Before PCA configuration can be performed, activities need to be performed in the system:
- Verify that the PCA application is activated in the system. (This is usually performed as part of the installation or upgrade activities.)
Policy and Charging appears in the left-hand GUI menu on the NOAM and the SOAM after the application is activated.
- Verify that the NOAM and SOAM configuration is complete for PCA
- Gather component information that is required for Diameter, Diameter Common, and PCA configuration, including component item naming conventions and names, IP addresses, hostnames, and numbers of items to be configured.
Naming Conventions and Hierarchical Routing illustrates the use of a naming convention.
- Configure Diameter Common components that are required for PCA configuration. See Diameter Common Configuration for PCA for PCA configuration information.
- Configure Diameter Configuration components that are required for PCA configuration. See Diameter Configuration for PCA.