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:
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Analyst
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Developer
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Implementer
Training Objectives
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Translate price plans to the BRM Pricing Model
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Test price plans by rating batch EDR files
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Set up a discount model to provide discount
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Implement a rate plan for roaming scenario
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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
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.
