To run a VPLS service OAM validation test

An OAM validator test suite must be created for the tested entity.

Note: As an alternative, you can also run an OAM validation test on the service by performing a One Time Validation.

OAM validation tests are not supported for HVPLS.


1	Choose Manage→Service→Services from the NFM-P main menu. The Manage Services form opens.
2	Choose a VPLS and click Properties. The VPLS Service (Edit) form opens.
3	Click Validate. If an OAM validator test suite is not associated to the service, a dialog box appears: Click OK to associate the service with an existing OAM validator test suite. The Choose Validator Test Suite form opens. Select an OAM validator test suite.
4	View the State Cause indicators. When the validation test fails, a check mark appears beside the OAM Validation Failed indicator.
5	Click on the Tests tab, then on the Tested Entity Result tab.
6	Choose an entry and click Properties. The Tested Entity Result (Edit) form opens.
7	Click on the Results tab to display the validation test results.
8	If you need to compare two test results from the same type of test, choose the two test results and click Compare; the Difference form opens. Otherwise go to Step 11 .
9	Compare the test results.
10	Close the Difference form.
11	Close the Tested Entity Result form.
12	Save the changes and close the forms. End of steps