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Introduction
This document accompanies the release of Planet 7.4.1. It describes the new features and
enhancements contained in the release.
This document contains the following information:

n New features and enhancements

n Planet editions
n System requirements
n Documentation

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 New Features and Enhancements
This list details the new features and enhancements contained in this release of Planet.

version 7.4.1

RF Technologies
5G NR

n NR support for SUL and SDL bands:

n Planet 7.4.1 introduces improved NR Supplementary Downlink/Uplink (SDL/SUL)
for NR Analysis
NR-LTE

n Control EN-DC on a per-cell basis

n Pluralization of ENDC Anchor LTE threshold
LTE

n EARFCN support for band 71

Propagation
n New version of UM

Live
n Support for TEMS xml files from Planet and Data Manage
n Support for LTE-BulkCM Ericsson
n Support direct CM import for Data Manager
n Updates to call trace parsers

Automation
n Planet Server:
n Support for new horizontal scalability engine

n Statistical Analysis in Planet Server configurable historical record

n Addition of Market level reports

n Addition of Network level reports

n Addition of Market level summary reports

n Addition of Group selection for Automation server

n Planet Server Explorer:

n Addition of Per Band level layers (NR)

n Addition of Market Level report viewer

n Addition of National Level report viewer

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Platform
DRPE - Distributed Radio Prediction Engine

n Horizontal Scalability DRPE

n Fully scalable prediction engine with multi-server support and distribution

n Administration console for full flexibility and configuration of DRPE

n License management on DRPE

n Support for Planet installations and Planet Server installations

Other
n New selection option for ACP (apply to all sectors on site selection)

Implemented cases
n Ability to apply results of a site selection optimization result to all sectors on the
activated site, even if not selected during the ACP process #156306
n Ability to control EN-DC on a per-cell basis #156999

version 7.4

RF Technologies
5G NR

n NR UE per band Noise Figure and PA Power:

n Planet 7.4 introduces improved NR-UE modeling with individual band-defined noise
and power settings
n PCI mod4 in PCI NR Planning tool:
n Planet 7.4 introduces new support for mod4 PCI planning in PCI NR Planning Tool

n PRACH RS Planning for NR:

n Planet 7.4 introduces support for Root Sequence Planning for NR

NR-LTE

n LTE/NR Dynamic Spectrum sharing:

n Planet 7.4 introduces DSS/ESS in Network Analysis for LTE-NR based spectrum
sharing

Propagation
n New version of UM

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 Live
n Additional data sources for Crowd sources datasets
n Ability to import most formats based on Generic CSV importer wizard simplifying
data import
n Support for LTE-5G ENDC CT Ericsson
n Support for TEMS Route Reader 22.1
n Updates to call trace parsers

Automation
n Statistical Analysis in Planet Server and the ability is to create statistics and export to
CSV in Planet Server

Platform
n 3D Viewer – OSM base map support:
n Planet 7.4 introduces ability to load OSM maps as a base layer within 3D viewer

n Layer Statistics based on polygons (such as buildings) and vectors (such as roads):
n Planet 7.4 introduces the ability to run layer statistics against polygon files (such
as buildings) and vectors (such as roads) improving flexibility of statistics for
layers
n Layer Statistics in Network Analyses:
n Planet 7.4 introduces the ability to select (templated) layer statistics that can be
based on area or polygon/vectors these are created at the same time as layers in
analysis tasks

Indoor
n Unified Indoor/Outdoor analysis:
n Planet Connect (for clients already owning iBwave design/Planet and/or IV
Prime)
n iBwave Reach (for customers already owning iBwave Design and/or IB Prime)

Implemented cases
n Ability to compute the best beam using the beam that provides the maximum gain in a
certain direction. #156865 Case 336716
n It is now possible to limit the extent of 3G layers to CPICH Ec threshold. #154344 Case
328350
n It is now possible to create a traffic map based on crowd source data. Case 330048,
329407
n Ability to consider all areas of interest when generating layer statistics #158638 Case
335839.3416

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version 7.3

RF Technologies
n Support for NR/LTE dual connectivity
n Fixed Wireless Access analyses for NR
n CSI-RS CINR layer for NR analyses
n Support for PCI mod 3 rules in the NR automatic planning tool
n Frame configuration updates based on equipment vendor capabilities
n Support for Carrier Aggregation between NR TDD and FDD

Propagation
n Ability to leverage predictions generated by Planet Server
n Multi-resolution predictions for Universal Model
n Planet 3D model enhancements
n Antennas:
n Support for e-tilt for beamforming antenna

n Antenna editor - usability enhancements

Live
n New and updated Call Trace parcers
n Integration of TEMS Route Reader 21.2.3

Automation
n New and updated Call Trace parcers

Platform
n 3D export to Google Earth
n MapInfo 19
n 3D viewer support for:
n Vegetation

n Call traces

n Drive test

n Support for Windows Server 2019

n Performance improvements for operations related to Data Manager

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 version 7.2

RF Technologies
5G NR:

n Monte Carlo simulations.

n Enhanced support for M-MIMO antennas with the ability to define, for each channel,
the set of Beams that can be used. This is important especially for Beam-sweeping.
n Additional layers for NR network analyses (e.g., SS-Block CINR, SS-Block Beam ID,
CSI-RS Beam ID, PDSCH Beam ID).
n New ACP goals (e.g., SS-RSRQ, PDSCH CINR, spectral efficiency), all of them working
in 3D.
LTE:

n Support for LTE FDD/TDD Carrier aggregation.

n Carrier aggregation enhancements. Users can decide if the secondary cells are:
n A set of user-defined cells.

n The Top X neighbors.

n All cells.

n It is also possible to:

n Define that some secondary cells are to be used for the Downlink only.

n Filter secondary cells based on RSRP or RSRQ threshold.

n Use the carrier preferences to rank secondary cells.

Troubleshooting module
Ability to import native format Call Trace files with multi-vendor and multi-technology
support:

n Ability to plan, troubleshoot, and optimize networks all from within Planet.
n Unique RF fingerprinting geolocation engine for accurate geolocation.
n Troubleshooting features:
n Map display for visualization of NLs, frequencies, “codes”, etc.

n Troubleshooting dashboards with ability to drill down.

n “Call search” functionality to search calls by cell name, IMSI, call end, etc.

n Call details with Layer 3 messages.

n Cell Distance tool.

n Optimization feature set:

n Traffic Map generation based on geolocated call trace data, to help with ACP
optimizations.
n Call trace based optimization of NLs.

n Call trace based optimization of frequencies and “codes” (e.g., PCI, SC, TAC).

n Ability to import native format Configuration Management files with multi-vendor and
multi-technology support:

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 n To update logical (e.g., NLs, frequencies and “codes”, e-tilts) and physical
parameters (e.g., Lat, Long, Height) in Planet projects so that the sites have the
“live” configuration.
n To create new sites in Planet if some “live” sites are missing in the Planet projects.
n To remove sites in Planet projects if some sites were decommissioned (or if some
sites were mistakenly defined as “live” sites in the Planet projects).

TEMS Drive Test

n Ability to import native format TEMS 5G NR Drive Test.
n Support for measurements where beam-sweeping was used.
n TEMS 5G Drive Test can be used for:
n Model tuning.

n Merged predictions.

n Site verification.

n Troubleshooting and optimization.

Propagation
n “True” multi-resolution predictions with Planet 3D Model.
n Multi-user scheduling enhancement.
n Universal Model enhancements.

Platform
n MapInfo 17.0.3.
n 3D statistics.
n 3D Viewer enhancements.
n New licensing and packaging.
n Miscellaneous features.

version 7.1.2

RF Technologies
n 3D ACP for LTE and NR

version 7.1

RF Technologies
n 5G NR
n Automated PCI planning and optimization.
n Frame configuration/overhead enhancements.
n Ability to automatically compute equal power per Resource Element for all

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 channels/signals.
n Interactive network analyses.
n Deterministic algorithm for MU-MIMO gain calculations.
n 3D beamforming pattern reports in Monte Carlo simulations.

Propagation
n Support for ITU-R P.530 recommendation for rain attenuation in Planet 3D Model.
n Universal Model v500.
n New multipath component (e.g., MIMO rank, delay spread, angle spread).
n Performance and scalability improvements.

Unified Planning and Optimization

n Integration of TEMS Route Reader 20.1.2.
n Integration of latest call trace parsers.

Microwave / Backhaul
n Improved interface between RAN and Backhaul projects.
n Support for Geodata files in mrr format for Microwave plugin.

Core features
n MapInfo 16.0.3.
n Traffic map generator user interface re-design.
n 3D Viewer performance and scalability improvement.
n Ability to update traffic fields (site editor) from traffic maps and from Monte Carlo
simulations.
n 3D traffic map generation from tales of fixed subscribers.
n Ability to set antenna azimuth based on cursor location click.

version 7.0

RF Technologies
5G NR (Standalone and Non-standalone)

n Network analyses
n Coverage (Best Server, SS-RSRP, CSI-RSRP…).
n Interference (SS-RSRQ, RSSI, PDCCH CINR, PDSCH CINR, PUSCH CINR, CQI,
DL/UL best available modulation…).
n Capacity (PDSCH/PUSCH maximum and average achievable data rate).
n Ability to schedule NR analyses.

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 n Support for Massive MIMO
n Automatic Cell Planning
n Site selection.

n Site optimization.

n Automatic Site Placement tool.

n Interactive Cell Planning tool.

n Ability to schedule ACP scenarios.

n Automated Neighbor List planning

n Intra NR.

n NR <-> LTE.

n Traffic Map Generation.

n Network overlay.
n Carrier and PCI display tool.
n Interference Matrices.
NB-IoT

n Support for NB-IoT in Automatic Cell Planning tool.

n Site selection.

n Site optimization.

LTE

n Support for Special Subframe configuration #10 for TD-LTE.

GSM

n Support for multi-resolution analyses.

Unified Planning and Optimization

n Integration of latest call trace parsers.
n Integration of latest configuration management parsers.
n Integration of latest drive test parsers.

Core Features
n MapInfo 16.0.3.
n Universal Model v480.
n Neighbor List planning: ability to force co-site sectors to be neighbors.
n Support for MapInfo extended tables.
n Upgrade to licensing system with Sentinel RMS v. 9.2.1.
n Support for OSM roads.

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 version 6.3

Cellular IoT (NB-IoT and Cat-M)

n NB-IoT
n Interference layers for NRS, NPDCCH, NPDSCH, and NPUSCH channels.
n Best Available Modulation Coding Scheme, Spectral Efficiency, and Data Rate
layers.
n Enhanced modeling for NB-IoT signal repetitions.
n Cat-M
n Support for Coverage Enhancement Mode A (Level 0 and Level 1) and Mode B.

n Support for MPDCCH channel.

n Support for signal repetitions for MPDCCH, PDSCH, PUCCH, and PUSCH channels.

RF Technologies
n LTE-Advanced
n 3D Monte Carlo simulations.

n Carrier aggregation enhancement.

n Support for Geometry Factor goal in Automatic Cell Planning tool.

n GSM-LTE Neighbor Lists

Propagation
n Planet 3D Model enhancements
n Support for multi-environment model (prediction and model tuning).

n Introduction of advanced model tuning algorithm.

n Miscellaneous accuracy improvements.

Unified Planning and Optimization

n Ability to import Configuration Management (CM) files from within Planet.

Core Features
n Multi-resolution analyses.
n Ability to schedule the generation of traffic maps in Planet.
n Support for polygons in site queries.
n Draw Angle and Angle From Line tools.
n Ability to use “solid band” colors in sector display schemes.
n Support for custom fields in sector display schemes.

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version 6.2

RF Technologies
n Cellular IoT technologies
n NB-IoT

n Cat-M

n Support for massive MIMO 3D beamforming

n Planet 3D Model enhancements regarding the modeling of forests and trees
n P25 technology enhancement

Unified Planning and Optimization

n Geolocation algorithm enhancements
n Trilateration for improved geolocation accuracy

n Estimation of Timing Advance/Propagation Delay for calls and measurements

without Timing Advance or Propagation Delay values
n Ability to automatically split call trace files per ROP or per hour

n GSM call trace parser for Ericsson RPMO files

n Interface with VistaNEO 3.0

Core Features
n New raster format (.mrr format)
n Integration of the 3D Viewer (previously called Metro Designer) in Planet
n Merge of Automatic Cell Planning and Automatic Small Cell Planning tools
n Ability to schedule ACP optimization scenarios
n Integration of latest TEMS Route Reader API to allow users to import TEMS log files in
.trp format
n Performance and scalability improvements for GSM network analyses
n Miscellaneous features

version 6.1.1
n The Data Manager now stores data in flat files, as opposed to using SQL or Oracle
databases. While the Data Manager changes were beta in the previous release, these
changes have been completed and the new Data Manager implementation is in place.
n Support for the import of Atoll antennas.
n Support for Ericsson L16B and W16A call trace files as well as Huawei PCHR R18.

version 6.1
n Support for LPWA-IoT technology modules:
n SIGFOX

n LoRa

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 These technologies are fully incorporated in Planet; they can be added in Planet
projects with other radio access network technologies if required. They are also
supported in the Planet ACP, for site selection/dimensioning, and for
site/antenna optimizations as well.

n 5G / mm wave propagation modeling. The Planet 3D Model can now be used for
predictions up to 100 GHz.
n Unified network planning and optimization for GSM:
n Import of native format GCHR call trace files from Huawei

n Import of generic CSV call trace files

n Geolocation of GSM call trace files

n Neighbor list planning and optimization based on call trace files

n Interference Matrix generation based call trace files

n Frequency and BSIC planning and optimization based on call trace files

n Ability to do virtual drive tests from call traces

Data Manager
n The Data Manager now stores data in flat files, as opposed to using SQL or Oracle
databases. This change, which should be transparent to Planet Data Manager users in
terms of functionalities, was done for the following main reasons:
n Easier Data Manager setup, with no prerequisite needed for an Oracle or SQL
database
n Performance improvements

In this release, the Planet Data Manager is in a Beta state.

MapInfo Professional
n Planet 6.1 comes with an OEM version of MapInfo Professional 16.0.

General Features
n The “Generic” technology now offers network analyses. It is also supported in the
Planet ACP.
n Performance improvements for the Planet Generic Model and the Planet 3D Model.
n Performance improvements for the automatic propagation distance calculation tool.
n New version of the Universal Model (v.450), with ability to leverage the Universal
Model antenna masking antenna algorithm.
n Accuracy improvements for geolocation engine for LTE.
n New look and feel for the Tabular Editor, which now offers a tree view instead of tabs
at the bottom of the user interface.

version 6.0.1
n Assessment (ranking) of the buildings for which indoor systems are needed, based on
2D or 3D analyses and traffic maps.
n 3D geolocation, including:
n Assessment of the subscriber height above ground level

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 n Ability to generate 3D network analyses from 3D call trace files
n Ability to visualize call trace densities for multiple heights above ground level,
both in a MapInfo window and in the Metro Designer
n Ability to create surveys (drive tests) for multiple heights above ground level
n Support for 3D merged predictions.

version 6.0

General Features
n Planet 6 is a 64-bit application
n Integration of MapInfo Professional 15.2 (64-bit)
n New (ribbon-based) user interface
n Ability to drag and drop sites, sectors, and antennas
n Double-click from Map window to open Site Editor
n Project Windows/Categories organized on tabs
n Ability to easily generate pdf/cdf curves from the Layer Statistics tool
n Network analyses (all technologies):
n Introduction of analysis templates

n Ability to edit settings for existing network analyses

n Ability to copy network analyses

n Fast analysis setup based on active cell/sector selection, active area, and active
analysis template
n Ability to schedule network analyses and Monte Carlo simulations

n Notion of a Generic propagation and antenna model

n Easy creation and update of Planet projects from third-party CSV/Excel sheets in “flat”
(generic tabular) format
n “Flat view” of the data in the Tabular Editor
n Ability to have Planet projects without geodata
n Ability to view antenna patterns within the Site Editor
n Notion of active cell selection, active area, and active analysis template
n Ability to edit color profiles in the Color Profile editor
n Faster zoom in/out and panning
n Right-click menu items on the map based on selected items
n Ability to group drive test files

LTE
n Support for LTE Relay Nodes
n PCI plan analyses
n Support for static mode in the Interactive Analysis tool
n New “power recycling” option to recycle power on PDSCH Resource Elements
n Nth RSRP layers instead of Nth Reference Signal Strength analysis layers

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 WCDMA/HSPA and cdma2000/EV-DO
n Replacement of CPICH Pollution Inspector and Pixel Info tool with the Interactive
Analysis tool

GSM
n Network analyses now account for penetration losses defined in the Environments
table
n Network analyses now account for slow/fast fading values defined in the Environments
table

Propagation
n Prediction Previewer
n Universal Model v.440
n Introduction of the ITU-R P.1546-5 propagation model
n Point-to-Point profile tool update (ability to have Earth curvature with straight LOS)
n Automatic computation of recommended propagation distance
n Introduction of Multipoint-to-Multipoint analyses

Data Management
n Support for site, sector, and antenna attachments
n Including pictures

n Ability to “push/upload” attachments to Data Manager without Planet

n User Permissions
n Granularity of object permissions in Data Manager

n User Permissions for local Planet projects

n Data Manager status button

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Planet editions
These editions of Planet are available as of version 7.4.1.

Call Analytics Planning Optimization

Edition Edition Edition
Core Planet Core Included Included Included
Generic &
2G/3G/4G/5G Generic & TDMA
TDMA included
Technologies RATs Modules included included
All other
All other optional All other optional
optional
Call Trace Parsers Optional Optional Optional
High accuracy 3D Included with Included with any
Optional
geolocation any CT Parser CT Parser
Drive Test Not available Optional Optional
Live Data RAN Configuration
Included Optional Optional
Parsers
Network
Not available Optional Optional
Performance
Crowdsourcing Not available Optional Optional
Planet 3D Model Optional Optional Optional
Universal Model Optional Optional Optional
Propagation
& Microwave Propagation
Not available Optional Optional
Signature
Ellipse Engine Not available Optional Optional
ACP Not available Optional Included
ASPT Not available Optional Included
Optimization
Soft Parameters
Optional Included Included
Optimization
Unified
iBwave Connected Not available Optional Optional
Indoor/Outdoor

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 System requirements
System requirements outlined in this section are general recommendations only and are
based on typical usage of Planet software. This section details the system requirements
for:

n workstations
n the License Manager Server
Important dependencies and prerequisites are covered as well.

Warning: Requirements vary depending on the layout of the network, the number of
sites, and the work practices you adopt.

System requirements for workstations

The tables below detail the workstation configurations for Planet.

Note: Planet 7.4.1 runs on the Microsoft .NET framework (version 4.7.2). If you do not
have this software installed on your computer, you will be prompted to connect to the
Microsoft web site to download and install it using an Internet connection. Microsoft .NET
framework (version 4.7.2) is compatibility with only certain versions of Microsoft
Windows. For more information, see Dependencies and prerequisites.

Note: It is recommended that the default setting (Smaller - 100%) be used for the
display screen text size.

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 Minimum configuration

This configuration is suggested for networks up to 3 000 sectors. You can work with larger
networks using this configuration but performance may be impacted.

Workstation: Single Core Intel CPU (e.g., the Celeron 440, 2GHz
Processor clock) or equivalent

2 GB
RAM

At least 20 GB free space

Hard disk

SVGA (16-bit), 1280x1024

Display

Any supported operating system. See "System platform

compatibility".
It is recommended that you set the system locale to “English
(United States)”.
Operating System Some Automatic Updates can cause your computer to reboot,
which may interrupt operations in Planet. It is recommended
that you modify the Automatic Updates settings so that they are
not done automatically.

In order to use the Planet Import/Export tool, you must have

Microsoft Excel 2007 or greater installed. In addition, you must
Required Software
have Adobe Reader installed to view the Planet user
documentation.

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 Recommended configuration

This configuration is suggested for networks up to 15 000 sectors. You can work with
larger networks using this configuration but performance may be impacted.

Workstation: Intel Core-2 Duo 2GHz or Dual-Core-2 Extreme or

Processor
equivalent

RAM 4-8 GB

A quick SATA model solid-state drive (SSD) with 50 GB free

Hard disk
space

Display SVGA (16-bit), 1280x1024

Any supported operating system. See "System platform

compatibility".
It is recommended that you set the system locale to “English
(United States)”.
Operating System
Some Automatic Updates can cause your computer to reboot,
which may interrupt operations in Planet. It is recommended
that you modify the Automatic Updates settings so that they
are not done automatically.

In order to use the Planet Import/Export tool, you must have

Microsoft Excel 2007 or greater installed. In addition, you must
Required Software
have Adobe Reader installed to view the Planet user
documentation.

Note: An Internet connection is required to validate licenses. If there is no Internet

connection, you can complete the offline registration form located in the
ProgramData\InfoVista\Planet 7 folder and email it to Customer Support.

Note: To run Planet, you must be a member of the “Power Users” group at a minimum.
Regular “Users” must be granted write access privileges to the Planet installation folder
to run Planet.

Dependencies and prerequisites

Before installing the newest version of the software, ensure that the latest Windows
updates have been applied to the computer where it is to be installed. The Install Wizard
checks for the following prerequisites and, if they are not found, will install them.

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Software and Operating System Required Update

<Planet installation folder>\

ISSetupPrerequisites {DBB69AA5-EE79-4BD1-
815A-AF74EF05BAA7}
Note: Microsoft .NET framework (version 4.7.2)
is compatible with the following versions of
Microsoft Windows:

Microsoft .NET Framework versionn Windows 8.1 Professional 64-bit (limited

4.7.2 Full testing/support)
n Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, Anniversary
Update, version 1607, build 14393
n Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, SP1
n Windows Server 2012 64-bit
n Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit
n Windows Server 2016 64-bit
n Windows Server 2019 64-bit

Microsoft Visual C++

<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 (x64)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{7f66a156-bc3b-479d-
redistributable package
9703-65db354235cc}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 SP1 (x86)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{83960519-644A-4722-
redistributable package
BA7A-37D23C1D004F}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 (x64)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{8G66a156-bc3b-579d-
redistributable package
9703-65db354235dd}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 (x86)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{340b0957-35ca-1324-
redistributable package
bbc9-ba5db9082dad}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 (x64)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{ADC64F31-05D4-48EA-
redistributable package
A269-671AAE4783EA}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 (x86)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{0CD2A9EE-E74F-4F27-
redistributable package
BEB3-36894323EE20}

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 Software and Operating System Required Update

<Planet installation folder>\

Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 (x64)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{237BF186-A2AF-48C2-
redistributable package
BFC9-0AA2DA3829DD}
<Planet installation folder>\
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 (x86)
ISSetupPrerequisites\{72AAD3AB-420C-41F0-
redistributable package
9BE5-D854C4037DEF}
Microsoft Office Access Database
Engine
https://www.microsoft.com/en-
ca/download/details.aspx?id=13255
Microsoft Office Access Database
Engine (x64) Note: This prerequisite is not installed if
Microsoft Office Access Database Engine (x86) is
already installed on the computer.

System requirements for the License Manager Server

The License Server is contacted each time a user starts an instance of Planet. It is also
contacted periodically throughout the Planet session. As a result, it is important to choose a
computer that is always available to serve the licenses. Ideally, the License Server should
be installed on a file or DNS server because these computers are always online. Static,
fixed IP addresses provide the best performance. However, you can install the License
Server on any computer starting with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista because the
resources required to serve the licenses are minimal (5 MB free disk space).
The system requirements listed in the following tables are intended for deployment
scenarios where Citrix or Windows Terminal Services are being used.

System requirements for server configurations

The tables below detail the configurations for Planet for server configurations.

Note: Planet 7.4.1 runs on the Microsoft .NET framework (version 4.7.2). If you do not
have this software installed on your computer, you will be prompted to connect to the
Microsoft web site to download and install it using an Internet connection. Microsoft .NET
framework (version 4.7.2) is compatibility with only certain versions of Microsoft
Windows. For more information, see Dependencies and prerequisites.

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Recommended Configuration for a Small Deployment

A small deployment is one in which up to 5 simultaneous users are accessing Planet

installed on a single application server and using either Windows Terminal Services or
Citrix for remote access from client.

Xeon-class or equivalent processor with at least 6 cores +

Processor
hyper-threading

RAM 12 GB of RAM

Hard disk 1 TB of storage

Display SVGA (16-bit), 1280x1024

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2,

Windows Server 2016 64-bit edition, or Windows Server
2019 64-bit edition
It is recommended that you set the system locale to
Operating System “English (United States)”.
Some Automatic Updates can cause your computer to
reboot, which may interrupt operations in Planet. It is
recommended that you modify the Automatic Updates
settings so that they are not done automatically.

Recommended Configuration for a Medium Deployment

A medium deployment is one in which up to 10 simultaneous users are accessing Planet

installed on a single application server and using either Windows Terminal Services or
Citrix for remote access from client.

Dual Xeon-based processor with at least 4 cores per

Processor
processor + hyper threading

RAM 24 GB

Hard disk 2 TB of storage

Display SVGA (16-bit), 1280x1024

Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2,

Windows Server 2016 64-bit edition, or Windows Server
2019 64-bit edition
It is recommended that you set the system locale to
Operating System “English (United States)”.
Some Automatic Updates can cause your computer to
reboot, which may interrupt operations in Planet. It is
recommended that you modify the Automatic Updates
settings so that they are not done automatically.

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 Recommended Configuration for a Large Deployment

A large deployment is one in which more than 10 simultaneous users are accessing
Planet.

Contact Customer Support.

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System platform compatibility
The tables below detail the compatibility of Planet with various system platforms.

Table 1 Windows workstation compatibility

Platform Planet 7.4.1

Windows 8.1 Professional 64-bit (limited testing/support) √

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit √

Table 2 Windows server compatibility

Platform Planet 7.4.1

Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit √

Windows Server 2012 64-bit √
Windows Server 2012 R2 64-bit √
Windows Server 2016 64-bit √
Windows Server 2019 64-bit √

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 Scanner and test mobile data import support
The Import Wizard guides you through the process of importing your scanner and test
mobile data for the technology of the imported data, such as LTE and NR. TEMS™ drive test
data is supported as well as Agilent™/JDSU scanner binary files (AOD format and SD5
format).

Supported versions
n TEMS Automatic 12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.2
n TEMS Investigation 22.x, 21.x, 20.x, 19.x, 18.x,17.x, 16.x
n TEMS Pocket 22.x, 21.x, 20.x, 17.x, 16.x, 15.x, 14.x
n TEMS Symphony 7.x
n TEMS Sense 3.2.1, 3.2, 3.1.x, 3.0.x, 2.x, 1.x
n TEMS Paragon 4.x, 3.2, 3.1, 2.x, 1.x
n TEMS Voyager 2.3.1, 2.x, 1.x

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Documentation
Before using this documentation, you should be familiar with the Windows environment. It is
assumed that you are using the standard Windows desktop, and that you know how to access
ToolTips and shortcut menus, move and copy objects, select multiple objects using the Shift
or Ctrl key, resize dialog boxes, expand and collapse folder trees. It is also assumed that
you are familiar with the basic functions of MapInfo Professional. For information about
MapInfo Professional, see the online Help and the MapInfo Professional User Guide
accessible in the MapInfo/Professional/Documentation folder within the Planet installation.
You can access additional MapInfo user documentation from the Pitney Bowes Business
Insight website at

http://www.pbinsight.com/support/product-documentation.

Key features of the Help in Planet

Some of the key features of the Help are:

n Home page from which you can access What’s New information, guides on key tasks,
videos, and Help.
n Frequently Asked Questions icon and hyperlink available from the Home page.
n New feature overviews including “Customizing the Planet interface”, “Discovering the
Explorer windows”, and “Comparing Grid Analysis to Raster Features”.
n Inclusion of a video tour and video tips
n “Tip of the day” topics
n Handy Quick Reference Guide of common tasks and features (available from the Home
page).
n Comparison table of commands that were available in Planet 5.8 and those in Planet
6.x.
n Coverage probability tool available by clicking the Utilities icon on the Home page.

Online Help
To benefit from the most up-to-date user documentation, you can connect to the InfoVista
server and search for topics of interest. Online Help includes help for MapInfo Professional
dialog boxes and windows.

Tip: Copy the link displayed in the Help Topic box (e.g., F1/LayerStats/Analysis_
Settings.htm) and send it to colleagues who can paste it into the Help Topic box to display
the Help page of interest.

Warning: In order to ensure you are viewing the latest Help, verify that your Internet
Options specify that newer versions of stored pages be displayed. In Internet Explorer,
open the Internet Options dialog box and, in the Browsing History section on the General
tab, click Settings.

Offline Help
If you are not connected to the Internet, you can still use the local copy of the Help that was
installed with the software. This version, naturally, will not be as current as the version
accessed from the server. Nonetheless, it contains information about all the basic tasks you

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 can perform using Planet. Local help includes help for MapInfo Professional dialog boxes
and windows.

Context-sensitive Help
You can access Help from every dialog box in Planet by pressing F1. If you want to view
the online Help for a specific panel or tab, click in a field or list box to activate the panel or
tab before you press the F1 key.

Note: Context-sensitive Help for MapInfo Professional opens a separate Help system
that encompasses only MapInfo Professional topics.

Tip: When you search for Help on a specific dialog box or interface element, open Planet
and from the dialog box press F1. Alternatively, use the F1 search filter.

Getting Started
Read the "Basic Usage" chapter of the Getting Started Guide to begin learning how to use
Planet. It provides a quick start tutorial of common tasks.
If you are new to Planet, Walkthrough Tutorials are available from the Planet backstage by
selecting Help in the sidebar menu. These tutorials offer a step-by-step look at some of the
main features of the software and are a good way to familiarize yourself with the tool.
Walkthrough tutorials are based on a pre-configured project that is available from the
Customer Support Download page of the InfoVista website.

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Contacting Customer Support
InfoVista is committed to providing fast, responsive technical support. This section provides
a list of contacts to help you through any issues you may have. You can get technical support
by phone or email, or by visiting the Self-Service Portal on the InfoVista website at
http://www.infovista.com/services/customer-support. When you request technical support
outside of regular business hours, a Product Support Specialist will respond the next working
day by telephone or email, depending upon the nature of the request.

Note: When you call for technical support, ensure that you have your product ID number
and know which version of the software you are using. You can obtain this information by
accessing the Planet backstage and selecting Help in the tree view. The Customer Support
representative may request system logs, which you can obtain by selecting Product Logs
on the Help page of the backstage. To open the backstage, in Planet, click the PLANET tab.

Americas Asia Pacific Europe, Middle

East and Africa
+1 866 921 9219 (toll free) +60 3 8605 3394 (Kuala
Lumpur) +33 164 86 85 08 (Paris)
+1 819 483 7094 (Ottawa)
9am – 7pm Eastern
(Monday to Friday) 9am – 7:30pm MYT 9am – 6pm Central
(Monday to Friday) (Monday to Friday)
[email protected]
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