Introduction

This course is designed for Pricing Developers who need to use Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management to implement batch pricing and rating solutions. In the Pipeline Pricing and Rating class, the students will learn how to build rate plans and test configured rate plans by rating batch EDR files. Implementation of rate plans for roaming charges is also covered. During the hands-on lab, students will learn to implement different types of rating scenarios.

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Analyst

• Developer

• Implementer

Training Objectives

• Translate price plans to the BRM Pricing Model

• Test price plans by rating batch EDR files

• Set up a discount model to provide discount

• Implement a rate plan for roaming scenario

• Introduce high-performance batch rating concepts

Training Outlines

Day 1: Introduction & Pipeline Fundamentals

Overview of Pipeline Rating
Discuss the Two Methods of Rating
Pipeline Manager Architecture & Components
BRM Pricing Model Components & Attributes
Promotions and Secondary Services Overview

Day 2: Delayed Events & Core Configuration

Overview of Delayed Events Configuration
Creating Rate Plans for Delayed Events
Defining and Mapping Event Attributes
Setting up Time Models
Setting up Zone Models

Day 3: Pricing & Rating Configuration

Setting up Impact Categories
Setting up Price Models
Creating and Configuring Rate Plans
End-to-End Rating Flow Overview

Day 4: Processing, Tracking & Discounts

Processing and Rating EDRs using Pipeline Manager
Tracking EDR Processing using EdrDump
Verifying Rating Results
Discounting Architecture & Features
Setting up Discount Models

Day 5: Integration, Roaming & Final Validation

Loading Rated Events into BRM (REL Process)
End-to-End Data Flow (Pipeline to BRM)
Implementing Roaming Scenarios
Testing and Validation of Rating Scenarios
Final Review and Q&A