The Analytics Data Stream (ADS) feature implements an outbound analytics feed from the Multimedia Policy Engine (MPE) device. This feed provides real time analytics data about message processing in the MPE device and specific details about the policies that are being triggered by those messages.
The Analytics Data Stream feature is configured using the Configuration Management Platform (CMP) server. Refer to the CMP Wireless User's Guide for information on configuring the feature.
The Policy Event Record (PER) is the primary data type included in the data stream. The PER contains information related to executed policies, available subscriber tier and entitlements, and associated quota changes. For information on the other data types in the data stream, refer to Table 1.
Data is sent as a byte-encoded set of Type Length Values (TLV) over a client-initiated TCP connection. The analytics client implements a customized interface to read and process the data sent from the MPE device over the connection. TLVs represent different pieces of information about an event, which, when pieced together, make up an ADS message.
The Analytics Data Stream feature is implemented using a defined set of TLVs so that the data sent from the MPE device can be targeted at any third-party analytics client. Refer to TLV Definitions for a list of supported TLVs for the feature.