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Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS) Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS)
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This guide provides background and planning information for the Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS) and Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) credentials. Information in the document is presented as of August 27, 2012 unless noted otherwise. For the latest information on the Avaya ACIS and ACSS credential program and the training curriculums that support it, log-in to the Avaya Learning Center www.avayalearning.com.On the Avaya Certification Program landing page you will find: Complete Credential Curriculum Maps with Training Course availability and pricing Certification Learning Partners Credential Program Policies and Procedures How to register to take an Avaya credential exam at Pearson VUE Testing Centers News Highlights covering the most recent enhancements to Avaya Learning Center offerings and Avaya Credential Program.
Table of Contents
Avaya Professional Credential Program Overview ...................................... 4 Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS) Description .................... 4 Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS) Description............................... 5 Avaya ACIS and ACSS Credential Structure ............................................... 5 Avaya Implementation and Support Credentials.......................................... 7 5.1 Credential Portfolio Overview ...................................................................... 7 5.2 ACIS and ACSS Certification Plan-of-Record .............................................. 8 6. Preparing For and Scheduling Avaya Certification Exams........................... 9 7. ACIS and ACSS Core Training Course Curriculum Maps ......................... 10 7.1 Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Communications ............................. 11 7.2 Unified Communications............................................................................ 12 7.3 Contact Center .......................................................................................... 18 7.4 Networking ................................................................................................ 24 Appendix A - ACIS and ACSS Knowledge and Skills Matrices ................................ 27 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Description
This credential certifies that the candidate has a basic-to-intermediary level of technical proficiency necessary to install and implement Avaya products. Qualified candidates typically have a minimum of 2 years experience in the relevant technologies and up to 1 year of experience in implementing the Avaya product. The candidate can apply knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation required for the implementation Install the product hardware and software Test, validate, and troubleshoot the implementation Configure the product for hand-off to Day 2 administration The Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS) credential: Is available to everyone Uses proctored exams delivered via Pearson VUE Testing Centers The Certification is valid for 2 years Certificates are issued and credential logos are available
As with the Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist (ACIS), the Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS): Is available to everyone Uses proctored exams delivered via Pearson VUE Testing Centers The Certification is valid for 2 years Certificates are issued and credential logos are available
For additional ACIS and ACSS credential comparative information see Appendix A ACIS and ACSS Knowledge and Skills Matrices.
ACSS
Example #3
ACSS
Example #1
Administration Exam
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Exam Example #4 Implementation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting Exam ACSS includes Implementation Requirements
No ACSS
ACIS
ACIS
ACIS
Implementation Exam
Implementation Exam
Implementation Exam
Example 1 Requires passing: An ACIS Implementation exam No ACSS Credential is Available Example 2 Requires passing: An ACSS Maintenance & Troubleshooting exam An ACSS Administration exam An ACIS Implementation exam (Holding the ACIS credential) Example 3 Requires passing: A single ACSS Maintenance & Troubleshooting exam An ACIS Implementation exam (Holding the ACIS credential) Example 4 Requires requires passing: A single ACSS Implementation & Maintenance exam The implementation requirements are captured in the one exam. Note: Credential structure examples shown above are for illustrative purposes only. Details on the individual ACIS and ACSS certification exams required, including core course curriculum maps are available in Section 7.
ACSS
Support Specialist
Avaya Certified Support Specialist (ACSS)
SME Communications (1) Unif ied Communications (6) Contact Center (5) Networking (2)
Technician
SME Communications (1) Unif ied Communications (9) Contact Center (7) Networking (4)
Maintenance Support
(1) ACIS is available Avaya Aura Call Center Elite & Avaya Call Management System
Details on individual ACIS and ACSS certification exam requirements, including core training course curriculum maps are available in Section 7.
Exams
Preparing for Avaya Credential Exams Log-in to the Avaya Learning Center at www.avaya-learning.com and visit the Avaya Certification Program landing page for a complete listing of available certifications, their curriculum maps and all associated training to prepare for Avaya certification exams. Training is recommended and core training courses are often supplemented as part of a comprehensive study program. Review the credential, exam and all curriculum map training course descriptions to determine the scope of training and experience most appropriate for you to prepare for the exam. Technology Fundamentals Selling, designing, implementing and maintaining Avaya Products / Solutions require a solid understanding of the core technologies upon which they are built. Available Free-of-Charge to Avaya Associates, Business Partners and Customers is WestNets Foundational Core Knowledge Assessment to verify ones prerequisite knowledge in data, telephony and convergence. Use this prescriptive assessment tool to identify your areas of technology expertise and areas needing improvement. Following the assessment you will receive a personal learning plan (delivered via email) targeting specific improvements and identifying which WestNet e-courses are recommended to fill knowledge gaps. Access the Foundational Core Knowledge link on the Avaya Certification Program landing page to learn more and register free-of-charge to take WestNets Foundational Core Knowledge Assessment. Scheduling an Exam at Pearson VUE Test Centers Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers represent a network of Pearson VUE independent business partners primarily in the commercial and academic market spaces. Availability of testing centers varies by city/state/geographic region based upon business partner participation in the Pearson VUE testing program. As independent business partners, Pearson VUE Test Centers establish their own hours of operation and testing seat capacity. Reservations are accepted on a first come / first serve basis independent of the vendor exam chosen. Test Center, Online or Pearson VUE Call Center reservations all work from the same inventory of available testing sessions. Contacting a Pearson VUE Test Center can provide candidates with the best understanding of what parameters drive a Centers days / hours of operation; this can be particularly helpful for Testing Centers associated with academic institutions. Pearson VUE encourages candidates to book testing sessions well in advance (2+ months) to help ensure individual requirements can be met. Candidate demand often fluctuates. Visit the Pearson VUE website at www.pearsonvue.com/avayato see currently available Avaya exams, regional exam pricing and register for a testing session.
Maps
Following is a view of the core training course Curriculum Maps for ACIS and ACSS as of August 27, 2012. For the most current information on the Avaya ACIS and ACSS Credential Curriculum Maps including Foundational Knowledge and Supplemental Learning options visit the Avaya Learning Center www.avaya-learning.com. For questions about the Avaya Credential Program and scheduling training please contact the Avaya Learning Helpdesk. avaya.u.helpdesk@accenture.com US Toll Free: 1.800.288.5327
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To earn the ACIS 6006- Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging - Embedded (R6.x) credential: Avaya Media Servers and Media Gateways Implementation Workshop - Please choose one of the following: Classroom AVA00838H00 Avaya Media Servers and Media Gateways Implementation Workshop V-Classroom ATC00838VEN Avaya Media Servers and Gateways Implementation Workshop Labs Exam 6006 Exam: Avaya Aura Communication Manager (R5.2.1) Implementation Exam
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To earn the ACIS 6002- Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging - Embedded (R6.x) credential: Avaya Aura Communication Manager Implementation - Please choose one of the following: Classroom ATI02348IEN Avaya Aura Communication Manager Implementation V-Classroom ATI02348VEN Avaya Aura Communication Manager Implementation Web Exam ATI01731VEN 6002 Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messaging Embedded Implementation Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging (6.0) Implementation Exam
ACSS - Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging - Embedded (ACSS 3100)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging - Embedded credential: Implementation courses and exams: Learning Link ACIS-6002: ACIS Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging - Embedded (6.X) Exam 6002 Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging 2.00 hours
Administration courses and exams: Classroom 5U00041I Avaya Aura Communication Manager Administration Exam 3100 Avaya Aura Communication Manager Administration Exam
Maintenance and Troubleshooting courses and exams: Classroom 5U00040I Avaya Aura Communication Manager Maintenance and Troubleshooting Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messaging Embedded, Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Please choose one of the following: Classroom 5M00050I Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messaging Embedded Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting V-Classroom 5M00050V Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messaging Embedded Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Assessment Exam 5M00050A 3101 Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messaging Embedded Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Avaya Aura Communication Manager and CM Messaging
40.00 hours
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24.00 hours
Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Course V-Classroom 5C00063V Avaya Aura Messaging Administration, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Exam 3203 Avaya Aura Messaging Implementation and Maintenance Exam
ACSS - Avaya Aura Session Manager and System Manager (ACSS - 3101)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya Aura Session Manager and System Manager credential: Web Web 5U00106W 5U00105W Avaya Aura System Manager Overview Avaya Aura Session Manager Overview 1.50 hours 4.00 hours
Please choose either: 1) both virtual Instructor-led courses (5U00095V and 5U00096V) or 2) the Instructor Led course (5U00097I): V-Classroom 5U00095V Avaya Aura System Manager Implementation, Administration Maintenance and Troubleshooting V-Classroom 5U00096V Avaya Aura Session Manager Implementation, Administration Maintenance and Troubleshooting Classroom 5U00097I Avaya Aura Session and System Manager Implementation. Administration Maintenance and Troubleshooting Exam 3102 Avaya Aura Session Manager and System Manager Implementation and Maintenance Exam
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To earn the 3205 ACSS - Avaya CallPilot credential: Administration Course Classroom 0327C Implementation Course Classroom 0329C Exam 7304
40.00 hours
Avaya CallPilot 5.0 Installation and Configuration Avaya CallPilot Maintenance Exam
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8.00 hours
Meridian 1 and Communication Server 1000 7.0 Familiarization Meridian 1 and Avaya CS 1000 7.5 Familiarization
Avaya Communication Server (CS) 1000 7.5 System Administration & Management Avaya Communication Server 1000 7.5 System Administration & Management Avaya Communication Server 1000E Release 7.5 Implementation and Upgrade
Option 2: Take this course if you have had previous training or knowledge up to Release 6.0: Classroom 9U00166I CS 1000 Upgrade and Avaya Aura Integration Boot Camp Option 3: Take this course if you have had previous training or knowledge up to Release 7.0: V-Classroom 6380F Whats New with Avaya Communication Server 1000 Release 7.5 Exam 7003 Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura Implementation Exam
40.00 hours
ACSS - Avaya Communications Server 1000 for Avaya Aura (ACSS - 3105)
To earn the courses the 6005 ACIS - Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura credential: Learning Link Exam ACIS - Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura Implementation Credential Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura Implementation Exam
7003
1.50 hours
To earn the 3105 ACSS - Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura credential: Maintenance Courses: Option 1: Take these courses if you are new to this product: Classroom 0956C Avaya Communication Server 1000 IP BARS/NARS Classroom 0781C Avaya CS 1000 7.5 Dialing Plan Design and IP Peer Networking Option 2: Take this course if you have had previous training or knowledge up to Release 6.0 and 7.0: Classroom 9U00166I CS 1000 Upgrade and Avaya Aura Integration Boot Camp Exam 7004 Avaya Communication Server 1000 for Avaya Aura Maintenance Exam
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Please choose either 1) Virtual Instructor-led course (5U00070V) or 2) Instructor-led (5U00070I): V-Classroom 5U00070V Avaya one-X Client Enablement Services Implementation and Maintenance Classroom 5U00070I Avaya one-X Client Enablement Services Implementation and Maintenance Exam 3104 Avaya one-X UC Soft Clients Implementation and Maintenance Exam
ACSS - Avaya Modular Messaging with Avaya Message Store (ACSS - 3200)
To earn the courses the 3200 ACSS -Avaya Aura Messaging credential: Implementation Courses and Exams: Classroom ATI01139IEN Avaya Modular Messaging Implementation for Avaya Message Store Assessment Classroom Assessment ATI01139AEN ATI01140IEN ATI01140AEN Avaya Modular Messaging Implementation for Avaya Message Store Assessment Avaya Modular Messaging Single Server Implementation Avaya Modular Messaging Single Server Implementation Assessment
Administration Course and Exam: Classroom 1M00101I Avaya Modular Messaging MSS Administration Assessment Exam 1M00101A 3200 Avaya Modular Messaging MMS Administration Assessment Avaya Modular Messaging with Avaya Message Store Implementation and Maintenance Exam
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Avaya Aura Contact Center Implementation - Please choose one of the following: Classroom 3608C Avaya Aura Contact Center Installation and Commissioning Classroom 3621C Avaya Aura Contact Center Installation, Configuration and Scripting Essentials Exam 6202 Avaya Aura Contact Center Implementation Exam
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Administration courses and exams: Avaya Aura Contact Center - Please choose the 3609C or the 3609X and the 3610C, OR the 3621C course Classroom 3609C Avaya Aura Contact Center Administration V-Classroom 3609X Avaya Aura Contact Center Administration Classroom 3610C Avaya Aura Contact Center - Orchestration Designer Scripting OR Classroom 3621C Avaya Aura Contact Center Installation, Configuration and Scripting Essentials Exam 3300 Avaya Aura Contact Center Administration Exam
40.00 hours 40.00 hours 40.00 hours 80.00 hours 1.75 hours
Implementation courses and exams: Learning Link ACIS - Avaya Aura Contact Center (ACIS - 6202) Exam Learning Link Exam 6209 6202 Avaya Aura Contact Center Implementation Exam ACIS - Avaya Aura Contact Center CCT and Multimedia (ACIS - 6209) Avaya Aura Contact Center CCT and Multimedia Implementation Exam 1.50 hours 1.50 hours
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Implementation course and exam: Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and Configuration - Please choose one of the following: Classroom 5C00091I Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and Configuration V-Classroom 5C00091V Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and Configuration Exam 3304 Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and Maintenance Exam
ACIS - Avaya Aura Call Center Elite and Avaya Call Management System (ACIS - 6201)
To earn 6201 ACIS - Avaya Aura Call Center Elite and Avaya Call Management System Implementation Credential: Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and Configuration - Please choose one of the following: Classroom 5C00091I Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and C... V-Classroom 5C00091V Avaya Aura Call Center Elite Implementation and C... Avaya Call Management System Installation and Maintenance - Please choose one of the following: Classroom ATI00685IEN Call Management System Installation & Maintenance V-Classroom ATI00684VEN Call Management System Installation & Maintenance Exam 6201 Avaya CC on Communication Manager and Call Management Implementation Exam
ACIS - Avaya Aura Contact Center CCT and Multimedia (ACIS - 6209)
To earn 6209 ACIS - Avaya Aura Contact Center CCT and Multimedia Credential Classroom Classroom Exam 3608C 3607C 6209 Avaya Aura Contact Center Installation and Commissioning Avaya Aura Contact Center Multimedia Implementation Avaya Aura Contact Center CCT and Multimedia Implementation Exam 40.00 hours 24.00 hours 1.50 hours
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ACSS - Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring (ACSS 3306)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring credential: Implementation courses and exams: Web 5C00636W Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring Administration Classroom 3622C Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring Installation and Configuration Administration courses and exams: Classroom 3623C Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring Administration Maintenance and Troubleshooting courses and exams: Classroom 5C00637I Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring Maintenance and Troubleshooting Exam 3306
40.00 hours
24.00 hours
Coming Soon: Avaya Contact Recording and Avaya Quality Monitoring Implementation and Maintenance Exam
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Avaya Aura Experience Portal Administration Avaya Proactive Outreach Manager (POM) Administration and Configuration
4.00 hours
Implementation courses: Avaya Aura Experience Portal with Proactive Outreach Manager - Please choose one of the following: Classroom 4C00100I Avaya Aura Experience Portal Implementation V-Classroom 4C00100V Avaya Aura Experience Portal Implementation Maintenance and Troubleshooting courses: Avaya Aura Experience Portal with Proactive Outreach Manager - Please choose one of the following: Classroom 5C00090I Avaya Aura Experience Portal, Avaya Aura Orchestration Designer and Avaya Proactive Outreach Manager Troubleshooting V-Classroom 5C00090V Avaya Aura Experience Portal, Avaya Aura Orchestration Designer and Avaya Proactive Outreach Manager Troubleshooting Exam 3305 Avaya Aura Experience Portal with POM Implementation and Maintenance Exam
40.00 hours
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7.4 Networking
ACSS - Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch (ACSS 3600)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch credential: Maintenance and Troubleshooting courses and exams: Converged Campus: ERS Solution Installation and Configuration - Please choose one of the following: V-Classroom 6721X Converged Campus: ERS Solution Installation and Configuration Classroom 6721C Converged Campus: ERS Solution Installation and Configuration V-Classroom 7D00067V Network Management and Policy Services
ERS8800/8600/8300 Advanced Configuration and Maintenance - Please choose one of the following: V-Classroom 6722X ERS 8800/8600/8300 Advanced Configuration and Maintenance Classroom 6722C Avaya ERS 8600/8300/1600 Advanced Configuration and Maintenance V-Classroom Exam 5D00115V 3600 Avaya VENA Enterprise Fabric Implementation Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch Implementation and Maintenance Exam
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7.4 Networking
ACSS - Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 (ACSS - 3601)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 credential: Implement courses and exams: Virtual Services Platform 9000 Installation, choose an Instructor-Led or a Virtual Instructor-Led course: V-Classroom 6782X Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Installation and Configuration Classroom 6782C Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Installation and Configuration Exam 6102 Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Implementation Exam
Maintenance and Troubleshooting courses and exams: Virtual Services Platform 9000 Advanced Maintenance, choose an Instructor-Led or a Virtual Instructor-Led course: V-Classroom 6783X Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Advanced Maintenance and Troubleshooting Classroom 6783C Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Advanced Maintenance and Troubleshooting V-Classroom V-Classroom Exam 7D00067V 5D00115V 3601 Network Management and Policy Services Avaya VENA Enterprise Fabric Implementation Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Exam
32.00 hours 32.00 hours 16.00 hours 24.00 hours 1.75 hours
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7.4 Networking
ACSS - Avaya VPN Gateway (ACSS - 3602)
To earn the ACSS - Avaya VPN Gateway credential: Avaya VPN Gateway Configuration and Management V-Classroom 7956X Avaya VPN Gateway Configuration and Management Exam 3602 Avaya VPN Gateway Implementation and Maintenance Exam
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ACSS
This credential certifies that the candidate has an advanced level of technical proficiency necessary to deliver installation, configuration, administration, maintenance and troubleshooting support for Avaya products. Qualified candidates typically have a minimum of 4 years experience in the relevant technologies and up to 2 years experience in supporting the Avaya product. The candidate can apply knowledge and skills to: Demonstrate product architecture knowledge (components, features and functions) Install the product hardware and software Test, validate, and troubleshoot the implementation Configure the product for hand-off to Day 2 administration Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot intermediate to advanced configurations Interpret and resolve customer technical issues related to the products and components
Preparing to implement 1. Determine what information needed from an internal or external project kickoff meeting 2. Gather the data needed for the implementation 3. Prepare your laptop with the appropriate access software tool 4. Locate the latest application patch or firmware 5. Locate the appropriate software/operating system for the order 6. Perform any preregistration that is necessary 7. Analyze licensing requirements 8. Document the type of phones ordered 9. Insure protocol for phone is supported 10. Determine who is responsible for installation
Product Architecture Evaluate design/configuration implications and issues regarding system configurations: 1. Management element 2. Routing / Traffic / Call flows / Protocols / Quality of Service 3. Impact on services and features Implementation of the product Complete and support Day1 implementation tasks: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the preparation required for the implementation 2. Install the product hardware and software 3. Configure the product for hand-off to Day 2 administration 4. Test, validate, and troubleshoot the implementation
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ACIS
Install Hardware and Software 1. Perform an inventory of the equipment 2. Unpack and prepare the equipment 3. Mount product / gateway in a rack (as applicable) 4. Mount product / server in a rack (as applicable) 5. Add memory or other necessary hardware configuration (based on application) 6. Load the appropriate software (bundle, Communication Manager, operating system, and/or application software) Configure the Software/Firmware 1. Configure the product base server via web browser 2. Configure the base server via CLI 3. Load license and authentication files 4. Create the necessary logins 5. Configure the product / gateway 6. Setup remote access into <product/solution> Test and Validate the Implementation 1. Perform application acceptance testing 2. Register the license file for product 3. Test the alarms 4. Demonstrate and perform a backup to an external device with the customer 5. Dialog and document procedures for disaster recovery, administration support and remote support Telephone numbers/URL with customer. 6. Perform a follow up call or email within 5 to 10 days after cutover Diagnose Installation Problems 1. Analyze a hardware installation that fails 2. Analyze a failed software installation 3. Analyze a problem in the hardware, software, endpoints and application configurations.
ACSS
Administration of the product Apply administration as it relates to core components: 1. Use administration user interfaces, tools, and utilities 2. Understand file structure and database 3. Manage user accounts, IDs, and privileges 4. Manage physical and logical devices 5. Manage components (state and status) 6. Collect and manage administrative data 7. Troubleshoot administration issues Maintenance of the product Define maintenance as it applies to the core components: 1. Performance Optimization 2. Security 3. Apply engineering guidelines for tolerances, limits and standards 4. Alarms 5. Upgrades & Migrations 6. Backups & restore 7. MACs Troubleshooting the product Apply troubleshooting as it applies to the core components: 1. Use faultmanagement user interfaces, tools, and utilities 2. Collect, manage, and analyze fault data 3. Generate and interpret reports and log files 4. Monitor/Interpret status and fault indicators 5. Perform emergency recovery 6. Isolate and troubleshoot faults 7. Clear alarms
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