Introduction
In this technical course, students will develop an in-depth understanding of the Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management Pipeline Manager and its architecture. The Pipeline Developer class is appropriate for students who need to customize pipeline behavior. The creation of an EDR container using description files is also discussed along with how to create a custom Extended Rating Attribute. In addition, the course explains the process for batch pricing and rating. During the hands-on lab, students will customize the Pipeline Manager using IScript and IRule to implement new system functionalities.
Prerequisites
Suggested Prerequisite
- BRM Pricing Foundation 7.5 with Pricing Design Center Ed 2
Required Prerequisite
- Proficiency with text editors, vi for UNIX users, WordPad
- Familiarity with C or C++ programming, UNIX basic commands
- Knowledge of basic programming constructs and logic
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
Training Objectives
- Describe Pipeline Manager architecture
- Extend Pipeline with IScript and IRule
- Create custom ERAs
- Configure Pipeline Manager
- Understand ways to customize the Pipeline
Training Outlines
Pipeline Manager Architecture
- Explain the Pipeline Manager architecture
- Use Portal Online Documentation to locate information
Configuring Pipeline Manager
- Navigate through the Pipeline Manager directory structure
- Interpret contents of the Pipeline Manager Registry files
- Start and stop Pipeline Manager processes
The EDR Input and Output
- Define an EDR Container
- Explain the function of: EDR description file, Stream Format description file, Input and Output mapping description files, Input and Output Grammar description files
- Explain how input EDRs are converted to the EDR container format
- Explain how to direct stream output to multiple files for loading into the Portal database
Batch Rating Process
- Describe rating process for delayed events
- Explain the tasks required to implement a Price Plan for delayed events
- Show how to break down a scenario into its Rate Plan components
- Provide an overview of configuring a Rate Plan
Pipeline Data and Function Modules
- Explain how the EDR is processed by the Function Modules in the Pipeline
- Explain how Data Modules are used
- Parse the contents of the Pipeline Manager log files
Using Function Modules to Customize Pipeline
- Explain how existing modules can be used to modify Pipeline behavior
- Explain how existing modules can be used to modify Pipeline behavior
- Use FCT_Discard to remove or discard EDR
Customizing Pipeline Using IScript
- Define the following language elements of IScript: Data Types, Operators, Functions, Control Structures
- Insert IScript module into Pipeline to customize EDR processing
- Use basic IScript functions to write a new IScript program
Advanced Customizations Using IScript
- Explain database connection functions
- Explain hash and array functions
- Explain EDR block and edrNumDatablocks function
- Use database connection and hash functions to build IScript program
Customizing Pipeline Manager Using IRule
- Define IRules
- Explain different methods for storing IRules
- Demonstrate the IRule implementation of a specific scenario
- Demonstrate how to store data arguments to a description file
Creating Custom ERAs
- Explain how Extended Rating Attributes are used
- Understand how to build a custom ERA
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, is a popular destination amongst travelers from all around the world. Once just a little fishing village, Amsterdam is now a major international city after having become an important port during the 1600s. Throughout its history, the city has had many famous residents, including artists, philosophers and other historical figures. There is much to discover along Amsterdam's quaint streets and picturesque canals. So much so that a flight to Amsterdam comes with a guarantee of cultural and historical attractions that will provide memories to last a lifetime. Amsterdam is a hotbed of culture for travelers of all ages and tastes.
Things to do and places to visit in Amsterdam
From the moment passengers step off their flight to Amsterdam, they will find it a friendly city with a lively atmosphere. Its flat geography means that it is perfect for exploring by bicycle. If you're feeling less active, it the city is also well-served by public transport. The so-called Venice of the North has something for every visitor. Culture vultures have museums, galleries and theaters to see, Families can visit the zoo or the Science Center NEMO.
When visiting Amsterdam, be sure to:
- See the picture-perfect and colorful houses of the Grachtengordel district.
- See the iconic works of one of Holland's most famous artists at the Van Gogh Museum.
- Visit the house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis.
- Browse through the extensive collection of fantastic art in the Rijksmusem.
- Wander through the blaze of colors that is the Singel Flower Market.
- See the city at a leisurely pace on a canal cruise.
- Marvel at one of the city's many historic churches.
- Learn about life aboard a ship at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the Begijnhof's well-preserved medieval architecture.
- See animals of all kinds, as well as the butterfly pavilion and aquarium, at the Artis Zoo.