This course provides the student with an understanding of the functionalities of the Home Subscriber Server (HSS) network element in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. Students are introduced to the integrated solution for the production environment: the OpenCall Intelligent Network Server and the OpenCall Home Subscriber Server. Students gain an understanding of the HSS system architecture, HSS operations, Diameter messages and Attribute Value Pairs (AVPs) on the Cx and Sh interfaces, IMS user registration, location management, application server data storage and retrieval, and authentication methods.
Course overview
Date: Upon request Length: 2 days Location: Plano, TX, US or on site Course number: 543652-001 Delivery: Instructor led
Target audience
Network operations personnel, selected switch technicians, system administrators, software developers and installers, support analysts, and customer care personnel.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this training, participants should be able to:
Describe the purpose and organization of the IMS network
Discuss the role of the HSS in the IMS network
List the interfaces and protocols supported by the HSS
Understand how the GPRS/UMTS network interoperates with the IMS network to provide user services
Demonstrate familiarity with the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
List the HSS subsystems and their functions
Name the files in the HSS database and their purposes
Understand the operations supported by the HSS regarding its Cx and Sh interfaces
Describe the messages processed by the HSS on the Cx and Sh interfaces and their associated AVPs
Understand how the HSS database is used to process Diameter messages
Provision the HSS database
Course prerequisites
Mandatory:
Good level of English — the course is delivered in English
Recommended:
None
Training methodology
Lecture/discussion
Training schedule
This training course is upon request. Requests for onsite training must be received 6-8 weeks in advance.
A typical day covers:
Topics
Day 1
HSS Application Overview
HSS Operations
HSS Location Mgmt
Day 2
HSS-AS Interaction
HSS Authentication
Trainers profile
Training will be led by an HP senior consultant with a background in telecommunications, networks and the HP OpenCall NonStop applications and with experience in maintaining and supporting customer sites.
Audience size
Typically, 3-12 participants are present in each class: A minimum of 3 students will be required, and class size is limited to a maximum of 12.
Course location
This course can be delivered as scheduled at our Plano TX training facility or on demand at the customer's site.
Pricing and ordering information
Ask for course product number 543652-001
Further information
For more details on this courses content, customization and availability please contact us directly.
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