Overview#

You can use any of the following tools to bulk provision VOSS Automate:

  • VOSS Automate Administration Tools > Bulk Load menu.

  • VOSS Automate REST API.

The VOSS Automate Administration Tools > Bulk Load menu option is available to bulk load information into VOSS Automate.

The VOSS Automate REST API can be used to feed bulk information one record at a time. This is an effective means to bulk load information from an integrated OSS/BSS system.

For more information about the VOSS Automate API, refer to the VOSS Automate API Guide.

Bulk Loading Tools#

  • VOSS Automate Administration Tools Menu

  • Bulk Load Templates

  • Bulk Loader Template Reference Set

VOSS Automate Administration Tools Menu#

In the Administration Tools > Bulk Load menu item, available in the VOSS Automate GUI for various hierarchies, the administrator can upload Excel files (Bulk Load Templates) and apply them to the system for bulk provisioning. Partners who choose to maintain their existing operations structure can do so using the VOSS Automate Administration Tool Bulk Loader.

Bulk Load Templates#

A Bulk Load Template is a single Excel file containing a single spreadsheet. Exported Bulk Load templates contain a single or multiple Provisioning/Data/Relation models like Sites, Devices or Customers. These are a part of the product and can be generated on demand for the corresponding models within the GUI.

Note

Field data is not exported when exporting the bulk loader for a template, and only the field headings (schema) are imported.

Bulk Loader Template Reference Set#

A Bulk Loader Template Reference Set is a collection of multiple Bulk Load Template sheets for different models in a single Excel spreadsheet. The Bulk Loader Template Reference Set configures a basic system configuration, including NDL, Customer, Site, and dial plan elements. They provide typical loader templates, but partners may add or delete templates as necessary based on their needs. The Bulk Loader Template Reference Set provides examples of how to populate the various templates.