Terminology
IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless 9.2.1 Terminology
IBM Tivoli® Netcool® Performance Manager for Wireless version 9.2.1 Terminology
Assumptions
Assumptions You have basic knowledge of the wireless telecommunications industry.
Assumptions You have basic knowledge of the wireless telecommunications industry.
Objectives
Objectives Upon completion of this module, you should be able to define the following terms: Entity and metric terms Entities Network configuration Attribute Perspective Peg counter Primitive calculations User-defined calculations Stored summaries Busy hours Sliding busy hour
Objectives Upon completion of this module, you should be able to define the following terms: Entity and metric terms Entities Network configuration Attribute Perspective Peg counter Primitive calculations User-defined calculations Stored summaries Busy hours Sliding busy hour
Objectives (continued)
Objectives (continued) Upon completion of this module, you should be able to define the following terms: IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless component terms Gateway Loader Loader Input File (LIF) Global Object Model (GOM) Technology Pack Report types Non-stored busy hour reports Stored busy hour (SBH) reports Roll-up reports Trending and forecasting reports
Objectives (continued) TNPMW component terms Gateway Loader Loader Input File (LIF) Global Object Model (GOM) Technology Pack Report types Non-stored busy hour reports Stored busy hour (SBH) reports Roll-up reports Trending and forecasting reports
Module outline
Module outline Overview IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless 9.2.1 Terminology Summary
Module outline Overview IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless (ITNPMW) version 9.2.1 Terminology Summary
Overview
Overview This IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless 9.2.1 Module defines terminology that system users should become very familiar with. The terms defined in this module are grouped in three categories Entity and metric terms IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless component terms Report types
Overview This IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless (ITNPMW) 9.2.1 Module defines terminology that system users should become very familiar with. The terms defined in this module are grouped in three categories Entity and metric terms ITNPMW component terms Report types
Entities
Entities IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless entities are network elements such as cells, MSCs, and BSCs Report output displays entity information based on the Group By selection Report output can display metrics based on the focal entity selection (for example, cell) or grouped to a parent entity of the focal entity (for example, the BSC over a cell)
Entities IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless (ITNPMW) entities are network elements such as cells, MSCs, and BSCs. ITNPMW report output displays entity information based on the Group By selection. ITNPMW report output can display metrics based on the focal entity selection (for example, cell) or grouped to a parent entity of the focal entity (for example, the BSC over a cell).
Network configuration (NC)
Network configuration (NC) Network configuration (NC) data represents information about the network elements (BSCs, cells, and so on) found in the service provider’s wireless network IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless refers to NC data as attributes in the user interface Database tables store the NC data
Network configuration (NC) Network configuration (NC) data represents information about the network elements (BSCs, cells, and so on) found in the service provider’s wireless network. ITNPMW refers to NC data as attributes in the user interface. Database tables store the NC data.
Attributes
Attributes Attributes are key characteristics of a network entity Examples are: Primary ID Location Name Label Technology Parent ID Vendor
Attributes Attributes are key characteristics of a network entity. Examples are: Primary ID Location Name Label Technology Parent ID Vendor
Perspectives
Perspectives Perspectives are used to hierarchically organize a subset of entity types based on a number of attributes: Technology Vendor Subsystem Qualifier
Perspectives Perspectives are used to hierarchically organize a subset of entity types based on a number of attributes: Technology : Such as GSM or UMTS Vendor: Such as Nokia or Ericsson Subsystem: Such as Cell or BSC and Qualifier The vendors, technologies, subsystems, and qualifiers that are available depend the network configurations used in your system. Qualifiers are attributes that are not necessarily linked to technologies, subsystems, or vendors. They are used to represent other aspects of a network, such as geographical organization.
Peg counter (PEG)
Peg counter (PEG) A peg counter is the most basic type of field. PEG is used in IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless as an abbreviation for peg counter Service providers might refer to peg counters as fields, metrics, or key performance indicators (KPIs) Peg counters can be combined to create either a primitive calculation (PCalc) or a user-defined calculation (UDC)
Peg counter (PEG) A peg counter is the most basic type of ITNPMW field. PEG is used in ITNPMW as an abbreviation for peg counter. Service providers might refer to peg counters as fields, metrics, or key performance indicators (KPIs). ITNPMW peg counters can be combined to create either a primitive calculation (Pcalc) or a user-defined calculation (UDC).
Primitive calculation (PCalc)
Primitive calculation (PCalc) A primitive calculation is a mathematical expression that can be based on: One or more peg counts Other PCalcs available within IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless
Primitive calculation (PCalc) A primitive calculation is a mathematical expression that can be based on: One or more peg counts Other PCalcs available within ITNPMW
User-defined calculation (UDC)
User-defined calculation (UDC) A user-defined calculation is a user-created field made from any or all of the following items: Peg counter PCalc Other UDC Algebraic functions
User-defined calculation (UDC) A user-defined calculation is a user-created field made from any or all of the following items: Peg counter PCalc Other UDC Algebraic functions
Stored summary
Stored summary A stored summary contains network performance data aggregated for a day, week, or month and stored in the database as a traffic field
Stored summary A stored summary contains network performance data aggregated for a day, week, or month and stored in the database as a traffic field.
Busy hour
Busy hour A busy hour represents the hourly period with the greatest value for a performance metric for a defined period of time The defined period of time can be daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, depending upon the report type and the selection from the Group By menu IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless can be configured to store busy hour information or compute busy hours (non-stored) during report generation
Busy hour A busy hour represents the hourly period with the greatest value for a performance metric for a defined period of time. The defined period of time can be daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, depending upon the report type and the selection from the Group By menu. ITNPMW can be configured to store busy hour information or compute busy hours (non-stored) during report generation.
Sliding busy hour
Sliding busy hour A sliding busy hour is a busy hour that is calculated based on the busiest hour of the day across intervals other than hourly boundaries The default interval for sliding busy hours is 15 minutes. Using this interval, a sliding busy hour can start at any 15-minute interval of an hour and extend thereafter for 60 minutes. For example, from 10:15 to 11:15 or 10:30 to 11:30
Sliding busy hour A sliding busy hour is a busy hour that is calculated based on the busiest hour of the day across intervals other than hourly boundaries. The default interval for sliding busy hours is 15 minutes. Using this interval, a sliding busy hour can start at any 15-minute interval of an hour and extend thereafter for 60 minutes. For example, from 10:15 to 11:15 or 10:30 to 11:30.
Gateway
Gateway A gateway is the mediation component of an IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless system A gateway picks up raw performance data collected from the network, parses it, and produces Loader Input Files (LIFs)
Gateway A gateway is the mediation component of an ITNPMW system. A gateway picks up raw performance data collected from the network, parses it, and produces Loader Input Files (LIFs).
Loader Input Files (LIFs)
Loader Input Files (LIFs) Loader Input Files (LIFs) are produced by a gateway; they contain raw performance data and hierarchy information in a standard text format The file extension is .lif
Loader Input Files (LIFs) Loader Input Files (LIFs) are produced by a gateway; they contain raw performance data and hierarchy information in a standard text format. The file extension is .lif .
Loader
Loader The loader is the component of the IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless that parses Loader Input Files (LIFs) and inserts the data into performance tables within the IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless database
Loader The loader is the component of the ITNPMW that parses Loader Input Files (LIFs) and inserts the data into performance tables within the ITNPMW database.
Global Object Model (GOM)
Global Object Model (GOM) The Global Object Model (GOM) is designed to define a base set of vendor-neutral objects that can be reused across technologies and vendors A GOM Technology Pack is a small technology pack that contains only vendor-neutral objects
Global Object Model (GOM) The Global Object Model (GOM) is designed to define a base set of vendor-neutral objects that can be reused across technologies and vendors. A GOM Technology Pack is a small technology pack that contains only vendor-neutral objects.
Technology Pack
Technology Pack A Technology Pack is an application package designed for use with Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless A Technology pack delivers technology-related performance management functions Example: Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) A Technology Pack can be designed to deliver vendor-specific performance management metrics and objects Example: Ericsson GSM A Technology Pack is deployed on the core IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless application platform. A Technology Pack can be configured to use essential core functions to collect and present wireless information specific to vendors and technology
Technology Pack A Technology Pack is an application package designed for use with Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless (TNPMW). A Technology pack delivers technology-related performance management functions Example: Global Systems for Mobile Communications (GSM) A Technology Pack can be designed to deliver vendor-specific performance management metrics and objects Example: Ericsson GSM A Technology Pack is deployed on the core TNPMW application platform. A Technology Pack can be configured to use essential core functions to collect and present wireless information specific to vendors and technology.
Non-stored busy hour reports
Non-stored busy hour reports Non-stored busy hours are calculated at the time of report generation. They are recommended for instances when none of the available stored busy hour report information meets your specific requirements In contrast to non-stored busy hour reporting, a stored busy hour report is usually updated nightly for every 24-hour period. Upon generation, the stored busy hour report data is saved in a database table for future reference
Non-stored busy hour reports Non-stored busy hours are calculated at the time of report generation. They are recommended for instances when none of the available stored busy hour report information meets your specific requirements. In contrast to non-stored busy hour reporting, a stored busy hour report is usually updated nightly for every 24-hour period. Upon generation, the stored busy hour report data is saved in a database table for future reference.
Stored busy hour (SBH) reports
Stored busy hour (SBH) reports IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless stored busy hour reports are calculated for a day, week, or month based on a designated busy hour determiner The busy hour is computed by a busy hour agent on a daily basis for the previous daily, weekly, or monthly period Upon generation, the stored busy hour data is stored as traffic data values within stored busy hour database tables for use in reports
Stored busy hour (SBH) reports ITNPMW stored busy hour reports are calculated for a day, week, or month based on a designated busy hour determiner. The busy hour is computed by a busy hour agent on a daily basis for the previous daily, weekly, or monthly period. Upon generation, the stored busy hour data is stored as traffic data values within stored busy hour database tables for use in reports.
Roll-up reports
Roll-up reports Roll-up reports contain granular report information that has been aggregated based on the report definition Group By options The roll-ups can be defined in two dimensions: time and attribute Granular time period traffic data can be rolled up in reports to generate a report covering a larger unit of time Granular network element traffic data can also be rolled up in reports to generate a report covering network elements at a higher level of the system hierarchy
Roll-up reports Roll-up reports contain granular report information that has been aggregated based on the report definition Group By options. The roll-ups can be defined in two dimensions: time and attribute. Granular time period traffic data can be rolled up in reports to generate a report covering a larger unit of time. Granular network element traffic data can also be rolled up in reports to generate a report covering network elements at a higher level of the system hierarchy.
Trending and forecasting reports
Trending and forecasting reports Trending reports are used to forecast the value of a KPI at a specific point in the future based on a historical set of busy hour values. IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless can use historical stored busy hour values to create a regression line that forecasts future network performance and availability Trend (also referred to as forecast) reports use user-defined calculations (UDCs) based on trending functions Two kinds of trending analysis can be used: Trend is used to predict what value a KPI will have at a period of time in the future. projectTime is used to project when a KPI will reach a particular limit
Trending and forecasting reports Trending reports are used to forecast the value of a KPI at a specific point in the future based on a historical set of busy hour values. ITNPMW can use historical stored busy hour values to create a regression line that forecasts future network performance and availability. Trend (also referred to as forecast) reports use user-defined calculations (UDCs0 based on trending functions. Two kinds of trending analysis can be used: Trend is used to predict what value a KPI will have at a period of time in the future. projectTime is used to project when a KPI will reach a particular limit.
Summary
Summary Now that you have completed this module, you should be able to define the following terms: Entity and metric terms Entities Network configuration Attribute Perspectives Peg counter Primitive calculations User-defined calculations Stored summaries Busy hour Sliding busy hour
Summary Now that you have completed this module, you should be able to define the following terms: Entity and metric terms Entities Network configuration Attribute Perspectives Peg counter Primitive calculations User-defined calculations Stored summaries Busy hour Sliding busy hour
Summary (continued)
Summary (continued) Now that you have completed this module, you should be able to define the following terms: IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless component terms Gateway Loader Loader Input File (LIF) Global Object Model (GOM) Technology Pack Report types Non-stored busy hour reports Stored busy hour (SBH) reports Roll-up reports Trending and forecasting reports
Summary (continued) Now that you have completed this module, you should be able to define the following terms: TNPMW component terms Gateway Loader Loader Input File (LIF) Global Object Model (GOM) Technology Pack Report types Non-stored busy hour reports Stored busy hour (SBH) reports Roll-up reports Trending and forecasting reports
Training roadmap for IBM Tivoli Netcool Performance Manager for Wireless
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