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dBm069, a new TR-069 testing concept

____________________________“With dBm069, TR-069testing will become one of themost optimized processes at theTelecom Operator Lab premises”____________________________

dBm069 is a tool that validates TR-069protocol behavior of a CPE (a router ora LAN device) in a fast, simple, andreliable way. It includes auxiliary toolsto provide a full testing scenario.

dBm069 is an essential tool for thoselaboratories who want to optimize andspeed up their TR-069 testing process.

CPE VendorsThey are responsible of tuning the CPEaccording to the Telecom Operatorrequirements. They know all about theCPEs they offer and are conscious thateach customer is different.

TR-069 implementation task can be longand tedious, but dBm069 eases itsubstantially by providing all informationthe technician needs during thedebugging process in a detailed butfriendly way, speeding up the CPEvalidation process.

TR-069TR-069 protocol enables visibility acrossservice providers, providing full access toCPE configurations.

CPE ValidationTR-069 protocol testing is a complex andmeticulous task, which makes manualexecution of these tests to be anexhausting, long, and high cost process.

Telecom OperatorsDue to CPE’s requirements’ continuousevolution, Telecom Operators often needto perform CPE’s SW or FW upgrades(e.g. to update WPA2 module). Theseupgrades are performed remotely, so theyneed to strongly rely on the TR-069management protocol implementation.

Testing CPE’s TR-069 behavior is a must.TIER 1 Telecom Operators are veryconcerned about the implications of thismanagement protocol in their dailyoperations. If TR-069 is not correctlyimplemented in the CPE, it can generateserious problems to customers, CustomerSupport Department, and technicians.

In addition, TR-069 is an OPENPROTOCOL and the Vendor NEVERtests the CPE according to the SPparticular needs. Therefore, it is veryimportant to rationalize and optimize thetesting process, and the best way to dothis is through automation.

AutomationThe efficient way to optimize TR-069testing process is through automation.Automation is the key to improve CPEsvalidation process and achieve a fasterexecution and better quality results.Technicians can focus their efforts onresults analysis instead of wasting theirtime in repeating tests manually. Testsreports will be automatically generated,and all information will automatically bestored for future possible reviews.

Test Plan CustomizationThere is always need of a certain degreeof customization when talking about TestPlan design. dBm069 provides theeasiest way to build customized libraries.In addition dBm is a customer orientedcompany always ready to help the user,providing our know how to help build theright test cases for every single need.

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A Lab in a nutdBm069 includes all the tools neededto perform TR-069 tests in a CPE. Thismeans that just a PC would be enoughto run the tests in a CPE.

LibrariesA Library contains the Test Casesrelated to a Data Model. Tester canexecute a standard Test Plan or buildtheir own libraries with customized TestCases. Libraries can be shared amongdifferent users.

Services oriented Test CasesMany Test Cases can be created basedon specific Telecom Operator services.For example:• Evidence related to the Identificationand Registration of CPE in the ACS• Portmapping Tests where real traffic issent to check if the configured portshave been really opened or not.• Tests related to the password toaccess the CPE.• QoS Tests.• LAN Configuration Tests.• Diagnostic Tests: ThroughputPerformance Tests and Ping Tests.• Test where the CPE’s configurationfile is read/restored via TR-069parameters.• Statistics Tests where different TR-069 “stats" parameters are read.• HostLAN Tests where information ofthe host connected to the CPE LAN ischecked.• Checking configuration changes thatdo not require CPE Reboot.• Tests related with different DHCPconfiguration options andDHCPOptions/DHCPAlternativesconfiguration.• WAN Tests• Wireless Tests where functioning ofthe new WIFI network configured ischecked.• TR-111 Tests where the correctconnection and information in bothrouter and LAN device are checked.• STB Tests related to the configurationof different parameters (e.g.AudioOutput, Videomode).

Most of these tests are included in thestandard Libraries, but they can becustomized to better adjust to specificparticular needs.

Test Cases building• Users can create customized TestCases adapted to their particularneeds. It is not necessary to be a SWengineer to build Test Cases becausethey are created in XML followingvery simple rules. They are formed bythree kind of different blocks:• Sessions: contain RPC methods.• Sequences: allow performingautomatically actions that wouldnormally be performed manually.• Requirements: contain the conditionsthat need to be fulfilled for the test topass.

ACSdBm069 includes an ACS that fullyconforms to BBF. It has been designedfor testing purposes and supports onesingle CPE at a time.

ACS InterfacedBm069 has an interface that allowsthe connection to any commercial ACS.A customized module can be built tointerface with a specific ACS. Alreadyincluded in the dBm069 catalog, amodule to connect dBm069 to NokiaACS (Motive) is already available. TestCases do not need to be modified to beexecuted gainst different ACS.

ScenariodBm069 includes all the toolsrequired to allow validation of TR-069correct implementation in a CPE:

•Proprietary ACS•HTTP, FTP and STUN server• Traffic generator and analyzer•Scripts editor (Telnet, ssh, or RS232)•Execution engine•Pass/Fail engine•Data base for results storage•Automatic report generator•WireShark connection

dBm069 guides users to set thecorrect scenario for the Test Planexecution. Everything is under controlduring the execution of each testcase.

Fig.1: Percentage of test cases to be customizedif needed to perform functionality tests usingVendor-Specific parameters.

ExecutiondBm069 provides real time visibility ofthe full testing process.User can follows step by step the fullcommunication between the ACS andthe CPE. The user interface includesseveral windows where it can be seen:• The list of Test Cases that are beingexecuted in the Test Plan.• ACS logs in an structured way.• Execution details including each subtest and the Pass/Fail status.• Test steps that will be performed asdescribed in the Test Case.• Summary of WireShark logs.• Important Events that happen duringthe execution.

In addition user can stop, re-execute oractivate any Test Case during the testexecution.

Figure 2: “Test Steps” window shows the TestCase syntax and allows tester to see all thedetails of the test to be performed.

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WireSharkdBm069 is always connectedand synchronized with WireShark.The debugging process becomessmoother and faster since everythingis recorded and stored. The user doesnot have to worry about loosing data. Ifthe user needs to see the details ofwhat happened during the execution ofa test case, a Wireshark record isavailable with a simple click.

Results AnalysisdBm069 does not only automatetesting, furthermore, it eases the ACSlogs review process identifying andshowing the parts of the report theTester need to manually review. Thereis no need to read dozens of pages ofACS logs looking for the rightinformation. Anything can be found at aglance.

Pass/Fail AnalysisdBm069 has the ability to analyzewhether a result passes or fails. This isdone using the criteria specified in the“Requirements” block defined at eachTest Case. Test Cases may includeseveral sub tests and thus it maygenerate many partial results. The usercan easily identify which condition hasnot been fulfilled and in which step ofthe Test Case the test has failed.

Comparative Analysis ToolComparative Analysis tool allows tocompare different Test Plans results bycreation of comparatives (group ofTest Plans to be compared) allowingusers to easily compare if a test caseresult has improved or worsened in thedifferent Test Plans performed.A comparative shows:• All general data of the Test Plansincluded in the comparative: FWversion, model, etc.• Test Plans results, showing each testcase result.• Comparative conclusions for eachTest Plan.Comparative results can be displayedin an integrated spreadsheet, wherethe user can add notes, change colors,etc. From there they can be saved inXSLX, XSL, CSV or text format.

Fig.4: Typical dBm069 Scenario. Real world andLab controlled environment are combined tohave a more realistic testing experience.

USERSCPE Vendors

Telecom Operators

Testing Labs

Chipset Vendors

ACS Vendors

BENEFITSReduces testing time by 85%

Tests a CPE against your deployedACSs in an AUTOMATIC way (*)Increases traceability and reliabilityof resultsConsolidates results interpretationbased on the automated PASS/FAILcriteria

Saves thousands of dollars bytesting a CPE on time

Optimizes Vendor & TelecomOperator coordination

KEY FEATURESTests the TR-069 behavior of a CPEwith almost no manual interaction

Tests a CPE against your deployedACSs in an automatic way (*)

Includes all necessary tools to setupa complete testing scenario

Allows the easy creation andexecution of customized Test Casesaccording to the user needs (noneed of a SW engineer)

Provides full real time visibility of allprocess and variables

Provides debugging tools to help fixproblems

Supports all TR-069 Data Models

(*) Nokia (Motive) ACS interface available.Others under special request.

Figure 3: Detail of the “Execution”. It shows asimplified list of the transaction between theACS and CPE.

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FEATURE DESCRIPTIONPOTENTIAL USERS CPE Vendors, Telecom Operators, Laboratories and ACS vendors

APPLICATIONS TR-069 CPE pre-certification, tuning, debugging and final validationSCOPE OF USE TR-069 testing, functional testing and custom tests using Vendor specific parameters

TOOLS INCLUDED dBm069 ACS, dBm-STUN server, HTTP & FTP servers, traffic generator and script editorSYNCHED WITH Nokia (Motive) ACS (optional). Any commercial ACS (by special request) and WireShark

MAIN FUNCTIONALITY Scenario configuration, automatic and manual execution of tests cases, log captures, real time visualization of every test step,storage of results in a data base, comparative analysis of Test Plans results, automatic and customizable generation of reports

LIBRARIES Related with data models TR-098, TR-104, TR-111, TR-135, TR-098-IPV6, and moreTEST CASES DESIGN Based in XML. No need to be a SW programmer to build a Test Case

AUTOMATION 85% test time reduction with almost no need of user interactionVISIBILITY Several windows to help user to easily access all important process information (see below)

ANALYSIS OF RESULTS Information is filtered and ordered to assist debuggersFINAL REPORTS Full or partial reports can be automatically generated and user customized

COOPERATIVE TESTING Test Plans can be shared among users maintaining full visibility of the entire testing process

Table 1: Test Plan Information at the Configuration tabProgram Variables List of program variables according to the testing scenario and their values (IPs, host name, current date, etc.)

Library Variables List of library variables defined specifically in the library associated to the Test Plan. Allows library variables editionScripts List of scripts that will be executed during the Test Plan Execution (if there are test cases that use them)

ACS ACS and CPE data and status (first connection time, if it is active or not, SN, CR URL, etc)Test Plan Data Test Plan general information: name, owner, CPE type and SN, library to which it is associated, etc

Table 2: Different kind of logs available at dBm069Script Log List of program variables according to the testing scenario and their values (IPs, host name, current date, etc.)Traffic Log Available at Execution tab. Shows script logs of those automatic test cases that includes them (set of commands to communicate

directly with the CPE via telnet, SSH or RS232)dBm STUN Log Available at Servers tab. Shows Traffic logs related to all traffic sent/received by the http/ftp servers and the traffic

generator/analyzer during Test Plan executionACS Log Available at Serves tab. Shows Traffic logs related to the traffic sent/received by the STUN server during Test Plan executionHTTP Log dBm069 shows ACS logs corresponding to the whole automatic Test Plan (at the ACS tab) or to each test case (at the Execution

tab). Logs are shown in a friendly and structured way

ORDER INFORMATIONdBm069-Engine+ dBmACS 069-A001 Main automation tooldBm069-ACS-MOT 069-A012 Interface to connect dBm069-Engine to NOKIAACS

dBm069-EDIT 069-A021 Allows importing new libraries created in .xml andexport them in a .lib format

Libraries Contact us for more information

Contact info@dbmingenieros.com to receive complete information

Table 3: List of dBm069 windows that provide real time information about automatic executionTest Plan List of test cases to run in a CPE. Full Test Plan and status of Test CasesTest Log Full test logs captured in a Test Case execution. Includes RPC methods and Actions

Conditions List of conditions that the CPE must pass to mark an executed Test Case as PASS specifying the values obtainedExecution Variables List of execution variables of the Test Case and their valuesTest Report Variables List of the Test Report variables of a Test Case and their values

Script Log Script logs corresponding to all Test Cases executed in a Test PlanText/Grid ACS logs in text/grid view corresponding to the RPC method/Action selected at the Test Log windowTest Steps Test steps as they are defined in the .xml library

ACS Packets Sent and received messages by the ACS related to a Test Case (not only SOAP)CPE Packets Sent and received messages by the CPE related to a Test Case (not only SOAP)

Execution Details Real time view of all RPC methods and actions executed in a Test Case, their results, and specific messages about theirexecution

Test description Test Case description, aim of the testError Message Detailed error messages associated to a Test Case in case it has failed

Notes Field for the tester to write any comment/note associated to the Test CaseEvents General information about the Test Plan execution in real time: errors, warnings, and other messages associated to it

dBm069 SPECIFICATIONS (short list)

List of real time windows that provides full visibility to the user