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 London
The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.
Things to do and places to visit in London
With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.
Some unmissable London attractions include:
- Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
- Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
- Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
- Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
- Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
- Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
- Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
- Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
- Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
- Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
- Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
- Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
- Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.