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Introduction to NetAct NSN NetAct OSS5.

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Objectives
Review the role of the NetAct within the network Understand where in the network hierarchy the NetAct is located and describe its management functions Understand the focus of NetAct from the technical side of view as well as from its functionality level List the range of network technologies supported by NetAct Review the management functions of NetAct and how they are grouped in functionality areas Have an overview of different Nokia NetAct functionality areas

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Content
Idea of NetAct NetAct OSS5.1 OSS5.1 Product Overview NetAct Basic Software (BSW) & Application Software (ASW)

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Nokia Siemens Networks NetAct in Brief


Reduce OPEX Integrated network management system Automated management processes Increase Revenue Centralized tools, network-wide operations Capability for more proactive response to network events Optimize CAPEX Constant availability of information needed in business decision-making, e.g.
investment planning

Differentiate from competition First vendor to provide an integrated network management system for 2G/3G

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NSN Operations & Business Software Product Portfolio

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NetAct Standards

Business Mgmt Service Management Network Management Element Management Network Elements Main focus of Nokia NetAct: Service Mgmt. Layer & Network Mgmt. Layer

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Main Content of RAS06 Support in NetAct

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RU10 Management Support Overview NetAct OSS5.1 CD set 1

Supported network element versions:


RNC RN4.0 WBTS WN5.0 AXC C5.0 and AXC C5.5 NodeB NB7.0

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Main Content of RU10 Management in NetAct


3G Adaptations & Content and System Level Trace

NetAct OSS5.1 CD1

New RU10 alarms and performance statistics CM3 (ex Radio Access Configurator) RNC, WBTS and AXC parameter support and related rules 3G Rehosting support for RNC, WBTS and AXC Plan Editor support for RNC, WBTS and AXC Administrator SW management support for WBTS and AXC HW management support for RNC, WBTS and AXC Licence management for RNC, WBTS and AXC Security Centralized user information management for RNC, WBTS and AXC Centralized user event log management for RNC, WBTS and AXC O&M security improvements
Secure File Transfer Mass Updating of Local User Passwords Secure MMI

Common Iub
Support for NB/RSxxx management functions via RNC mediation FM & PM integration with Radio Commander
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Examples: radio network FM, PM & CM, subscriber trace, optimization

Overview of Management Functionality of BSS S13


NetAct generally provides management functionality for the whole BSS release S13 but following BSS features are relevant to highlight: BSS20744 24 TRX per BCF for Flexi EDGE BTS BSS20882 Extended Cell Range for Flexi EDGE BTS and BSS20094 Extended Cell range for GPRS/EDGE BSS20086 Multipoint Gb-interface BSS20776 Progressive AMR Power Control BSS20872 Robust AMR Signalling (FACCH/SACCH) BSS20106 Packet Control Unit (PCU2) pooling Some of the new measurements include BSS20432 Packet Data Optimisationpackage BSS20835 RLC/MAC block counter enhancement BSS20802 Cell downtime monitoring BSS20817 End to End Downlink Abis Performance Monitor

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Managing WiMAX with NetAct

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Managing I-HSPA with NetAct

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Contents of OSS5.1 Release


NetAct OSS5.1 release covers the following products of NetAct Regional Cluster
NetAct Global Cluster
SQM Global Monitor Reporting Suites

Other Products
Optimizer (MV) Planner Traffica MQA Standalone SQM

Global Reporter

Audit Trail

NetAct Regional Cluster

CM3

Administrator

Reporting Suites Monitor

HW Manager NetAct OSW SQM

Trace

Reporter

Optimizer

OSS5.1 scope

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NetAct Administrator
NetAct Administrator to ensure the system security and easier system management tasks, e.g. Time Management Software Management Network Editor

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NetAct Monitor

1. Locate problematic network element(s) from the Top-level User Interface 2. Obtain an overview about the alarm situation with NetAct Monitor tools 3. Launch appropriate element manager or remote session 4. If a site visit is needed, the same element manager can be used locally at the site Troubleshooting with Monitor Tools

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NetAct Reporter
Nokia NetAct Network
Fi l e d i L c a e Vi w Et o t e 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 Hl e p D E C A B

Report Builder

e p H l

1 2 5

F i e ser ver usag e l

M nt ou 4 31 7 37 19 0 4 5 8 7 7 1 1 7 16 7 12 / us

79 % 9 8%

Oracle Database

manage
Administration of PM Measurements Report Explorer

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analyse

CM3
CM3 is a value-add Configuration Management application designed for Managing complexity of network protocols and interfaces Automating network planning work-steps Deploying consistent configurations across network elements CM3 covers multiple technologies (e.g. radio, core) and multi-vendor support within a single application

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NetAct Optimizer
Elements Configuration KPIs Services Visualise
Optimisation Process Inside Optimizer

Analys e

Does my network have capacity problems or is everything fine? Is the QoS satisfactory? Where the problems are? Optimise Re-allocating capacity to overcome capacity problems Delaying investments for new capacity

Verify What will happen if I activate the plan?

I did some changes (manually or with automated algorithm)

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Overview of NetAct Global Cluster


NetAct Global Cluster provides a flexible and modular platform which allows each solution to be deployed standalone or as part of an integrated solution suite to meet the needs of the service provider. With NetAct Global Cluster it is possible to manage the entire network and all services with one single system regardless of the underlying network technologies. It includes the following products:
Global Monitor Service Quality Manager Global Reporter Reporting Suites

The products share a common set of administrative tools for user and security management. The Global Cluster is built on the same common platform with the NetAct Regional Cluster. For more information about Global Cluster, please refer to Global Cluster specific documentation.

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EXERCISE NetAct Functionality Areas


Describe in your own words the main idea of the NetAct functionality NetAct Monitor NetAct Reporter NetAct Administrator CM3 NetAct Optimizer Also list 1-3 important tools for each NetAct functionality.
Use the Notes Page for your results.

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