5. AdministrationΒΆ

The general steps to get CGRateS operational are:

  1. Create CSV files containing the initial data for CGRateS.
  2. Load the data in the databases using the Loader application.
  3. Start the a Balancer or a Rater. If Balancer is used, start one or more Raters serving that Balancer.
  4. Start the SessionManager talking to your VoIP Switch or directly make API calls to the Balancer/Rater.
  5. Make API calls to the Balancer/Rater or just let the SessionManager do the work.