2 MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0 Release Notes

This chapter provides the following information about Oracle Communications MetaSolv Solution Release 6.2.0.

For installation instructions, see MetaSolv Solution Installation Guide.

Software Support

MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0 supports the following software versions:

  • Oracle Enterprise Linux Server release 5.5 (Carthage)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5

  • Oracle Solaris 10 update 5/08 and higher (on a SPARC machine)

  • AIX 6.1 and higher (on a POWER6 machine)

  • Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.1

  • Oracle Database 11g R2

  • JacORB 2.3.1

Workstation Client

The MetaSolv Solution client supports the following software versions:

  • Windows 7

  • Windows XP Professional SP3

  • Windows Server 2008 R2

See MetaSolv Solution Planning Guide for more information.

Product Enhancements

This section describes new enhancements introduced in MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0.

MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0 includes enhancements that were delivered in MetaSolv Solution 6.0.15 and 6.0.16 patches through the end of 2010. For more information, see the What's New documents for the 6.0.15 9970513 patch and the 6.0.16 9970498 patch.

Platform Support

This release provides support for updated operating systems and underlying software systems, including support for Linux. See "Software Support" for more information.

Security Updates

The following features enhance the security of MetaSolv Solution by implementing updated password and encryption standards.

Managing File Permissions

The MetaSolv Solution application now restricts access to configuration files.

On UNIX systems, umask has been set to 0077 for the installer. As a result, the newly created files are given minimum permissions and only the owner can read, write, or execute these files.

On Windows systems, the system administrator must review the installation folders and restrict file permissions.

Encrypting Passwords

In MetaSolv Solution, the login password of the application server is now encrypted to enhance security.

When you install the application server, the session_password and jndi_password are encrypted in the [Session] and [JNDI] sections respectively in the Gateway.ini file.

After the application server is installed, you may opt to change the password. If you change the password for the application server, you must encrypt your new password, and then copy the encrypted password in the [Session] and the [JNDI] sections of the Gateway.ini file located in the MSLV_Home/server/appserver/gateway directory, where server is the name of the WebLogic server.

See MetaSolv Solution System Administrator's Guide for more information.

Changing Role Passwords

The database administrator can now change passwords for the roles, ADMIN_ROLE and WOTSTWOOWOO, by running a stored procedure. See MetaSolv Solution System Administrator's Guide for more information.

Access Control on JMS Queues and EJB Methods

The MetaSolv Solution application implements security for JMS Queues and EJB methods. See MetaSolv Solution System Administrator's Guide for more information.

Application Branding

The MetaSolv Solution application has been rebranded to reflect the Oracle logo and copyright information.

Documentation Changes

This section describes the changes that have been made in the MetaSolv Solution documentation.

Branding Changes

The MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0 documentation has been rebranded to reflect the Oracle logo and copyright information.

New Documents

The MetaSolv Solution Technology Module Guide is available with release MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0. This guide describes each of the MetaSolv Solution technology modules. This guide replaces the individual technology module guides that were previously delivered.

Renamed Documents

The following guides have been renamed:

  • The MetaSolv Solution Setup Guide has been updated and renamed as MetaSolv Solution Installation Guide. In addition, this guide now contains installation procedures for both XML and non-XML API installations.

  • The MetaSolv Solution Administration Guide has been updated and renamed as MetaSolv Solution System Administrator's Guide.

Fixed Issues

In addition to the fixed issues listed in Table 2-1, MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0 includes issues that were fixed in MetaSolv Solution 6.0.15 and 6.0.16 patches delivered through the end of 2010. For more information, see the patch readmes for the 6.0.15 9970513 patch and the 6.0.16 9970498 patch.

Table 2-1 lists the fixed issues in MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0.

Table 2-1 Fixed Issues

Bug Number Component Notes

7658372

APPSERVER

Problem

Only logout information for the WebLogic server is logged in the appserver_auditlog.xml file.

Resolution

The code had been modified and now both the logout and login information for the WebLogic server is logged in the appserver_auditlog.xml file.

8215536

BKGROUND

Problem

In the Job Type window of the Job Manager, when you right-click on a job type, select New Schedule, and then click Cancel, the treeview goes blank.

Resolution

The code had been modified and now the treeview does not go blank.

6934915

ENG

Problem

The Network Location User Data window displays incorrect values.

Resolution

The code had been modified and now the Network Location User Data window displays correct values.

7308191

ENG

Problem

Database validation errors occur during schematic designing of new customer port on new or existing customer accounts.

Resolution

The code had been modified and now the application does not throw validation errors for customer accounts.

10266390

ENG

Problem

Unable to open Connection Design in Network System Hierarchical View when you right-click on any of the listed connections and select Open Connection Design.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now you can open Connection Design in Network System Hierarchical View when you right-click on any of the listed connections and select Open Connection Design.

9031871

ENG

Problem

In a PSR order, unable to disconnect a parent circuit that has disconnected child circuits.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now in a PSR order you can disconnect a parent circuit that has disconnected child circuits.

6966911

ENG

Problem

When the Print CLR in Compressed Format preference is set to N, the CLR header is printed on each page breaking the flow of the design lines.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now when you set the Print CLR in Compressed Format to N, the header is printed only on the first page.

9718423

ENG

Problem

Unable to add or remove the Selected Technology Roles using Network Element Types window.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now you can add or remove the Selected Technology Roles using Network Element Types window.

7568102

INFRA

Problem

All the address structure fields are not displayed in End User Location Search window.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now all the address structure fields are displayed in End User Location Search window.

8817020

PSR

Problem

The CNAM field allow more than 15 characters.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now the CNAM field does not allow more than 15 characters.

8926254

PSR

Problem

An error message, Gateway Name is missing or invalid, is displayed when trying to add a Gateway Event Behavior to a Rule that contains a dash (-) in the name of the rule in the the Rules and Behaviors window.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now no error message is displayed when trying to add a Gateway Event Behavior to a Rule that contains a dash (-) in the name of the rule in the the Rules and Behaviors window.

9302630

PSR

Problem

Comment out the dbms_output.put_line(loc_proc_name) line in the PACKAGE_CUST_ACCT_LOCATIONS procedure.

Resolution

The dbms_output.put_line(loc_proc_name) line is commented out in the PACKAGE_CUST_ACCT_LOCATIONS procedure.

9154082

PSR

Problem

ORA error is displayed when trying to edit Directory Listing item on the PSR order when it is created through XML API.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now ORA error is not displayed when trying to edit Directory Listing item on the PSR order when it is created through XML API.

9647713

USER

Problem

The security behavior in Network Element query window is not as expected.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now the security behavior in Network Element query window is as expected.

9762413

USO

Problem

Unable to see end user locations created through USO orders in equipment inventory.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now you can see the address information and end user location names on the Location search results window when searching the end user locations created through USO orders.

8488027

UTILITIES

Problem

Getting database error when running DBHealth using MetaSolv Solution Utilities.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now you do not get any database error when running DBHealth using MetaSolv Solution Utilities.

9677888

UTILITIES

Problem

The Task Purge functionality in MetaSolv Solution Utilities does not delete the data from the various tables related to the PERT chart drawing records.

Resolution

The code has been modified and now the Task Purge functionality in MetaSolv Solution Utilities deletes the data from the various tables related to the PERT chart drawing records.


Known Issues

Table 2-2 lists the known issues in MetaSolv Solution 6.2.0.

Table 2-2 Known Issues

Bug Number Component Notes

12329174

ENG

Issues

When you insert a TID into a Component Network Element ID field and then save the canvas, the performance of the reconcile process is slow. This is because the new issue created during reconciliation process for few of the connections is having duplicate custom attributes.

12329224

ENG

Issues

  • Old issue references of In Service virtual circuits was not allowing deletion of components from the Network System canvas. Redesigning the virtual circuits through the same network system shows the deleted component and unassociated In-Service physical circuit in the Add Hard Connection window. Choosing this deleted component will lead to unexpected results. If you choose any other valid option and continue, the application works fine.

  • The deleted component and physical circuit are available in schematic design for virtual circuits. You should not choose the deleted items. If you choose the deleted items, you get an error when you save the schematic design.

  • When you click on the schematic design of a virtual circuit, the application displays a message stating that the component has been deleted for the network system.

12329091

ENG

Issues

Security is not implemented for SONET networks in Connection Properties window.

12329132

ENG

Issues

Secured optical network systems can be viewed from the DLR lines.

12329091

ENG

Issues

The modification of a SONET partition group does not affect circuits within the network system. Inheritance of partition group value from SONET network system to its circuits occurs only during circuit creation.

12328930

ENG

Issues

For SONET shared nodes and virtual rings, you can open parent/child secured networks.

12328832

EWO

Issues

Secured Equipments/Connections are available in EWO orders.