pdt

I think you need to get these directly from nortel. We don't really talk about pdt here. too dangerous.

Thanks

janaya's right. It's a dangerous place to play....as I have found out.....

It's not getting any smarter out there. You have to come to terms with stupidity, and make it work for you.

more then correct, i want even share them with other techs in person.. they mess up and stuff rolls down hill

john poole
bellsouth business
columbia,sc

what definitions do you need, i have most of them. it depends on what you are trying to do though maybe i could help. let me know

do you know what course I would need to take from globalknowledge to aquire the necessary knowledge, or is such a course offered?

I was curious about patch installation.

I know that Global does do a patch installation course, but I'm not sure of the number. My friend just went through that class last year.

Patch installation has become easier with the larger PBX's, If you are looking for the 11C, the MPL site has detailed instructions on how to install patches. It has all the commands you would need to get the patches loaded and then how to reboot the system when done.

The only thing it does not give you is the pdt password. Although most people here, i am sure, know the password, you probably won't get it from them. They don't, as well as myself, want to be responsible for any major mishaps that could accidentally occur.

But if you are just looking for commands, check the mpl on nortelnetworks.com. The commands are there.

John

I wouldn't bother taking the eng class for PDT . From what I heard soon tech's will be able to install patches on their own . Nortel will be making it easier (imagine that) for patch install.

you can install patches in rls 23 and up without pdt access, if not sooner, the eng class is worth the money, helped that it was someone elses money..but a worth while class

john poole
bellsouth business
columbia,sc

Does this work for option 11c's. I'm aware of mcds for large systems.

I'd thought that I would add in a few words on Patching. As has been suggested by one of the other members, there are other ways to patch a system.
If you have access to the Element Manager software, which is incorporated with a Sig server on Succession & Call Server systems, then you can use the excellent "Patching" facility. I've used it & I've found it very easy to use.
However the latest software release Call Server V04.00t, can now be patched without access into "pdt", because it uses LD 143!.
Here is my short guide for reference only, on how to do it.



Patching procedure that is now available on Nortel Call
Server Release 04.00t systems

Login into the Call Server as Normal & go into LD 143 to start the patching procedure. The latest “PEP’s” will need to be put onto a PCMCIA card for a Option 11 type system, or a floppy disk / CD-Rom on the larger Call Servers. The files should be in the “Zip” format as supplied by Nortel.
All items shown are important when referring to this document & usually the use of the “Enter” key will be required at the end. The example shown is from a Cabinet Call Server system.
This latest method is not supported for Call Server (Succession) V03.00 software. Lower or Upper case commands can be used in LD 143 & it takes about 20 seconds to run the program via Pcmcia.
The larger platforms that use the Floppy disk method will take around 2 minutes to install the patches.

>ld 143

.mdp refresh a:ssc400_1.zip (This is the Chassis / Cabinet command) (a: = Slot “A” Pcmcia Card)

.mdp refresh f0/cpp400_1.zip (This is the Half, Single or Multi Group command) (f0 = Floppy Dr)

.mdp refresh f0/cpt400_1.zip (This is the Half, Single or Multi Group command) (f0 = Floppy Dr)

Refresh may deactivate and remove some PEPs from the system,
and may install new PEPs from the MDP distribution.
Do you want to proceed (y/n)? [y]

Extracting Archive a:ssc400_1.zip
---------------------------------
Checking source media at a:/pch_tmp
Executing MDP Scripts Version: x210400t.0.1
MDP REFRESH for Call Server/Main Cabinets
------------------------------
Refreshing system from a:/pch_tmp

Generating Deltas
-----------------
Checking source media at a:/pch_tmp
Creating directory c:/u/patch/add
-----------------------------------
Creating directory c:/u/patch/drop
-----------------------------------
Generating Deltas from a:/pch_tmp/SSC/patch/deplist
......
Generating Deltas from a:/pch_tmp/SSC/patch

Checking Index Files

Checking Deltas for Conflicts
-----------------------------
Checking Deltas for Special Instructions
----------------------------------------

Do you want to apply PEP Deltas now (y/n)? [y]

Applying Deltas
---------------
......
MDP APPLY DELTAS for Media Gateway/Expansion Cabinets
------------------------------
ACPD is invoked for MDP REFRESH command.

PCH0155: Refresh routine completed successfully.
.****


List of the “Help” & “MDP” commands in LD 143

>ld 143
.HELP (This command is available to the Half, Single or Multi Group systems only!)

ABKO < no param > - Attended backup
ARES < no param > - Attended restore

Keycode Management Commands:

KSTT < no param > - Status : List all keycodes : NEW, REC, OLD, F0, F1, HD
KSHO < param > - Show : Display content of: NEW, REC, OLD, F0, F1, HD
KDIF < p1> < p2 > - Diff : Compare 2 keycodes: NEW, REC, OLD, F0, F1, HD

KNEW < param > - Prepare: Select new candidate keycode from: F0, F1, HD
Depending on eligibility keycode may be
instantly activated or activated on next reset
KRVR < no param > - Revert : Select the OLD keycode as the new candidate
Depending on eligibility keycode may be
instantly activated or activated on next reset
KOUT < no param > - Delete : Remove pending (post KNEW/KRVR) candidate

KMAN < no param > - Create : Line-by-line candidate keycode file creation
KUPL < no param > - Upload : Candidate keycode file upload

Parameters:
NEW - pending keycode accepted by means of KNEW command
REC - keycode currently in use
OLD - previously used keycode
F0 - candidate keycode on diskette in core side 0
F1 - candidate keycode on diskette in core side 1
HD - candidate keycode created by means of KMAN/KUPL

MDP Commands:

MDP <option> <path> or MDP <option> ALARM
<option> :
INSTALL - install MDP
UNINSTALL - uninstall MDP (USE WITH CAUTION!)
REVERT - revert MDP
REFRESH - refresh MDP
REACTIVATE - reactivate MDP
SET - set alarm
SHOW - show alarm
<path> - directory path of the mdp diskette in the system

CAUTION: The option UNINSTALL of MDP will remove all the PEPs
from the target system.



.MDP SHOW (This is the Chassis, Cabinet, Half, Single or Multi Group command)
.**** (It will list out all the MDP commands as above)



List of some of the changes made are shown below

>ld 22
REQ issp

CALL SERVER/MAIN CAB
VERSION 2121
RELEASE 4
ISSUE 00 T +
IDLE_SET_DISPLAY The good life!
DepList 1: core Issue: 03 (New PEP’s installed)
DepList 2: eurnet Issue: 03
DepList 3: intnet Issue: 03
DepList 4: ip Issue: 03
DepList 5: features Issue: 03
DepList 6: term Issue: 03

SYSTEM HAS NO USER SELECTED PEPS IN-SERVICE
LOADWARE VERSION: PSWV 111
INSTALLED LOADWARE PEPS : 0
ENABLED PLUGINS :

PLUGIN STATUS PRS/CR_NUM MPLR_NUM KEYWORD
------------------------------------------------------
0 ENABLED BV67946 MPLR02330 DLTN
2 ENABLED BV69389 MPLR02860 WKU
3 ENABLED 00000 00000
4 ENABLED 00000 MPLR02871
7 ENABLED 00000 MPLR06413
8 ENABLED 00000 MPLR06450
10 ENABLED 00000 00000
11 ENABLED 00000 00000
12 ENABLED 00000 00000
14 ENABLED 00000 00000
15 ENABLED MP07484 MPLR12767 CCNR
16 ENABLED MP06929 MPLR10238 ORON
20 ENABLED MP06945 MPLR10259 ACD
23 ENABLED MP12872 MPLR10558 CPND
25 ENABLED BV31038 MPLR09480 DPNS
27 ENABLED BV49770 MPLR07549 DID
28 ENABLED BV61124 MPLR08887 CAMP
30 ENABLED MP03491 MPLR12768 UDPC
31 ENABLED BV67986 MPLR09583 SCL
32 ENABLED BV81369 MPLR13257 DASS
34 ENABLED MP06876 MPLR12678 ORLU
35 ENABLED BV69924 MPLR12035 ORL2
36 ENABLED BV43890 MPLR08608 MFCA
38 ENABLED BV80957 MPLR11014 CLID
40 ENABLED BV49120 MPLR11540 PLDN
41 ENABLED MP05291 MPLR12515 DISA
47 ENABLED BV59546 MPLR08685 CDR

REQ end

PDT: login on /sio/2
Password:
PDT in Progress. Please Wait....

Done!
pdt> ll
Directory of 'a:/pch_tmp':

SIZE DATE TIME NAME
---------- ----------- -------- ------------
512 Jan-10-2005 12:33:54 . <DIR>
512 Jan-10-2005 12:33:54 .. <DIR>

pdt> cd c:/u/patch
pdt> ll
Directory of 'c:/u/patch':
SIZE DATE TIME NAME
---------- ----------- -------- ------------
1024 Nov-25-2004 15:44:56 . <DIR>
1024 Nov-25-2004 15:44:56 .. <DIR>
1024 Nov-25-2004 15:45:00 RETEN <DIR>
1332 Nov-25-2004 15:48:56 P16094A3.11C
752 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16094B3.11C
368 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16094C3.11C
1120 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16094D3.11C
956 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16094E3.11C
308 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16095_1.11C
2900 Nov-25-2004 15:49:00 P16280A3.11C
3560 Nov-25-2004 15:49:02 P16280B3.11C
488 Nov-25-2004 15:49:02 P16280C3.11C
3864 Nov-25-2004 15:49:02 P16603_1.11C
860 Nov-25-2004 15:49:02 P16669_1.11C
45200 Jan-10-2005 02:05:00 RETEN.BKP
1024 Nov-26-2004 14:15:00 DEPLIST <DIR>
6992 Jan-04-2005 16:05:08 P17353_1.SSC
4968 Jan-04-2005 16:05:12 P18238_1.SSC
6672 Jan-04-2005 16:05:22 P18830_3.SSC
1472 Jan-04-2005 16:05:32 P18879_2.SSC
772 Jan-04-2005 16:05:36 P18949_1.SSC
3180 Jan-04-2005 16:05:46 P19051_1.SSC
2696 Jan-04-2005 16:05:54 P19155_1.SSC
5384 Jan-04-2005 16:06:00 P19220_1.SSC
448 Jan-04-2005 16:06:08 P19297_1.SSC
1856 Jan-04-2005 16:06:16 P19308_1.SSC
3204 Jan-04-2005 16:06:22 P19320_4.SSC
6356 Jan-04-2005 16:06:32 P19334_1.SSC
1432 Jan-04-2005 16:06:40 P19362_2.SSC
1412 Jan-04-2005 16:06:44 P19364_2.SSC
1024 Jan-10-2005 16:34:58 ADD <DIR>
1024 Jan-10-2005 16:35:00 DROP <DIR>

pdt> cd add
pdt> ll

Directory of 'c:/u/patch/add':
SIZE DATE TIME NAME
---------- ----------- -------- ------------
1024 Jan-10-2005 16:34:58 . <DIR>
1024 Jan-10-2005 16:34:58 .. <DIR>
213 Jan-10-2005 16:35:04 MCORE_03.SSC
195 Jan-10-2005 16:35:04 MEUROP03.SSC
175 Jan-10-2005 16:35:04 MINTL_03.SSC
171 Jan-10-2005 16:35:06 MIP___03.SSC
177 Jan-10-2005 16:35:06 MFEAT_03.SSC
153 Jan-10-2005 16:35:06 MTERMS03.SSC


All the best

Firebird Scrambler
Meridian Programmer in the UK

Also use mdp install with caution, becuase this erases all patches, and those proprietary patches you already have installed may not be included in new deplist's.

However, you should always change your pdt password as stated when you login on rel4.0, because it's too many people knowing that standard pdt password and if they manage to dial into the modem to where the tty's are connected, they can login to pdt without logging into system first, and of course make serious damage.

i2007

list of pointers for 'p' and 'w' commands ?

I totally agree on the comments about changing the "pdt" passwords!. It really is a area that only the "Professionals" should use.
That's one reason why the latest patching method just requires the use of LD 143.
I also accept that this method needs a certain amount of caution as I've just installed the latest peps today on a 61 CPP system via a floppy disk.
It took over 9 minutes to install. I counted over 100 patches. Fortunately, I'm using my test switch. However I'll have to rethink about updating my main house SSC Call Server!.

All the best

Firebird Scrambler
Meridian Programmer in the UK