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1 Ultima Forte: GSM Analysis and Optimization 1.1. General Information Duration

3 Days

Target Audience

RF and Optimization Engineers

Course Level

Entry

Max # of Participants

15

Training Method

Classroom, Instructor-led, Hands-on

Material Handout

Presentations & Workbook

1.2. Course Prerequisites  

Experience in optimizing RANs. Experience in working in Window OS environment.

1.3. Course Description Ultima Forte: GSM Analysis and Optimization is a course targeted for RF and optimization engineers who need to analyze and optimize their GSM/Edge/GPRS network. In this course we will review the process for creating a network in Forte, and explore the tools for network quality evaluation, as well as the workflow for neighbor list and frequency optimizations.

1.4. Main Goals & Objectives By the end of the course the student will be able to:      

Describe the process for creating a network environment and model in Forte. Import a network cluster from the server. Evaluate the network’s quality and design using mobile measurements statistics. Run handover and frequency optimization plans. Compare optimization runs and identify the best plan for implementation. Export optimization scripts ready for OSS implementation.

1.5. Classroom Requirements     

PCs for course participants – up to 2 students per PC. Ultima Forte Installation on all Class PCs. LAN connectivity to the Schema server. Data projector. Marker board / Flip charts.

1.6. Course Outline Following is the suggested course outline: Da y 1

2 3

M ain T opi cs 

Forte Introduction

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Network Import and Design Analysis

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Network Quality Evaluation

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Network Optimization Plans

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Network Optimization Plans (cont’)

1.7. Course Lessons Day 1 #

Le ss on Na m e

Cont ent

Forte Introduction

1

Forte Introduction

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Introduce Forte and Key Features

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Describe analysis tools and optimization plans

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Review the optimization workflow

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Discuss Forte clients and server architecture

Network Import and Design Analysis

2

3

4

Network Environment and Model Import

Forte Workspace

Network Design Analysis

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Describe network environment and model in Forte

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Review environment and model creation

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Explore the workflow for importing from the server

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Analyze import reports

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Introduce the main client window and structure

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Review the main panes

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Explore general map activities

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Create sectors selection sets

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Describe main customization features

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Introduce the Design Analysis tool

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Review the wizard workflow

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Describe the analysis types

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Explore the available reports and layers

Day 2 #

Le ss on Na m e

Cont ent

Network Quality Evaluation

5

Network Quality Evaluation

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Introduce the QE module

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Describe the QE analysis modes

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Review the Evaluator wizard workflow

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Explore QE reports and layers

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Compare QE results

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Set a recurring scheduled task

Network Optimization Plans

6

Handover Plan Optimization

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Describe handover optimization objectives

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Review the workflow for running GSM handover optimization

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Explore handover optimization layers and report

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Apply and export the plan results

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Discuss the workflow for GSM-UMTS handover plan

Day 3 #

Le ss on Na m e

Cont ent

Network Optimization Plans (cont’)

7

8

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Network Frequency Optimization

RAN Features Optimization

Course Summary

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Describe frequency optimization objectives

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Discuss optional optimization goals

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Explore the workflow for running frequency optimization

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Review the frequency optimization progress window

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Analyze optimization reports

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Describe BSIC optimization

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Describe RAN features optimization objectives

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Explore the optimization types and goals

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Review the workflow for running the optimization

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Analyze optimization report

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Course feedback

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Evaluation forms