1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief description of the Mobile Originated Short Message Service (MO SMS) features of the Oracle Communications EAGLE. The chapter also includes the scope, audience, and organization of the manual; how to find related publications; and how to contact Oracle for assistance.
1.1 Overview
This manual provides feature descriptions, along with commands, maintenance, measurements, and configuration details associated with the Mobile Originated Short Message Service (MO SMS) features of the Oracle Communications EAGLE. The MO SMS features allow wireless network operators to route Short Message Service ( SMS) messages within number portability environments for GSM, IS41, and IS41-to-GSM Migration.
Wireless operator SMSCs typically use the SMS destination subscriber address to route an SMS message. Information about whether the destination subscriber is within the operator's network or belongs to a foreign network, and about the network protocol to be used (GSM or IS41) is required to correctly route the SMS message. Before the implementation of number portability, operators could determine the destination subscriber's network by comparing the called party number against the predefined number ranges allocated to network operators. With number portability, the SMSC cannot make this determination based solely on the called party number.
The MO SMS features provide the routing information for the called subscriber to the SMSC, enabling the SMSC to correctly route the SMS message.
Refer to Database Administration - Global Title Translation User's Guide for information about MO SMS B-Party Routing (GSM and IS41) features and Prepaid SMS Intercept feature for GSM B-Party.
1.2 Scope and Audience
This manual is intended for anyone responsible for installing, maintaining, and using the MO SMS features of the Oracle Communications EAGLE. Users of this manual must have a working knowledge of telecommunications and network installations.
1.3 Documentation Admonishments
Admonishments are icons and text throughout this manual that alert the reader to assure personal safety, to minimize possible service interruptions, and to warn of the potential for equipment damage.
Table 1-1 Admonishments
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Danger: (This icon and text indicate the possibility of personal injury.) |
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Warning: (This icon and text indicate the possibility of equipment damage.) |
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Caution: (This icon and text indicate the possibility of service interruption.) |
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Topple: (This icon and text indicate the possibility of personal injury and equipment damage.) |
1.4 Manual Organization
This document is organized into the following chapters:
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Introduction contains general information about the Mobile Originated Short Message Service (MO SMS) documentation, the organization of this manual, and how to request technical assistance.
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Feature Description provides a functional description of the MO SMS features which include: MO-Based GSM SMS NP, MO-Based IS41 SMS NP, MO SMS IS41-to-GSM Migration, and Portability Check for MO SMS. The chapter also includes MO SMS feature options, considerations, and call flows.
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Commands describes the commands that support the MO SMS features.
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Feature Configuration contains procedures to configure the MO SMS features.
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Measurements describes the measurements and reports available for MO SMS features.
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Maintenance describes maintenance information available for MO SMS features which may include: Oracle Communications EAGLE Application Processor Provisioning (EPAP) status and alarms, hardware verification messages, system status reports and commands, code and application data loading, and alarms.
1.5 Related Publications
For information about additional publications related to this document, refer to the Oracle Help Center site. See Locate Product Documentation on the Oracle Help Center Site for more information on related product publications.