Data Cut-over Method for Base Station OMMs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data cut-over methods for base station OMMs are inefficient and error-prone, especially when dealing with different system versions, as they require manual intervention and are limited to same-version upgrades, posing risks of system breakdown during version upgrades.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that generate an interface data file using a model mapping relationship between source and target OMMs of different system versions, allowing for automated data cut-over by exporting and importing relevant data files in Excel or XML format, adapting Management Object Classes (MOC) attributes, and performing validity inspections to ensure accurate data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual base station data cut-over is performed between OMMs of different versions, then cut-over can be achieved, but efficiency is very low and error probability is high due to huge data volume and manual operation
Solution Approach 1:
An interface data file serves as an intermediary between source OMM and target OMM, enabling automated data translation and cut-over. The interface data file contains standardized base station information that can be universally imported into different OMM versions, eliminating manual configuration while ensuring compatibility across version differences.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter representation by exporting base station data in standardized formats (Excel or XML) with specific parameter structures. This parameter standardization allows automated processing tools to efficiently transform and import data into target OMMs of different versions without manual intervention.
2Manufacturing precision
If OMM version upgrading is performed to enable cut-over, then data accuracy is ensured, but system breakdown may occur due to improper operation and upgrade risks
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by exporting interface data files from the source OMM before any target OMM modification occurs. This allows validation and preparation of data in advance, ensuring accuracy without requiring risky in-place upgrades of the target OMM system.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of upgrading the target OMM in place, the system creates a copy of the necessary data in an interface data file format that is compatible with the target version. This copying approach preserves system stability while achieving the desired data transfer and version compatibility.
3Extent of automation
If existing cut-over tools are used between same-version OMMs, then automation is achieved, but cut-over is not supported between different system versions
Solution Approach 1:
The interface data file is designed with universal compatibility to work across different OMM versions and suppliers. By standardizing the data structure and format, a single automated cut-over approach can handle multiple version scenarios without requiring version-specific tools or manual adaptation.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a data cut-over method and apparatus, wherein the method includes: obtaining a model mapping relationship between a source Operation Maintenance Module (OMM) and a target OMM of different system versions (S101); obtaining a base station which is designated by a user to be cut over to the target OMM and data associated with the base station that needs to be modified during the data cut-over designated by the user, and generating a data cut-over plan file (S102); exporting a source OMM data file from the source OMM (S103); exporting a target OMM data file from the target OMM (S104); generating an interface data file according to the model mapping relationship, the source OMM data file, the target OMM data file and the data cut-over plan file (S105); and importing the interface data file into the target OMM (S106). The present invention improves the cut-over efficiency and accuracy and reduces the cut-over workload.