogation Route towards HLR analysis 2

Define Mobile Station Roaming Number (MSRN) analysis 2

State Pre A-number and A-number analysis 2

5 Define the Initial and Charging analysis 3

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Explain Call Data Record (CDR) Generation and administration 2.5

Summary and Conclusion 0.5

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LZU1082247 R1A

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

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

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

2 Explain and configure the MSC-Server Blade Cluster 2.1 Show Blade Cluster concepts 2.2 Describe the signaling and interfaces 2.3 Verify the operation printouts 2.4 Configure the IP on CP 2.5 Analyze the BSP in MSC

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

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

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

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5.3 Configure the GERAN call handling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 Show the features in MSS 15.1 State the features in MSC

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

AXE Multi-Applications on BSP 8100, LZU1082240 Mobile Signaling Concepts, LZU1082256

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

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1 • Show the MSS network and identities

• Describe SIGTRAN

• Verify traffic cases for PTSN, PRA, GERAN, UTRAN and EUTRAN

• Practice to configure IP based signaling

• Show Blade Cluster Concepts

• Describe the signaling and interfaces

• Analyze the BSP concepts

• Practice to configure IP on CP

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2 • Implement Signaling Connection Control Part protocol

• Configure SCCP Routing • Explain MGw connections

• Configure connections to MGw & MGw Group

• Show GERAN network

• Configure GERAN network

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3 • Show UTRAN Network

• Configure UTRAN • Show E-UTRAN Network

• Configure E-UTRAN NETWORK

• Initiate IMSI Number Series Analysis • Configure analysis of IMSI

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4 • Introduce Route Data Concept • Configure Route Data Explain Routing Case Analysis • Configure analysis of Routing Case • Explain B-number pre-analysis and Analysis • Configure pre-analysis and analysis of B-number

• Explain End-of-Selection (EOS) Analysis

• Explain Announcements Analysis

• Configure analysis of EOS and Announcements

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5 • Define Handover concepts

• Present Features

• Summary and Test

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LZU1082249 R1A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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5.3 Fix the trouble

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

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

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

9 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 9.1 Describe Top-Down Troubleshooting 9.2 How to handle Customer Complaints 9.3 Investigate a call with Call Tracing 9.4 Describe what is IST feature in MSS 9.5 Investigate troubleshooting for SRVCC

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

MSS Network Configuration, LZU1082318 M-MGW Operation with AMOS, LZU1088012 or Extensive MSC-S and M-MGW working experience

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Duration and class size

The length of the course is 5 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Identify ways how to solve the problem 0.5

Investigate Theory & Strategy 0.5

Demonstrate typical network troubles 1

List MSS Interfaces and Protocols 0.5

Introduce troubleshooting methodology 0.5

Troubleshoot using MGW 1

Troubleshoot using MPBN 1

Introduce AXE 1

2 Exercise 1.1 – Traffic Events 1

Exercise 1.2 – MSC-S DB & APG 1

Exercise 1.3 – Analyze Statistics 1

Exercise 2.1 – Exploring M-MGw 1.5

Exercise 2.2 – Verify MPBN 1.5

3 Exercise 2.3 – Exploring MPBN 0.5

Exercise 3.1 – Check nodes and communication 1.5

Exercise 3.2 – Troubleshoot Location Update 2

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Exercise 3.3 – Troubleshoot Incoming Calls 2

4 Present some MSS Troubleshooting Praxis 1

Exercise 4.1 – Check configuration 2

Exercise 4.2 – Troubleshoot Outgoing Calls 1.5

Exercise 4.3 – Troubleshoot International Calls 1.5

5 Demonstrate MSC-S BC Delta Troubleshooting 1

Exercise 5.1 – Hands-On Blade Cluster Hardware 2

Exercise 5.2 – Explore Blade Cluster State Handling 1.5

Exercise 5.3 – Troubleshoot IS & IPLB 1

Summary 0.5

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LZU1082250 R1A

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

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

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

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

3 Manage the Service Continuity function 3.1 Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 3.2 Verify traffic cases involving Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) 3.3 Explore SRVCC for Alerting and Emergency calls

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

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

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Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

VoLTE Interworking Concepts LZU1082265 MSS Network Configuration LZU1082318

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Present VoLTE scenarios 2

Analyze a traffic case involving CSFB 2

Explain how SMS over SGs function is enabled 2

2 Coordinate inter-MSC handover 1

Explain the configuration for the MTRF function 1.5

Configure the MME over the Sv Interface 1.5

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

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LZU1082291 R1A

Description What is SIP? How is SIP routed? Will SIP replace SS7 traffic signaling? What is the difference between SIP and SIP-I? The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course provides knowledge in SIP, its protocol structure and gives hands-on practice in configuring and analyzing SIP/SIP-I with wireshark in MSC. The course also presents some SIP/SIP-I features that can help you during your daily operations. The SIP/SIP-I Advanced course adds value to the operator since SIP/SIP-I is replacing SS7 more and more as traffic signaling protocol.

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

1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.1 List the SIP and SIP-I features 1.2 Explain SIP functionality 1.3 Present MSS and SIP/SIP-I Scenarios 1.4 Explore the interfacing networks for SIP/SIP-I 1.5 Name the main logical nodes in the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem)

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

networks

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

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

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5 Clarify IP Connectivity support in MSC-S for SIP/SIP-I/DNS 5.1 Introduce SIP/SIP-I Single Node View 5.2 Clarify the IP connectivity for MSC-S DB and MSC-S BC 5.3 List the main steps in setting up L2 infrastructure for SIP 5.4 Describe the IP stack on CP implementation 5.5 Explain the supervision and IP Layer failover mechanisms 5.6 Configure IP stack on CP

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

Target audience The target audience for this course is:

Service Planning Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Network Design Engineer

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following courses:

Mobile Signaling Concepts, LZU1082256 MSS Network Configuration, LZU1082318

Duration and class size

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

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

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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.

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Ch. 1 Introduction – What is SIP? 1.0

Ch. 2 SIP protocol 1.5

Ch. 3 DNS routing 1.0

Ch. 4 SIP-I 1.0

Exercises exploring SIP/SIP-I traces 1.5

2 Ch. 5 IP Connectivity support for SIP 2.0

Ch. 6 SIP and SIP-I configuration 2.0

Practice to configure SIP/SIP-I routes 2.0

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LZU1082265 R1B

Description What is Voice over LTE Interworking? What is SRVCC? How is it implemented in MSS 16? How can the operators benefit from this new technology? The course provides a theoretical overview of SMS over SGs, CS Fallback (CSFB), Mobile Terminating Roaming Forward (MTRF), Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) and how they relate to Voice over LTE (VoLTE) explaining how the eUTRAN (4G) communicates with GERAN (2G), UTRAN (3G) and the MSS. The course describes the mobile interworking with IMS and other Voice over IP (VoIP) interworkings. The VoLTE 16 Interworking Concepts course adds value to the operator since it gives insight in how to manage the new technology and stay ahead of the market.

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

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

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

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

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

5 Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 5.1 Identify Network Interworking 5.2 Compare Network Design 5.3 Show the MSS 16 VoLTE Solutions

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Target audience The target audience for this course is:

System Technician, Service Engineer, System Engineer, Field Technician

Prerequisites Successful completion of the following course:

Mobile Signaling Concepts, LZU1082256

Duration and class size

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

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

Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated Time (hours)

1 Introduction – Why voice over LTE in MSS? 1

Demonstrate different Voice over LTE Solutions 1.5

Investigate Voice over LTE using IMS 1

Analyze Voice over IP in MSS 1

Coordinate SRVCC and CSFB in MSS 1

Summary and Conclusion 0.5