Preface

This preface describes who should read the Cisco Service Control Application for Broadband Reference Guide, how it is organized, its document conventions, and how to obtain documentation and technical assistance.

This guide assumes a basic familiarity with the concept of the Cisco Service Control solution, the Service Control Engine (SCE) platforms, and related components.

Document Revision History

Cisco Service Control Release	Part Number	Publication Date
Release 3.1.0	OL-8410-04	May, 2007

Cisco Service Control Release	Part Number	Publication Date
Release 3.0.5	OL-8410-03	November, 2006

Cisco Service Control Release	Part Number	Publication Date
Release 3.0	OL-8410-03	May, 2006

Cisco Service Control Release	Part Number	Publication Date
Release 3.0	OL-8410-03	December, 2005

Chapters 1, 2, 3 of this document are based on Appendixes B, C, D of the Release 2.5.5 Cisco Service Control Application for Broadband User Guide .

Audience

This guide provides information about the data structures created and used by SCA BB. It is intended for:

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The administrator who is responsible for daily operation of the Cisco Service Control solution.

Organization

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Chapter	Title	Description
Chapter 1	Default Service Configuration Reference Tables	Describes the default service configuration provided with the Cisco Service Control Application for Broadband (SCA BB).
Chapter 2	Raw Data Records: Formats and Field Contents	Lists the various RDRs produced by the Service Control Engine (SCE) platform and gives their structure, describes the columns and fields of each RDR, and states under what conditions each kind of RDR is generated. Also provides field-content information for fields generated by Service Control components (such as tags), and a description of the Periodic RDR Zero Adjustment Mechanism.
Chapter 3	NetFlow Records: Formats and Field Contents	Lists the RDRs whose data can be generated as NetFlow records and describes the fields that may be contained in a NetFlow record."
Chapter 4	Database Tables: Formats and Field Contents	Presents the different database tables used for storing RDRs (after their conversion by an adapter), and a description of the table columns (field names and types).
Chapter 5	CSV File Formats	Describes the location and structure of CSV files pertaining to service configuration, subscriber management, and data collection management.
Chapter 6	SCA BB Proprietary MIB Reference	Describes that part of the Cisco SCE proprietary MIB that provides configuration and runtime status for SCA BB.

Document Conventions

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Screen font is used for examples of information that are displayed on the screen.

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Vertical bars ( | ) indicate separate alternative, mutually exclusive elements.

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Braces within square brackets ( [{}] ) indicate a required choice within an optional element.

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the guide.

Timesaver

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Warning Means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translated versions of warnings, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied the device.

Related Documentation

Your SCE 2000 platform and the software running on it contain extensive features and functionality, which are documented in the following resources:

Note Note You can access Cisco software configuration and hardware installation and maintenance documentation on the World Wide Web at Cisco Website URL. Translated documentation is available at the following URL: International Cisco Website

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For initial installation and startup information, refer to the SCE 2000 4xGBE Quick Start Guide .

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For international agency compliance, safety, and statutory information for wide-area network (WAN) interfaces for the SCE 2000 platform, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco Service Control Engine (SCE) .

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For installation and configuration of the other components of the Service Control Management Suite refer to:

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To view Cisco documentation or obtain general information about the documentation, refer to the following sources:

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: