1. Feature Guide
  2. DSR Features and Functions
  3. DSR system architecture
  4. Subscriber Data Server

2.2.6 Subscriber Data Server

The SDS provides a centralized provisioning system for distributed subscriber data repository. The SDS is a highly-scalable database with flexible schema.

Key characteristics of the SDS are as follows:

  • Interfaces with provisioning systems to provision subscriber related data.
  • Interfaces with DPs at each DSR network element.
  • Replicates data to multiple sites.
  • Stores and maintains the master copy of the subscriber database.
  • Supports bulk import of subscriber data.
  • Correlates records belonging to a single subscriber.
  • Provides web based GUI for provisioning, configuration, and administration of the data.
  • Supports SNMP v2c northbound interface to operations support systems for fault management.
  • Provides mechanism to create user groups with various access levels.
  • Provides continuous automated audit to maintain integrity of the database.
  • Supports backup and restore of the subscriber database.
  • Runs on a pair of servers in active / hot standby, and can provide geographic redundancy by deploying two SDS pairs at diverse locations.
  • Disaster Recovery site capabilities.