1 Introduction

This guide describes how to install or upgrade Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay (OSO) in a cloud native environment.

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1.1 Overview

Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay is a key component of the 5G Service Based Architecture (SBA).

Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay installs and configures common operation services. For example, you can install and configure Prometheus and its components like AlertManager in a previously installed Kubernetes cluster.

Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay is an independent deliverable distinct from Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core, Cloud Native Environment (CNE).

1.2 References

Following are the reference documents while deploying OSO:

  • Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay User Guide
  • Oracle Communications Operations Services Overlay Network Impact Report

1.3 Oracle Error Correction Policy

The table below outlines the key details for the current and past releases, their General Availability (GA) dates, the latest patch versions, and the end dates for the Error Correction Grace Period.

Table 1-1 Error Correction Policy

Release Number General Availability (GA) Date Latest Patch Version Error Correction Grace Period End Date
3.24.3 October 2024 24.3.1 October 2025
3.24.2 July 2024 24.2.0 July 2025
3.24.1 April 2024 24.1.0 April 2025
3.23.4 December 2023 23.4.0 December 2024

Note:

For a release, Sev1 and Critical Patch Unit (CPU) patches are supported for 12 months. For more information, see Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core and Network Analytics Error Correction Policy.

1.4 Oracle Open Source Support Policies

Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core uses open source technology governed by the Oracle Open Source Support Policies. For more information, see Oracle Open Source Support Policies.