1 Introduction

This chapter provides information about installing Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director (OCNADD) and its microservices on the supported platforms.

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1.1 Overview

With the emergence of 5G networks, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) now have access to vast amounts of data. Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director (OCNADD) serves as a specialized Network Data Broker (NDB) within the 5G Network Architecture. It collects network traffic data from various sources such as 5G network functions (NFs), Non-5G NFs, and third-party producers. OCNADD then performs a range of rule based operations to assist CSPs in maximizing the benefits of this data. These operations include data aggregation, data filtering, data replication, data governance, and secure data transmission for subscribed third-party consumers (third-party consumer applications or platforms).

By efficiently collecting and utilizing data, OCNADD provides the following advantages to CSPs:
  • Enhanced service quality
  • Ease of scalability
  • Simplified monitoring and troubleshooting in the event of failures
  • Assistance in identifying new revenue and network monetization streams
  • Reduction in network downtime

As an NDB, OCNADD sits in between the 5G infrastructure and third-party tools or consumer applications. Its primary function is to ensure data security, low latency, and redundancy while efficiently collecting and processing data. By correlating and transforming acquired data based on configurable data feed settings, OCNADD allows Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to generate comprehensive dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These insights provide a deep understanding of all functions within the 5G Network Architecture, enabling CSPs to enhance service quality, reduce downtime, facilitate network scalability, and minimize losses.

During network failures, OCNADD data is used for monitoring and troubleshooting the issues. Additionally, OCNADD offers a user-friendly GUI that facilitates the creation, editing, and deletion of data feeds. For more information about OCNADD architecture and features, see Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director User Guide.

Deployment Overview

OCNADD deployment models help customers to optimize or reduce the Data Director's footprint based on the third party consumer's capability to consume data directly from the Kafka cluster. Users can deploy different Data Director models by configuring the applicable custom values. The following deployment models are supported:
  • Model 1: All Data Director Services (Default)
  • Model 2: Kafka, Common Services, and Aggregation Services
  • Model 3: Kafka, Common Services, and Egress Adapter Services

For more information on deployment models, see OCNADD Deployment Models section.

Installation Overview

The OCNADD installation comprises of various tasks including prerequisites, preinstallation, and installation. Perform the installation tasks in the same sequence as outlined in the following table:

Table 1-1 Installation Overview

Installation Sequence Installation Sub-Sections Applicable to CNE Applicable to OCI
Prerequisites Software Requirements Yes Yes
Environment Setup Requirements Yes Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core OCI Adaptor, NF Deployment on OCI Guide
Resource Requirements Yes Yes
Pre-Installation Tasks Downloading OCNADD Package Yes Yes
Pushing OCNADD Images to Customer Registry Yes No
Pushing OCNADD Images to OCI Registry No Yes
Creating OCNADD Namespace Yes Yes
Creating Service Account, Role, and Role Binding Yes Yes
Configuring OCNADD Database Yes Yes
Configuring Secrets for Accessing OCNADD Database Yes Yes
Configuring IP Network Yes Yes
Configuring SSL or TLS Certificates Yes Yes
Installation Tasks Installing OCNADD Package Yes Yes
Verifying OCNADD Installation Yes Yes
Creating OCNADD Kafka Topics Yes Yes
Installing OCNADD GUI Yes Yes
Adding a Worker Group Yes Yes
Deleting a Worker Group Yes Yes
Creating Alarms and Dashboard in OCI No Yes
Post-Installation Tasks Enabling Two Site Redundancy Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director User Guide Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director User Guide

1.2 References

For more information on OCNADD, refer to the following documents:

  • Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director User Guide
  • Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director Troubleshooting Guide
  • Oracle Communications Cloud Native Environment Installation, Upgrade, and Fault Recovery Guide
  • Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core cnDBTier Installation,Upgrade, and Fault Recovery Guide
  • Oracle Communications Cloud Native Configuration Console Installation, Upgrade, and Fault Recovery Guide
  • Oracle Communications Network Analytics Suite Security Guide
  • Oracle Communications Network Analytics Data Director Benchmarking Guide
  • Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core OCI Adaptor, NF Deployment on OCI Guide
  • Oracle Communications Reference Architecture for CNC deployment on OCI