A parameter configuration method and apparatus

Abstract

This application provides a parameter configuration method and apparatus. An operations support system determines a first site; the operations support system determines a first configuration parameter and its value for the first site; the operations support system determines a second site; the operations support system sends a first configuration command to the second site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter, and its value. In this scheme, the configuration parameters of the second site are configured according to some or all of the configuration parameters of the first site, achieving parameter replication without requiring manual configuration of parameter values ​​and avoiding parameter configuration errors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a parameter configuration method and apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] With the deployment of 5G, the number of base station sites is constantly increasing. This brings with it the need for large-scale site configuration, maintenance, and modification. Telecommunications operators typically have dedicated teams responsible for network parameter modification and network optimization to ensure smooth network operation. Due to the sheer number of sites, a single parameter modification usually involves a large number of sites, resulting in a massive number of related modification commands. These parameters often require manual configuration, which is prone to errors and can lead to network failures.

[0003] Therefore, a parameter configuration method is needed to reduce the probability of errors and prevent network failures due to parameter modifications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a parameter configuration method and apparatus to reduce the probability of parameter configuration errors.

[0005] Firstly, a parameter configuration method is provided, including:

[0006] The operations support system identifies the first site;

[0007] The operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter for the first site;

[0008] The operations support system determines the second site;

[0009] The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the second site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0010] In the above scheme, the configuration parameters of the second site are configured according to some or all of the configuration parameters of the first site, thus realizing parameter replication without the need for manual configuration of parameter values ​​and avoiding parameter configuration errors.

[0011] Secondly, a parameter configuration method is provided, including:

[0012] The operations support system identifies the first site;

[0013] The operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter for the first site;

[0014] The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the first site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0015] In the above scheme, the configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​are determined through OSS, which allows the same configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​to be sent to multiple sites to be configured, reducing the probability of parameter configuration errors.

[0016] Thirdly, a network device is provided, comprising:

[0017] The first determining unit is used to determine the first station;

[0018] The second determining unit is used to determine the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter of the first site;

[0019] The third determining unit is used to determine the second station;

[0020] The configuration unit is used to send a first configuration command to the second site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0021] Fourthly, a network device is provided, comprising:

[0022] The first determining unit is used to determine the first station;

[0023] The second determining unit is used to determine the first configuration parameter of the first site and the value of the first configuration parameter;

[0024] The configuration unit is configured to send a first configuration command to the first site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0025] The units in the communication devices described above can be implemented through software, hardware, or a combination of both.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the communication device described in the foregoing aspects includes one or more processors and one or more memories, the memories storing instructions or agents executable by the one or more processors, which, when executed, cause the communication device to perform the methods described in the foregoing aspects.

[0027] Another aspect of this application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a computer, cause the computer to perform the methods described in the above aspects.

[0028] Another aspect of this application provides a computer program product containing instructions that, when run on a computer, cause the computer to perform the methods described in the above aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a network architecture according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a parameter configuration method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another parameter configuration method according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a network device structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another network device structure according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments provided in this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The network architecture and business scenarios described in the embodiments of this application are for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of network architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] Figure 1 This paper illustrates a basic network structure applicable to embodiments of this application. It includes at least one first site (which may be referred to as the target site), an operations support system (OSS), and at least one second base station (which may be referred to as the site to be modified or the site to be configured). In this embodiment, the OSS can be other types of network operation and maintenance systems, and can be implemented through software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware; the site can be a base station, a relay station, or other network devices with communication functions.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a parameter configuration method, including:

[0039] Step 201: The Operation Support System determines the first site.

[0040] Optionally, the operation support system receives first indication information, which indicates the first site; the operation support system determines the first site based on the first indication information.

[0041] Optionally, the first indication information can be received in various ways, such as by receiving messages sent by other devices, by importing files, or by the maintenance personnel selecting the first site on the OSS operation interface.

[0042] Step 202: The operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter for the first site.

[0043] Optionally, the operation support system receives second indication information, the second indication information indicating the first configuration parameter; the operation support system determines the value of the first configuration parameter based on the first configuration parameter.

[0044] Optionally, the second indication information can indicate multiple configuration parameters. For example, it can indicate some or all of the configuration parameters of the first site.

[0045] Optionally, operations and maintenance personnel can select one or more configuration parameters on the OSS operation interface, and the second instruction information can then indicate the selected configuration parameters.

[0046] Step 203: The operation support system determines the second site.

[0047] Optionally, the operation support system receives third indication information, which indicates the second site; the operation support system determines the second site based on the third indication information.

[0048] Optionally, the third instruction information can indicate multiple second sites.

[0049] Optionally, operations and maintenance personnel can select one or more second sites on the OSS operation interface. Furthermore, they can also choose to copy parameters from the first site to the second site on the operation interface.

[0050] Step 204: The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the second site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0051] Optionally, OSS can generate a modification script command based on the selection and configuration of the operations and maintenance personnel. This modification script command includes the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter. This modification command can be automatically generated by OSS without manual intervention.

[0052] Optionally, after OSS generates the first configuration command, it can perform a correctness check, and send it to the site to be configured only after the check is successful.

[0053] After receiving the above configuration command, the second station configures the value of the first configuration parameter to be the value of the first configuration parameter indicated by the second indication information. That is, it configures the same parameters according to the parameter configuration of the first station, thus realizing the parameter replication from the first station to the second station.

[0054] Optionally, when the operations and maintenance personnel select multiple sites to be configured, or when OSS determines that multiple sites need to be configured, configuration commands can be sent to multiple sites to be configured respectively. The configuration commands sent to different sites to be configured can carry the same configuration parameters and their values.

[0055] In the above scheme, OSS configures the configuration parameters of the second site according to some or all of the configuration parameters of the first site, thereby realizing parameter replication without the need for manual configuration of parameter values ​​and avoiding parameter configuration errors.

[0056] Example 2

[0057] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a parameter configuration method, including:

[0058] Step 301: The Operation Support System determines the first site.

[0059] The first site is the site to be modified or the site to be configured.

[0060] Optionally, the operation support system receives first indication information, which indicates the first site; the operation support system determines the first site based on the first indication information. The first indication information may indicate multiple first sites.

[0061] Optionally, the first indication information can be received in various ways, such as receiving messages sent by other devices, importing files, or having maintenance personnel select the first site on the OSS operation interface.

[0062] Step 302: The operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter for the first site.

[0063] Optionally, the operation support system receives second indication information, the second indication information indicating the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter; the operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter based on the second indication information.

[0064] Optionally, the second indication information may indicate multiple configuration parameters and their values.

[0065] Optionally, the first configuration parameter can be selected by the operations and maintenance personnel on the OSS operation interface, and the value of the first configuration parameter can be entered by the operations and maintenance personnel.

[0066] Step 303: The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the first site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0067] Optionally, OSS can generate modification script commands based on the selection and configuration of the operations and maintenance personnel. These modification script commands include the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter. The first configuration command can be automatically generated by OSS without manual intervention.

[0068] After receiving the above configuration command, the first station configures the value of the first configuration parameter accordingly to be the value of the first configuration parameter indicated by the second indication information.

[0069] Optionally, when the operations and maintenance personnel select multiple sites to be configured, or when OSS determines that multiple sites need to be configured, configuration commands can be sent to multiple sites to be configured respectively. The configuration commands sent to different sites to be configured can carry the same configuration parameters and their values.

[0070] Optionally, after OSS generates the first configuration command, it can perform a correctness check, and send it to the site to be configured only after the check is successful.

[0071] In the above scheme, the configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​are determined through OSS, which allows the same configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​to be sent to multiple sites to be configured, reducing the probability of parameter configuration errors.

[0072] Corresponding to the methods described in the above embodiments, this application also provides a corresponding communication device (sometimes also called a communication apparatus). The communication device includes modules or units for executing each part of the above embodiments. The modules or units can be software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. In the following device embodiments, only key features of the solution are briefly given; specific details can be found in the preceding method embodiments and will not be repeated hereafter.

[0073] Corresponding to Embodiment 1, this application provides a network device that can implement OSS functionality, see reference. Figure 4 ,include:

[0074] The first determining unit is used to determine the first station;

[0075] The second determining unit is used to determine the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter of the first site;

[0076] The third determining unit is used to determine the second station;

[0077] The configuration unit is used to send a first configuration command to the second site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0078] In the above scheme, OSS configures the configuration parameters of the second site according to some or all of the configuration parameters of the first site, thereby realizing parameter replication without the need for manual configuration of parameter values ​​and avoiding parameter configuration errors.

[0079] Corresponding to Embodiment 2, this application provides a network device that can implement OSS functionality, see reference. Figure 5 ,include:

[0080] The first determining unit is used to determine the first station;

[0081] The second determining unit is used to determine the first configuration parameter of the first site and the value of the first configuration parameter;

[0082] The configuration unit is configured to send a first configuration command to the first site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

[0083] In the above scheme, the configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​are determined through OSS, which allows the same configuration parameters and their corresponding values ​​to be sent to multiple sites to be configured, reducing the probability of parameter configuration errors.

[0084] The aforementioned network devices can also be implemented using other structures, such as a processor with memory, or a transceiver.

[0085] In the above embodiments, implementation can be achieved entirely or partially through software, hardware, firmware, or any combination thereof. When implemented using software, it can be implemented entirely or partially as a computer program product. The computer program product includes one or more computer instructions. When the computer program instructions are loaded and executed on a computer, all or part of the processes or functions described in the embodiments of the present invention are generated. The computer can be a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, a computer network, or other programmable device. The computer instructions can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium or transmitted from one computer-readable storage medium to another. For example, the computer instructions can be transmitted from one website, computer, server, or data center to another website, computer, server, or data center via wired (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber optic, digital subscriber line (DSL)) or wireless (e.g., infrared, wireless, microwave, etc.) means. The computer-readable storage medium can be any available medium that a computer can access or a data storage device such as a server or data center that integrates one or more available media. The available medium can be a magnetic medium (e.g., floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., DVD), or a semiconductor medium (e.g., solid-state drive SSD), etc.

Claims

1. A parameter configuration method, characterized in that, include: The operations support system identifies the first site; The operation support system receives a second instruction information, which indicates the first configuration parameters of the first site. The operation support system determines the value of the first configuration parameter based on the first configuration parameter. The operations support system determines the second site; The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the second site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operation support system identifies the first site as including: The operation support system receives a first instruction message, which instructs the first site. The operation support system determines the first site based on the first instruction information.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operations support system identifies the second site as including: The operation support system receives a third instruction message, which instructs the second site. The operation support system determines the second site based on the third instruction information.

4. A parameter configuration method, characterized in that, include: The operations support system identifies the first site; The operation support system receives a second instruction information, which indicates the first configuration parameter of the first site and the value of the first configuration parameter. The operation support system determines the first configuration parameter and its value based on the second instruction information. The operation support system sends a first configuration command to the first site. The first configuration command includes the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operation support system identifies the first site as including: The operation support system receives a first instruction message, which instructs the first site. The operation support system determines the first site based on the first instruction information.

6. A network device, characterized in that, include: The first determining unit is used to determine the first station; The second determining unit is specifically configured to: receive second indication information, the second indication information indicating first configuration parameters of the first site; and determine the value of the first configuration parameters based on the first configuration parameters. The third determining unit is used to determine the second station; The configuration unit is used to send a first configuration command to the second site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the second site, the first configuration parameter and the value of the first configuration parameter.

7. The network device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first determining unit is specifically used for: Receive first indication information, the first indication information indicating the first station; The first site is determined based on the first instruction information.

8. The network device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third determining unit is specifically used for: Receive a third indication message, the third indication message indicating the second station; The second station is determined based on the third indication information.

9. A network device, characterized in that, include: The first determining unit is used to determine the first station; The second determining unit is specifically used to: receive second indication information, wherein the second indication information indicates the first configuration parameter of the first site and the value of the first configuration parameter; Determine the first configuration parameter and its value based on the second indication information. The configuration unit is configured to send a first configuration command to the first site, the first configuration command including the identifier of the first site, the first configuration parameter, and the value of the first configuration parameter.

10. The network device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first determining unit is specifically used for: Receive first indication information, the first indication information indicating the first station; The first site is determined based on the first instruction information.

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