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Overview
The PRS can centrally manage performance data collected from devices on the GSM BSS,
UTRAN, E-UTRAN, CDMA BSS, WiMAX RAN, TD-SCDMA RAN, SingleRAN, and core
networks. Based on such data, the PRS provides the MBB network performance visibility
function, including network statistics performance management, network KPI insight, and
network capacity visibility.

Product Version
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Product Name

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Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Network optimization engineers

System engineers

Change History
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This is the first commercial release for V100R009C00.

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Organization
1 Basic Principles
The PRS is a comprehensive performance report management solution for telecom operators. It
provides professional system (predefined) reports on the RANs and core networks of different
radio access technologies (RATs), such as GSM, WCDMA, LTE, CDMA, and WiMAX. It
displays analysis results in reports of various types and supports user-defined reports. This allows
users to flexibly define key performance indicators (KPIs) and service performance reports and
helps users learn about network performance.
2 Functions Description
The network performance management function of the PRS can be classified into KPI
management, object group management, report management, report query, KPI analysis, report
correlation and drilling, GIS support, and KPI dashboard monitoring. This section describes
these functions and corresponding interfaces.
3 Typical Application
Statistical performance visibility functions of the PRS apply to network adjustment,
optimization, and maintenance phases. This section provides application guidelines of the
statistical performance visibility functions in such phases. For detailed operations, see section
Operation and Maintenance > Network Performance Management in PRS Product
Documentation.
4 Technical Specifications
The section provides the technical specifications for performance report management.

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Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii
1 Basic Principles..............................................................................................................................1
2 Functions Description...................................................................................................................7
2.1 Administration Tool.....................................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Supporting Engineering Parameters.............................................................................................................................11
2.3 KPI Management..........................................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Object Group Management..........................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Report Management.....................................................................................................................................................14
2.6 Report Query................................................................................................................................................................16
2.7 KPI Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................18
2.8 Report Correlation and Drilling....................................................................................................................................19
2.9 GIS Support..................................................................................................................................................................26
2.10 KPI Dashboard Monitoring........................................................................................................................................28

3 Typical Application.....................................................................................................................30
3.1 Capacity Visibility........................................................................................................................................................32
3.2 KPI Insight....................................................................................................................................................................34
3.3 KPI Benchmarking.......................................................................................................................................................37
3.4 Traffic Trend Analysis..................................................................................................................................................38

4 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................40

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Basic Principles

The PRS is a comprehensive performance report management solution for telecom operators. It
provides professional system (predefined) reports on the RANs and core networks of different
radio access technologies (RATs), such as GSM, WCDMA, LTE, CDMA, and WiMAX. It
displays analysis results in reports of various types and supports user-defined reports. This allows
users to flexibly define key performance indicators (KPIs) and service performance reports and
helps users learn about network performance.
Figure 1-1 describes the data flow process in the PRS.
Figure 1-1 Data flow process in the PRS

In the PRS, the data collection module periodically collects performance files and configuration
files from the data storage directory of the element management system. Then, the data collection
module transfers the files to the data storage directory of the PRS using FTP/SFTP.
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PRS-FS, which indicates the PRS file service (FS) module, periodically parses the files in the
PRS data storage directory and imports the original configuration data, performance data and
license data into the sumdb database. It also clears obsolete original data from the sumdb
database.
PRS-DS, which indicates the PRS data service (DS) module, periodically collects original data
from the sumdb database according to the preset rules and the period set for collecting
performance counters. After setting and aggregating original data, the DS module saves the
processed data in the sumdb database for report analysis.
The PRS-ReportService service for KPI management and report management and the PRSReportEngine service for KPI query obtain summary data from the sumdb database according
to search criteria. Then, the module provides the following services according to the commands
from the PRS client: report management, KPI management, and KPI analysis.
In addition, Administration Tool, which indicates the PRS administration tool (AT), is a Webbased configuration tool. It allows you to access the database using the Web browser and set
performance counters in the database. For example, you can set counter-related attributes, set
system attributes, and query log information. System settings include the setting of the start day
in a week, setting of special date, data integrity query, collection of performance data and
configuration data, import and export of counters, space estimation, and export of configuration
parameters.

Data Collection
A measurement period refers to the interval for NEs to report performance measurement results.
After an M2000 user sets a measurement period, NEs measure counters based on the period and
report measurement results. The M2000 parses the results and saves them in the database. Report
periods may vary according to measurement counters. Measurement periods may vary according
to NE types. The measurement periods supported by NEs may be one or several of the following
periods: 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 24 hours. The NodeB does not support
the 5-minute measurement period.
After NE's performance measurement results are reported to the M2000, the M2000 exports the
results from the performance database to the specified path on the server based on the northbound
export parameters set on the client. Then, the M2000 sends the results to the PRS. The
northbound export parameters set on the M2000 do not distinguish periods. The M2000
generates performance data for the PRS based on the periods of performance data reported by
NEs. If NEs do not report performance data, no performance data exists on the M2000. The
performance measurement results of multiple periods can co-exist.
According to the performance data collection period set on the client, the PRS selects the
performance result files generated in one period from all the original files exported from the
M2000 as the original result files.
NOTE

The PRS does not import all the counters collected from the M2000 into the database. Therefore, in the
Counter Settings dialog box on the AT of the PRS, you must check whether the required counters have
been activated. By default, KPIs have been activated. If the counters are not activated, activate them on
the AT.

Data Aggregation
Data aggregation is a process in which data is gathered and expressed in a summary form.
Through data aggregation, the PRS obtains original performance data according to system
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settings and saves the data in the sumdb database. This helps you query and analyze performance
data. Figure 1-2 describes the data aggregation process in the PRS.
Figure 1-2 Data aggregation process

The PRS allows you to aggregate performance data by time or by object.


Data aggregation by time
Data aggregation by time includes aggregation on default time, aggregation in busy hours, and
aggregation on user-defined time.
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Data aggregation on default time


Data aggregation on default time is a process in which the PRS aggregates counter
measurement results by the following time types. It is triggered periodically. The
aggregated results are automatically saved. You can view the default time types for data
aggregation on the AT.
Original Data (object): The system aggregates original data at a lower object type into
data at a higher object type after parsing the collected original data by default.
Hour Granularity Data (hour): By default, the system aggregates original data into
hourly data after parsing the collected original data.
Day Granularity Data (day): The PRS aggregates all the hourly data generated in the
previous day into daily data at 05:15 by default.
Week Granularity Data (week): The PRS aggregates all the daily data generated last
week into weekly data at 06:15 of the first day of the next week by default.
Month Granularity Data (month): The PRS aggregates all the daily data generated last
month into monthly data at 06:15 of the first day of the next month by default.
Daily Busy-Hour Data (day): The PRS calculates the busy hours of the previous day
and aggregates all the data generated in the busy hours at 05:15 of each day by default.
Weekly Busy-Hour Data (week): The PRS calculates the busy hours of the last week
and aggregates all the data generated in the busy hours at 06:15 in the second day of the
next week by default.

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Monthly Busy-Hour Data (month): The PRS calculates the busy hours of the last month
and aggregates all the data generated in the busy hours at 06:15 in the third day of the
next month by default.
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Data aggregation in busy hours


Data aggregation in busy hours is a process in which the PRS periodically calculates busy
hours according to the preset busy-hour calculation algorithm on the AT and aggregates
and saves the data generated in the busy hours.

Data aggregation on user-defined time


Data aggregation on user-defined time is a process in which the PRS aggregates data on
the time customized during KPI analysis or report query. Such data aggregation aggregates
data generated for a time type at a lower level.
NOTE

Compared with data aggregation on default time, data aggregation on user-defined time allows you
to perform query on the fly for the data aggregated within the customized period. For example, to
aggregate the data generated from Monday to Friday, you can customize a time type that spans from
Monday to Friday. After selecting the time type, you can query the data aggregated from Monday to
Friday immediately.

Data aggregation by object


Data aggregation by object is categorized into aggregation by default object and aggregation by
object group.
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Data aggregation by default object


Data aggregation by default object is a process in which the PRS automatically aggregates
performance data according to the preset object type relationship and saves it as the data
of a higher object type. You can view the default object types for data aggregation on the
AT.

Data aggregation by object group


Data aggregation by object group is a process in which the PRS aggregates data by object
group.
Data aggregation operations that can be performed vary according to the aggregation types
of object groups. For details, see the following description:
Scheduled aggregation
This type of object group supports the aggregation of data generated after the object
groups are created. This type of object group does not support the aggregation of
historical data generated before the object groups are created.
Aggregation on the fly
This type of object group supports the aggregation of data generated after the object
groups are created. In addition, this type of object group supports the aggregation of
historical data generated before the object groups are created. That is, the PRS can
aggregate the historical data based on the current object instances of this type of object
group. Aggregation of this type of object group can be performed only when
performance data is queried.
NOTE

In KPI analysis or performance report query, the PRS immediately starts aggregating original data and
hourly data after parsing collected original performance data and configuration data. You can quickly view
the latest summary data in the query results. The parsed data is not aggregated on day, week, month, daily
busy hours, weekly busy hours, or monthly busy hours until the next time the scheduled aggregation is
triggered.

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Data Storage
The performance result files collected by the PRS from the OSS are saved in the specified
directory on the PRS server for 1 to 32 days. You can change the period for storing collected
data files on the server in Data Collection Parameters in the OSS Management window on
the PRS client.
The original result data that has been parsed by the PRS FS can be saved for 1 to 14 days. After
choosing Counter Settings > Storage Time on the PRS AT, you can change the value of
Original Data (day). The FS service deletes obsolete original result data at 04:15 every day
by default.
Table 1-1 lists the periods for saving the data that is aggregated by the PRS DS by hour, day,
week, month, daily busy hours, weekly busy hours, and special date. After choosing Counter
Settings > Storage Time on the PRS AT, you can change the value of a data type. By default,
the DS deletes obsolete data at 04:15 every day by default.
Table 1-1 Period for saving aggregated data
Data Type

Storage Period

Hourly data

31 to 93 days
The default value is 31 days.

Daily data

62 to 1095 days
The default value is 180 days.

Weekly data

26 to 157 weeks
The default value is 106 weeks.

Monthly data

12 to 36 months
The default value is 36 months.

Daily busy-hour data

31 to 1095 days
The default value is 93 days.

Weekly busy-hour data

53 to 157 weeks
The default value is 106 weeks.

Monthly busy-hour data

12 to 36 months
The default value is 36 months.

Special-date data

6 to 13 months
The default value is 13 months.

NOTE

Generally, the data stored in a system cannot reach the upper storage threshold. In some special cases where
storage space cannot meet onsite requirements, such as non-standard server type and excessive NEs
connected, the PRS provides a protection mechanism to ensure that new data can be handled properly. By
default, the PRS samples the usage of the sumdb database. Once the usage of the sumdb database reaches
90%, the PRS starts the protection mechanism and deletes the oldest data from hourly data.

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Data Query
The PRS allows you to query data. During KPI analysis or performance report query, you can
query performance data according to the default or new conditions in the sumdb database.
Query performance data in the KPI Analysis window
You can customize query criteria such as object and time to query and obtain specified data from
the sumdb database. The query in the KPI Analysis window is a one-time operation. The query
criteria cannot be saved for future use.
Query performance data in the Report Management window
You can create required reports in the Report Management window by setting query criteria.
Then, you can perform Query operation to query and obtain specified data from the sumdb
database. The query criteria set in the Report Management window can be saved as a template
for future use. Once the reports that meet the query criteria are selected, you can query and obtain
the corresponding data.

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About This Chapter


The network performance management function of the PRS can be classified into KPI
management, object group management, report management, report query, KPI analysis, report
correlation and drilling, GIS support, and KPI dashboard monitoring. This section describes
these functions and corresponding interfaces.
The PRS provides an end-to-end platform for customizing reports. Figure 2-1 shows the
procedure for customizing reports in the PRS.
Figure 2-1 Procedure for customizing reports

Customizing KPIs
The PRS enables users to define counter formulas by performing combined operations,
namely, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, on original KPIs, system KPIs,
and predefined KPIs. In addition, users can also define conditional KPIs such as worst cell
ratio and busy cell ratio by using counter formulas that contain if, min, max, count, avg,
and sum conditions.

Customizing busy-hour rules


The PRS allows users to customize busy-hour rules and identifies busy hours based on
specific scenarios.

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Customizing reports
The PRS allows users to customize reports such as simple reports, comparison reports,
combined reports, and DB-based reports. Users can also modify, delete, move, import, and
export these custom reports as required.

Customizing report formats


By correlating reports with XLS templates, the PRS enables users to export report query
results by using the predefined XLS templates. Users can also edit reports by using various
Excel functions, such as fonts, panes, charts, formulas, and macros.

Generating and delivering reports on schedule


The PRS automatically generates reports according to the preset time and period. Then,
reports generated on schedule are delivered to a specified email address or FTP server. In
this way, users can obtain the report data by receiving emails or viewing files on the FTP
server.

2.1 Administration Tool


The PRS Administration Tool (AT) is a web-based configuration tool. It allows you to access
the database through a web browser and set performance counters for the database.
2.2 Supporting Engineering Parameters
Engineering parameters imported into the PRS are important to network monitoring and analysis,
enabling you to analyze the network accurately and easily.
2.3 KPI Management
KPI management allows you to define KPIs as required during routine network monitoring and
problem analysis. This improves routine OM efficiency.
2.4 Object Group Management
Object group management allows you to select multiple objects to aggregate data according to
object groups during KPI analysis and report creation. This improves routine OM efficiency.
2.5 Report Management
The PRS provides powerful report customization functions, helping telecom operators flexibly
obtain key data on networks that frequently change and develop user-defined reports based on
OM experience. The report customization functions also meet telecom operators' short-term
requirements on user-defined reports, helping telecom operators reduce investments in report
customization and improve overall service competitiveness.
2.6 Report Query
Users can quickly search for data based on default or specified criteria. This facilitates routine
network monitoring and troubleshooting.
2.7 KPI Analysis
Network problems occur randomly. Therefore, predefined reports cannot meet all query
requirements. With the KPI analysis feature, users can quickly query data without defining
templates. This facilitates quick troubleshooting and problem analysis.
2.8 Report Correlation and Drilling
The report correlation and drilling function allows you to quickly locate and analyze a problem
in multiple dimensions when you find the abnormal data in a report.
2.9 GIS Support
The geographic information system (GIS) enables you to manage base stations and locate areas
where exceptions occurred on a map. The GIS helps you view information explicitly and visually
during network optimization and analysis.
2.10 KPI Dashboard Monitoring
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KPI dashboard monitoring updates key KPI data in real time and displays the accurate health
status of KPI data on a dashboard. This enables you to monitor important KPI information in a
visual manner. In addition, you can navigate to related service reports from a dashboard to further
monitor and analyze network status.

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2.1 Administration Tool


The PRS Administration Tool (AT) is a web-based configuration tool. It allows you to access
the database through a web browser and set performance counters for the database.

Function Description
The AT enables users to perform counter settings, and system settings, and browse logs. Counter
settings include settings related to NE counters, custom busy-hour rules, and query of
performance data aggregation dimensions. System settings include settings related to data
integrity check, supplementary data collection, import and export of raw counters, and database
space evaluation.
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NE counter settings: NE counters are raw counters provided by NEs for the M2000. Users
can set NE counter properties as required, including the retrieving status, and aggregation
type. Users can set retrieving status of raw counters as required but the retrieving status of
raw counters that are retrieved by default cannot be set.

Settings related to custom busy-hour rules: The AT enables users to set custom busy-hour
rules for each object type to facilitate analysis of busy-hour services. After a busy-hour rule
is set successfully, the setting takes effect upon the next period. For example, a daily busy
hour takes effect on the next day, a weekly busy hour takes effect in the next week, and a
monthly busy hour takes effect in the next month.

Settings related to query of performance data aggregation dimensions: The PRS enables
users to query performance data aggregation dimensions, including aggregation in time
dimensions and object dimensions. Modifications to query results are not allowed.

Settings related to performance report time rules: The PRS allows users to set the start day
of a week and special days.

Data integrity check: Data integrity check can be performed for raw data of specified NEs
or specified NE types. The integrity status of raw data of specified NEs can be Not
Collected, Collected, Parsed, or Parsing Failed. The integrity status of raw data of
specified NE types can be Partially Missing, All Missing, or Complete.

Supplementary data collection: This function allows users to parse performance data and
configuration data of a certain period again to ensure data integrity.

Import or export of raw counters: Users can export raw counters to a CSV file according
NE type and Activation for viewing or modifying exported counters. In addition, users can
import raw counters to the PRS to add raw counters in batches.

Database space evaluation: This function helps users understand the total space, used space,
and required space of the database calculated according to the network scale, counter range,
and storage duration.

Maintenance and management: Users can export logs, configuration data, and results.

Log browsing: Operations performed on the PRS AT are recorded in the daily log file for
future query.

GUI
Figure 2-2 shows the AT interface. Navigation path:
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Enter https://Server IP address:8449/prs in the address box of a web browser and press
Enter. Then, enter the user name, password, and verification code on the displayed login
page to log in to the AT.

Figure 2-2 AT home page

2.2 Supporting Engineering Parameters


Engineering parameters imported into the PRS are important to network monitoring and analysis,
enabling you to analyze the network accurately and easily.

Function Description
The PRS system supports the import of engineering parameters of the GSM, CDMA, UMTS,
TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, LTE network systems. The template for importing engineering
parameters varies according to the network system. You can export, delete, or refresh the
imported engineering parameters.
If an engineering parameter is imported into Engineering Parameter Management, the PRS
supports the application of the engineering parameter in three scenarios listed by Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Application scenarios of engineering parameters

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Scenario

Engineering Parameter

Creating a simple
report

During Creating a Simple Report, you can select engineering


parameters in the process of Set Object Display Attributes. In this
manner, the engineering parameters are displayed in the query result.

Creating an object
group

When creating an object group using conditional grouping or automatic


grouping, you can select engineering parameters as conditions and
group objects by engineering parameters.

Viewing
performance
analysis results
through the GIS
window

In Viewing Performance Analysis Results Through the GIS


Window, you can view the site information in the GIS analysis window
by combining engineering parameters and map files.

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GUI
Figure 2-3 shows the Engineering Parameter Management window. Navigation Path: Choose
Performance Report > Engineering Parameter Management on the Java-based PRS client.
Figure 2-3 Engineering Parameter Management window

2.3 KPI Management


KPI management allows you to define KPIs as required during routine network monitoring and
problem analysis. This improves routine OM efficiency.

Function Description
You can define KPI formulas and create user-defined KPIs as required, and select these KPIs
for query and analysis during KPI analysis or report creation.
KPI management includes the following functions:
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Creating custom KPIs: Users can select raw counters to define a custom KPI formula by
using plus, minus, multiply, and division operation symbols based on system KPIs and
defined custom KPIs. Users can also define custom KPI formulas containing functions such
as if, min, max, count, avg, sum, ifnull, log10, and power. With these functions, conditional
KPIs such as worst cell proportion and busiest cell proportion can be defined easily.

Modifying custom KPIs or Deleting custom KPIs: The PRS allows users to delete all the
KPIs created by a specified user and modify the affected reports, scheduled tasks,
dashboards, and benchmark rules.

Importing and exporting KPIs: The PRS allows users to import and export custom KPIs,
predefined KPIs, and related formulas in an XML file for KPI sharing between PRSs.

Setting KPI conditional formats, thresholds, and zero divided rules: The PRS allows users
to set KPI formatting, including font color and background color. The PRS allows users to
set thresholds for KPIs. If the actual value of a KPI is greater than the upper limit, the upper
limit is displayed in the query result. If the actual value of a KPI is less than the lower limit,
the lower limit is displayed in the query result. If a KPI value meets a preset condition, the
KPI value is displayed according to the conditional format. For a KPI formula contains the

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division operation, users can set the zero divided rule so that the KPI can be displayed as
specified when it is divided by zero.
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Correlating KPIs with reports and searching KPI reference relationships: By correlating a
KPI with reports, users can query service reports related to this KPI, which facilitates further
analysis of service problems and improves troubleshooting efficiency. By examining the
searched KPI reference relationships, users can query the KPI formulas and reports that
use the specified KPI.

GUI
Figure 2-4 shows the KPI Management window. Navigation path: Choose Performance
Report > KPI Management on the Java-based PRS client.
Figure 2-4 KPI Management window

2.4 Object Group Management


Object group management allows you to select multiple objects to aggregate data according to
object groups during KPI analysis and report creation. This improves routine OM efficiency.

Function Description
You can add objects of the same type to an object group so that the PRS can aggregate data
according to the object group. You can also create or query data according to object groups
during KPI analysis and report creation.
Object group management includes the following functions:
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Users can define properties of an object group such as the name, category, and description.
Users can also view object groups by object type or object group category. Aggregation
properties of created object groups cannot be modified.

Objects can be automatically organized or manually sorted by their properties. Engineering


parameters are one type object property. When object group properties are updated or a
new object is added, the PRS automatically maintains the object group. This process does
not require any manual operations.

In addition to offering quick object selection, object group management also enables users
to aggregate data by object group for the following object group types:
Scheduled aggregation type: The PRS can aggregate data for the created object group
on a scheduled basis. The PRS does not support aggregation or analysis of object group
data generated before the creation of the object group.
Aggregation on demand type: The aggregation is available only during query
operations. For this type of object group, the PRS can aggregate both the data generated
before and after the creation of the object group.

GUI
Figure 2-5 shows the Object Group Management window. Navigation path: Choose
Performance Report > Object Group Management on the Java-based PRS client.
Figure 2-5 Object Group Management window

2.5 Report Management


The PRS provides powerful report customization functions, helping telecom operators flexibly
obtain key data on networks that frequently change and develop user-defined reports based on
OM experience. The report customization functions also meet telecom operators' short-term
requirements on user-defined reports, helping telecom operators reduce investments in report
customization and improve overall service competitiveness.

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The user-defined report management of the PRS solves the problem that default performance
reports cannot meet users' requirements. With this function, you can create performance reports
on the PRS client as required and repeatedly use the reports to query related performance data.
Report management includes the following functions:
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Users can create, modify, and delete, move, import, and export user-defined reports, and
set correlated reports and Excel templates for user-defined reports.

Users can add and delete directories, set directory names, and copy and move reports
between directories. These operations are not applicable to the predefined directories in the
PRS.

The PRS enables users to view the properties of reports and modify certain parameters of
custom reports, including report names, report descriptions, object conditions, and time
conditions.

Convenient object selection


When creating reports, users can select either an object group or a single object in an object
group. In addition, users can select objects by object group type, including manual group,
conditional group, and automatic group.

GUI
Figure 2-6 shows the Report Management page on the web-based PRS client. Figure 2-7
shows the Report Management window on the Java-based PRS client. Navigation path:
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Figure 2-6 Report Management page

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Figure 2-7 Report Management window

2.6 Report Query


Users can quickly search for data based on default or specified criteria. This facilitates routine
network monitoring and troubleshooting.

Function Description
Report query allows you to directly view the statistics in reports on the PRS client. You can
query reports based on either default or specified criteria, and sort, filter, export, and print the
query results. The report query functions are available both on the Java-based and the web-based
PRS clients. The following describes the specific functions:
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Query based on default criteria: Default criteria are predefined in the PRS. Based on the
predefined conditions, users can search for required data quickly to generate reports.

Query based on specified criteria: The PRS provides report templates. Users can specify
date, time, period, and objects in the templates and then search for required performance
data based on the specified criteria. Reports can be generated for the search results.

Filter criteria prioritization: Users can define multiple filter criteria for one report and also
arrange the priorities of the criteria.

TopN query: Users can obtain TopN object records that meet the filter criteria.

Busy-hour report query: Users can query busy-hour data.

Graphical display: The PRS provides time sequence charts displaying the KPI values of an
object at different time. It also provides comparison charts, which indicate the comparison
between objects. Charts must be defined by users.

Data integrity display: Credibility of raw data and integrity of aggregated data can be
displayed in report results.

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Export and printing of data: Query results can be printed or exported to files in TXT, CSV,
XLS, or HTML format.

GUI
Figure 2-8, Figure 2-9, and Figure 2-10 show different report query interfaces. Navigation
path:
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On the Report Management page of the web-based PRS client, select a report directory.
In the report list in the right pane, select a report and click the report name or
query results are displayed on a new page.

. The

Figure 2-8 Querying a report on the Report Management page

In the Report Management window of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a report and
choose Query or Query by Condition from the shortcut menu. The query results are
displayed in the right pane.

Figure 2-9 Querying a report in the Report Management window

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In the KPI Analysis window of the Java-based PRS client, click KPI Analysis after you
set object, KPI, and time information. The query results are displayed in the right pane.

Figure 2-10 Querying a report in the KPI Analysis window

2.7 KPI Analysis


Network problems occur randomly. Therefore, predefined reports cannot meet all query
requirements. With the KPI analysis feature, users can quickly query data without defining
templates. This facilitates quick troubleshooting and problem analysis.

Function Description
You can set object, KPI, and time information and then perform KPI analysis to quickly query
qualified data.
KPI analysis includes the following functions:
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Data sorting, criterion-based filtering, data highlighting, TopN analysis, drilling reports by
object or time, and result analysis for quick troubleshooting.

Filter criteria prioritization: Users can set multiple filter criteria for one report and arrange
the priorities of the criteria.

Graphical display: This function facilitates comparison-based analysis of objects and KPIs
and time-based analysis.

Data saving and printing: After problems are located, users can save the related data as text
files and print them.

Convenient object selection


Users can select objects in object groups to perform KPI analysis.

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Users can define object category view by attribute. This allows users to select objects
conveniently in the object category view to perform KPI analysis. User-defined object
category views can be added, deleted, or modified.

GUI
Figure 2-11 shows the KPI Analysis window. Navigation Path: Choose Performance
Report > KPI Analysis on the Java-based PRS client.
Figure 2-11 KPI Analysis window

2.8 Report Correlation and Drilling


The report correlation and drilling function allows you to quickly locate and analyze a problem
in multiple dimensions when you find the abnormal data in a report.

Function Description
Report correlation and drilling allows you to correlate reports, drill reports by object and time,
drill down to KPI formula, and correlate KPIs with reports for analysis.
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Correlating reports: If there are service relationships between multiple performance reports
of one object type, users can correlate these reports. This improves data query efficiency
and facilitates quick troubleshooting.

Drilling reports by object and time and drilling down to KPI formula:
Drilling reports by object: The PRS supports report drilling by different object levels.
For example, drilling from the entire network to BSCs, from a BSC to cells under the
BSC, from carriers to a cell, from cells to a BSC, and from BSCs to the entire network.
Drilling reports by time: The PRS supports report drilling by different time levels. For
example, drilling a month to days, from a day to hours, from hours to a day, from days
to a week, and from days to a month.
Drilling KPIs: The PRS allows users to search the composition of a KPI formula and
the counter values used for calculating the KPI when the KPI value exceeds the
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Correlating KPIs with reports: If reports are correlated with a KPI, users can drill the reports
correlated with the KPI by selecting the KPI and object dimensions during report query.
This helps solidify OM experience for facilitating problem analysis.

GUI
Navigation path of the GUI for correlating reports
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Correlating reports:
On the Report Management page of the web-based PRS client, select a report in the
report list and choose

> Configure Related Report next to the report name.

Figure 2-12 Correlating reports on the web-based PRS

In the Report Management window of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a report
for which you want to set correlated reports in the navigation tree and choose Set
Related Report from the shortcut menu.
Figure 2-13 Correlating reports on the Java-based PRS

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Querying correlated reports:


You can query the correlated reports of a report in the query results after you set the
correlations between reports.
On the query result page of the web-based PRS client, select a result record and select
Associated Query > Report name from the displayed menu.

Figure 2-14 Querying correlated reports on the web-based PRS

On the query result tab page of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a result record
and choose Relation Query > Report name from the shortcut menu.
Figure 2-15 Querying correlated reports on the Java-based PRS

Navigation path of the GUI for drilling data by object or time


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Figure 2-16 Drilling by object on the web-based PRS

On the query result page of the web-based PRS client, click a time period by which you
want to drill data and select Report name from the displayed menu.

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Figure 2-18 Drilling by object on the Java-based PRS

On the query result tab page of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a result record and
choose Drill Time > Report name from the shortcut menu.

Figure 2-19 Drilling by time on the Java-based PRS

Navigation path for drilling down to KPI formula


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Figure 2-20 Drilling down to KPI formula on the web-based PRS

On the query result tab page of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a cell in a KPI column
and choose Drill By KPI > Drill KPI Formula from the shortcut menu.

Figure 2-21 Drilling down to KPI formula on the Java-based PRS

Navigation path for correlating a KPI with reports


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Correlating a KPI with reports:


In the KPI Management window of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a KPI for which
you want to set correlated reports in the navigation tree and choose Correlate KPI with
Report from the shortcut menu.

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Figure 2-22 Correlating a KPI with reports on the Java-based PRS

Querying correlated reports of a KPI:


After you set correlations between the KPI and the reports, you can query the correlated
reports of a KPI in the query results.
On the query result page of the web-based PRS client, click a cell in a KPI column and
select KPI Associated Report > Report name from the displayed menu.

Figure 2-23 Querying correlated reports of a KPI on the web-based PRS

On the query result tab page of the Java-based PRS client, right-click a cell in a KPI
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Figure 2-24 Querying correlated reports of a KPI on the Java-based PRS

2.9 GIS Support


The geographic information system (GIS) enables you to manage base stations and locate areas
where exceptions occurred on a map. The GIS helps you view information explicitly and visually
during network optimization and analysis.

Function Description
The web-based GIS support includes the following functions:
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The web-based GIS integrates third-party maps such as Google Maps or local map servers
such as ArcGIS Server and provide a web-based management page. You can manage the
map-related parameters.

You can zoom in or out on a map, drag, measure distance, view the panorama of a map,
and select a rectangular area on the map.

You can view engineering parameters on a GIS map. Key engineering parameters are
displayed in a floating window. The GIS also supports the geographical display of base
stations related to capacity visibility reports and cells based on engineering parameters.

You can filter cells and objects based on engineering parameters on the map.

You can select NEs, cells, and objects, and create object groups the GIS map.

It renders cells or base stations (only base stations related to capacity visibility reports).
You can define the rendering colors and thresholds.

You can navigate to the GIS from the query results of reports, KPI insight, or capacity
visibility.

The Java-based GIS support includes the following functions:


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Zooming in or out on a map, dragging, measuring distance, and viewing the panorama of
a map.

You can view engineering parameters on a GIS map. Key engineering parameters are
displayed in a floating window. It also supports the geographic display of cells based on
engineering parameters.

It allows you to export the image of the current map view in JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, EMF,
or EPS format. The default format is JPG.

It renders cells on the GIS. You can define the rendering colors and thresholds.

You can navigate to the GIS from the query results of reports or KPI analysis.

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Figure 2-25 and Figure 2-26 show the web- and Java-based GIS. Navigation path:
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Figure 2-26 Java-based GIS

2.10 KPI Dashboard Monitoring


KPI dashboard monitoring updates key KPI data in real time and displays the accurate health
status of KPI data on a dashboard. This enables you to monitor important KPI information in a
visual manner. In addition, you can navigate to related service reports from a dashboard to further
monitor and analyze network status.

Function Description
1.

In the Dashboard Management window, you can set KPIs and objects to be monitored,
set the status of KPIs to Good, Normal, or Poor, and set the time granularities for data
monitoring.

2.

After KPI data is automatically updated, the current KPI values and KPI health status are
displayed on the KPI dashboard.
In addition, the PRS allows you to set correlations between KPIs in the dashboard and
performance reports. In this case, you can query performance reports correlated to KPIs to
locate and analyze problems.

GUI
Figure 2-27 shows the Dashboard Management window. Navigation Path: Choose
Performance Report > Dashboard Management on the Java-based PRS client.

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Figure 2-27 Dashboard Management window

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About This Chapter


Statistical performance visibility functions of the PRS apply to network adjustment,
optimization, and maintenance phases. This section provides application guidelines of the
statistical performance visibility functions in such phases. For detailed operations, see section
Operation and Maintenance > Network Performance Management in PRS Product
Documentation.

Network Adjustment Phase


During network adjustment such as network relocation and NE upgrade, you can compare the
network performance before and after the adjustment by using the KPI benchmarking function.

Network Optimization Phase


During network optimization, you can detect abnormal KPIs in real time and quickly locate these
KPIs based on the KPI insight function.

Network Maintenance Phase


During network maintenance, you can define performance monitoring reports to automatically
monitor network performance based on the end-to-end platform for defining reports. With the
capacity visibility function, you can quickly identify the bottlenecks of network capacity and
adjust the network accordingly.
3.1 Capacity Visibility
This section describes the capacity visibility feature. This feature enables the PRS to display the
capacity usage of GSM and UMTS network resources such as wireless devices, transport
resources, and air interfaces in reports and charts. It also visualizes the operation and
maintenance (OM) related to network capacity by providing trend analysis and geographic
observation for capacity-related objects with high capacity usage severity. You can view network
capacity reports or charts by using one-click query and quickly identify network capacity
bottlenecks in the results of trend analysis and geographic observation on the PRS. During
weekly maintenance of the PRS, you can evaluate network capacity based on capacity visibility
reports. If the reports indicate that the capacity usage of certain objects exceeds preset thresholds,
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you can analyze the causes and solve the problems accordingly to ensure that the network runs
properly.
3.2 KPI Insight
This section describes the KPI insight feature. Different from common KPI statistical tools
(providing only reports), the PRS allows users to obtain the network performance data for
monitoring network performance from each network object dimension by using one-click query,
and displays network performance data in indicator tables, charts, data tables, and reports. The
feature has integrated rich network optimization experience, which helps users perform network
quality correlated analysis. KPI insight supports the following object dimensions: whole
network, cell, and cell cluster.
3.3 KPI Benchmarking
The KPI benchmarking function of the PRS enables you to set benchmarking rules for the
specified KPIs of specified objects or object groups. By using the function, the PRS compares
the current value of the performance data and the benchmark value. Then, it identifies the KPIs,
objects, or object groups that change significantly in comparison with the benchmark value. This
helps network maintenance engineers quickly identify network exceptions and improves
problem locating efficiency.
3.4 Traffic Trend Analysis
The PRS provides the traffic trend analysis function for you to predict the voice traffic trend of
the radio network before network capacity expansion and reduction, network optimization, or
major holidays. This helps telecom operators provide quality communication services for
subscribers and protects telecom operators' investments.

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3.1 Capacity Visibility


This section describes the capacity visibility feature. This feature enables the PRS to display the
capacity usage of GSM and UMTS network resources such as wireless devices, transport
resources, and air interfaces in reports and charts. It also visualizes the operation and
maintenance (OM) related to network capacity by providing trend analysis and geographic
observation for capacity-related objects with high capacity usage severity. You can view network
capacity reports or charts by using one-click query and quickly identify network capacity
bottlenecks in the results of trend analysis and geographic observation on the PRS. During
weekly maintenance of the PRS, you can evaluate network capacity based on capacity visibility
reports. If the reports indicate that the capacity usage of certain objects exceeds preset thresholds,
you can analyze the causes and solve the problems accordingly to ensure that the network runs
properly.

Basic Service Process


Figure 3-1 shows the capacity visibility service flow.
Figure 3-1 Capacity visibility service flow

The PRS collects traffic statistics reported by the NEs through the M2000. After analyzing the
statistics, the PRS generates network resource usage results, and displays the results.
1.

NEs implement performance statistics dotting.

2.

The M2000 periodically obtains performance counter measurement results from the NEs
based on measurement settings, and saves the results to the M2000 database.

3.

The PRS periodically collects performance and configuration files from the data storage
directory of the M2000 and transfers the files to the data storage directory of the PRS using
FTP or SFTP.

4.

The PRS processes the obtained files and saves the results to the PRS database.

5.

Users query resource status, resources, resource historical trends, and traffic trends, and
view the query results in charts and tables on PRS GUIs. The PRS also displays resource
status in the topology view, GIS, and device panel.

6.

Users export resource capacity reports using the report export function.

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Figure 3-2 shows the Capacity Visibility page. Navigation path: Choose Topic > Capacity
Visibility on the web-based PRS client.
Figure 3-2 Capacity Visibility page

The capacity visibility function allows you to monitor and analyze network capacity resource
status, and set related thresholds during the monitoring and analysis.
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KPI Threshold Management


Users can set thresholds for network quality evaluation KPIs when monitoring and
analyzing network capacity resource status. The PRS renders KPI indicators based on these
thresholds. They can also modify the thresholds based on experience and scenario
requirements during monitoring and analysis.

Monitoring of Network Capacity Resource Status


The capacity panel of the PRS displays status of base stations, base station controllers,
northbound interfaces, air interfaces, and their available resources. It can display the status
of multiple NEs that you have selected.

Analysis of network capacity resource status


The PRS displays the resource usage of boards on board panels according to base station
controller types. Board data displayed on the panels is synchronized from board
configuration data. You can click a board to view its usage trend. The displayed information
is not affected by the board status such as active, standby, or online.

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Specification

Data storage duration

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Performance Counter

Specification

Query dimension

The resource capacity can be queried


only when Time Dimension is set to
Hour or Busy hours.

Query time period

The query period ranges from one to 14


days. The default query period is seven
days. That is, you can query data of 1 to
14 days ahead of the current day.

Page response time

Average page response


time

5 to 10 seconds

Time for updating data


about RNC or BSC
resources

15 to 20 seconds

Time for updating data


about NodeB or BTS
resources

Within 60 seconds

Time for updating data


about UMTS or GSM
cell resources

Within 180 seconds

Report export time

5 to 10 minutes

3.2 KPI Insight


This section describes the KPI insight feature. Different from common KPI statistical tools
(providing only reports), the PRS allows users to obtain the network performance data for
monitoring network performance from each network object dimension by using one-click query,
and displays network performance data in indicator tables, charts, data tables, and reports. The
feature has integrated rich network optimization experience, which helps users perform network
quality correlated analysis. KPI insight supports the following object dimensions: whole
network, cell, and cell cluster.

Basic Service Process


Figure 3-3 shows the KPI insight service flow.

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Figure 3-3 KPI insight service flow

Based on the rich KPI optimization experience of Huawei, the PRS presets monitoring models
for monitored key KPIs and network performance analysis models for correlated KPIs, and
thereby monitoring network KPIs from multiple object dimensions. In addition, it allows you to
drill down to correlated reports of abnormal KPIs to quickly locate problems that cause the
abnormal KPIs.
1.

NEs collect performance KPIs.

2.

The M2000 periodically obtains performance counter measurement results from the NEs
based on measurement settings, and saves the results to the M2000 database.

3.

The PRS periodically collects performance and configuration files from the data storage
directory of the M2000 and transfers the files to the data storage directory of the PRS using
FTP or SFTP.

4.

The PRS processes the obtained files and saves the results to the PRS database.

5.

Users query monitored KPI status, KPIs, KPI historical trends and view the query results
in charts and tables on PRS GUIs. Users can also drill down to correlated reports of KPIs
for analysis. The PRS displays resource status in KPI indicators charts and tables and on
the GIS map.

6.

Users export KPI reports using the report export function.

GUI
Figure 3-4 shows the KPI Insight page. Navigation path: Choose Topic > KPI Insight on the
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Figure 3-4 KPI Insight page

The KPI insight function allows you to monitor network quality KPIs and analyze root causes
of network quality problems, and set thresholds during the monitoring and analysis. It also allows
you to perform drill-down operations, view the trends of causes, and highlights data of the same
date.
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KPI threshold management


Users, onsite network optimization engineers, or network monitoring personnel can set
thresholds for network quality KPIs when monitoring network quality and analyzing
problems. This facilitates prompting and rendering of problematic KPIs. They can also
modify thresholds based on experience and scenario requirements during operations.

Network quality monitoring


Based on the rich network OM experience of Huawei, key KPIs related to NEs of different
RATs are selected and used to monitor network quality from the dimensions of entire
network, GSM and UMTS base station controller and eNodeB, and cluster.
You can query KPIs according to report types and set the time range of report query. After
the report type and time range are set, the PRS automatically aggregates KPIs monitored
in a certain object dimension and displays corresponding trend charts in one-click way.
This helps you monitor network quality conveniently.

Analysis of network quality root causes


The PRS presets the network performance analysis service models for typical KPIs. By
using the Drill by KPI function, users can further find correlated causes of a problem KPI
based on the service reports in the preset service model related to this KPI.
For example, during TCH call drop ratio analysis, you can separately analyze Call drop
rate > Call Drops Causes on Radio Interface in the Stable State > Radio Causes
Distributed Proportion On Call Drop > Radio Network Environment in sequence and
quickly locate root causes.
The PRS can perform online correlation analysis for problem KPIs, which improves the
efficiency of locating network quality problems.

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Performance Counter

Specification

Data storage duration

See Data Storage in 1 Basic


Principles.

Page response time

Average page response


time

5 to 10 seconds

Report export time

5 to 10 minutes

3.3 KPI Benchmarking


The KPI benchmarking function of the PRS enables you to set benchmarking rules for the
specified KPIs of specified objects or object groups. By using the function, the PRS compares
the current value of the performance data and the benchmark value. Then, it identifies the KPIs,
objects, or object groups that change significantly in comparison with the benchmark value. This
helps network maintenance engineers quickly identify network exceptions and improves
problem locating efficiency.

Basic Service Process


1.

Users can define multiple sets of benchmark rules based on the radio environment and apply
the benchmark rules to specific devices or object groups. The fixed benchmark rules apply
to network swapping and network deployment scenarios, and the floating benchmark rules
apply to routine network monitoring.

2.

After benchmark rules are created, the PRS can automatically search for the benchmark
rules that match the selected object type when a benchmark report is created. You can select
the KPIs in the benchmark rules as required to create a report containing benchmark data.
The report enables you to easily query the KPI values, benchmark values of KPIs, and
benchmark delta data that indicates the difference between the benchmark value and the
current value of each KPI.

3.

In the query result of a benchmark report, you can view the KPI values of the device or
object being compared, benchmark values of the KPIs, benchmark delta indicating the
difference between the benchmark values of the KPIs and the current values of the KPIs.
The benchmark delta data enables you to learn the difference between the benchmark values
and the current values of the KPIs of each object being compared.

GUI
Figure 3-5 shows the KPI Benchmarking window. Navigation Path: Choose Performance
Report > Benchmark Management on the Java-based PRS client.

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Figure 3-5 KPI Benchmarking window

Data collected before and after relocation is compared to identify the areas with poor
network quality. Data collected before relocation is used as the benchmark data. In this
way, network optimization can be performed effectively to ensure that network quality has
not been negatively impacted by relocation.

Data collected before and after network optimization is compared to optimize network
performance and evaluate network optimization results. Data collected before network
optimization is used as the benchmark data.

During routine monitoring, KPI benchmarking compares the performance measurement


data of an object with benchmark data calculated by using historical values. This helps
identify areas where KPIs change remarkably. This feature helps users quickly identify
network exceptions and increase troubleshooting efficiency.

Function Specifications
Performance Counter

Specification

Maximum number of fixed benchmark rules


created on the basis of external data

50

3.4 Traffic Trend Analysis


The PRS provides the traffic trend analysis function for you to predict the voice traffic trend of
the radio network before network capacity expansion and reduction, network optimization, or
major holidays. This helps telecom operators provide quality communication services for
subscribers and protects telecom operators' investments.

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Basic Service Process


You can select historical data in the PRS or import such data for the PRS to analyze traffic trends.

GUI
Figure 3-6 shows the Traffic Trend Analysis window. Navigation Path: Choose Performance
Report > Traffic Trend Analysis on the Java-based PRS client.
Figure 3-6 Traffic Trend Analysis window

The PRS can preprocess historical data required for prediction. The preprocessing involves
checking the correctness of input data, supplementing missing data, replacing abnormal data,
and correcting traffic volume based on congestion ratio. The prediction object level is
categorized into NE level and cell level. The traffic trend analysis function enables you to predict
the traffic trend of three months or one year. To predict the traffic trend of the coming three
months, you need to prepare the historical traffic data of more than three months. Similarly, you
need to prepare the historical traffic data of more than one year and 33 days to predict the traffic
trend of the coming year.

Function Specifications

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Specification

Maximum number of cells whose traffic


trends can be concurrently predicted. This
specification is dedicated to traffic trend
analysis at cell level

50

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Technical Specifications

The section provides the technical specifications for performance report management.
Function

Specifications

Value

Report and
query (report
style: TimeObject-KPI
(TOC))

Maximum number of rows

100,000

Maximum number of columns

310

Display mode

l Java-based client: 500 records per


page
l Web-based client: 20 records per page

Report and
query (report
style: TimeObject (TO) or
Object-Time
(OT))

Maximum number of selected


counters

300

Maximum number of
subreports

l Java-based client: 16

Maximum number of rows

2,000

l Web-based client: 32
NOTE
This specification does not apply to web-based
clients.

Maximum number of columns

310

Display mode

l Java-based client: All results are


displayed on one page.
l Web-based client: 20 records per page

Report and
query (report
style: KPIObject (CO) or

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counters

Maximum number of
subreports

l Java-based client: 16

Maximum number of rows

2,000

l Web-based client: 32

NOTE
This specification does not apply to web-based
clients.

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Function

Specifications

Value

KPI-Time
(CT))

Maximum number of columns

310

Display mode

l Java-based client: All results are


displayed on one page.
l Web-based client: 20 records per page

Report and
query (report
style:
Comparison
Reports (TC))

Maximum number of selected


counters

150

Maximum number of
subreports

l Java-based client: 16

Maximum number of rows

2,000

l Web-based client: 32
NOTE
This specification does not apply to web-based
clients.

Maximum number of columns

310

Display mode

l Java-based client: All results are


displayed on one page.
l Web-based client: 20 records per page

Maximum number of selected


counters

150

Maximum number of
subreports

l Java-based client: 16

Report and
query
(combined
report)

Maximum number of selected


reports

16

Report
management

Maximum number of charts


contained in a subreport

Number of report directory


levels: (unit: level)

Maximum number of nested


layers of counters in a KPI
counter formula

Maximum number of
characters contained in a KPI
formula

1,024

Maximum number of objects


that meet search criteria and are
displayed in the object
navigation tree

1,000

KPI
management

Query

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Function

Scheduled
task

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Specifications

Value

Maximum number of
subreports that can be opened
on a client

32

Maximum number of
subreports that can be queried
concurrently on the PRS

64

Maximum number of
scheduled tasks

200

Maximum disk space occupied


by a scheduled task (unit: GB)

1.5

Maximum disk space occupied


by all scheduled tasks (unit:
GB)

100

Number of FTP servers for


distributing a scheduled task

10

Maximum number of email


recipients to which the reports
generated by a scheduled task
are sent

64

Maximum number of UEs to


which short messages related
to scheduled report
management are distributed

50

Maximum size of attachments


that are automatically
generated and sent to users in
an email (unit: MB)

10

Number of data records


contained in an Excel file (unit:
cell)

4,000,000

Maximum number of result


records that can be exported for
one report

2,400,000

NOTE
If the space occupied by a scheduled task
exceeds the maximum disk space, the system
will delete the earliest result files for this task.

NOTE
If the space occupied by all scheduled tasks
exceeds the maximum disk space, the system
will delete the earliest result files based on the
saturation for each scheduled task. For a
scheduled task, the saturation of file quantities
is the ratio of the number of existing saved files
to the predefined maximum number of saved
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Function

Specifications

Value

Object group

Maximum number of object


groups whose aggregation type
is On the fly

5,000

Maximum number of objects


contained in an object group

20,000

Dashboard

Maximum number of
dashboards

30

Busy hour

Maximum number of
characters contained in a busyhour rule formula

250

Maximum number of
Scheduled busy hour rules that
can be defined for an object
type

Delay of raw data (unit:


minute)

30

Delay of data aggregated on an


hourly basis (unit: minute)

40

Maximum number of online


clients

50

Maximum number of clients


that are concurrently used for
querying data, including the
number of clients used for GIS
query

20

Maximum number of clients


that are concurrently used for
management

40

Maximum number of clients


that are concurrently used for
management through the
administration tool (AT)

Number of clients concurrently


connected to the Citrix server

15

Maximum number of objects


that can be rendered

40,000

Number of clients connected to


a Citrix server that can perform
GIS analysis

Data delay

PRS client

GIS

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Data storage

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Specifications

Value

Number of GIS analysis


windows on a client

Raw data (unit: day)

Value range: 1 to 14.


The default value is 3.

Hour granularity data (unit:


day)

Value range: 31 to 93.

Day granularity data (unit: day)

Value range: 62 to 1095.

The default value is 31.

The default value is 180.


Week granularity data (unit:
week)

Value range: 26 to 157.

Month granularity data (unit:


month)

Value range: 12 to 36.

Daily busy hour data (unit:


day)

Value range: 31 to 1095.

Weekly busy hour data (unit:


week)

Value range: 53 to 157.

Monthly busy hour data (unit:


month)

Value range: 12 to 36.

Maximum storage duration of


data generated during holidays
(unit: month)

Value range: 6 to 13.

Storage duration of raw data


(unit: day)

32

Maximum number of days


within holidays (unit: day)

The default value is 106.

The default value is 36.

The default value is 93.

The default value is 106.

The default value is 36.

The default value is 13.

NOTE
l This specification refers to the time range
of each holiday.
l The PRS allows you to store only the data
aggregated on an hourly or daily basis in
holidays for a period of time.

Miscellaneous

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Maximum number of user


accounts that can be created

200

Maximum number of syslog


servers that can be configured

Maximum number of fixed


benchmark rules created on the
basis of external data

50

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Specifications

Value

Maximum number of cells


whose traffic trends can be
concurrently predicted. This
specification is dedicated to
traffic trend analysis at cell
level

50

Maximum number of call loss


ratios that Erlang operator
(ErlB_C and ErlB_T) supports.

200

Maximum number of
engineering parameter
attributes that each network
supports.

200

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