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What does AAA stand for in the context of computer resources?
What does AAA stand for in the context of computer resources?
What is the main purpose of the AAA framework?
What is the main purpose of the AAA framework?
What is the process of authentication based on?
What is the process of authentication based on?
What happens when a user's authentication credentials match the stored credentials?
What happens when a user's authentication credentials match the stored credentials?
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What is the purpose of authorization?
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When does authorization usually occur?
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What happens when a user's credentials do not match the stored credentials?
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What are the four application software used in data center to manage broadband services?
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What is the primary purpose of accounting in the AAA framework?
What is the primary purpose of accounting in the AAA framework?
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What is logged during the accounting process?
What is logged during the accounting process?
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What is the main function of a NOC site?
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What is the purpose of a DR site?
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Which of the following is not a site type mentioned in the content?
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What is the location of a NOC site?
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How are the number of sites determined?
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What is the primary function of the SSSC system?
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What is the main purpose of the Policy Server?
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What is the primary function of the LDAP system?
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What is the primary function of the Reporter Server?
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What is the primary function of the Gateway Filter?
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What is the primary function of the Administration Console?
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What type of information does the SSSC system communicate to Netsweeper?
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What is the repository for user data and profiles?
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What does Metasolv help you manage more effectively?
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What is a key feature of Metasolv's product catalog?
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What is the result of Metasolv's automated path analysis?
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What is the benefit of Metasolv's user interface?
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What is a requirement for an ISP's provisioning of digital data?
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What is the purpose of deploying servers in a central location?
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What does Metasolv help integrate with back-office information about networks?
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What does Metasolv help manage across a network?
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What type of visualization does Metasolv provide across all hierarchies of the network?
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What is the advantage of viewing relationships between different network technologies in Metasolv?
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Which of the following is NOT a technology supported by Metasolv modules?
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What type of information does Metasolv maintain about the equipment supporting the network?
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How can you install equipment using Metasolv?
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What can you associate with network components in Metasolv?
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What capabilities can be integrated with equipment capabilities in Metasolv?
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What type of data can you get about all the equipment in your network using Metasolv?
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What is the primary function of the AAA framework?
What is the primary function of the AAA framework?
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What is the purpose of authentication in the AAA framework?
What is the purpose of authentication in the AAA framework?
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What happens after a user's authentication credentials are verified?
What happens after a user's authentication credentials are verified?
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What is the purpose of authorization in the AAA framework?
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Where will Proxy AAA forward authentication request for prepaid customers?
Where will Proxy AAA forward authentication request for prepaid customers?
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What is the common thread between Motive, Metasolv, Elitecore, and Netsweeper?
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What will be stored for each NAS in postpaid scenario?
What will be stored for each NAS in postpaid scenario?
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What is the AAA framework used for?
What is the AAA framework used for?
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What is the relationship between authentication and authorization?
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How many Proxy AAA servers will be present at Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore?
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What are the three components of the AAA framework?
What are the three components of the AAA framework?
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What information will Proxy AAA verify from LDAP server?
What information will Proxy AAA verify from LDAP server?
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What is the purpose of Proxy AAA in postpaid service?
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What type of service is considered when Proxy AAA forwards authentication request to Main AAA server?
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What system will extract CDRs with Pull method in postpaid scenario?
What system will extract CDRs with Pull method in postpaid scenario?
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What is the location of multiple NOC sites mentioned in the content?
What is the location of multiple NOC sites mentioned in the content?
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What is the purpose of Elite Radius (AAA) in the context of the network element?
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What is the requirement for the subscriber to connect the service?
What is the requirement for the subscriber to connect the service?
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What does Elite Radius get from Subscriber LDAP Profile?
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What happens when the subscriber disconnects the service?
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What is the interface used between Elite Radius and different Network Elements?
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What is the purpose of Step 3 in the Postpaid Service Flow?
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What is the outcome of Step 5 in the Postpaid Service Flow?
What is the outcome of Step 5 in the Postpaid Service Flow?
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What is the purpose of Elite Radius in the Oracle Database?
What is the purpose of Elite Radius in the Oracle Database?
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What is the primary function of accounting in the AAA framework?
What is the primary function of accounting in the AAA framework?
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What type of information is logged during the accounting process?
What type of information is logged during the accounting process?
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What does the policy server do after receiving a request from the gateway filter?
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What is the main purpose of a NOC site?
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What is the purpose of a POP site?
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What is the main benefit of using Metasolv solution?
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What type of data does Metasolv solution help to capture?
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What is the purpose of a DR site?
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How are the number of sites determined?
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What is the purpose of the logged data in the AAA framework?
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What does Metasolv solution help to integrate with?
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What is the location of the NOC site?
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What is the benefit of using Metasolv's configurable portlets?
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What is the location of the DR site?
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What is the result of Metasolv's inventory management?
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What type of information does Metasolv provide to decision-makers?
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What is the primary purpose of accounting in the AAA framework?
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What type of information is logged during the accounting process?
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What is the purpose of a Point of Preference (POP) site?
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What is the main function of a Network Operations Center (NOC) site?
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What is the purpose of a Disaster Recovery (DR) site?
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What determines the number of sites in the network?
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What is the relationship between accounting and authorization in the AAA framework?
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What is the outcome of accounting in the AAA framework?
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What type of information will Main AAA receive from Proxy AAA for prepaid customers?
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What is the purpose of Proxy AAA in postpaid scenario?
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What is the function of Mediation system in postpaid scenario?
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How many Proxy AAA servers will be present at each of Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore?
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What information will Proxy AAA verify from LDAP server?
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What happens when customer type is prepaid service?
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What will be stored for each NAS in postpaid scenario?
What will be stored for each NAS in postpaid scenario?
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What is the function of LDAP server in postpaid scenario?
What is the function of LDAP server in postpaid scenario?
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What is the purpose of Elite Radius in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
What is the purpose of Elite Radius in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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What happens after the subscriber's Credit Limit is available in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
What happens after the subscriber's Credit Limit is available in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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What is the function of Proxy AAA in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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What is the purpose of Elite Radius in terms of Network Element (NAS)?
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What happens when the subscriber disconnects the service in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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What is the interface between Elite Radius and Oracle RDBSM for?
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What happens in Step 5 of the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
What happens in Step 5 of the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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What is the purpose of Step 3 in the POSTPAID SERVICE FLOW?
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Which system communicates user-specific information to the Netsweeper system?
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What is the primary function of the Gateway Filter?
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What is the repository for user data and profiles?
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What is the primary function of the Policy Server?
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What is the primary function of the Reporter Server?
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What is the interface that allows manual control of the Policy Server, Gateway filter, and Reporter Server?
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What is the system that holds the user filtering rules and makes the allow or deny decision?
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What intercepts the HTTP request and asks the Policy Server for a decision?
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What is the primary function of a NAS?
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Which system is used to process post-paid CDRs before being passed to the Rating and Billing System?
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What type of interface is used between the Kenan Mediation System and the Rating and Billing System?
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What is the purpose of the Kenan Pre-Paid Billing System?
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Which interface is used between the Kenan Pre-Paid Billing System and Elite RADIUS?
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In which service is the BNG used as a NAS?
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What is the main benefit of the AAA framework?
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During the authentication process, what is checked to grant access to the network?
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What is the primary function of authorization in the AAA framework?
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What are the four application software used in data center to manage broadband services?
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What happens when a user's authentication credentials do not match the stored credentials?
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What is the relationship between authentication and authorization?
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What is the common thread between Motive, Metasolv, Elitecore, and Netsweeper?
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What is the primary purpose of the AAA framework?
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What is the purpose of Elite Radius in the postpaid service flow?
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What is the interface between Elite Radius and Network Element?
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What happens in Step 3 of the postpaid service flow?
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What does Elite Radius get from the Subscriber LDAP Profile?
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What is the purpose of Step 5 in the postpaid service flow?
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What is the function of NAS/BNG in the postpaid service flow?
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What is the result of Elite Radius checking the Credit Limit of the subscriber?
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What is the interface between Elite Radius and Oracle RDBMS?
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What is the purpose of accounting in the AAA framework?
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What is the primary function of a NOC site?
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What type of visualization does Metasolv provide across all hierarchies of the network?
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What is the purpose of a DR site?
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How are the number of sites determined in the BSNL server infrastructure?
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What technologies do Metasolv modules support?
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What information does Metasolv maintain about the equipment supporting the network?
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What is the relationship between a NOC site and a POP site?
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What is the benefit of using accounting in the AAA framework?
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What can you associate with network components in Metasolv?
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What is the purpose of logging session statistics and usage information?
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What capabilities can be integrated with equipment capabilities in Metasolv?
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What type of data can you get about all the equipment in your network using Metasolv?
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What is a key feature of Metasolv's product catalog?
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Study Notes
AAA Service
- AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
- It is a framework for controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the necessary information for billing.
- Authentication verifies a user's identity, typically by checking a valid username and password.
- Authorization determines what resources a user is permitted to access after authentication.
- Accounting measures the resources a user consumes during access, including system time and data sent/received.
BSNL Server Sites
- BSNL has placed servers at different sites to control network traffic.
- Sites include:
- NOC (Network Operations Center) site: Bangalore
- POP (Point of Preference) sites: Mumbai and Noida
- DR (Disaster Recovery) site: Pune
- Number of sites can be added or removed as per functional and business requirements.
Netsweeper
- Netsweeper is an application that filters HTTP requests.
- Components of Netsweeper include:
- Gateway filter: intercepts HTTP requests and asks for permission.
- Policy Server: holds the BSNL categorization list and user filtering rules.
- Reporter Server: records HTTP requests, user IDs, and rulings.
- Administration Console: manual control of the policy server, gateway filter, and reporter server.
- Associated applications:
- SSSC (Subscriber Service Selection Centre): communicates user-specific information to Netsweeper.
- LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol): system repository for user data.
Metasolv
- Metasolv provides multilayer graphical visualization across all network hierarchies.
- It allows viewing of relationships between different network technologies.
- Modules support current and emerging technologies, including:
- IP services (VoIP, IP VPN)
- Cable and Broadband services
- Ethernet
- ATM/FR (including Layer 2 VPNs)
- Mobile services
- MPLS and MPLS VPN
- DSL
- SONET/SDH
- Optical (including meshed SONET and DWDM)
- Metasolv maintains information about equipment supporting the network.
- It allows for installation, association, and tracking of equipment.
- Equipment capabilities can be integrated with other asset tracking capabilities.
- Metasolv helps manage the database of numbers (telephone and IP resources).
- It provides user-defined telephone formats and functionality for managing number portability.
- It communicates with customer relationship management systems to integrate front-office and back-office information.
- It helps manage products and services delivered across the network.
- It provides automated path analysis and network design across all network layers.
- It has an intuitive, configurable, and easy-to-use user interface.
Elitecore
- No specific information about Elitecore in the provided text.
Motive
- No specific information about Motive in the provided text.
AAA Service
- AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- AAA is a framework for intelligently controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the information necessary to bill for services
- Authentication provides a way of identifying a user, typically by checking a valid username and valid password before access is granted
- Authorization determines whether a user has the authority to use the resources and enforces policies
- Accounting measures the resources a user consumes during access, including system time and data sent and/or received during a session
BSNL Server Sites
- BSNL has placed servers at different sites to control network traffic
- Sites include:
- NOC Site (Network Operations Centre) - Bangalore
- POP Site (Point of Preference) - Mumbai and Noida
- DR Site (Disaster Recovery Site) - Pune
- Number of sites can be added or removed as per functional and business requirements
Proxy AAA
- Proxy AAA forwards authentication requests to Main AAA server for prepaid services
- For postpaid services, Proxy AAA verifies customer status from LDAP server and authenticates customer
- Proxy AAA stores CDRs for each NAS and mediation system extracts these CDRs with Pull method
Elite Radius (AAA)
- Elite Radius has an interface with Oracle RDBMS to perform different Radius policy-related actions
- Elite Radius interfaces with different Network Elements to perform AAA-related activities based on Radius Protocol
Postpaid Service Flow
- Step 1: Subscriber is provisioned in LDAP system
- Step 2: Subscriber enters username and password, and the request is received by Proxy AAA from NAS/BNG
- Step 3: Elite Radius checks credit limit of the subscriber
- Step 4: If necessary credit limit is available, Elite Radius gets other attributes from Subscriber LDAP Profile along with credit limit
- Step 5: Subscriber successfully connects the service
- Step 6: When subscriber disconnects the service, NAS/BRAS sends Accounting Stop request to Elite Radius and Elite Radius generates CDRs
Metasolv Overview
- Metasolv solution offers robust and leading-edge inventory and order management capabilities
- Metasolv allows capturing and correlating network and service inventory data, and reporting it as meaningful information
- Metasolv can integrate with network-facing information sources, including existing network management systems, element management systems, fault and performance management systems, and legacy data stores
AAA Framework
- Accounting measures the resources a user consumes during access, including system time or data sent/received during a session.
- Accounting involves logging session statistics and usage information for authorization control, billing, trend analysis, resource utilization, and capacity planning.
BSNL Server Sites
- BSNL has servers at different sites to control network traffic: NOC (Network Operations Centre), POP (Point of Preference), and DR (Disaster Recovery) sites.
- These sites can be added or removed based on changes in functional and business requirements.
Server Sites Locations
- Bangalore is a NOC site.
- Mumbai and Noida are POP sites.
- Pune is a DR site.
Proxy AAA
- Proxy AAA forwards authentication requests to the Main AAA server for prepaid services.
- For postpaid services, Proxy AAA verifies customer status from the LDAP server and authenticates customers.
NAS (Network Access Servers)
- NAS acts as a gateway to guard access to a protected resource (e.g., telephone network or Internet).
- NAS connects to another resource (RADIUS) to validate client credentials.
Elite RADIUS & External System Interface
- Elite RADIUS has an External Systems Interface (ESI) layer that integrates with various systems, including Kenan Mediation, Kenan Pre-Paid Billing, OpenWave, LDAP, Oracle Database, and Network Elements.
- Each system interface has a specific purpose and interface ID.
Postpaid Service Flow
- Step 1: Subscriber provisioning in LDAP system.
- Step 2: Subscriber connects service, entering username and password.
- Step 3: Elite Radius checks credit limit and performs AA functionality.
- Step 4: Elite Radius gets subscriber attributes from LDAP profile along with credit limit.
- Step 5: Subscriber connects service successfully.
- Step 6: NAS/BRAS sends accounting stop request to Elite Radius, generating CDRs.
Netsweeper Components
- Gateway filter: intercepts HTTP requests and asks for permission.
- Policy Server: holds BSNL categorization list and user filtering rules.
- Reporter Server: records HTTP requests, user ID, and ruling made.
- Administration Console: manual control of policy server, gateway filter, and reporter server.
AAA Service
- AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
- It is a framework for intelligently controlling access to computer resources, enforcing policies, auditing usage, and providing the information necessary to bill for services
Authentication
- Provides a way of identifying a user, typically by checking a valid user name and valid password before access is granted
- The process of authentication is based on each user having a unique set of criteria for gaining access
- The AAA server compares a user's authentication credentials with user credentials stored in a database
Authorization
- Determines whether the user has the authority to use the resources
- The authorization process enforces policies, determining what types or qualities of activities, resources, or services a user is permitted
- Usually occurs within the context of authentication
Accounting
- Measures the resources a user consumes during access
- This can include the amount of system time or the amount of data a user has sent and/or received during a session
- Accounting is carried out by logging of session statistics and usage information and is used for authorization control, billing, trend analysis, resource utilization, and capacity planning activities
BSNL Server Sites
- NOC Site (Network Operations Centre): Bangalore
- POP Site (Point of Preference): Mumbai and Noida
- DR Site (Disaster Recovery Site): Pune
Elite Radius (AAA)
- Will have an interface with Oracle Database to perform different Radius Policy related actions
- Will interface with different Network Elements (NAS) to perform AAA related activity
- Will check the Credit Limit of the subscriber
Postpaid Service Flow
- Step 1: Provisioning of subscriber in LDAP system
- Step 2: Subscriber enters Username & Password, request received by Proxy AAA from NAS/BNG
- Step 3: Elite Radius checks Credit Limit of subscriber
- Step 4: Elite Radius gets other attributes from Subscriber LDAP Profile along with the Credit Limit
- Step 5: Subscriber successfully connects the service
- Step 6: Elite Radius generates CDRs when subscriber disconnects the service
Metasolv
- Provides multilayer graphical visualization across all hierarchies of the network
- Supports current and emerging technologies such as IP services, Cable and Broadband services, Ethernet, ATM/FR, Mobile services, MPLS and MPLS VPN, DSL, SONET/SDH, and Optical
- Maintains information about the equipment supporting the network
- Helps manage database of numbers (telephone numbers and IP resources) more effectively
- Communicates with customer relationship management systems to integrate front-office information about customers with back-office information about networks
- Provides automated path analysis and network design across all network layers
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This quiz covers the concepts and working of application software like Motive, Metasolv, Elitecore, and Netsweeper used in data centers to manage broadband services.