2 days – Apis Training

APIs in Telecom

linda — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:34:21 +0000

APIs in Telecom

Apis Training, a member of the Camara Project, offers this course as a comprehensive introduction to APIs in the telecom sector. It covers key principles, essential protocols, and practical real-world applications, equipping participants with the knowledge to leverage APIs effectively.

Virtual Classroom

€ 1870*

Classroom Training

€ 1870*

Course Overview: APIs in Telecom

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of APIs in the telecom sector, covering essential principles, protocols, and real-world applications. Participants will explore how APIs enable automation, scalability, and innovation in telecom services, from billing and network management to 5G and IoT integrations.

Special attention is given to three initiatives: TMForums Open APIs, GSMA’s Open Gateway and CAMARA. In the end we see a natural evolution of CAMARA with Aduna. With hands-on labs and case studies, learners will gain practical skills in API development, security, and management, tailored to the unique demands of telecom networks. This course is ideal for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise in API-driven telecom solutions.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for anyone in telecom looking to leverage APIs for automation, interoperability, and scalability.

Key Questions from Our Latest Virtual Classroom

How do we handle authentication and authorization when implementing Open APIs like those in CAMARA?

How do we ensure user privacy and consent with CAMARA APIs? (e.g., obtaining user consent for location tracking in the “Device Location” API—both live and historical data)

How do CAMARA APIs align with 3GPP specifications, particularly for the 5G standard?

How do CAMARA APIs integrate with existing legacy custom APIs in telecom networks?

What does a CAMARA API implementation look like from an architectural perspective

How can I containerize a CAMARA API and deploy it in a Kubernetes cluster?

What are the best practices for testing a CAMARA API?

This course provides in-depth insights and practical knowledge to help professionals navigate the evolving telecom API landscape effectively.

Course outline

Computer vs Telecom Industry

History of Telecom vs Computer Industry: Why is there a difference in evolution and innovation? Challenges in early
Drivers of Convergence: What are the factors that are helping both industries to come
Virtualisation: Evolution of Physical servers to VMs - we can virtualise the
Containers: Evolution of VMs to Containers - we can virtualise the OS
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure on demand - scalability at our
Data-driven services: Increased demand for data drives the industry
SDN and NFV: Provisioning, monitoring, and managing network resources as
Telecom specific protocols: First attempts at providing extra services via telecom specific protocols.

APIs

What is an API
API Types
REST APIs: REST vs Web calls. Components and Use cases. GET, POST, PUT, DELETE REST calls.
SOAP APIs: Features and Components and Use Cases. SOAP Requests and Responses. Error handling with SOAP.
GraphQL APIs: Advantages and Components. Facebook Graph API, Microsoft Graph API.
REST vs SOAP vs GraphQL: Protocols, Message Formats, Transport, State, Error Handling, Performance and Use Cases.

APIs in Telecom

Common Use Cases: Billing APIs, Provisioning APIs, Network Management APIs, Customer Data APIs
API Architecture: Typical API Architecture in Telecoms
API Scaling: Why is scaling important? Best Practices on achieving easy

API Security: Common Threats and Best
API Containerisation: Microservices as Containers - architectural style and tools for implementation
API Interoperability: Why is interoperability important? Best practices for achieving
API Architecture examples: Dynamic scaling, IoT, 5G success

APIs in 5G

History of 5G
Evolution to 5G Core Networks: From Legacy Protocols to Modern Architectures based on APIs and the IP
5G SBIs: Service Based Interfaces - Benefits and Advantages
5G Innovations: Smart Network Exposure, Dynamic Network Management, Edge Computing Integration
5G Use Cases
5G Network Slicing: Paid Tiers, MVNO, Slices for custom needs

OpenAPIs in Telecom

Challenges with custom APIs: A lot of custom APIs lead to reduced
OpenAPI - Introduction and History: One API standard to rule them all - finally a standard specification for
OpenAPI – Structure: OpenAPI yaml file components: openapi, info, paths, responses, content, schema …
OpenAPI – Tools: An array of tools for designing, documenting, testing, validating and code generation of Open APIs.
OpenAPI - Role and Benefits in Telecom: Goals, Challenges and Benefits.
OpenAPI - Use Cases in Telecom: Mobile Payments, IoT, Smart Cities, Network Slicing …
OpenAPI - Hands-on Exercises: Goal of the exercises: Implement an API using the OpenAPi specification from idea to implementation and runtime.
Tools covered: Swagger Editor, Swagger UI, Swagger Codegen, VSCode OpenAPI (Swagger) Editor, Postman

TMForum’s OpenAPIs

TMForum - Introduction and History
TMForum - Adoption and Members: A large number of telecom companies have adopted TMForums
TMForum – Initiatives: ODA, Open APIs, Business Process Framework, Information Framework
ODA - Open Digital Architecture: History, Goal and Components
OpenAPI - History and Vision: Role of Open APIs in ODA and growth over
OpenAPI - Features, Adoption and Benefits: Standardisation, modularity, global reach.
OpenAPI - Open API Dictionary: A single place for all TMForum’s Open
OpenAPI – Implementation: A compressed guide on phases for implementation of TMForums From planning to runtime and beyond.
TMForum’s OpenAPI - Hands-on Exercise: Goal: Explore the Open API Mock implementation of one Open API from TMForum.

GSMA’s Open Gateway

Open Gateway - Introduction and History: What is Open Gateway and its purpose? Brief
Open Gateway - Features and Adoption: What are the key features, how is the adoption rate going so far?
API List: Observe and discuss the full list of GSMA’s Open Gateway

CAMARA

CAMARA - Introduction and History: What is CAMARA and who is involved in its
Relationship between CAMARA, Open Gateway and TMForum’s OpenAPI: Close relations and collaborations between the 3 Key differences.
CAMARA - Release Cycle
CAMARA - Stable APIs: Discussion of all CAMARA stable
Device Location API
Number Verification API
OTP SMS Validation API
Simple Edge Discovery API
Sim Swap API
CAMARA APIs - Architecture
- Authentication and authorisation
- User Consent
- 5G and 3GPP standards
- Custom and legacy Telecom APIs
- API Gateway
CAMARA API - Hands-on Exercise: Goal: Analyse the CAMARA stable Mock implementation of one CAMARA stable API.

ADUNA

CAMARA - Challenges in Scaling: Why is CAMARA still not easy enough for developers.
ADUNA – Overview: Why it matters, Who is behind it, Recent Milestones
ADUNA - Benefits for CAMARA: What benefits do operators get from CAMARA + Aduna
ADUNA – APIs: SimSwap and Number Verification. Operator Coverage.
ADUNA - How to use it Vonage Integration Workflow

Prerequisites

This course is accessible to beginners with some IT background but will be most beneficial for those with prior exposure to telecom or software development fundamentals.

Basic Understanding of Telecom Concepts
Familiarity with telecom services and terms, such as network management, provisioning, and CRM, is helpful but not mandatory.

Foundational Knowledge of APIs
Basic understanding of what APIs are, including common types like REST and SOAP, and how they generally function.

Technical Background in IT or Software Development
Experience with programming concepts, especially with HTTP requests and JSON, will help learners get the most out of hands-on labs and coding examples.

Awareness of Networking and Security Principles
Basic knowledge of networking (e.g., IP, DNS) and security practices, including authentication methods (OAuth, API keys), will be beneficial for sections on telecom API security.

3GPP Mobile Systems Overview (2 Days)

linda — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:25:13 +0000

3GPP Mobile System Overview - 2 Days

This course describes four generations of 3GPP systems from the voice-centric GSM via UMTS to later developments such as high-speed Mobile Broadband, LTE, IMS, VoLTE and the emerging 5G System.

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€ 1870*

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€ 1870*

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This 2-day course describes four generations of 3GPP systems from the voice-centric GSM via UMTS to later developments such as high-speed Mobile Broadband, LTE, IMS, VoLTE and the emerging 5G System.

All topics are presented in a comprehensive – yet easily understandable – way. Essential subsystems, nodes and procedures are described. Basic traffic cases are used to demonstrate the function and architecture of the systems.

This course exists in a longer version, 3GPP Mobile Systems Overview (4 days) covering all topics in much more detail.

Course outline

3GPP System Introduction

An overview of the 3GPP Network evolution from GSM via UMTS to LTE/EPS and 5G
Radio Networks vs Core Networks
Service Evolution from 2G to 5G

GSM System Overview

GERAN – the 2G Radio Access Network
The CS (Circuit Switched) Core Network
Cells and Location Areas
Mobility Management
Voice Call Setup and SMS transfer

Data over 2G and 3G

Introduction to IP
GPRS vs UMTS for data traffic
The PS (Packet Switched) Core Network
New nodes and functions for data traffic
Registration and Data Session Setup
Packet Data Networks; the Internet, intranets and IMS

LTE/EPS/4G System Overview

E-UTRAN – the 4G Radio Access Network
The Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
Network Attach and PDN Connection setup
The always connected, all-IP paradigm

Data Session in LTE

Network Attach and PDN Connection setup
The always connected, all-IP paradigm
The path of an IP packet from UE to PDN
VoLTE and other voice alternatives

Radio Access Network

Radio Access Technologies – RATs
GERAN vs UTRAN vs E-UTRAN – a comparison

5G System Overview

What is 5G…
…and what will we use it for…?
5G Use Cases: eMBB, URLLC and mMTC
Non-Stand Alone New Radio vs Stand-Alone New Radio
Cloud and Virtualization

Prerequisites

Technical education and/or at least one year of telecom business experience is recommended.

VoLTE – Voice over LTE

linda — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:04:13 +0000

VoLTE – Voice over LTE

The Voice over LTE course describes in a comprehensive – yet easily understandable – way how the IMS-based voice service is realized in LTE/EPS networks.

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This course describes how the IMS-based voice service is realized in LTE/EPS networks.

The course explains SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), describes the IMS nodes and architecture and how LTE/EPS serves as an IP-CAN (IP Connectivity Access Network) as described in 3GPP specifications and GSMA (GSM Association) documents. The course also outlines the role of Application Servers in IMS, and how IMS interworks with other networks, e.g. for fixed and mobile traditional circuit switched telephony.

Throughout the course, message-level signalling flows are shown to illustrate various traffic cases, procedures and scenarios.

Course outline

3GPP System Overview

2G and 3G radio and core networks
LTE/EPS nodes, architecture and mode of operation
IMS architecture and motives for IMS
CS and PS voice scenarios

PDN Connection Setup in LTE/EPS

IP-CAN: How the terminal connects to IMS
Different EPS Bearers: Default vs Dedicated Bearer
LTE Attach for IMS
PDN Connection setup to IMS

SIP – Session Initiation Protocol

SIP nodes and network architecture
User Agent, Proxy Server, Registrar and Location Service
SIP Identities
SIP Methods – requests and responses
SDP, RTP and RTCP
SIP Traffic Case

IMS – the IP Multimedia Subsystem

Multimedia over IP using SIP
IMS nodes and architecture
IP-CAN, CSCF (Call Session Control Function), HSS (Home Subscriber Server) and AS (Application Server)
IMS subscriber identities – IMPI and IMPU
Basic IMS traffic cases; Registration and Invitation

The IMS Profile for Voice and SMS

VoLTE according to GSMA PRD IR.92
Requirements on UEs and networks
Registration in LTE/EPS
Registration in IMS
VoLTE Call setup traffic case
Multimedia Telephony (MMtel)

Policy and Charging Control (PCC)

What is it that PCC does?
Sessions, Bearers and Service Data Flows (SDF)
PCC nodes/functions (PCRF, SPR, AF and PCEF)
PCC for VoLTE

Application Servers in IMS

Role of Application Servers in IMS
Filter Criteria and Service invocation over ISC
Service examples for MMTel

Interworking with CS Networks

CS Fallback principles
SRVCC principles
Breakout to CS Domain: roles of ENUM, BGCF, MGCF and IM-MGW
Incoming call from CS Domain: Domain Selection

Voice over WiFi

Why Voice over WiFi
Similarities and differences vs VoLTE
Architecture for of Non-3GPP access to EPC
Trusted vs Un-Trusted Non-3GPP access
ePDG and 3GPP AAA

Prerequisites

General knowledge about the architecture, terminology and modes of operation of the GSM/UMTS/EPS networks is highly recommended. Basic knowledge of IP networks and protocol stack is recommended. For required background knowledge, we recommend Apis’ LTE System Overview.

Diameter in 3GPP Networks

linda — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:57:21 +0000

Diameter in 3GPP Networks

The course describes the Diameter protocol and particularly the use of Diameter in 3GPP Networks.

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The course describes the Diameter protocol and particularly the use of Diameter in 3GPP Networks.

The first day focuses on the Diameter Base Protocol as standardized by IETF. It accounts for Diameter terminology, commands and AVPs, the use of Diameter agents, peers, security, transport, routing etc. Day 2 focuses on how Diameter is used in 3GPP architectures such as LTE/EPS and IMS. Message-level traffic cases (signalling flows) are used throughout the course to illustrate the use of the Diameter protocol.

Course outline

Diameter Introduction

What is Diameter used for?
Diameter Base Protocol, RFC 6733
Diameter Clients, Servers and Agents
Realms
Diameter Commands and Message Formats
Attribute Value Pairs (AVPs)
Diameter Application examples (NASREQ, Credit Control)

Peers and Transport

User Sessions vs Peer Connections
Transport layer: TLS/TCP and DTLS/SCTP
Diameter Peers
Static and Dynamic discovery of Peers
Managing a Peer Connection
Security considerations

Diameter Agents

Why Agents?
Relay Agent
Redirect Agent
Proxy Agent
Translation Agent

Routing and Forwarding

Routing and Forwarding of Diameter Commands
Routing Tables and Peer Tables

Diameter in 3GPP Networks

3GPP Diameter interface overview
Diameter Routing Agent (DRA) and Edge Agent (DEA)
Selected Use Cases
Real-life considerations
Hosts and Realms in the 3GPP environment

EPC Interfaces

Diameter for Location Management and Subscriber Data Handling
S6a and S6d (and S7a & S7c)
S13 and S13’

IMS Interfaces

Diameter for Registration, Invitation, Location Management, Subscriber Data Handling, Online and Offline Charging
Cx, Dx
Sh, Dh
Ro, Rf

Policy and Charging Control Interfaces

Diameter for Policy and Charging Control (PCC)
Gx and Rx, Sd
Gy, Gz and Sy
S9

Prerequisites

General knowledge about the architecture, terminology and modes of operation of 3GPP Networks is recommended as well as basic knowledge of the Internet Protocol (IP).

IMS Signalling for VoLTE

linda — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 07:39:53 +0000

IMS Signalling for VoLTE

This course presents the VoLTE/SRVCC signalling for the voice service. It is designed for participants that will work with traces from the IMS/VoLTE networks.

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This course presents the VoLTE/SRVCC signalling for the voice service. It is designed for participants that will work with traces from the IMS/VoLTE networks.

The EPS and IMS network architecture and procedures for the voice service in VoLTE solution will be presented, on a level allowing understanding and analyzing SIP and Diameter traces from a VoLTE environment. The course includes EPS procedures supporting IMS voice over PS domain, detailed IMS signalling scenarios with traces of selected messages, enhanced SRVCC description, etc. Some 5G interworking topics are briefly mentioned.

Course outline

IMS Architecture

3GPP and GSM Association: history of IMS standardization
IMS subscription: Service Profile and Filter Criteria
IMS identities: IMPI, IMPU, GRUU, ICSI
Roles of basic core IMS nodes: P-CSCF, I-CSCF, S-CSCF, SLF, HSS/UPSF and AS
IMS breakout: BGCF, MGCF, MGW
Roles of IMS nodes for additional user plane handling functions: IMS-ALG/IMS-AGW, IBCF/TrGW, MRFC/MRFP, ATCF/ATGW
SIP addressing and routing functions, SIP and tel URI identifiers, SIP nodes, SIP messages and responses
Diameter addressing and routing functions, Diameter applications, Diameter messages

EPS for VoLTE

Life cycle of a UE in a VoLTE environment: power-up sequence, LTE Attach, PDN Connection Establishment, IMS Registration, Invitation, SRVCC
Selected requirements on UE, the LTE and the IMS nodes
VoLTE-specific parameters in HSS
Identities used for call anchoring and for SRVCC: STN-SR, ATU-STI, C-MSISDN
Functionalities and usage of TAS and SCC AS
UE idle mode procedures
Registration for CS fallback
VoLTE-specific parameters and settings at LTE Attach and PDN Connection Setup
APN and QoS recommendations for Default Bearers
Roaming: local breakout and home-routed traffic
VoWiFi Architecture with Untrusted Access

VoLTE procedures

IMS Registration: different cases, involved IMS nodes, EPS parameters for bearer(s) and SRVCC, SIP extensions in VoLTE
IMS Access Network Security: SIP extensions for Authentication and Key Agreement and IPsec
The Registration traffic case with analysis of a trace
Subscription to registration events and notification procedure
IMS invitation: IMS session setup, involved IMS nodes, SIP extensions in VoLTE
Service handling in IMS: TAS and Supplementary Services handling
Originating and Terminating Access Domain Selection for voice call delivery: PS vs CS
Session anchoring in ATCF/ATGW for enhanced SRVCC
The IMS session setup traffic case with analysis of a trace
Abandoning of the call and call forwarding scenarios
Protocol interworking in breakout-to-CS cases
Brief overview of IMS call handling in 5G system, EPS fallback and RAT fallback
UE with or without ISIM on UICC, derivation of IMS parameters from USIM data
SMS handling options for IMS registered UEs, SMS signalling flow with IP-SM-GW

Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

SRVCC standardization history and overview of possible cases between various access network types
Functions of network elements involved in SRVCC: ATCF/ATGW, SCC AS, enhanced MSC Server
Trigger criteria for SRVCC
SRVCC Access Transfer: SIP extensions at IMS registration and session setup in enhanced SRVCC
The detailed PS-to-CS enhanced SRVCC traffic case from E-UTRAN to UTRAN with PS handover
Brief overview of SRVCC from 5G NR to UTRAN
Integrating CS domain with IMS: MSC Server enhanced for ICS
A birds-eye view of the ICS procedures from the GERAN/UTRAN access

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the IMS network architecture is assumed, as well as a general understanding of signalling principles in telecom networks. Attending Apis “VoLTE – Voice over LTE” course prior to this event, or having the equivalent knowledge, is necessary.

PCC – Policy and Charging Control in 4G

linda — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:46:41 +0000

PCC - Policy and Charging Control in 4G

The Policy and Charging Control (PCC) course focuses on the purpose, principles and architecture for Policy and Charging Control as specified by 3GPP.

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The Policy and Charging Control (PCC) course focuses on the purpose, principles and architecture for Policy and Charging Control as specified by 3GPP.

The course focuses on PCC used with UMTS and EPS (with GTP-based core network). Relevant functional entities, protocols and interfaces are described, and signalling flows are used to illustrate the PCC mechanisms.

Course outline

3GPP System Overview

GPRS/UMTS network architectures and mode of operation
LTE/EPS/4G network architecture and mode of operation
PDNs (Packet Data Networks)
QoS handling in LTE

PCC Introduction

IP Connectivity Access Networks (IP-CANs)
PCC high level principles
PCC nodes/functions (PCRF, SPR, AF, PCEF and OCS)
Protocols and Reference points used for PCC
IP-CAN Sessions, IP-CAN Bearers and Service Data Flows (SDF)

The Diameter Protocol

The Diameter protocol
Commands and and Attribute Value Pairs
Diameter routing principles
Diameter use case for PCC

Policy Control Part 1 – Creating and Installing Rules

What does Policy Control include?
Role of PCRF, PCEF, TDF, AF, OCS and SPR
Generation of PCC Rules
Contents of PCC Rules – SDF description, Charging and QoS parameters
ADC – Application Detection and Control
Signalling flows on Gx, Rx, Sd and Sy

Policy Control Part 2 – VoLTE Example

VoLTE traffic case from a PCC point of view
Establishment of Default EPS Bearer for SIP and Dedicated EPS Bearer for Audio / Voice

Policy Control Part 3 – Policy Enforcement

User plane handling in PCEF
QoS authorization and control for Service Data Flows and IP-CAN Bearers
Gating and Redirect
Event reporting and Usage monitoring
Relevant signalling flows
Roaming scenarios with local breakout or home routed access

Online Charging

Online Credit Control
Flow Based Charging (FBC) activities
The Gy/Ro reference point
Usage and Event reporting
Diameter for Online Charging

Offline Charging

Offline Charging principles
Flow Based Charging (FBC) activities
Usage reporting and Event reporting
Relevant signalling flows
Protocols (Diameter, GTP’ and FTP)
Reference points (Gz, Ga, Rf)
CDR content

Prerequisites

General knowledge about the architecture, terminology and modes of operation of the LTE/EPS/4G access and core networks is recommended. Basic knowledge of the Internet Protocol (IP) family is useful.

Cloud, NFV and SDN

linda — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:57:12 +0000

Cloud, NFV and SDN

The course is designed to let the student acquire knowledge on architecture, hardware, software, services and development of Cloud Computing technologies.

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This course lets the student acquire knowledge on architecture, hardware, software, services and development of Cloud Computing technologies.

The course analyzes hypervisor virtualization and container technology, and explains the difference between the cloud execution environment and cloud management. Telco cloud is discussed in the context of the ETSI NFV standard. The course also covers Software-Defined Networking and describes how NFV and SDN intersects and work together.

NOTE: This course is not delivered with the FoldOut methodology.

Course outline

Introduction

What is the cloud?
Essential cloud characteristics
As-a-Service models
Examples of Cloud Services
Aspects of Cloud Services
Private/Public/Hybrid/Multi-Cloud

Virtualization

Virtualization and Cloud
Virtualization benefits
Distribution of Resources
Single/Multi-tenancy
Live Migration

Hypervisor Solutions

Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors
Desktop vs server Virtualization
Hardware Assist

Containers

Linux Containers (LXC)
Docker
Kubernetes/Redshift
The Cloud Native approach

Acceleration Technologies

SR-IOV
DPDK
Acceleration in VMs and Containers

OpenStack

Introduction and background
Components/ProjectsMain Openstack Architecture
Compute/Storage/Networking with Openstack
OpenStack in Practice
Bare metal deployment
VMWare + Openstack

Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

The Telco Cloud
ETSI NFV Standards
NFV main architecture
Official NFV Use cases
NFV Concerns
Proofs-of-Concept
Open Source NFV
VMware and Openstack in NFV

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Why SDN?
SDN in Datacenters
Three variations on SDN
- OpenFlow-Based
- Control Plane Extensions
- Overlay Abstraction
Network Operating Systems
- OpenDayLight
- OpenFlow
- VxLAN
Example SDN service providers
The Bigger SDN Picture

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of computer and telecommunications systems.

Docker and Kubernetes

linda — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:46:20 +0000

Docker and Kubernetes

In this course you will learn how to build, compose, deploy and manage Docker containers with Kubernetes, to understand the purpose and theory of Kubernetes, and how to run and manage your containerized applications.

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€ 1870*

Classroom Training

€ 1870*

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This course focuses on how to build, compose, deploy and manage Docker containers with Kubernetes.

The Docker and Kubernetes course will further teach to understand the purpose and theory of Kubernetes and how to run and manage your containerized applications.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
• DevOps engineers
• Solution Architects
• Software Professionals

NOTE: This course is not delivered with the FoldOut methodology.

Course outline

Docker Introducing

What is Docker?
Why use Docker?
Containers vs Virtual Machines
Use Cases
Docker Environment

Docker Local Setup

Set up the VM
Manage the VM
Download Docker
Install Docker
Quick Test

Manage Containers

Docker run
List running containers
Container Lifecycle
Container Resources
Container Networking
Container Logging
Executing Commands in Running Containers
Container Environment Variables

Docker Images

Images General Info
Docker Hub
Private Repository
Pull Images
Build Images
Run Built Images
Push Images
Dockerfile
Docker Layers

Docker Volumes

Understanding Volumes in Docker
Create and Manage Volumes
Start a Container with a Volume

Introduction to Kubernetes

Kubernetes History
Orchestration
Background
Environments
Kubernetes Cluster Architecture
- High/Context Level
- Component Level
- Pod Level
- Container Level

Kubernetes Local Setup

Various Kubernetes Deployment Scenarios
Single Node Deployment

Kubernetes Basic Concepts

Kubernetes State
Kubernetes Objects
Pods, ReplicaSets, Deployments
Namespaces
Container Images
Healthchecks

Kubernetes Advanced Concepts

Services
- Headless
- ClusterIP
- NodePorts
- LoadBalancers
Ingress
IngressControllers
Volumes
ConfigMaps
Secrets

Kubernetes Administration

kubectl Configuration
Kubernetes Dashboard
K9s
Authentication
RBAC – Authorization

Prerequisites

Knowledge of Linux/Unix shell command.

IoT in 4G and 5G

linda — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:18:46 +0000

IoT in 4G and 5G

This course presents the overview of Machine-Type Communication (MTC) features for the Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) as specified by 3GPP for 4G and 5G networks.

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This 2-day course presents the overview of Machine-Type Communication (MTC) features for the Cellular Internet of Things (CIoT) as specified by 3GPP for 4G and 5G networks.

It describes enhancements for the radio and core network, new radio technologies like LTE-M and NB-IoT, and other related topics. The focus is on Massive IoT features, but other IoT deployment areas are also briefly described.

This course exists in a shorter version, IoT in 4G and 5G in an Hour.

Course outline

IoT Introduction and Network Architecture

Overview of IoT local and wide area radio technologies.
Introduction to IoT technologies and enhancements in 3GPP networks.
Short introduction to NB-IoT and LTE-M and communication options via 4G and 5G core networks.
Brief overview of the 4G and 5G System architecture and basic mobility and data connection establishment procedures.
Overview of deployment options for 4G and 5G core networks and options for connecting 4G/5G radio to 4G/5G core networks.
IoT UE related features and issues.
Communication options for IoT devices: PS data, SMS, data in signalling messages, unstructured/non-IP data via exposure nodes.
Connection models and patterns for IoT devices.

Radio-related Enhancements for IoT

4G and 5G radio: physical layer basics, integration with NB-IoT and LTE-M communication.
4G and 5G radio channel architecture and frequency bands.
NB-IoT operation modes and multi-carrier NB-IoT.
Overview of UE activities with power consumption focus.
Control Plane CIoT optimization in 4G and 5G: UE data in signalling messages.
User Plane CIoT optimization in 4G and 5G: suspension and resuming of the radio connections.
Description of Power Saving Mode (PSM, 4G) and Mobile Initiated Connections Only (MICO, 5G) mode.
Extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) for 4G and 5G UEs.
Overview of Wake-Up Signal feature for additional power saving.
eUICC for IoT devices and UICC suspension mechanism.
Extended Access Barring and Unified Access Control description for radio access control.
Coverage Enhancements: overview, levels, modes and related parameters.
Organization of System Information parameters for various types of UEs.
Preconfigured Uplink Resources (PUR) operation for NB-IoT and bandwidth-reduced low-complexity UEs.

Core Network Enhancements for IoT

Core Network assistance information for optimization of RAN procedures.
Overview of 3GPP network exposure functions: MTC-IWF, SCEF, NEF.
HSS/UDM/UDR subscription options for IoT devices.
Overview of Common API Framework (CAPIF) functions.
SMS transport options over 4G, 5G, and IMS over 4G or 5G with SMS enhancements for MTC.
Data transport options in EPC and 5GC for various types of data connections.
UDP/IP encapsulation for non-IP data.
Overview of Reliable Data Service.
Non-IP Data Delivery (NIDD) via EPC and 5GC: connection authorization, connection establishment, MO/MT data transfer.
Configuration and reporting of monitoring events for common network exposure, 4G and 5G monitoring event types.
Overview of High-Latency Communication principles.

Prerequisites

Understanding the technical enhancements for Cellular IoT requires general understanding of 4G and 5G network architecture and procedures. Attending Apis “LTE System Overview” and “5G System Overview” courses will allow the participants to fully benefit from this course.

Private 4G/5G Networks

linda — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:34:40 +0000

Private 4G/5G Networks

If you want to understand what private 4G/5G networks are all about or if you are planning on building one for your organization, this is the course for you.

Virtual Classroom Training

€ 1870*

Classroom Training

€ 1870*

eLearning

€ 495*

Buy now or contact us about our volume discounts and corporate rates.

*Prices exclude VAT

If you want to understand what private 4G/5G networks are all about or if you are planning on building one for your organization, this is the course for you.

Whether you come from the IT industry and have been working with switches and WiFi access points or if you have a background developing, selling or building 3GPP infrastructure, this course will give you the tools to understand private networks, and what you need to think about building one. The course covers among other things business/use cases, technology, practical examples and useful tips on how to succeed with private 4G/5G business models.

Note: This course is not delivered with the FoldOut methodology.

Course outline

Introduction

Course introduction (scope, agenda, modules, timing etc.)
What is a private mobile network?
Drivers for private 4G/5G networks
Who deploys and uses private mobile networks?
Why does the market for private networks take off now?
The state of the market, challenges, opportunities and future outlook for private mobile networks

Wireless network flavours and the need for private 4G/5G

Access networks
IoT networks
Asset/people tracking networks
Fixed Wireless Access networks
Private 4G/5G networks
Neutral host networks
Mixed networks and network orchestration

Enterprise networks and why they are important to understand for private 5G deployments

Basic enterprise network building blocks
Addressing, switching, routing, segmentation
IT and OT
Where private networks fit in
The cloud and the edge
Application Programming Interface (API)
Challenges in IT networks
IoT reference architectures related to enterprise networks

4G and 5G radio and core equipment for private networks

High level description of the 4G and 5G network evolution
Main differences between 4G and 5G in private networks
What makes 5G a “cloud-native” core network?
5G Network Slicing explained
User plane security in 5G networks
The components of a 4G/5G base station
Operation and Maintenance with FCAPS support
Troubleshooting private mobile networks
Device ecosystems, device management, SIM and eSIM
RAN/Core vendor types, service providers and the system integrator role in private networks

Licensed and unlicensed spectrum bands

Spectrum and spectrum characteristics
Licensed frequency bands
Unlicensed spectrum bands for access networks and IoT
Lightly licensed spectrum
An example of a lightly licensed spectrum model: the CBRS

Practical differences between WiFi and 4G/5G networks

Traditional WiFi business models
Why do we need more radio protocols indoors?
Application areas where private mobile networks fit in
Practical and relevant differences between WiFi and private 4G/5G networks
Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA) limitations in unlicensed bands
CSMA vs SINR based access
Coverage comparison between WiFi and private 4G/5G
Power control/consumption, spectral efficiency and range impact comparison
Ways to combine WiFi and cellular networks to boost capacity/speed
WiFi calling and other ways to handle voice in WiFi networks and private 4G/5G networks
Mobility
Security comparison between WiFi and 4G/5G
End-to-end traffic management

When, why and how private 4G/5G networks are deployed

How can private 4G/5G networks be delivered?
Private 4G/5G network flavours
Common challenges in private network deployment projects
Why and when a private 4G/5G network is the right choice for:
- Access networks
- Neutral Host Networks
- Asset tracking and wayfinding applications
- Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions
- The Internet of Things (IoT) landscape
Spectrum support for NB-IoT and LTE-M
LoRaWAN as a complement to private 4G/5G networks
Example of IoT architecture with integrated SIM/eSIM management

Customer requirements and network design

Successful private 4G/5G customer journeys
The impact of who you turn to when interested in private 4G/5G networks
Private 4G/5G projects – who does what?
Understanding use cases and alternative implementation options
Defining technical requirements – is a private 4G/5G network actually needed?
Examples of customer requirements on access networks, voice, video, IoT, FWA and asset tracking
Spectrum considerations
Security challenges
What to consider when defining the production environment
Do we need a pilot phase?
Service provider considerations in access networks
High Level Designs (HLD) and Low Level Designs (LLD)
Planning and design of radio networks (examples of tools)
Deployment and support
The system integrator role

Summary

Summary of objectives and what we have learnt during the course
Reference Point model of the 5GS for non-roaming and roaming scenarios (both LBO and HR options)
LTE, WiFi and fixed access in the 5G ecosystem
UE identities in 5G: SUPI, SUCI, GPSI, PEI, etc.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.