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The scope of this document includes all the information required to install, configure and administer the Diameter Charging Driver application.

Audience

This guide was written primarily for system administrators and persons installing, configuring and administering the Diameter Charging Driver application. However, sections of the document may be useful to anyone requiring an introduction to the application.

A solid understanding of UNIX and a familiarity with IN concepts are an essential prerequisite for safely using the information contained in this technical guide. Attempting to install, remove, configure or otherwise alter the described system without the appropriate background skills could cause damage to the system; including temporary or permanent incorrect operation, loss of service, and may render your system beyond recovery.

A familiarity with the Diameter protocol is also required. Refer to the following:

  • RFC 3588 – Diameter Base Protocol
  • RFC 4006 – Diameter Credit-Control Application

Although it is not a prerequisite to using this guide, familiarity with the target platform would be an advantage. This manual describes system tasks that should only be carried out by suitably trained operators.

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Related Resources

See these Oracle resources:
  • Advanced Control Services Technical Guide
  • Charging Control Services Technical Guide
  • Charging Control Services User's Guide
  • Diameter Charging Driver Alarms Guide
  • Service Management System Technical Guide
  • Service Management System User's Guide
  • Service Logic Execution Environment Technical Guide

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