CPI Library Description

DESCRIPTION

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Copyright

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 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction 1
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 Target Groups 1

2 Reading Instructions 1

3 Library Overview 2
3.1 Document Types 2
3.2 Library Structure 3

4 Typographic Conventions 6

Reference List 7

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 Reading Instructions

1 Introduction

This document is an introduction to the EPG CPI library. It describes the types and
structure of the documents in the CPI library, and provides the reader with a quick
guide on how to find important information.

The CPI contains information that enables the customer to understand, operate,
and maintain the EPG. It does not describe any third-party products that might
be part of the network.

The CPI is available through the Ericsson CPI Extranet at https://ebusiness.ericss

on.net/, provided that an e-business portal is available. Contact the local Ericsson
branch if access is impossible. Documents referred to in the CPI library without
active links are not delivered with the CPI library. Such documents are obtainable
by contacting the local Ericsson branch.

1.1 Scope
This document describes the CPI library. For a description of the technical
contents of the CPI library, see EPG Technical Product Description Overview.

1.2 Target Groups

This document is intended for readers of the EPG CPI library.

2 Reading Instructions

Use the following list as a quick guide when looking for specific information:

— In case of emergencies, see Emergency Handling.

— For troubleshooting of non-emergency problems, see Troubleshooting the

EPG Software.

— For a technical description of the EPG, see EPG Technical Product Description
Overview.

— For information on product changes in this release, see Network Impact

Report.

— For an overview of operating and maintaining the EPG, see Operation and
Maintenance Description.

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— For information on terminology, see CPI Library Readers' Guide.

Using the search function and the advanced search in the Active Library Explorer
(ALEX) browser are quick ways to find other information.

3 Library Overview

This section provides an overview of the types and structure of the documents
in the CPI library.

3.1 Document Types

The CPI library consists of documents in three main categories, as outlined below:

— Technical descriptions are intended as an introduction to the product, an

interface, or a specific feature. These documents hold important information
for all readers. Typical document types are:

• Description

• Network Impact Report

• Technical Product Description

— Operating Instructions are intended for administrators working with the

EPG. These documents provides detailed instructions for operations on EPG.
Typical document types are:

• Installation Instructions

• Maintenance Instructions

• Operating Instructions

• Upgrade and Update Instructions

— Reference information intended for administrators working with the EPG.

These documents provide detailed information on specific parts of the
product. Typical document types are:

• Fault Tracing Directions

• Managed Object Model

• Parameter Description

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• Printout Description

3.2 Library Structure

The documents in the CPI library are structured in folders according to the Ericsson
standard. The contents of each top-level folder, listed below, and their sub-folders
are described in the following sections.
— Safety and Environment
— Library Overview
— Product Overview
— Planning
— Installation
— Initial Configuration
— Operation and Maintenance
— Emergency
— Troubleshooting
— Interfaces and Protocols

3.2.1 Safety and Environment

The Safety and Environment folder contains information relevant to personal
health and safety in the workplace, product safety, and the external environment.

3.2.2 Library Overview

The Library Overview folder contains descriptions of the CPI library and the
changes that have been made in the library between releases. This folder also
contains the glossary, which defines terms and acronyms used in the library, and a
sub-folder with information on legal aspects of freeware.

3.2.3 Product Overview

The Product Overview folder contains technical descriptions in the following
sub-folders:

— Network Overview

The Network Overview folder provides a high-level technical description of

the packet core network.

— EPG Overview

The EPG Overview folder contains technical descriptions of the EPG product.
This folder also contains descriptions of the EPG architecture, characteristics,
and an overview of operation and maintenance.

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— Functions

The Functions folder contains technical descriptions of specific EPG functions

and features.

3.2.4 Planning
The Planning folder contains:

— The Network Impact Report (NIR) for the EPG, which describes the changes
introduced in this product release and their impact on the network.

— The Operational Delta for the EPG, which describes new, modified, and
removed CLI commands, alarms, alerts, counters, and gauges in the EPG.

— The Changes Planned for Future Release, which describes planned changes to
EPG behavior that break backward compatibility in future releases.

3.2.5 Installation
The Installation folder contains operating instructions in the following sub-folders:

— Initial Installation

The Initial Installation folder contains operating instructions for the initial
installation of the EPG.

— Software Upgrade

The Software Upgrade folder contains instructions on how to perform both a

software upgrade and update of the EPG.

3.2.6 Initial Configuration

The Initial Configuration folder contains instructions on how to perform an initial

configuration of the EPG.

3.2.7 Operation and Maintenance

The Operation and Maintenance folder contains instructions on how to configure,
operate, and troubleshoot the EPG, as well as overview documents on node
operations and Operation and Maintenance (O&M). The documents are structured
in the following sub-folders:

— Fault Management

The Fault Management folder contains descriptions of alarm and alert

handling, logging and tracing, health check, troubleshooting, and information
on tools used to facilitate maintenance and troubleshooting.

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— Configuration Management

The Configuration Management folder contains descriptions of the

configuration of EPG services, and the platform functions.

— Accounting Management

The Accounting Management folder contains a description of the format

of Charging Data Record (CDR) and Accounting-Request (ACR) files, and
information about offline charging.

— Performance Management

The Performance Management folder contains descriptions of performance

measurement and performance monitoring, including counters and Command
Line Interface (CLI) command descriptions.

— Security Management

The Security Management folder contains instructions on how to configure

traffic separation and other security features.

— Software Management

The Software Management folder contains instructions for SW upgrade and

update, backup and restore, license management, and file management.

— Toolbox Description

The Toolbox Description folder provides information on a number of

commands and scripts that can facilitate management of the EPG.

— Reference Information

The Reference Information folder contains reference information about

alarms, CLI commands, counters, log files, parameters, and MIB descriptions.

3.2.8 Emergency
The Emergency folder contains the information needed to re-establish services
after serious disturbances on the EPG.

3.2.9 Troubleshooting
The Troubleshooting folder contains the information needed to perform
troubleshooting of non-emergency problems on the EPG software.

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3.2.10 Interfaces and Protocols

The Interfaces and Protocols folder contains descriptions of the interfaces and
protocols through which the EPG connects to other network elements.

4 Typographic Conventions

The following typographic conventions are used across the CPI library:

Mandatory input Mandatory input data typed into the system by

the user exactly as its written in the document.
[Optional input] Optional input data typed into the system by the
user if applicable.
Variable input Variable input data typed into the system by
the user. The user replaces the text with the
applicable information, for example, the user
replaces port number with the applicable port
number.
output Output data from the system, including the
prompt.
object An object displayed on-screen, for example, a
button.
keystroke Keystrokes and keyboard shortcuts.
emphasis Highlighted text.
system elements, System elements, for example, names of paths
commands, scripts and directories, as well as commands and scripts.
Also used for web sites and web addresses.

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Reference List

Online Documentation

[1] Ericsson E-Business, https://ebusiness.ericsson.net/

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