LTE OSS Operations for Cell Technicians

LTE OSS Operations for Cell Technicians
LZU 108 9008 R1A
Description
This course provides students with an understanding of the Operation Support System
(OSS) tools available for monitoring and locating faults on the eNodeB network elements.
Students will learn to access and navigate the OSS LTE tools and command line interface in
the LTE network using practical (hands-on) sessions.
Learning objectives
1.
Describe the function of the OSS-RC at a high level and access the OSS
1.1. Explain why network management is necessary, and outline the role of OSS-RC as a network
management system
1.2. Briefly describe the overall functionality offered by OSS-RC
1.3. Identify the LTE OSS-RC applications
1.4. Describe how access to applications is controlled the in OSS
1.5. Access the OSS from the user’s computer
1.6. Manage the user’s OSS password
1.7. Learn to navigate the OSS user interface
1.8. Describe the OSS directory structure and file naming requirements
1.9. Perform file transfers between the OSS and the users computer using ftp and cut and paste
operations
2.
Describe the features and functions of the OSS documentation tools
2.1. List the tasks that OSS users can perform using ALEX documentation tool
2.2. Launch and navigate the ALEX tool from the OSS
2.3. Describe the structure of the OSS documentation library
2.4. Search the documentation library for specific information
3.
Describe the features and functions of the OSS Network Explorer (ONE)
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
4.
List the tasks that can be performed with the ONE tool using documentation
Launch and navigate the ONE tool
Configure the ONE tool network topology to show selected network elements
Launch OSS applications from the ONE tool
Access the eNodeB using the ONE tool
Manage the eNodeB using the eNodeB Element Manager and the command line interface
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
4.6.
List the tasks that can be performed with the eNodeB Element Manager tool
Locate and use the Element Manager user documentation in the OSS CPI
Launch and navigate the eNodeB Element Manager to view eNodeB parameters and status
Locate managed objects in the eNodeB
Locate disabled/unlocked managed objects in the eNodeB
Locate plugin units with hardware faults using the Element Manager
4.7. Lock and unlock managed objects in the eNodeB
4.8. Perform restarts on the eNodeB and plugin units
4.9. View eNodeB active and cleared alarms in the eNodeB
4.10. Export alarm and alarm log information from the eNodeB to the OSS
4.11. Connect to the eNodeB from the OSS using SSH
4.12. Issue common eNodeB monitoring commands
5.
Describe the features and functions of the OSS Fault Management
5.1. List the features and functions of the OSS Fault Management environment
5.2. List the tasks that OSS users can perform using OSS Fault Management tools
5.3. List the user tools for managing alarms in the OSS and use the Fault Management
documentation
5.4. Describe at a high level the how alarms flow from network elements to the OSS
5.5. Describe the features and functions of the Alarm List Viewer (ALV), Alarm Status Matrix
ASM), and Alarm Log Browser (ALB) tools
5.6. Configure the Alarm Status Matrix to monitor alarms on selected nodes
5.7. Configure the Alarm Status Viewer to view active alarms on selected nodes
5.8. Filter alarms in the Alarm Status Viewer
5.9. Export alarm information from the Alarm Status Viewer
5.10. Use the Alarm Log Browser to list alarm history and statistics for selected nodes
5.11. Export Alarm Log Browser data into excel spreadsheets
6.
Use the OSS software and hardware management tool to manage network element hardware and
software.
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
6.4.
6.5.
6.6.
6.7.
7.
List the tasks that can be performed by Software Management Organizer (SMO)
Launch and navigate the SMO user Interface
Retrieve and update the eNodeB hardware, software and licensing information in the OSS
View and export eNodeB hardware information
Perform file upload and download operations for eNodeB
Manage eNodeB configuration versions from SMO
Perform network element health checks from SMO
Describe the features and functions of the OSS Common Explorer (CEX) tool
7.1. List the tasks that can be performed with the CEX tool and documentation
7.2. Launch and navigate the CEX tool
7.3. Describe the views available in the CEX tool
7.4. Use CEX to monitor the eNodeB node status
7.5. Use CEX to locate locked, disabled and degraded network elements and cells
7.6. Use CEX to view software upgrade package information
7.7. Use CEX view eNodeB active alarms and alarm history
7.8. Use CEX to view the eNodeB configuration
7.9. Use CEX to launch other LTE related tools
7.10. Export network element information from CEX
8.
Briefly describe the features and functions of the Cabinet Viewer tool
8.1.
8.2.
8.3.
8.4.
8.5.
List the tasks that can be performed with the Cabinet Viewer tool
Launch and navigate the Cabinet Viewer to view eNodeB alarms and hardware status
View and interpret visual indicators (LEDs) using the Cabinet Viewer.
Use the Cabinet Viewer to lock, unlock and restart eNodeB plugin units
Use the Cabinet Viewer access eNodeB information
Doc. no:1550- LNA 108 9008 Uae Rev: A
Ericsson AB
Global Services
SE-164 80 Stockholm
Telephone: +46 8 757 0000
Email: [email protected]
www.ericsson.com/globalservices
© Ericsson AB 2010
Target audience
The target audience for this course is Cell Technicians who require the use of OSS and CLI
tools to monitor and troubleshoot LTE networks.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of one of the following course:
•
LZU 108 7645 LTE RBS 6000 Operation and Maintenance
The participants should be familiar with the LTE network
Duration and class size
The length of this 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.
Doc. no:1550- LNA 108 9008 Uae Rev: A
Ericsson AB
Global Services
SE-164 80 Stockholm
Telephone: +46 8 757 0000
Email: [email protected]
www.ericsson.com/globalservices
© Ericsson AB 2010

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