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Optical Networks Training Programs

Catalog of Course Descriptions

Doc. no: 1550-LZU 108 6698 Uae Rev: F Ericsson AB

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Catalog of Course Descriptions

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

OPTICAL NETWORKS SYSTEM OVERVIEW (VCT) ........................................................ 5

OPTICAL NETWORKS SYSTEM SURVEY ....................................................................... 8

OPTICAL NETWORK DCN DESIGN ................................................................................ 11

MARCONI OMS 800 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................... 14

MARCONI OMS 1200 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................. 17





MARCONI OMS 3200 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION ......................................... 32

MARCONI MHL 3000 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................. 34

ASTN PLANNER .............................................................................................................. 37

ON PLANNER ................................................................................................................... 39

LAYER 2 DATA CARDS ON MARCONI OMS 1200 ........................................................ 42

LAYER 2 DATA CARDS ON OMS1600 ........................................................................... 45

LAYER 2 DATA CARDS ON OMS3200 ........................................................................... 47

SERVICEON ELEMENT MANAGER R1 FOR OPTICAL NETWORKS OPERATIONS .. 49





SERVICEON ELEMENT MANAGER R1 ADMINISTRATION (LINUX) ............................ 51

SERVICEON NETWORK MANAGER OPERATIONS ...................................................... 53

SERVICEON NETWORK MANAGER R3 FOR OPTICAL NETWORKS OPERATIONS . 55

SERVICEON NETWORK MANAGER R3 FOR ASTN NETWORKS OPERATION ......... 57

SERVICEON NETWORK MANAGER R3 FOR DWDM NETWORKS OPERATIONS ..... 59

SERVICEON ETHERNET SERVICE ACTIVATOR R3 OPERATIONS ............................ 60

SERVICEON PACKET TRANSPORT NETWORK MANAGER R1 OPERATIONS ......... 64

SERVICEON DCN ANALYZER R3, ANALYSIS AND HANDLING .................................. 66

SERVICEON ACCESS R7 OPERATION ......................................................................... 68

SERVICEON ACCESS NETWORK MANAGEMENT ....................................................... 70

SERVICEON ACCESS OPERATIONS FOR SDH MUX SYSTEMS ................................. 73

SERVICEON ACCESS R7 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ................................................ 76

SERVICEON OPTICAL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ..................................................... 78





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

Service delivery is supported using various delivery methods including:

Icon Delivery Method

Instructor Led Training (ILT)

Seminar (SEM)

Workshop (WS)

Virtual Classroom Training (VCT)

Web Based Learning/eLearning (WBL)

Structured Knowledge Transfer (SKT)

Delivery Enablers

Remote Training Lab (RTL)





Optical Networks System Overview (VCT)

LZU 108 7610 R1A

Description

An increasing number of operators meet challenges when they need to set up their transport network for traditional and new generation transport service. The choiche of the proper equipment in the phase of network build up s crucial for the final services that the operator can then offer to the final customers. A guideline on what the optical equipment portfolio offers is a sure help for the planning of the transport network.

This Virtual Classroom Training is designed for people who need an introduction to the SDH and DWDM transport equipment families and the relevant network design. This includes the equipment role in a telecommunication network, their main characteristics and design criteria. Moreover, an introduction to the main tasks and solutions for the Network Management Systems applications will be covered.

This course can also be taught in the standard instructor lead training environment (LZU 108 6951).

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Examine the Optical Network architecture and equipment applications. 1.1 Identify the types of Network Elements composing the Optical Network. 1.2 Describe the hierarchy in the Optical Network architecture: access, metro and core

layers.

2 Identify the main characteristics of the optical fiber. 2.1 Describe the characteristics of single mode and multimode fibers. 2.2 Discuss the linear and the non linear effects of the optical propagation.

3 Define the main characteristics of the involved telecommunication technologies. 3.1 Explain the basics of PDH/SDH. 3.2 Explain the basics of DWDM. 3.3 Explain the basics of Ethernet 3.4 Explain the basics of Ethernet over SDH. 3.5 Discuss the supported Network Element and traffic protections. 3.6 Explain the basics of routing and signaling protocols in the ASTN.

4 Illustrate features, functions and composition of the Network Elements. 4.1 Describe the Network Elements composing the access layer. 4.2 Describe the Network Elements composing the metro layer. 4.3 Describe the Network Elements composing the core layer. 4.4 Discuss the ASTN solution and ASTN Planner.





5 Explore the main network design criteria and Network Element interoperability. 5.1 Discuss the span length. 5.2 Discuss the optical elements characteristics and interworking. 5.3 Describe network dimensioning criteria.

6 Identify the main functions of the Operations Support System. 6.1 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn Element Manager. 6.2 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn network management layer. 6.3 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn Interfaces.

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineers, Service Design Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators, Application Developers, Business Developers,.

Prerequisites

The participants should have a good understanding of SDH, DWDM and Ethernet technologies.

Duration and class size

The length of the course is 3 sessions 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

1 • Optical Network architecture 3 hours

• Optical fiber characteristics

• Optical Network Technologies

2 • Network Elements features and functions 3 hours

3 • Network Elements features and functions 3 hours

• Optical Network design overview

• OSS features and functions





Optical Networks System Survey

LZU 108 6951 R2A

Description

This course is designed for people who need an introduction to the SDH and DWDM transport equipment families and the relevant network design. This includes the equipment role in a telecommunication network, their main characteristics and design criteria. Moreover, an introduction to the main tasks and solutions for the Network Management Systems applications will be covered.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Examine the Optical Network architecture and equipment applications. 1.1 Identify the types of Network Elements composing the Optical Network. 1.2 Describe the hierarchy in the Optical Network architecture: access, metro and core

layers.

2 Identify the main characteristics of the optical fiber. 2.1 Describe the characteristics of single mode and multimode fibers. 2.2 Discuss the linear and the non linear effects of the optical propagation.

3 Define the main characteristics of the involved telecommunication technologies. 3.1 Explain the basics of PDH/SDH. 3.2 Explain the basics of DWDM. 3.3 Explain the basics of Ethernet 3.4 Explain the basics of Ethernet over SDH. 3.5 Discuss the supported Network Element and traffic protections. 3.6 Explain the basics of routing and signaling protocols in the ASTN.

4 Illustrate features, functions and composition of the Network Elements. 4.1 Describe the Network Elements composing the access layer. 4.2 Describe the Network Elements composing the metro layer. 4.3 Describe the Network Elements composing the core layer. 4.4 Discuss the ASTN solution and ASTN Planner.

5 Explore the main network design criteria and Network Element interoperability. 5.1 Discuss the span length. 5.2 Discuss the optical elements characteristics and interworking. 5.3 Describe network dimensioning criteria.

6 Identify the main functions of the Operation Support System. 6.1 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn Element Manager. 6.2 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn network management layer. 6.3 Illustrate the characteristics of the ServiceOn Interfaces.





Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Service Planning Engineers, Service Design Engineers, Network Design Engineers, Network Deployment Engineers, Service Deployment Engineers, System Technicians, Service Technicians, System Engineers, Service Engineers, Field Technicians, System Administrators, Application Developers, Business Developers,.

Prerequisites

The participants should have a good understanding of SDH, DWDM and Ethernet technologies.


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 given in a classroom environment.





Time schedule



1 • Optical Network architecture 1.0 hours

• Optical fiber characteristics 1.0 hours

• Optical Network Technologies 4.0 hours

2 • Network Elements features and functions 6.0 hours

3 • Network Elements features and functions 2.0 hours

• Optical Network design overview 2.0 hours

• OSS features and functions 2.0 hours





Optical Network DCN Design

LZU 108 6953 R1A

Description

In order to manage the transport network from a centralized point of view, it is necessary to set up a managmenet network to reach all the involved network elements. This course is intended for people who have to plan, implement and analyze the Data Communication Network (DCN) for the remote management of the transport network via the Network Management System. The course contents will provide basic information on how to plan, maintain and monitor the Data Communication Network. The participants will have the opportunity to set-up a small training DCN, to check the configuration and to monitor it.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will have the knowledge to plan, implement and analyze the Data Communication Network to control from the Network Management System the SDH and/or DWDM equipments. In particular, the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP models. 1.1 Describe the ISO/OSI and the TCP/IP stack. 1.2 Explain the differences between each layer of the stacks.

2 Identify the DCN requirements. 2.1 Plan the requirements of the DCN for a transport network.

3 Compare the available Technologies (LAN, WAN, embedded SDH). 3.1 Clarify the different available technologies. 3.2 Determine the different feature of each technology. 3.3 Evaluate the interoperability of each technology.

4 Configure the HP server (TCP/IP and OSI). 4.1 Check the HP server network configuration. 4.2 Configure the HP server network protocols.

5 Analyze the OSI and TCP/IP routing protocols. 5.1 Understand the TCP/IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, RIP, etc.). 5.2 Describe the IS-IS routing protocol. 5.3 Understand the differences in the usage of the different routing protocols.

6 Configure the OSI or IP protocol in the network element. 6.1 Examine the communications between the Network Elements.

7 Arrange some functions of the router configuration. 7.1 Execute the router configuration to set-up the training network. 7.2 Implement different architectures by using the training network.





8 Practice with OSI or IP protocols. 8.1 Evaluate the different network architectures and the interoperability between them. 8.2 Monitor the network components in the DCN Network. 8.3 Test the DCN protection scheme.

9 Demonstrate the OSI tunneling over IP. 9.1 Set the OSI tunneling pass through the IP network.

10 Investigate the network design limitations 10.1 Detect the prospective limitations 10.2 Evaluate the possible limitations of the DCN network design.

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, System Administrator.

Prerequisites

The participants should have a basic knowledge on HP servers and Unix Operating Environment, telecommunications and data networks, the Network Elements (SDH or DWDM equipments) and the Network Management System.



Learning situation

This course consists of instructor-lead learning using slide presentations and demonstrations. Practical exercises will be carried out by all participants to apply and explore the course work.





Time schedule



1 • Difference between the TCP/IP architecture and the ISO/OSI model

1.5 hour

• DCN requirements 1.0 hour

• Network technologies 1.5 hour

• HP server protocols configuration 2.0 hours

2 • Routing protocols 3.0 hours

• Network element protocols configuration 1.5 hours

• Router configuration 1.5 hours

3 • OSI/IP protocols configurations 2.0 hours

• OSI tunneling 2.0 hours

• DCN design limitations 2.0 hours





Marconi OMS 800 Operation and Maintenance

LZU 108 6952 R2A

Description

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Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the OMS 800 family equipment characteristics 1.1 Illustrate the main OMS 800 family equipment features 1.2 Discuss the OMS 800 family equipment management 1.3 Demonstrate the use of the OMS 800 family equipment in the telecommunication

network 2 Describe the OMS 800 Layout and Versions 2.1 Explain the equipment composition.

3 Explain the main system architectures 3.1 Describe the types of matrix and the main system architecture 3.2 Explain the distribution of the internal and external streams 4 Discuss the OMS 800 Access Devices 4.1 Identify the OMS 800 family equipment devices and the connectors functions 5 Illustrate the OMS 800 Protection Schemes 5.1 Describe the supported SDH network and traffic protection schemes supported 5.2 Describe the Ethernet features allowing protection on the Ethernet paths 6 Use the OMS 800 Local Craft Interface 6.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment 6.2 Navigate the Local Craft Terminal interface and the working areas 6.3 Navigate the functions of the LCT menus 7 Operate the OMS 860 and OMS 870 Basic System Set-up 7.1 Operate the basic system set-up using the CLI 7.2 Configure the equipment basic parameters using the LCT Commissioning Wizard 7.3 Configure the communication parameters - DCN





8 Set-up the Cross-connections and SNCP on OMS 860 and OMS 870 8.1 Create, add and remove cross connections and SNCP 8.2 Operate manual and forced SNCP Switching 9 Manage Protection & Diagnostics on OMS 860 and OMS 870 9.1 Configure the MSP protection 9.2 Use the diagnostic tools that the OMS 800 offers 10 Operate the Ethernet Domain features on OMS 860 and OMS 870 10.1 Understand the Ethernet Domain features 10.2 Set-up L1 Ethernet Connections 10.3 Add the In-Band management channels over L1 Eth. connections 10.4 Set-up the L2 Ethernet Connections 10.5 Set-up the Rapid Spanning Tree 11 Manage Faults & Events Reporting on OMS 860 and OMS 870 11.1 Use Fault & Events Reporting features 11.2 Run the alarm reporting and history records 12 Manage Database and Software on OMS 860 and OMS 870 12.1 Describe the Maintenance Wizard 12.2 Perform back-up and restore of the equipment database 12.3 Describe the software download principles 12.4 Describe the Installation of the optional Licenses 13 Operate main troubleshooting procedures on OMS 860 and OMS 870 13.1 Perform traffic module replacement 13.2 Use the alarm help functions offered by the LCT for troubleshooting

Target audience

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH and Ethernet principles and have should attended the Optical Networks System Survey (LZU 108 6951) course or have an equivalent knowledge.







Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. This course can be conducted at the Customer premises.

Time schedule



1 • Main System Features 1.0 hour

• Equipment Layout and Versions 0.5 hour

• Main System Architecture 0.5 hour

• Access Devices 0.5 hour

• Protection Schemes 1.0 hour

• Local Craft Terminal Interface 1.0 hour

• Basic System Set-up (CLI) 1.5 hours

2 • Basic System Set-up (Commissioning Wizard) 1.5 hours

• Cross-connections and SNCP 1.5 hours

• Protection & Diagnostics 1.0 hour

• Ethernet Domain (L1) 2.0 hours

3 • Ethernet Domain (L2) 3.5 hours

• Managing Faults & Events Reporting 1.0 hour

• Database and Software Management 1.0 hour

• Main Troubleshooting Guidelines 0.5 hour






LZU 108 6680 R2B

Description

This course is designed for people who have to configure, operate and maintain the OMS 1200 equipment in the transport network. The course contents will provide the full information about the equipment features and system architecture. The basic procedures for operation and maintenance and for the configuration of the main services will be explained.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the main system features. 1.1 Describe the equipment. 1.2 Discuss the supported interfaces. 1.3 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the SDH network.

2 Illustrate the equipment composition. 2.1 Identify the main system areas. 2.2 Discuss the composition rules and supported units.

3 Illustrate the main system architectures. 3.1 Describe the types of matrix. 3.2 Describe distribution of the internal and external streams.

4 Describe the functions and layout of the unit. 4.1 Identify the front panels of the unit. 4.2 Describe the functions of the unit.

5 Illustrate the protection schemes supported by the system 5.1 Describe the Equipment common parts and unit protections supported 5.2 Describe the network and traffic protection schemes supported

6 Describe the Local Craft Terminal interface 6.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment 6.2 Recognize the LCT working areas 6.3 Identify the LCT menus

7 Provide basic system set-up 7.1 Initially set-up the equipment 7.2 Configure the communication parameters 7.3 Configure the synch. Scheme





8 Create cross connections and SNCP 8.1 Add and remove cross connections and SNCP

9 Manage protections and maintenance tools 9.1 Manage the equipment protections 9.2 Manage the network protections 9.3 Manage the maintenance tools

10 Manage Fault & Events Reporting 10.1 Configure alarms and events 10.2 Discuss the alarm reporting and history records

11 Manage the equipment database and software 11.1 Perform the back-up and restore of the system database 11.2 Describe the software download principles

12 Operate main troubleshooting procedures 12.1 Perform card replacement 12.2 Perform compact flash replacement

Target audience

The target audience for this course is:

System Technicians

Field Technicians

System Engineers

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH and Ethernet principles.



Learning situation This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. This course can be conducted at the Customer premises.





Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Review of the basic technologies 1.0 hours System overview and applications 2.0 hours Equipment composition 1.0 hours Local Terminal interface overview and basic configurations 2.0 hours 2 Configuring equipment addresses and creating the units 1.0 hour Configuring synchronization schemes 1.0 hour Configuring the equipment protections 1.0 hour Configuring the network protections 1.0 hour Provisioning cross-connections 2.0 hours 3 Performing the backup and restore 1.0 hour Monitoring alarms and performance 1.0 hour Maintenance procedures 1.0 hour Hands-on 3.0 hours






LZU 108 6983 R1A

Description

Operation and maintenance of equipment could be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel do not have the appropriate skills and knowledge. This course will provide to your operators the full information about the Marconi OMS 1400 structure and features. Furthermore you will learn how to operate and maintain the Marconi OMS 1400 in the most efficient way using the training documentation.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Marconi OMS 1400 family and features. 1.1 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the network. 1.2 Demonstrate the main services the Marconi OMS 1400 offers. 1.3 Explain the equipment composition. 1.4 Identify the front panel devices

2 Explain the main system architectures. 2.1 Identify the management and control system architecture. 2.2 Discuss the switching system architecture. 2.3 Explain the Power Supply architecture. 2.4 Understand the meaning of the alarms.

3 Explain the protection schemes that the equipment supports. 3.1 Describe the equipment protections. 3.2 Describe the TDM traffic protections. 3.3 Describe the Ethernet traffic protections.

4 Use the Marconi OMS 1400 Local Terminal interface. 4.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment. 4.2 Navigate the LCT working areas.

5 Operate the initial system set-up. 5.1 Configure and analyze the communication parameters. 5.2 Configure the unit’s parameters. 5.3 Configure the ports’ parameters.

6 Configure TDM traffic and protection schemes. 6.1 Operate the provisioning of the traffic services according to the protection scheme. 6.2 Set-up and manage the protections mechanisms. 6.3 Retrieve and understand the alarms related to the protection mechanism. 6.4 Restore the normal working condition after the fault. 7 Configure Ethernet traffic and protection schemes.





7.1 Operate the provisioning of Ethernet services. 7.2 Set-up and manage the protections mechanisms. 8 Analyze the performance data. 8.1 Set-up the performance data collection. 8.2 Analyze the performance data and the optical measurement.

9 Manage fault reporting. 9.1 Manage the alarm attributes and OSPF traps. 9.2 Recognize the fault condition and find the alarm cause.

10 Manage the equipment database and software. 10.1 Perform the backup and restore of the equipment database. 10.2 Describe the software download principles. 10.3 Perform the update of the software licenses.

11 Operate main maintenance procedures. 11.1 Use common tools for troubleshooting. 11.2 Perform the card replacement. 11.3 Identify and manage some emergency conditions.

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Ethernet, MPLS and SDH principles or have an equivalent knowledge. They also should have attended the Optical Networks System Survey (LZU 108 6951) course or have an equivalent knowledge.


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

Learning situation






Time schedule



1 • Description of the Marconi OMS 1400 family and equipment features

2.0 hours

• Description of the equipment composition 1 hours

• Description of the main system architectures 2.0 hours

• Starting the Marconi OMS1400 Local Terminal interface 1.0 hours

2 • Initial system set-up 2.0 hours

• Configuration of the traffic and protection schemes 3.0 hours

• Configuration of the performance data collection 1 .0 hours

3 • Management of the fault reporting 2.0 hours

• Management of the equipment database and software 2.0 hours

• Operate main maintenance procedures 2.0 hours






LZU 108 6682 R3A

Description

This course is designed for people who have to configure, operate and maintain the Marconi OMS 1600 equipment in the transport network. The course contents will provide the full information about the equipment features and system architecture. The basic procedures for operation and maintenance and for the configuration of the main services will be explained.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Marconi OMS 1600 family and features. 1.1 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the network. 1.2 Demonstrate the main services the Marconi OMS 1600 offers.

2 Explain the equipment composition. 2.1 Identify the composition rules.

3 Explain the main system architectures. 3.1 Discuss the control system architecture. 3.2 Discuss the switching system architecture. 3.3 Discuss the synchronization sub-system architecture. 3.4 Understand the alarm management. 3.5 Discuss the quality data management.

4 Describe the unit function and layout. 4.1 Understand the unit functions and identify the front panel devices.

5 Illustrate the protection schemes. 5.1 Describe the equipment protections. 5.2 Describe the network protections.

6 Start the Local Craft Terminal interface. 6.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment. 6.2 Operate the LCT configuration steps. 6.3 Navigate the LCT working areas.

7 Operate the basic system set up. 7.1 Complete the Initial Commissioning Procedure. 7.2 Configure the communication parameters. 7.3 Configure the synchronization parameters.

8 Create the connections and provide the protection schemes.





8.1 Set-up the cross connections. 8.2 Configure the equipment protections. 8.3 Configure the network protections. 8.4 Perform the data services set-up.

9 Retrieve and analyse the performance data. 9.1 Monitor the performance data collection.

10 Manage the faults and events reporting. 10.1 Identify the fault condition and events reporting.

11 Manage the equipment database and software. 11.1 Perform the back-up and restore of the system database. 11.2 Describe the software upgrade principles.

12 Operate the main troubleshooting procedures. 12.1 Perform the card and LTU replacement. 12.2 Operate the Compact Flash replacement.

Target audience

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH and Ethernet principles and should have attended the Optical Networks System Survey (LZU 108 6951) course or have an equivalent knowledge.



Learning situation


Time schedule






Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Main system features 1.0 hour • Equipment composition 3.0 hours • Main system architectures 2.0 hours 2 • Unit functions and layout 2.0 hours • Protection schemes 1.0 hour • Local Craft Terminal 1.0 hour • Provide basic system set up 2.0 hours 3 • Create connections and provide protection schemes 4.0 hours • Analyze the performance data 1.0 hour • Managing faults and events reporting 1.0 hour 4 • Manage the equipment database and software 2.0 hours






LZU 108 6717 R2A

Description

Operating and maintaining equipment could be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel don’t have the appropriate skills and knowledge. This course will provide to your operators the full information on the OMS2430/2450 equipment structure and features. Furthermore the training documentation will give an essential guideline to operate and maintain the equipment in the most efficient way.

Learning objectives

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

1 Describe the Marconi OMS2400 family and features. 1.1 Discuss the basic concepts of the involved technologies. 1.2 Explain the main characteristics of the OMS2400 variants. 1.3 Describe how the system security is granted for OMS2400 family. 1.4 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the network. 1.5 Demonstrate the main services the Marconi OMS 2400 offers.

2 Explain the equipment composition. 2.1 Identify the main system areas. 2.2 Discuss the supported units. 2.3 Identify the unit’s front panel devices.

3 Explain the main system architectures. 3.1 Identify the management and control system architecture. 3.2 Discuss the switching and synchronization system architecture. 3.3 Discuss the alarm management. 3.4 Explain the Power Supply architecture.

4 Explain the protection schemes that the equipment supports. 4.1 Describe the equipment protections. 4.2 Describe the traffic protections.

5 Use the Marconi OMS2400 Local Terminal interface. 5.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment. 5.2 Navigate the LCT working areas.

6 Operate the basic system set-up. 6.1 Install the software licenses. 6.2 Configure and analyze the communication parameters. 6.3 Configure the units’ parameters.





6.4 Configure the ports’ parameters. 6.5 Configure synchronization parameters. 6.6 Save the Equipment configuration in the Back-up MIB. 6.7 Configure the Equipment using ENEA.

7 Provision traffic and protection schemes. 7.1 Operate the provisioning of the traffic services according to the protection scheme. 7.2 Set-up and manage the protections mechanisms. 8 Analyze the performance data. 8.1 Set-up the performance data collection. 8.2 Analyze the performance data and the optical measurement.

9 Manage fault reporting. 9.1 Manage the alarm attributes and OSPF traps. 9.2 Recognize the fault condition and find the alarm cause.

10 Manage the equipment database and software. 10.1 Perform the backup and restore of the equipment database. 10.2 Describe the software download.

11 Operate main maintenance procedures. 11.1 Use common tools for troubleshooting. 11.2 Perform the card replacement. 11.3 Perform the Compact Flash replacement. 11.4 Perform a system recovery in case of Warning State and Safe Mode.

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Ethernet, MPLS and SDH principles and have attended the Optical Networks System Survey (LZU 108 6951) course or have an equivalent knowledge.







Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • System overview and applications 1.0 hours

• Equipment composition 3.0 hours

• System architecture 2.0 hours

2 • System architecture 2.0 hours

• Protection schemes 1.0 hours

• Local Craft Terminal interface 1.0 hours

• Basic System Set-Up 2.0 hours

3 • Traffic and protection schemes 4 .0 hours

• Performance data 2.0 hours

• Fault reporting 2.0 hours

4 • Equipment database and software 2.0 hours

• Main troubleshooting procedures 4.0 hours






LZU 108 6683 R2B

Description

This course is designed for people who configure, operate and maintain the OMS 3240/3250/3255 equipment in the transport network. The course contents will provide complete information about the equipment features and system architecture. The basic procedures for operation and maintenance and for the configuration of the main services will be explained.

Learning objectives 1 Describe the main system features 1.1 Describe the equipment 1.2 Discuss the supported interfaces 1.3 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the SDH network

2 Illustrate the equipment composition 2.1 Identify the main system areas 2.2 Discuss the supported units and the relevant interfaces

3 Illustrate the main system architectures 3.1 Discuss the communication and control system architecture 3.2 Discuss the switching system architecture 3.3 Discuss the synchronization sub-system architecture 3.4 Discuss the equipment management 3.5 Discuss the alarm management 3.6 Discuss the quality data management

4 Describe the unit functions and layout 4.1 Identify the units front panel 4.2 Describe the units functions

5 Illustrate the protection schemes supported by the systems 5.1 Describe the common parts units protections supported 5.2 Describe the traffic protections schemes supported

6 Start the Local Craft Terminal interface 6.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment 6.2 Recognize the LCT configuration steps 6.3 Recognize the LCT working areas





7 Provide basic system set-up 7.1 Configure the communication parameters 7.2 Configure the units parameters 7.3 Configure the ports parameters 7.4 Configure the synchronization scheme

8 Create connections and provide protection schemes 8.1 Manage the cross connections 8.2 Manage the equipment protections 8.3 Manage the network protections 9 Analyse the performance data 9.1 Start the performance data collection 9.2 Discuss performance data collection results

10 Manage fault reporting 10.1 Recognise fault condition and alarm cause 10.2 Manage the alarms attributes and the system log 10.3 Acknowledge the alarms

11 Manage the equipment database and software 11.1 Perform the back-up and restore of the system database 11.2 Describe the software download principles

12 Operate main troubleshooting procedures 12.1 Perform the card replacement 12.2 Perform the Compact Flash replacement

Target audience


System Technicians, Field Technicians, System Engineers.

Prerequisites








Learning situation


Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Main system features 1.0 hour Equipment composition 2.0 hours Main system architectures 3.0 hours 2 Unit functions and layout 2.0 hours Protection schemes 1.0 hour Local Craft Terminal interface 1.0 hour Basic system set-up 2.0 hours 3 Cross-connection and Protection Schemes 4.0 hours Analyse the Performance Data 1.0 hour Manage fault reporting 1.0 hour 4 Database and software management 2.0 hours Main troubleshooting guidelines 4.0 hours





Marconi OMS 3200 Planning and Implementation

LZU 108 6681 R2B

Description

This course is designed for people who have to plan the composition of the OMS3240/3250/3255 equipment into the transport network and implement the most suitable configuration. The course contents will provide the full information about the equipment composition and features. The ASTN Planner function will also be discussed in details.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the main system features 1.1 Describe the equipment 1.2 Discuss the supported interfaces

2 Illustrate the main system architectures 2.1 Discuss the communication and control system architecture 2.2 Discuss the switching system architecture 2.3 Discuss the synchronization architecture 2.4 Discuss the equipment management

3 Describe the network applications 3.1 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the SDH network 3.2 Illustrate the Ethernet application 3.3 Illustrate the WDM application

4 Illustrate the equipment composition 4.1 Identify the main system areas 4.2 Discuss the supported units and the relevant interfaces 4.3 Describe the equipping rules 4.4 Describe the protection schemes supported by the systems

5 Describe the ASTN Planner 5.1 Discuss the implementation on the sub-networks and network elements. 5.2 Illustrate the issues for the Network Analysis. 5.3 Describe the fault simulation and the bottleneck analysis. 5.4 Describe the management of the network database.





Target audience


Network Deployment Engineer

Network Design Engineer.

Prerequisites




Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. This course can be conducted at the Customer premises.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 System overview and main features 1.0 hour Main system architectures 3.0 hours Network applications 2.0 hours 2 Equipment composition 4.0 hours Case Study 2.0 hours





Marconi MHL 3000 Operation and Maintenance

LZU 108 6688 R3A

Description

Operation and maintenance of equipment could be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel do not have the appropriate skills and knowledge

This course is designed for people who have to configure, operate and maintain the Marconi MHL 3000 equipment in the transport network. The course contents will provide the full information about the equipment features and system architecture. The basic procedures for operation and maintenance and for the configuration of the main services will be explained.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to

1 Describe the Marconi MHL 3000 main system features. 1.1 Illustrate the use of the equipment in the DWDM network. 1.2 Describe the equipment features. 2 Explain the equipment composition. 2.1 Identify the main system areas. 2.2 Identify the supported units and the relevant interfaces. 3 Explain the main system architectures. 3.1 Identify the management and control system architecture. 3.2 Discuss the alarm management. 3.3 Discuss the quality data management. 4 Describe the unit functions and layout. 4.1 Identify the ports in the front panel of the units. 4.2 Describe the connections between the units and their specific functions. 5 Explain the protection schemes that the equipment supports. 5.1 Describe the common part units supported protection schemes. 5.2 Describe the traffic protections schemes supported.

6 Start the Local Craft Terminal interface. 6.1 Install the LCT and connect it to the equipment. 6.2 Operate the LCT configuration steps. 6.3 Navigate the LCT working areas. 7 Perform the hardware configuration updating.





7.1 Configure the communication parameters. 7.2 Configure the units’ parameters. 7.3 Operate the equalization of the optical link. 8 Create the traffic connections and set up the protection schemes. 8.1 Activate the equipment protections. 8.2 Set up the network protections. 9 Analyze the performance data. 9.1 Set-up the performance data collection. 9.2 Analyze the performance data and the collection results. 10 Manage fault reporting. 10.1 Recognise fault condition and alarm cause. 10.2 Manage the alarms attributes and the system log. 11 Manage the equipment database and software. 11.1 Perform the back-up and restore of the system database. 11.2 Describe the software download principles. 12 Operate main troubleshooting procedures. 12.1 Perform the card replacement.

Target audience


Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH, WDM and OTN principles. They also should have attended the Optical Networks System Survey (LZU 108 6951) course or have an equivalent knowledge.







Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • System overview and applications 1 hour

• Equipment composition 2 hours

• Main system architectures 3 hours

2 • Unit functions and layout 2 hours

• Protection schemes supported by the systems 1 hour

• Local Craft Terminal interface 1 hour

• Hardware configuration updating 2 hours

3 • Hardware configuration updating 2 hours

• Connections and protection schemes 2 hours

• Performance data 1 hour

• Fault reporting 1 hour

4 • Equipment database and software 2 hours

• Main troubleshooting procedures 4 hours





ASTN Planner

LZU 108 7323 R1A

Description

This course is designed for people who have to plan the transport network and to implement the most suitable configuration. The course contents will provide the full information about the ASTN Planner functionalities.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to 1 Describe the main ASTN network features 1.1 Understand concepts related to signaling and routing protocols 1.2 Rely the protocols to an SDH network 2 Describe the ASTN Planner 2.1 Discuss the network modeling 2.2 Illustrate the use of network analysis tools 2.3 Describe the fault simulation and the bottleneck analysis 2.4 Describe the management of the network database. 3 Perform a Network Simulation 3.1 Use the ASTN Planner in a Network Simulation 3.2 Analyze results and implement solutions

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH, Ethernet, IP principles. The participants should be expert with the SDH planning concepts.

Attended the Marconi OMS 3200 Planning and Implementation (LZU 1086681) or have similar knowledge


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





Learning situation


Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Describe the main ASTN network features 6 hours

2 • Describe the ASTN Planner 6 hours

3 • Perform a Network Simulation 6 hours





ON Planner

LZU 108 7611 R1A

Description

Operation and network planning can be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel do not have the appropriate tools and knowledge. This course is designed for people who have to plan the transport network and to implement the most suitable configuration. The course contents will provide the full information on the ON Planner network planning tool and will show how to implement its functionalities.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the general architecture of ASTN and ASON networks 1.1 Understand the main concepts related to ASTN and ASON technologies 1.2 Describe the difference between a traditional network and an ASTN or ASON network 1.3 Describe the new ASTN and ASON protections mechanisms

2 Illustrate the features of the ON Planner and its Data Model 2.1 Describe the ON Planner features and the licensing mechanism 2.2 Describe the ON Planner data model 2.3 Operate the steps to define Domains, Network Elements, Link Components, Link

Clusters and the network parameters in the Planner 3 Create and simulate an ASTN network 3.1 Create a legacy network from scratch 3.2 Create an ASTN network from scratch 3.3 Import the network configuration files generated by the PSB-NI 3.4 Generate the ASTN parameters automatically using the ON Planner 3.5 Perform a simulation on ASTN protection mechanisms 3.6 Perform a Capacity Planning 3.7 Perform a Fault Analysis 3.8 Create Network Inventory reports 3.9 Create Bill of Material reports 3.10 Perform an Availability Analysis





4 Validate and simulate a DWDM network 4.1 Describe the main concepts related to the design of a DWDM network 4.2 Create a DWDM network 4.3 Validate the design of a DWDM network 4.4 Use the Routing Wavelength Assignment (RWA) tool 4.5 Prepare the Bill of material for a DWDM network 4.6 Generate ASON parameters 4.7 Simulate the behavior of ASON networks 5 Create and simulate an Ethernet/T-MPLS network 5.1 Describe the main concepts related to T-MPLS protocol 5.2 Describe how to create a T-MPLS network 5.3 Simulate the behavior of a T-MPLS network

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the SDH, DWDM, Ethernet, IP principles. The participants should be expert with the planning concepts.



Learning situation






Time schedule



1 • Understand the main concepts related to ASTN and ASON technologies.

2

• Describe the difference between a traditional network and an ASTN or ASON network

1

• Describe the new ASTN and ASON protections mechanisms

3

2 • Describe the ON Planner features and the license mechanism

2

• Describe the ON Planner data model 1

• Operate the steps to define Domains, Network Elements, Link Components, Link Clusters and the network parameters in the Planner

3

3 • Describe the main concepts related to the design of a DWDM network

2

• Describe how to create a DWDM network 2

• Describe how to validate the design of a DWDM network 2

4 • Describe the Routing Wavelength Assignment (RWA) tool 1

• Describe how to prepare the Bill of material for a DWDM network

1

• Describe how to generate ASON parameters 1

• Describe how to simulate the behavior of ASON networks 3

5 • Describe the main concepts related to T-MPLS protocol 2

• Describe how to create a T-MPLS network 1

• Describe how to simulate the behavior of a T-MPLS network

3





Layer 2 Data Cards on Marconi OMS 1200

LZU 108 7324 R1A

This course is designed for people who have to configure, operate and maintain the Layer 2 Cards in the OMS 1200 equipment in the transport network. The course contents will provide the full information about the card functionalities and features. The basic procedures for operation and maintenance and for the configuration of the main services will be explained.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Layer 2 Cards features 1.1 Briefly review the basics concepts of the involved technologies 1.2 Illustrate the services provided by the Layer 2 Cards in the SDH network

2 Illustrate the Layer 2 Cards characteristics 2.1 Illustrate the Layer 2 Cards functional blocks 2.2 Discuss about the traffic engineering solutions 2.3 Describe the technical characteristics of the Layer 2 Cards 2.4 Describe the Layer 2 Cards composition rules 2.5 Illustrate the front panel devices

For each network element family, the following topics will be covered: 3 Operate with the Layer 2 Cards graphical interface for each equipment family 3.1 Run the graphical interface 3.2 Recognize the working areas

4 Provide basic SDH domain set-up using the proper LCT for each equipment family. 4.1 Configure the units 4.2 Configure the card address 4.3 Configure the VCG 4.4 Configure the back-plane bandwidth 4.5 Provision the SDH cross-connections

5 Provide basic Ethernet domain set-up using the proper LCT for each equipment family 5.1 Configure the policing parameters 5.2 Determine the queue 5.3 Configure the flow points 5.4 Provision the Ethernet connections





6 Operate main maintenance procedures using the proper LCT for each equipment

family 6.1 Perform the backup and restore of the card database 6.2 Monitor performance collection 6.3 Operate basic troubleshooting procedures

Target audience


System Technicians,

Field Technicians,

System Engineers.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Ethernet and SDH principles and should have attended the following course Marconi OMS 1200 Operation and Maintenance – LZU1086680 (or have an equivalent knowledge).



Learning situation






Time schedule

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

Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Describe the Layer 2 Cards features 2.0 hour

Illustrate the Layer 2 Cards characteristics 1.0 hour

Operate with the Layer 2 Cards graphical interface for each equipment family

3.0 hours

2 Provide basic SDH domain set-up using the proper LCT for each equipment family

2.0 hours

Provide basic Ethernet domain set-up using the proper LCT for each equipment family

2.0 hours

Operate main maintenance procedures using the proper LCT for each equipment family

2.0 hours





Layer 2 Data Cards on OMS1600

LZU 108 7325 R2A

Operation and maintenance of equipment could be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel do not have the appropriate skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the transport of the ethernet traffic in the SDH network is a technology in continuous evolution that needs to be well known in order to improve the network performance and efficienency.


Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Layer 2 Cards and their applications. 1.1 Explain the basic concepts of the involved technologies. 1.2 Demonstrate the main equipment services. 2 Explain the system architecture. 2.1 Describe the card layout. 2.2 Describe the functional blocks. 2.3 Explain the management of the Ethernet traffic. 2.4 Describe the system technical characteristics. 3 Operate the system set-up. 3.1 Configure the SDH domain. 3.2 Configure the EPL service. 3.3 Configure the EVPL service. 3.4 Configure the EPLAN \ EVPLAN service. 4 Operate the main maintenance procedures. 4.1 Use common tools for troubleshooting. 4.2 Configure the performance data collection and analyse the result.

Target audience






Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Ethernet and SDH principles and should have attended the course “Marconi OMS 1600 Operation and Maintenance – LZU1086682” (or have an equivalent knowledge).



Learning situation


Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Describe the system overview and applications 2.0 hour

• Explain the system architecture 2.0 hour

• Operate the system set-up (part 1) 2.0 hours

2 • Operate the system set-up (part 2) 5.0 hours

• Operate the main maintenance procedures 1.0 hours





Layer 2 Data Cards on OMS3200

LZU 108 7326 R2A

Description

Operation and maintenance of equipment could be a complex and resource-consuming task if your personnel do not have the appropriate skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the transoport of the ethernet traffic in the SDH network is a technology in continuous evolution that needs to be well known in order to improve the network performance and efficienency.


Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the Layer 2 Cards and their applications. 1.1 Explain the basic concepts of the involved technologies. 1.2 Demonstrate the main equipment services. 2 Explain the system architecture. 2.1 Describe the card layout. 2.2 Describe the functional blocks. 2.3 Explain the management of the Ethernet traffic. 2.4 Describe the system technical characteristics. 3 Operate the system set-up. 3.1 Configure the SDH domain. 3.2 Configure the EPL service. 3.3 Configure the EVPL service. 3.4 Configure the EPLAN \ EVPLAN service. 4 Operate the main maintenance procedures. 4.1 Use common tools for troubleshooting. 4.2 Configure the performance data collection and analyse the result.

Target audience






Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Ethernet and SDH principles and should have attended the course “Marconi OMS 3200 Operation and Maintenance – LZU10866823” (or have an equivalent knowledge).



Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • Describe the system overview and applications 2.0 hour

• Explain the system architecture 2.0 hour

• Operate the system set-up (part 1) 2.0 hours

2 • Operate the system set-up (part 2) 5.0 hours

• Operate the main maintenance procedures 1.0 hours





ServiceOn Element Manager R1 for Optical Networks Operations

LZU 108 7613 R1A

Description

With the help of this training the attendees will understand the features of the ServiceOn Element Manager and will learn how to configure and operate on the managed optical network. Furthermore the training will give the attendees an essential guidance to perform operation tasks in the most efficient way.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the purpose of the management system. 1.1 Identify the role of the element manager within the network management system

structure. 1.2 Identify the main resources involved in the network management system. 1.3 Discriminate the communication parameters needed for the equipment-to-server and

client-to-server connection. 2 Access the element manager interface. 2.1 Describe the main features of the HP-CDE environment and execute the element

manager software start-up options. 2.2 Navigate the Graphical User Interface areas and the main commands. 3 Configure the graphical environment with the controlled network elements. 3.1 Add the sub-networks and the network elements to the drawing area. 3.2 Set-up the network elements. 4 Retrieve data of the network elements. 4.1 Retrieve the network element details. 4.2 Retrieve equipment composition data. 4.3 Retrieve inventory data. 4.4 Retrieve routing data. 5 Manage the alarm monitoring and organization. 5.1 Monitor and manage the active alarms of the network elements. 5.2 Query the alarm/event files. 6 Manage specific services the Element Manager offers. 6.1 Schedule the network element configuration backup 6.2 Schedule the performance data collection 6.3 Understand the steps for downloading the software to the network elements.

Target audience





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

Prerequisites

The participants should have attended the relevant Operations and Maintenance courses on the managed network elements or have an equivalent knowledge.



Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • Describe the purpose of the management system 3 hours

• Access the element manager interface 1 hour

• Configure the graphical environment with the controlled network elements

2 hours

2 • Retrieve data of the network elements 1 hour

• Manage the alarm monitoring and organization 3 hours

• Manage specific services the Element Manager offers 2 hours





ServiceOn Element Manager R1 Administration (Linux)

LZU 108 7616 R1A

Description

Are you going to be responsible for the administrative part of the management tool ServiceOn Element Manager or you maybe just want to know some more about the tool. Then attend this course to learn about how to manage your servers such as making backups, creating users and overall maintenance. This course ensures that the administrators learn the basics to handle and customize the processes of the ServiceOn Element Manager applications in an efficient, quick and cost effective way.

With a combination of theoretical lessons, demonstrations and practical exercises we make sure that you gain the most out of your training.

The audience is System Administrators, typically working at an OMC (operation and maintenance center) or similar, taking care of all the maintenance and administrative work of the system.

Learning objectives


1 From the information given identify the role of the ServiceOn Element Manager 1.1 Know the system architecture (HW) 1.2 Distinguish between the stand-alone and distributed installation

2 On a basic level explain what LINUX SuSE is 2.1 Recognize the LINUX structure configuration 2.2 Use the most common LINUX commands

3 Install and setup a WEB Client

4 Create users and administrate users

5 Create and administrate domains

6 Make a software upgrade of Network Elements

7 Create backups of data in the ServiceOn Element Manager system 7.1 Create NE data backups 7.2 Create system data backups 7.3 Create Ingress database backups

8 Create backups of the entire ServiceOn Element Manager system

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Administrator, System Engineer, and System Technician.





Prerequisites

The participants should have attended one of the ServiceOn Element Manager R1 Operations courses and shall be familiar with working in LINUX environments.



Learning situation

This course utilizes Instructor Led Training.

It includes instructor-led lessons using power point presentations, software demonstrations and practical exercises on the hardware and network management software in a classroom. This course can also be delivered remotely.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • Introduction 0.5

• Basic LINUX 0.5

• LINUX exercises 1

• Initial SO EM setup exercise 1

• Backups (System , Network Elements) 2

• Restore (System , Network Elements) 1

2 • Security and Users Exercise 1

• SW upgrade of NE from SO EM 1.5

• System backup 1.5

• Summarize 0.5





ServiceOn Network Manager Operations

LZU 108 7328 R2A

Description

The efficient use of a network manager in the network is vital to maintain reliable services at a minimum cost. With the help of this training the attendees will understand the features of the ServiceOn Network Manager and will learn the guidelines to set-up the representation of the traffic networks built with Ericsson network elements in a quick and efficient way.

This is the introductory course to the ServiceOn Network Manager application; it is a prerequisite for the ServiceOn Network Manager training path.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Outline the purpose of a network management system. 1.1 Explain the role of the ServiceOn Network Manager within the management system. 1.2 Describe that the management system provides in the controlled network 1.3 Discuss the hardware and software platforms. 2 Access the network manager interface. 2.1 Explain the main features of the HP-CD Environment and execute the network

manager software set-up operations. 2.2 Navigate the Graphical User Interface areas and the main icons. 3 Configure the network representation in the network manager system. 3.1 Configure the network manager resources involved in the network representation. 3.2 Set-up the network representation. 3.3 Maintain the alignment between network manager and underlying element manager

systems. 3.4 Monitor the state of network elements in the underlying network infrastructure. 3.5 Realign the network manager database with the network elements in the underlying

network infrastructure.

Target audience

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





Prerequisites

The participants should have a good working knowledge of PDH,SDH and WDM principles, the capabilities and features of typical PDH,SDH and WDM network elements.



Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • Purpose of the network management system 1 hour

• Network manager interface 1 hour

• Configuration of the network 4 hours





ServiceOn Network Manager R3 for Optical Networks Operations

LZU 108 7329 R2A

Description

The efficient use of a network manager in the transport network is vital to maintain reliable transport services at a minimum cost. With the help of this training the attendees will understand the features of the ServiceOn Network Manager for Optical Networks and will learn the guidelines to set-up in a quick and efficient way the representation of the traffic network built with Ericsson network elements in a quick and efficient way.

With the help of the training documentation provided in this course and the guidance of the instructor, the attendees will learn the most efficient ways of traffic and protections configuration and management, hence saving time and money.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Manage the traffic connections in the network manager system. 1.1 Describe the network manager resources involved in the traffic handling. 1.2 Configure, modify and remove a traffic circuit/VC-4 path. 1.3 Configure a LO circuit crossing a VC-4 path. 1.4 Use the “find circuit/path” tool. 2 Operate the traffic protection in the network manager system. 2.1 Add, modify and remove the path protection (SNCP). 2.2 Re-arrange the traffic route. 2.3 Configure the multiplex section protection (MS-SPRing). 2.4 Describe the basic functionalities of the traffic restoration facilities. 3 Detect the network alarms. 3.1 Monitor the alarms using the RTAM. 3.2 Display the alarm history log file and counters. 4 Perform the traffic monitoring and network maintenance. 4.1 Set the performance monitoring via the performance monitoring facilities. 4.2 Use the trail trace monitoring facilities. 4.3 Use the tool for insertion of a Sub-network into a link.





Target audience


Prerequisites

The participants should have a good working knowledge of the following: - SDH and WDM principles - capabilities and features of a typical SDH and WDM network element - how traffic is provisioned and protected in SDH and WDM transport networks.

Completion of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge is needed: - ServiceOn Element Management Operations (LZU108 9035) - ServiceOn Network Management R3 Operations (LZU 108 7328).



Learning situation


Time schedule



1 Management of the traffic connections 6 hours

2 Management of the traffic protections 3 hours

Alarm management 1.5 hours

Performance Monitoring 1.5 hours





ServiceOn Network Manager R3 for ASTN Networks Operation

LZU 108 7330 R2A

Description

The efficient use of the ASTN feature in the network is vital to maintain reliable services at minimum cost . This course is designed for people who have to perform operations on the ASTN Network via the Network Manager. The course contents will provide high level information on the specific subject.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the architecture of the ASTN Networks. 1.1 Explain the main features of the ASTN technology. 1.2 Describe the difference between the traditional network and the ASTN network. 1.3 Illustrate the most important benefits it is possible to achieve using ASTN technology. 1.4 Explain the ASTN protections mechanisms.

2 Access the ASTN-DD Advantage Module. 2.1 Describe the main features of the ASTN-DD Advantage Module. 2.2 Navigate the Graphical User Interface (GUI). 3 Access the ASTN JCT. 3.1 Describe the main features of the ASTN JCT tool. 3.2 Configure a Control Channel. 3.3 Configure a Link Cluster. 3.4 Configure a Link Component. 3.5 Build an association between Link Clusters, Link Components and Control Channels. 4 Create and analyze the circuit handling in the different protection schemes. 4.1 Create and analyze a circuit protected with the On the Fly protection mechanism. 4.2 Create and analyze a circuit protected with the ‘Revertive on the Fly’ protection

mechanism. 4.3 Describe how to create and analyze a circuit protected with the Strong SNCP

protection mechanism. 4.4 Add a Link Component to an existing Link Cluster.





Target audience


Prerequisites

The participants should have a good working knowledge of SDH and WDM principles. They should have attended with success the following courses: ServiceOn Network Manager Operations; ServiceOn Network Manager R3 for Optical Networks Operations; Marconi OMS 3200 Operation and Maintenance.



Learning situation

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

Time schedule



1 • Describe the architecture of the ASTN Networks. 3 hours

• Access the ASTN-DD Advantage Module. 2 hours

2 • Access the ASTN JCT. 3 hours

• Create and analyze the circuit handling in the different protection schemes.

4 hours





ServiceOn Network Manager R3 for DWDM Networks Operations

LZU 108 7331 R1A

Description

The efficient use of a network manager in the transport network is vital to maintain reliable transport services at a minimum cost. With the help of this training the attendees will understand how to efficiently manage their DWDM network using the Network Management System.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Configure the DWDM network representation in the Network Manager System 1.1 Configure the Optical Link 1.2 Configure the Optical Path 1.3 Configure the High Order Circuit passing through an Optical Channel (Och) 2 Manage the traffic protection in the DWDM network using NMS 2.1 Add, modify and remove the optical path protection (OSNCP) 3 Understand the performance monitoring facilities on Optical Paths 3.1 Configure and analyze the performance monitoring of the Optical Paths

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

Prerequisites

The participants should have attended the following couurses (or have equivalent knowledge):

- ServiceOn Network Manager R3 Operations - LZU 108 7328 - ServiceOn Network Manager R3 for Optical Networks Operations - LZU 108 7329 - Marconi MHL 3000 Operation and Maintenance - LZU 108 6688







Learning situation


Time schedule



1 Configure the DWDM network representation in the Network Manager System

2.5 hour

Manage the traffic protection in the DWDM network using NMS 2.5 hours

Understand the performance monitoring facilities on Optical Paths

1 hours

ServiceOn Ethernet Service Activator R3 Operations

LZU 108 7327 R2A

Description

The efficient use of the management of an ethernet network over a transport network is vital to configure and maintain reliable transport services at a minimum cost. With the help of this training the attendees will understand the features of the ServiceOn Ethernet Service Activator (SO ESA) application and will learn the guidelines to manage data client circuits built on transport networks in a quick and efficient way.

The ServiceOn Ethernet Service Activator provides different kind of services according to the managed network elements. For this reason at the time of requesting this course, it is necessary to specify the equipment which the training should be addressed to.

In case of public schedule, the activation of the Ethernet services by means of the ServiceOn Ethernet Service Activator will be explained by configuring the Layer 2 Data Cards on a generic OMS equipment.

Learning objectives


1 Define the role of the data circuit’s network manager within the management system. 1.1 Identify the services provided by the data circuit’s manager system. 1.2 Specify the hardware and the software platforms to make the application run.





2 Access the data circuit network manager interface. 2.1 Identify the main resources managed by the SO ESA application. 2.2 Execute the SO ESA software set-up operations. 2.3 Navigate the Graphical User Interface areas and main used icons.

3 Configure the transport infrastructure. 3.1 Identify the resources involved in the transport infrastructure representation. 3.2 Set-up the transport infrastructure. 3.3 Manage the resources involved in the transport infrastructure. 3.4 Keep the alignment between SO ESA and Element Manager. 3.5 Monitor the status of the NEs involved in the traffic representation. 3.6 Realign the SO ESA database with the NEs involved in the network representation.

4 Manage the E-Line/CBR client circuits. 4.1 Describe the characteristics of E-Line/CBR services. 4.2 Configure the main resources involved in an E-Line/CBR service. 4.3 Configure the E-Line/CBR client circuit.

5 Manage the E-LAN client circuit. 5.1 Describe the characteristics of E-LAN services. 5.2 Configure the main resources involved in an E-LAN service. 5.3 Configure the E-LAN client circuit. 5.4 Display the network configuration provided by Spanning Tree Protocols.

6 Manage VPN client circuits (applicable to TMPLS on OMS2400 only). 6.1 Describe the characteristics of VPN services. 6.2 Configure the main resources involved in a VPN service. 6.3 Configure the VPN client circuit.

7 Describe the System Administration facilities. 7.1 Describe the installation path. 7.2 Start/Stop the application. 7.3 Execute the DB management. 7.4 Configure users.

Target audience

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





Prerequisites

The prerequisites for this course vary according to the equipment the participant is interested to manage via the SO ESA system. The participants should have followed the following courses (or have equivalent knowledge), according to the equipment that they need to manage: - Layer 2 Data Cards on OMS 1200 - Layer 2 Data Cards on OMS 1600 - Layer 2 Data Cards on OMS 3200 - Marconi OMS 1400 Operation and Maintenance - Marconi OMS 2400 Operation and Maintenance







Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • Outline the purpose of a data circuits network manager 2 hours

• Access the data circuits network manager interface 1 hours

• Configure the transport infrastructure 3 hours

2 • Manage the E-Line/CBR client circuit 6 hours

3 • Manage the E-LAN client circuit 3 hours

• Manage VPN client circuits (applicable to TMPLS on OMS2400 only)

2 hours

• Describe the System Administration facilities 1 hours





ServiceOn Packet Transport Network Manager R1 Operations

LZU 108 7334 R1B

Description

The management of Ethernet links in the transport network is a specific task that easily could be time consuming if not efficiently performed. With the aid of this training, the participants will understand how to perform those operations in the ServiceOn Packet Transport Manager. They will understand how to perform the fast and efficient creation of packet services and how to inter-work with the ServiceOn Network Management product.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the architecture and the features of the PTNM 1.1 Discuss the PTNM architecture layers 1.2 Navigate the GUI main menus 1.3 Display the network topology

2 Manage the PTNM discoveries 2.1 Discuss the managed networks 2.2 Retrieve data from the network and update the database

3 Understand the PTNM provisioning management 3.1 Operate the creation of the T-MPLS tunnels and configure the tunnel types 3.2 Illustrate the tunnel routing 3.3 Manually create the T-MPLS tunnels 3.4 Operate the automatic creation of the T-MPLS tunnels 3.5 Outline the management of the bandwidth 3.6 Outline the configuration of the network protection and OAM

4 Explain the Services Creation with the Ethernet Service Analyzer (ESA) 4.1 Describe the ESA functions 4.2 Create a Line service using the ESA 4.3 Create a LAN service using the ESA

5 Describe the inventory management 5.1 Manage inventory data for the NEs 5.2 Manage inventory data for the topological links 5.3 Manage inventory data for the tunnels





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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the TMPLS principles and should have attended the course “Marconi OMS 2400 Operation and Maintenance” (or have equivalent knowledge).


The length of the course is 3 2 days and the maximum number of participants is 8.

Learning situation


Time schedule



1 Understand the architecture and the features of the PTNM 2 hours

Manage the PTNM discoveries 2 hours

Understand the PTNM provisioning management 2 hours

2 Explain the Services Creation with the Ethernet Service Analyzer (ESA)

2 hours

Describe the inventory management 1 hours

Final revision and exercises 3 hours





ServiceOn DCN Analyzer R3, Analysis and Handling

LZU 108 7336 R2A

Description

In today’s complex networks, communications within the network is the key of the efficient network management. In this context, the ServiceOn DCN Analyzer provides the monitoring and the analysis of the Data Communication Network (DCN) used to transport the O&M information in the operators infrastructure.

With the aid of this training, the trainee will understand the efficient use of the ServiceOn DCN Analyser in order to be able to perform efficient monitoring and analysis of the DCN infrastructure.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Illustrate the ServiceOn DCN architecture and features. 1.1 Discuss the benefit of the use of the DCN Analyzer. 1.2 Describe the graphical view of the Layer 3 DCN topology.

2 Operate the visualization of the network topology. 2.1 Perform the automatic and manual customization of the nodal attributes. 2.2 Track the actual path(s) between any resources.

3 Understand the parameters of the network analysis. 3.1 Outline the data post-processing of the captured information. 3.2 Operate the processing of the network routing announcements/network changes

notification.

4 Operate the main fault management procedures. 4.1 Outline the event and fault management of the DCN resources. 4.2 Retrieve the network operation after maintenance activities.

5 Run the performance analysis. 5.1 Operate the management of the stored historical layer 3 network topologies / activities. 5.2 Operate the processing of the long term trend and performance analysis.





Target audience

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

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the DCN principles and should have completed the course “Optical Networks DCN Design - LZU 108 6953” (or have an equivalent knowledge) on OSI and IP protocols, OSPF and ISIS routing protocols.



Learning situation


Time schedule



1 • Operate the ServiceOn DCN architecture and features 2 hours

• Describe the visualization of the network topology 2 hours

• Understand the parameters of the network analysis. 2 hours

2 • Operate the main fault management procedures 3 hours

• Run the performance analysis 3 hours





ServiceOn Access R7 Operation LZU1087120 R1B

Description

The operator of a ServiceOn Access system typically performs tasks such as network surveillance, resource administration and configuration, service administration and configuration, corrective and preventive maintenance etc. This course highlights those functions in ServiceOn Access implemented for supporting the Operation Centre personnel in accomplishing their complex tasks in an easy and effective way.

We start by introducing the system creating a comprehensive view and then we continue unwrapping the system’s functionality, focusing on those applications and functions relevant for the Operation Centre personnel.

This course is developed for the Linux version of ServiceOn Access R7.1

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand the architecture and concept of ServiceOn Access 2 Work with kernels and kernel compounds in SOA 3 Configure the topology views 3.1 Instantiate network elements 4 Configure the network views 4.1 Reference network elements 5 Understand the concepts of SISA DCN and Qd2 6 Work with function blocks 7 Use templates and macros to set up the network element views 8 Configure the documentation of cabling in SOA 9 Work with cable trunks and line jumpering from a SOA perspective 10 Work with fault management in SOA 11 Be able to use object lists 12 Monitor performance data

Target audience

The target audience for this course is: System Technician, System Engineer.

This audience is responsible for network surveillance, restoration and preventive maintenance, resource management, provisioning and configuration of network nodes.





Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the digital transmission fundamentals and the subjects of a transmission network.

The participants must have experience from working with graphical user interfaces in a computer environment.

For the sake of the participants’ future tasks and assignments in a Network Operation Centre they must also participate in courses on how to operate and configure the various network nodes.



Learning situation

This course is instructor-led with a task-oriented learning. There will be one SOA server for each group of two students.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • SOA Introduction 1

• Work Environment 1

• DCN Architecture 1

• Topology Views 3

2 • Function Blocks 2

• Network Views 2

• Cabling Documentation 1

3 • Performance Management 1

• Object List 1

• Fault Management 3





ServiceOn Access Network Management

LZU 108 6692 R2B

Description

Is ServiceOn Access your network management system? Do you have many network elements in your sphere of responsibility, but you are not able to switch transport links or configure them reliably within the network? Each network management system has specific procedures and special features and functions.

With the help of the training documentation provided in this course and the guidance of the instructors, the attendees will learn the most efficient ways of network planning, configuration and management, hence saving time and money.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Describe the function of the SOA management platform. 1.1 Explain the general tasks and basic functions of the SOA management platform

related to the network management. 1.2 Clarify the specific terms associated to the SOA management platform related to the

network management.

2 Describe the functionality of the SOA network layer. 2.1 Explain the general tasks and basic functions related to Connectivity Management as

described in the course documentation 2.2 Cite example of the methods for installing a Connectivity System (General concept of a

training network) 2.3 Discuss and explore the Element Manager configuration with respect to the SOA

network management platform. 2.4 Configure views and network elements from given data. 2.5 Install a separate Connectivity Database using provided documentation and software.

3 Configuring and switching connections within a network. 3.1 Perform the configuration of a Connectivity View for a STM-n layer (n = 1, 4, 16, 64)

using a general adaptation and configuration concept 3.2 Perform the configuration of a Connectivity View for a VC-n layer (n = 4, 3, 2, 12) using

a general adaptation and configuration concept 3.3 Perform the configuration of a Connectivity View for the 64k layer using a general

adaptation and configuration concept 3.4 Describe the routing process, the usage of the network resources and activate the

trails using various menus and documentation 3.5 Establish the protection path of the trail through the application tools





4 Diagnose the trail status by means of the Connectivity Management in order to monitor the traffic in the network

4.1 Operate the alarm correlation between the network element resources and the network trails

4.2 Monitor the performance data on the configured trails 4.3 Check the trail path labels

5 Perform network nodes integration and re-configuration in order to follow the network

developments, with the help of the training documentation 5.1 Operate the traffic reroute to optimize the network resources 5.2 Execute a new network node addition using the various menus and instructions 5.3 Execute a network node removal from the network topology using the various menus

and instructions 5.4 Operate the interface capacity upgrade on the equipment without affecting the Network

Manger 5.5 Establish routing and trails passing through several partitions using the various menus

and documentation

Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Technicians System Engineers Service Technicians Service Engineers This target audience is responsible for network management operation and configuration.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with digital transmission technology and must have already completed the ServiceOn Access Basic Course LZU108 6690 or ServiceOn Access operations for SDH Mux Systems LZU 108 6693. Basic knowledge of the PDH and SDH technology would be advantageous.







Learning situation

This course utilizes Instructor Led Training.

It includes instructor-led lessons using power point presentations, software demonstrations and practical exercises on the hardware and network management software in a classroom.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 General introduction (General tasks - CM, CM in SOA) 2.0 hours Connectivity Management (CM) specific terms 1.0 hour Installation of a connectivity system (General concept of a

training network; Element Manager configuration; Configuring views and network elements; Installing a separate connectivity database)

1.0 hour

Configuring a Connectivity View (1) (Configuring a layer view and the STM-4 layer)

2.0 hours

2 Configuring a Connectivity View (2) (Configuring the STM-1, VC4 and VC12 layer; General adaptation and configuration concept)

6.0 hours

3 Configuring a Connectivity View (3) (VC12 layer: Defining the routing, activating trails; Establishing and testing further trails in the training network)

3.0 hours

Additional information and exercises on the individual work steps, terms and processes (Trail: Adapter function; activation/deactivation; path label; trail alarms; trail-related performance data; Trail list: Color codes, connection and operating status; Link: Orientation; assignment; critical degree of exploitation; User-controlled routing: C-metrics; L-metrics; Browser: Trail browser; client browser)

3.0 hours

4 Configuring a Connectivity View (4) (Transition between SDH and PDH; Integration of PDH units and connections; Configuring the 2M layer; Configuring the 64K layer

2.0 hours

Exercises on the expansion of existing networks (Trail path modifications; Addition a new network node; Removal of a network node)

2.0 hours

Special tasks (Partitioning a network; Creating the layers required for partitioning; Configuring layers)

1.0 hour

Establishing a routing trail passing several partitions 1.0 hour





ServiceOn Access Operations for SDH Mux Systems

LZU 108 6693 R2B

Description

Is ServiceOn Access your network management system for SDH Multiplex Systems (OMS8xx, OMS12xx, OMS16xx, SMA Series 3, SMA Series 4, MS1/4)? Each network element has specific procedures and special features and functions.

This course provides Network Operators an appreciation of how the ServiceOn Access (SoA) management platform is configured and used in conjunction with SDH Multiplexer Systems. It provides an overview of the functional blocks, which make up the SoA and the procedures to monitor and provision the elements within an SDH network in the most efficient way.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to: explore the basic functions of the SoA management platform and to operate the Dialogue Manager for general network configuration and maintenance and explore the specific communication configuration in the Process Manager. In particular, they will be able to: 1 Outline the ServiceOn Access Management System. 1.1 Describe the basic structure making up the ServiceOn Access Management Platform 1.2 Contrast the basic functions of the Process Manager and Dialogue Manager 1.3 Describe the function of the Dialogue Manager within a network.

2 Identify the ServiceOn Access Management System architecture 2.1 Login and describe the Process Manager 2.2 Discuss the processes requirements and describe their roles 2.3 Classify the requirements for creating a Qd2 network 2.4 Identify the processes required for the communication with the relevant Network

Elements 2.5 Describe the Device Driver architecture 2.6 Discuss the requirement of the address relation file for network element creation

3 Utilize the Dialogue Manager 3.1 Login and identify the system view 3.2 Create a user account 3.3 Describe and navigate the network topology views 3.4 Explore the editing screen and menu options 3.5 Discuss and demonstrate the creation of system and network topology views





4 Connect the Network Element to the SoA management system 4.1 Identify the components for building a network 4.2 Examine the QD2 SoA network 4.3 Set-up the equipment connection 4.4 Identify and recognize the status LEDs 4.5 Observe and identify the icon status

5 Manage the Equipment set-up 5.1 Identify the requirements for creating a Network Element 5.2 Create an SDH shelf configuration 5.3 Explore the functional blocks associated with the shelf configuration

6 Operate on the Equipment configuration 6.1 Identify the functional blocks required for traffic management 6.2 Activate a traffic cross-connection 6.3 Implement a SNCP traffic protection 6.4 Configure a MSP line protection 6.5 Implement an Ethernet traffic connection

7 Monitor the Equipment 7.1 Evaluate the equipment performance 7.2 Test the path label 7.3 Operate with loopback to verify the traffic 7.4 Save a Network Element database backup

8 Detect and process the equipment alarms 8.1 Discuss the alarm scheme of the Dialogue Manager 8.2 Explain the function of alarm chains 8.3 Explore the alarm list and associated symbols and descriptions 8.4 Identify and diagnose alarms 8.5 Relate alarms associated with a functional block 8.6 Compare the various alarm filter options 8.7 Demonstrate the inhibiting of alarms

Target audience The target audience for this course is: Network Deployment Engineers System Engineers Service Engineers System Technicians Service Technicians





System Administrators This audience is responsible for configuring and monitoring the SDH network elements within a network.

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with one of the possible multiplexer families that should be used as the managed equipment for the purposes of the course. Delegates should be familiar with the maintenance procedures for the chosen SDH Multiplex System (OMS8xx, OMS12xx, OMS16xx, SMA Series3, SMA Series 4, MS1/4).

Delegates will also need a working knowledge of SDH, Ethernet and IP. They should have attended the ServiceOn Access Basic course (LZU 108 6690) or have an equivalent knowledge.



Learning situation

This course consists of instructor-lead learning using slide presentations and demonstrations. Practical exercises will be carried out by all participants to explore and re-iterate the course work.





ServiceOn Access R7 System Administration

LZU1086691 R3A

Description

A System Administrator typically administers many different systems in a company’s server park. This course highlights the import tasks a System Administrator needs to accomplish in order to administrate and maintain the ServiceOn Access (SOA) system. We start from scratch when the system is installed but not yet commissioned and running. We pedagogically unwrap the system so that the System Administrator has a good understanding of SOA in order to start working with the system instead of having to spend hours trying to plough through the thousand pages of manuals. We put emphasis on the backing up of the complete system and on the so called kernels, the SOA databases.

This course is developed for the Linux version of ServiceOn Access R7.1

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Understand System Architecture and Concept of ServiceOn Access 2 Know some Linux basics 3 Use Ethereal (Wireshark) 4 Understand the basics of Multicasting, the way SOA communicates 5 Administrate ServiceOn Access 5.1 Stop/Start SOA Processes 5.2 Add/Delete Users 6 Configure ServiceOn Access 6.1 Add Device Drivers 6.2 Set up NE Connectivity 6.3 Set up a Kernel System Compound (expanding SOA) 7 Maintain ServiceOn Access 7.1 Back up SOA Kernels (databases) 7.2 Back up SOA System 7.3 Handle Log Files

Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Administrators This audience is responsible for administration, configuration and maintenance of the ServiceOn Access system.





Prerequisites

The participants must be familiar with System Administration of UNIX/Linux systems and Operation and Support Systems (OSS) in general.

Successful completion of the following course: ServiceOn Access Operation, LZU 108 7120, is desirable or similar knowledge



Learning situation

This course is instructor-led with a task-oriented learning. There will be one SOA server for each group of two students.

Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 • SOA Introduction 2

• Linux Introduction 2

• Multicast Introduction 2

2 • Ethereal Introduction 2

• Process Management 2

• User Administration 1

• Kernel System Compound 1

3 • Connectivity Management 2

• Device Drivers 2

• SOA Kernel Backups 2

4 • SOA System Backups 3

• Administration of Fault Management 3





ServiceOn Optical System Administration

LZU 108 6698 R2B

Description

The proficient use and administration of a network management center in the transport network is necessary to maintain reliable transport services at minimum cost. This course ensures to the administrators the basis to handle and customize the processes of the ServiceOn Element Manager (SO-EM) and Network Manager (SO-NM) applications in an efficient, quick and cost effective way.

The course contents will provide necessary information to control the processes and users of the SO-EM and SO-NM applications; moreover to maintain, backup and restore the application databases.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1 Discuss the ServiceOn applications 1.1 Identify the role of the SO-EM and SO-NM applications 1.2 Indicate the hardware platform 1.3 Distinguish between the stand-alone and distributed installation 1.4 List the server and workstation software platforms 1.5 Illustrate the architecture and protocols used in the communication between NM, EM

and NEs

2 Recognize the ServiceOn products installation structure 2.1 Identify the installation paths of the SO-EM and SO-NM 2.2 Set the main environment variables of the SO applications 2.3 List the SO-EM and SO-NM software releases 2.4 Specify the main SO-EM and SO-NM directories and files 3 Manage the network administration main tools 3.1 Configure the network interface cards using SAM 3.2 Run the OSI protocol commands for HP servers 3.3 Describe the OSI configuration files for SO-EM

4 Administer the SO-EM and SO-NM users 4.1 Create a user in the HP-UX environment 4.2 Define a user in the SO-EM 4.3 Define a user in the SO-NM 5 Handle procedures to administer the ServiceOn applications 5.1 Describe the functionalities of Attila utility 5.2 Illustrate the backup and restore procedures 6 Illustrate the ServiceOn EM and NM processes 6.1 Indicate the SO-EM modular structure 6.2 Indicate the SO-NM modular structure 6.3 Describe the interaction of SO-EM and SO-NM processes 7 Manage the customization of the ServiceOn applications 7.1 Execute the customization of the SO-EM and SO-NM configuration files 7.2 Configure the verbosity level of SO-EM and SO-NM log files 7.3 Run the SO-NM facility scripts

Target audience The target audience for this course is: System Administrators

Prerequisites

The participants should be familiar with the Unix Operating System and HP System Administration.



Learning situation

This course is based on theoretical and practical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom environment. This course can be conducted at the customer premises.

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Time schedule


Day Topics in the course Estimated time 1 Overview of ServiceOn EM and NM applications 3.0 h

Installation structure 3.0 h

2 Network administration tools 3.0 h

Users administration 3.0 h

3 Procedures to administer the SO-EM and SO-NM applications 6.0 h

4 SO-EM and SO-NM processes 2.0 h

Customization of the SO applications 4.0 h

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