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Why Award?

Integrity- We are a trusted vendor for more than 255 corporate customers, including the leading manufacturers and service providers in the telecom industry

Expertise- We have delivered more than 386,000 student days and more than 2.7 million training hours since 1997

- We have hands-on experience from design to deployment

- Our staff collectively holds more than 100 patents in communications technologies

Flexibility- We save you time with customized content and training solutions to meet project- specificneeds

- We can schedule training when and where you need it, with a global footprint of delivering training in more than 40 countries

- Our delivery methods give you cost-effective options, whether the preference is on-site, virtual, or self-paced eLearning

Excellent Return on Investment- We help teams ramp up on new technologies quicklyandefficiently

About this CatalogOur course catalog contains an overview of our company, services, and course portfolio for both Instructor Led and eLearning delivery methods.

Let us help you and your team “become an expert” in advanced wireless and IP technologies. Simply go straight to a curriculum, or browse through the catalog to view the comprehensive training solutions and services offered by Award Solutions.

We provide cutting-edge training courses at the highest quality. The course descriptions in this catalog are subject to change and new course descriptions are added to curriculums throughout the year. Please visit Award’s website at www.awardsolutions.com or contact us at +1-972-664-0727 for the latest information.

Table of Contents

Why Award? ...................................................... iCompany Overview ..................................................... 1Instructor Led Training ............................................... 2Self-paced eLearning ................................................. 3

WIRELESS LANDSCAPEInstructor Led[FUND204] Fundamentals of RF Engineering ......105

IP CONVERGENCESelf-paced eLearning[IPC_103] Welcome to IP Networking (e) ...............82[IPC_104] IP Convergence Overview (e) .................83[IPC_106] Overview of MPLS (e) .............................84[IPC_107] Overview of IMS (e) .................................85[IPC_108] Voice and Video over IP (VoIP) Overview (e) ..86[IPC_109] IP Quality of Service (QoS) (e) ................87[IPC_110] Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) (e) .......88[IPC_114] IP Basics (e) ............................................89[IPC_113] IP Routing (e) ..........................................90[IPC_115] QoS in IP Networks (e) ...........................91[IPC_117] TCP and Transport Layer Protocols (e) ..92[IPC_119] Ethernet Basics (e) .................................93[IPC_118] Ethernet VLANs (e) .................................94[IPC_116] Ethernet Bridging (e) ..............................95[IPC_122] Ethernet Backhaul Overview (e) ............96[IPC_120] Interconnecting IP Networks (e) ............ 97[IPC_121] Welcome to IPv6 (e) ...............................98[IPC_123] Wireshark Overview (e) ..........................99Instructor Led[IPC_203] Exploring MPLS.....................................100[IPC_207] Exploring IP Routing and Ethernet Bridging ..101[IPC_405] IP Networking Workshop for LTE ................ 102[IPC_409] IPv6 Networking Workshop for LTE Networks...103[IPC_411] Wireshark Workshop for LTE Networks ....104

NETWORK VIRTUALIZATION (continued)Self-paced eLearning[NWV_114] CSP Network Performance Overview (e) . 32[NWV_115] OpenStack IaaS Overview (e) ..............33[NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introductions (e) ..34[NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (e) ..35[NWV_118] Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies (e) ...36Instructor Led[NWV_203] Exploring Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) ..37[NWV_208] Exploring Virtualization and Cloud Computing .......38[NWV_704] Exploring Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for Network Operators . 39[NWV_304] SDN and NFV Architecture and Operations ..40[NWV_405] OpenStack Workshop for SDN and NFV ...41[NWV_408] Scripting Workshop for SDN and NFV .... 42[NWV_413] OpenStack Heat Workshop ..................... 43[NWV_207] NETCONF/YANG Configuration Workshop .....44[NWV_402] Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Workshop ..45[NWV_403] SDN in Carrier Networks Workshop ....46[NWV_407] NFV Application Planning and Design Workshop ...47[NWV_409] Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Troubleshooting Workshop ..48[NWV_404] OpenStack Networking Troubleshooting Workshop ..49[NWV_411] NFV Troubleshooting Workshop ..........50[NWV_414] TOSCA Configuration Workshop ..(coming soon)[NWV_415] Ansible Workshop ........................(coming soon)[NWV_705] Mobile CSP Network Architecture and Operations ...51

4G LTESelf-paced eLearning[LTE_109] Welcome to LTE (e) ................................52[LTE_102] LTE Overview (e) .....................................53 [LTE_103] LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (e) ..54[LTE_111] LTE Air Interface Signaling Overview (e) ..55[LTE_113] Overview of IPv6 for LTE Networks (e) ..56[LTE_117] eMBMS Overview (e) ..............................57[LTE_118] Welcome to VoLTE (e) ............................58[LTE_112] VoLTE Overview (e) .................................59[TRND103] Overview of OFDM (e) ..........................60[TRND104] Multiple Antenna Techniques (e) .........61Instructor Led[LTE_114] LTE-Advanced Essentials .......................62[LTE_115] LTE RAN Performance Essentials..........63[LTE_116] VoLTE Essentials ....................................64[LTE_203] VoLTE and IMS in LTE-EPC Networks ....65[LTE_207] Exploring IMS/VoLTE Networks .............66[LTE_209] LTE Technology Overview with Public Safety Features ...67[LTE_310] LTE-Advanced Technical Overview ........68[LTE_401] LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop ..69

4G LTE (continued)Instructor Led[LTE_405] LTE RAN Signaling and Operations ........................70[LTE_427] VoLTE Signaling and Operations ........... 71[LTE_415] RF Design Workshop: Part 1 - LTE .........72[LTE_416] RF Design Workshop: Part 2 - VoLTE and Small Cells ..73[LTE_418] LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 1 - Attach .. 74[LTE_419] LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 2 – Mobility, QoS, Traffic ..75[LTE_420] LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 3 - Interworking (GSM/UMTS)..76[LTE_412] LTE RF Optimization Certification Workshop (UE Based) ..77[LTE_421] LTE RF Optimization: Part 1 – Coverage and Accessibility ..78[LTE_422] LTE RF Optimization: Part 2– Downlink and Uplink Throughput ..79[LTE_423] LTE RF Optimization: Part 3 – Mobility and Inter-RAT ..80[LTE_413] Small Cell and VoLTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop..81

TECHNOLOGY PRIMERSInstructor Led[TPR1001] IoT in Wireless Networks ........................ 4[TPR1002] C-RAN ....................................................... 5[TPR1003] 5G Use Cases and Technology Options ...6[TPR1005] SON: Self Organzing Networks ............... 7[TPR1006] Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi)......................... 8[TPR1007] Proximity Services, LTE Direct, D2D Communications ...9[TPR1008] LTE-Broadcast/eMBMS ........................10[TPR1009] Public Safety LTE for Management and Business Personnel..11[TPR1010] Cloud and Virtualization .......................12[TPR1011] NFV .........................................................13[TPR1012 Software Defined Networking ................14[TPR1013] OpenStack .............................................15[TPR1014] DevOps ...................................................16[TPR1015] 5G: CoMP ............................(coming soon)[TPR1016] 5G: Carrier Aggregation .....(coming soon)[TPR1020] Orchestration......................................... 17[TPR1021] LTE-U and LAA........................................18[TPR1021] 5G Services and Network Architecture . 19[TPR1022] 5G Radio Technologies and Deployments ..20

5GInstructor Led[5G_202] Overview of 5G Technologies .................21[5G_203] Road to 5G: LTE-Advanced Pro ..............22[5G_201] Exploring LTE LPWA IoT ...........................23

NETWORK VIRTUALIZATIONSelf-paced eLearning[NWV_101] Welcome to SDN (Software-Defined Networks) (e) ..24[NWV_104] Welcome to Mobile CSP Network Transformation (e) ..25NWV_105] SDN Overview (e) ..................................26[NWV_106] NFV Overview (e) ..................................27[NWV_107] Virtualization and Cloud Overview (e) .. 28[NWV_108] API Overview (e) ...................................29[NWV_109] Big Data Overview (e) ..........................30[NWV_111] Cloud RAN Overview (e) .......................31

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Company Overview

AWARD SOLUTIONS, INC. has over 20 years of training excellence in advanced wireless, IP, and network virtualization technologies. Our products and services provide our customers with innovative,flexible,andcost-effectivesolutionsthathelp rapidly boost workforce productivity to more quickly meet market demands.

The level of technical depth in our training programsgivesstudentsuniquebenefitsthattheycan apply immediately. We offer a range of courses appropriate for audiences needing a high-level overview, engineers looking for technical details as well as sales and marketing teams needing a different point of view.

Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and consultants are best-in-class, having achieved substantial industry experience in areas such as product definitionanddevelopment,networkdeployment,and network and systems engineering. We strive to help our students and customers “become an expert”.

AwardSolutionsconstantlykeepsafingeronthepulse of the industry, always researching new technologies, and updating our curriculums to stay on the cutting edge.

Whether you are a training manager responsible for a large organization, or a team lead responsible for enhancing your team’s skills, Award Solutions can meet your technology training needs.

CONTENTOur priority has always been on developing content that’s valuable to the students and presented in a way that is easy to understand. We present the big picture and pull the details together to explain how they relate.

ANALOGIESWe use various techniques to simplify complex technologies. Analogies in our courses are abundant and easy to comprehend, relating concepts to real-life scenarios.

FLEXIBILITYWeofferflexibilityinourcoursecontent,schedulingchoices, and provide multiple delivery options. Every course from Award Solutions is tailored during the coursedeliverytomeetthespecificneedsoftheaudience.

EXPERTISEOur courses are designed, developed and delivered by our own industry experts who have a wealth of relevant experience and a passion for teaching.

Not only do our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) understand the technology, they know how to teach it, emphasize the key points, repeat what’s important, and bring in analogies and examples as needed. They are focused on knowledge transfer and don’t teach just “by the book,” instead adapting to the students’ needs. They bring invaluable knowledge into the classroom because they can relate the theory to real-world experiences.

ENGAGINGWe leverage the latest technology to create engaging, interactive courses regardless of the delivery format. Keeping participants engaged is paramount.

OUR PROMISETo continually demonstrate our core values: Integrity, Expertise, Flexibility, Teamwork and Excellent Return on Investment.

TRAINING FACTS

• 386,000+ student days and 2.7 milliontraining hours delivered since 1997

• 98% of those taking Award classeswould recommend them to others

• Average course evaluation is 4.5 out of 5

• Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) havean average of 24 years of experience inthe wireless industry

• 255+ corporate clients including leadingoperators and manufacturers worldwide


Instructor Led Training

Award Solutions offers programs designed for technical roles as well as business roles. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) blend accurate, relevant content with insightful analogies and a touch of humor, providing students with a rich learning experience. We also tailor the content duringclasstothespecificbackgroundandexperience of the students.

Our technical courses span introductory to advanced brimming with technical details. The level of technical depth in our advanced courses is unique to the marketplace. Award Solutions is known for teaching “beyond the facts.” We bring you the big picture view, and explain the hows and the whys, along with the factual details. Our goal is to provide students with a good understanding of the technology, answer questions, and equip participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge, ultimately increasing productivity.

Our Technology for Business curriculum caters to the executive, sales, and marketing roles, which is designed to help business-savvy professionals understand the direction of the industry and impactofnewtechnologiestogainconfidenceand credibility. (Located in a separate, dedicated catalog. Please contact us for more details.)

We offer highly customized training and consulting solutions. We can integrate topics from multiple courses to deliver only the information important to you and your team. We can also integrate our trainingprogramswithyourspecifictoolsand/orproduct-specificinformation.

In an effort to help organizations determine the effectiveness of our training programs, we offer Skills Assessment. The results offer a tangible measurement of the knowledge growth and overall courseeffectiveness.Thefinalreportincludesthe pre-course score and post-course score along with the percentage of improvement for each participant.

All students that participate in our Instructor Led courses receive illustrated color course books, which include the presentation slides and comprehensive text explaining the key points. In addition, Award Solutions provides students with an eBook and the SME’s tablet classroom notes.

ON-SITE TRAININGOur Subject Matter Experts travel to your facility to engage the students in an

interactive learning experience.

Students can receive answers to their questions during class or in one-on-one sessions during breaks. Our SMEs are also accessible via e-mail after the course completes.

VIRTUAL TRAININGAward Solutions embraces different learning styles and preferences.

Our Virtual Training programs are conducted by our SMEs in real-time. Students login to the

coursefromthecomfortoftheirhomeorofficeand engage in an expert-led interactive learning experience. For teams that are geographically dispersed, clients save on travel and living expenses and maximize productivity and learning.

Award Solutions’ virtual training environment adds a new dimension of learning. Our SMEs encourage questions and promote discussions. The sessions are highly interactive and very effective.

PUBLIC TRAINING EVENTSAward Solutions hosts a subset of our coursesinourofficeandinconjunction

with Industry events. This expert-led sessions are ideal for individuals and small groups. Visit our website at www.awardsolutions.com orwww.LTEuniversity.com for the latest schedule.

Scan our QR code to check out the latest public training schedule.

CERTIFICATIONSBecominganAwardCertifiedExpert(A.C.E.) is the best way to for a student

to demonstrate expertise, prove their ability to use real-world industry tools, and validate that they have the required knowledge to implement and/or run a successful network. Visit our website for a moredetailedlookatcertifications.


Self-paced eLearning

AwardSolutions’flexibilityindeliverymethodsletyou choose a format and style appropriate to your needs.

Our self-paced eLearning is designed to target a wide range of students. Our overview courses are ideal “foundation builders” for design engineers, as well as executives and managers interested in an end-to-end view of the network architecture. For those who desire a greater level of detail on specificportionsofthenetwork,weoffermoreadvanced courses.

eLEARNING COURSESDesigned to accommodate a wide variety of learning styles, our eLearning courses

take full advantage of the multimedia environment.

Each course provides students with full audio, narrated text and colorful animations to enhance the learning experience. Review questions in a variety of formats test the students’ understanding for each topic. Many courses also offer an opportunity to “dig deeper” into topics. In addition, every eLearning course allows students to navigate through the courses according to their own interests and needs, rather than in a strictly “linear” fashion.

BENEFITSAward Solutions’ eLearning courses are rich in technical content. Courses are designed specificallyfortheself-pacedmultimedialearningenvironment.

At the end of each course, 10 review questions enable students to assess their understanding. The summary report allows students to quickly review the content that needs further study. Students also receiveanelectroniccertificateofcompletionatthe end of the course.

DELIVERY METHODSAll eLearning courses are available online via our websites at www.awardsolutions.com orwww.LTEuniversity.com and students receive immediate access upon purchase.

For large organizations, we offer volume discounts and site licenses. Our courses are SCORM compliant and may be easily integrated with a Learning Management Systems (LMS). The LMS keeps track of the student’s progress, and the results of the course assessment.

DURATIONOur eLearning courses have varying durations, ranging from 30 minutes to 4 hours. All courses are divided into topics that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Students may take the training in shorter segments or in longer blocks to digest all the information covered at their own pace.

eMBMS Overview eLearning Course


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IoT in Wireless Networks [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1001

Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to dominate telecom market where machines exchange data for intelligent applications. Devices and networks supporting IoT pose unique challenges such as low power, low cost, low mobility, and long battery life. This course addresses several low power wide area (LPWA) network technologies defined by 3GPP to meet these requirements. IoT-specific 3GPP-defined technology options such as machine type communication (MTC), enhanced MTC (eMTC), Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), Extended Coverage-GSM (EC-GSM), and critical MTC are being embraced by the wireless industry. This course provides a foundation for MTC, eMTC, NB-LTE, and EC-GSM. Fundamental concepts of IoT-centric optimizations for a wireless network are explained. IoT-specific characteristics of the wireless network and relevant UE categories (e.g., Category M1 and Category NB1) are described. Intended Audience Technical and product marketing personnel working for wireless operators, equipment and device manufacturers, as well as IoT architects and designers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Give examples of IoT use cases • Explain wireless optimizations for IoT such as Power Save Mode and

eDRX • List key technology options to support IoT • Distinguish among MTC, eMTC, NB-IoT, and critical MTC • Specify IoT-specific characteristics of the network and UE categories

Suggested Prerequisites • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to IoT

1.1. IoT: what and why 1.2. Overview of MTC, eMTC, and NB-IoT 1.3. Critical MTC 1.4. Non-3GPP IoT solutions (SIGFOX,

LoRa, Silver Spring Networks, and Ingenu)

2. Wireless Optimizations for IoT 2.1. IoT requirements on wireless

networks 2.2. Extended Access Barring (EAB) 2.3. Overload and congestion control 2.4. Optimized NAS signaling 2.5. Coverage enhancement (CE)

techniques 2.6. CE Mode A and CE Mode B 2.7. Power Save Mode (PSM) 2.8. eDRX for idle and connected modes

3. Network and UE Characteristics

3.1. Overview of UE categories 3.2. UE Category 1 and MTC 3.3. eMTC and UE category M1: A

Closer Look 3.4. Characteristics of NB-IoT 3.5. UE category NB1 for NB-IoT 3.6. A brief overview of EC-GSM 3.7. Network architecture

enhancements (e.g., NIDD via SCEF)



C-RAN [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1002

Centralized RAN, or C-RAN, is poised to completely transform the way Radio Access Networks are traditionally designed. C-RAN reduces OpEx, CapEx, and energy consumption while boosting overall capacity, coverage and spectral efficiency. The session starts with an introduction to C-RAN and how it solves the challenges faced by traditional RANs. The course describes the Common Packet Radio Interface (CPRI) technology and highlights its role in C-RAN operation. The session closes with a discussion of how C-RAN facilitates implementation of LTE and LTE-Advanced features such as ICIC, CoMP, and Carrier Aggregation. Intended Audience Technical and marketing personnel requiring an understanding of new technologies being deployed in LTE Radio Access Networks Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Compare and contrast C-RAN with traditional RAN architectures • Identify the expected benefits of C-RAN and describe the potential

challenges associated with deploying C-RAN • Discuss the use of CPRI within the context of C-RAN • Describe how LTE-Advanced features can leverage C-RAN

Suggested Prerequisites

• A working knowledge of LTE radio networks and the LTE air interface

Course Outline 1. C-RAN Drivers

1.1. Wireless growth 1.2. Impact on the RAN

2. C-RAN Architecture 2.1. The Four Cs of C-RAN 2.2. Benefits and challenges

3. CPRI 3.1. CPRI overview 3.2. CPRI and C-RAN 3.3. Bandwidth and distance

requirements 4. C-RAN and LTE-Advanced

4.1. Inter Cell Interference Coordination (ICIC)

4.2. Co-ordinated Multi-Point (CoMP) 4.3. Carrier Aggregation (CA)



5G Use Cases and Technology Options [Advances in LTE RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1003

ITU is defining 5G standards (IMT2020) with active input from industry groups like the NGMN alliance and 3GPP. Use cases have been defined that require data rates from few bytes to tens of gigabits anytime, anywhere. This course offers an overview of upcoming 5G standards. We start by highlighting the limitations of existing networks followed by the requirements and the targets for 5G systems. Then we discuss the technological enablers of 5G in the radio, transport and core networks. Finally, we walk through possible deployment scenarios of 5G. Intended Audience Technical, product development, and marketing personnel working for chipset manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers, and operators. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List 5G use cases defined by NGMN • Enumerate 5G performance targets defined by ITU • List the key technology enablers for 5G standards • Explain how C-RAN benefits the 5G deployments • Describe the benefits of SDN and NFV that can be exploited in 5G • Summarize how Big Data and Internet of Things to support 5G • Explain 5G deployment scenarios of enhanced mobile broadband,

massive Machine Type Communication, and massive IoT Suggested Prerequisites

• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_111] Cloud RAN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_105] SDN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_106] NFV Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_109] Big Data Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. 5G Overview

1.1. NMGN use cases for 5G 1.2. ITU 5G performance requirements 1.3. 5G technology enablers

2. 5G Technology enablers 2.1. 5G Radio technologies 2.2. 5G Radio Access Network

2.2.1. Centralized RAN 2.2.2. Cloud RAN

2.3 5G Core and Transport Network 2.3.1 SDN 2.3.3 NFV 2.4 Big Data

3. 5G Deployment Scenarios 3.1. Enhanced Mobile Broadband

(eMBB) 3.2. Massive Machine Type

Communication) 3.3. Massive IoT 3.4. Ultra Reliable and Low Latency

Communication (URLLC) 3.5. Critical Communications



SON: Self Organizing Networks [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1005

Mobile Operators need to reduce manual intervention in the installation, maintenance, and performance tuning of network elements to reduce costs, avoid down-times due to human errors, and shorten deployment cycles. HetNets make this need acute and urgent. 3GPP standards have introduced features (broadly referred to Self-Organizing Networks features) since Release 8 (R8) to automate many tasks. Auto configuration related SON features include Automatic Inventory, Automatic Software Download, Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR), and automatic PCI assignment. Optimization related SON features include Mobility Robustness Optimization (MRO), RACH Optimization, Mobility Load Balancing (MLB), ICIC, eICIC, Minimization of Drive Testing. Finally, Self-healing techniques like Coverage/Capacity Optimization(CCO) & Energy Savings are useful for multi-layer, multi-RAT, and multi-vendor coordination in future deployments. This course covers SON architecture and key SON features defined in releases R8 to R12. Intended Audience This is a basic overview course, primarily intended for those in system integration and test, systems engineering, operations and support, LTE network planners, Design engineers and managers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the drivers for Self Organizing Networks • Sketch different options for SON architecture • Describe three solutions of SON – Self configuration, Self-

Optimization and Self-healing • Describe the need and functioning of key SON features such as Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR), Automatic PCI Assignment, ICIC and eICIC, Mobility Load Balancing, Mobility Robustness/Handover Optimization (MRO), Coverage/Capacity Optimization (CCO), RACH Optimization, Minimization of Drive Testing (MDT), and Energy Saving Management (ESM)

Suggested Prerequisite

• Working knowledge of LTE architecture and operations • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [LTE_111] LTE Air Interface Signaling Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to Self-Organizing

Networks (SON) 1.1. Motivation for SON 1.2. SON architecture

1.2.1 Centralized SON 1.2.2 Distributed SON 1.2.3 Hybrid SON

1.3 SON solutions 1.3.1 Self configuration 1.3.2 Self optimization 1.3.3 Self-Healing 1.4 Roadmap for SON

2. Self-Configuration 2.1. Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR) 2.2. Automatic PCI assignment 2.3. Inter cell interference coordination

2.3.1 ICIC 2.3.2 eICIC

3. Self-Optimization 3.1. Mobility Load Balancing (MLB) 3.2. Mobility Robustness/Handover

Optimization (MRO) 3.3. RACH optimization 3.4. Minimization of Drive Testing (MDT)

4. Self-Healing

4.1. Cell Outage Detection and Compensation (CODC)

4.2. Energy Saving Management (ESM)

4.3. Coverage and Capacity Optimization (CCO)



Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 day | Course Number: TPR1006

LTE networks are under tremendous pressure to provide high quality services, both non-real time (e.g. Internet, email, ftp) and real-time (e.g. Voice, video and instant messaging). It is advantageous for LTE networks to selectively off-load certain types of traffic at certain times to Wi-Fi networks by clearly defining network level and usage control policies. This session is designed to provide an insight into one of those services, VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi), which provides enhanced multimedia services for subscribers. The session describes the VoWiFi service and how it differs from existing VoLTE capabilities. A discussion of the new network elements introduced with this feature shows how interworking is achieved with the VoLTE network. This session looks at high level call flows for VoLTE calling scenarios using VoWiFi including handovers. A brief insight is also given into QoS management as well. Intended Audience This is an introductory level technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the motivation and requirements for VoWiFi • Identify key network components and their functions • Identify the interfaces and protocols used for VoWiFi • List LTE network elements used for interconnection with Wi-Fi

networks • Describe typical VoWiFi use cases • List important VoWiFi services • Identify and list VoWiFi QoS requirements


• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [LTE_112] VoLTE Overview (eLearning) • [FUND106] Wi-Fi Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Voice Over Wi-Fi Definition

1.1. Definition of VoWiFi 1.2. Market drivers, use cases and typical

application scenarios 1.3. Architectural requirements 1.4. Network architecture for VoWiFi 1.5. Network elements, interfaces and

protocols 2. High-level Use Cases

2.1. UE configuration for VoWiFi 2.2. Wi-Fi access and voice call initiation 2.3. Handover from VoLTE to Wi-Fi 2.4. VoWiFi to VoLTE handover

3. VoWiFi Services 3.1. Voice and video calls 3.2. Internet access 3.3. Emergency calling 3.4. VoWiFi QoS



Proximity Services, LTE Direct, D2D Communications [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led or Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1007

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. In Release 12, 3GPP initiated a special feature to enable users of LTE networks to discover nearby users within their home PLMN or any other local PLMNs using Proximity Services (ProSe). A number of applications and use cases are possible in healthcare, business, automotive and public safety and critical communication sectors availing ProSe feature. This course describes the architecture of LTE network and the enhancements and new network elements required to support Proximity Services. It explains the process using which Announcement and Monitoring of devices is achieved using RAN and EPC within home, local and visited PLMNs. Configuration of air interface and scheduling resources within and/or outside the network coverage area is also explained. It also steps through high level concepts of initial attach, registration, and traffic operations and provides an overview of call flow scenarios of ProSe. Intended Audience This is an introductory level technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Define what Proximity Services are • Enumerate technical requirements defined for Proximity Services • Describe the building blocks of Proximity services and

enhancements required in LTE networks • List key models of Announcements and Discovery • Explain how UE registers for Proximity Services • Define Direct Communication and its operation in LTE network for

UEs that use Proximity Services • List the requirements for UE to network relay function for enabling

Proximity Services Suggested Prerequisites

• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [LTE_117] eMBMS Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Proximity Services in LTE

1.1. Definition of ProSe 1.2. Use cases and typical applications 1.3. Architectural requirements 1.4. ProSe architecture 1.5. Network elements, interfaces and

protocols 2. UE Registration for ProSe

2.1. Authentication procedures in LTE- EPC

2.2. Registration for ProSe applications 3. Discovery Mechanism for ProSe

3.1. Direct discovery using “open” and “restricted” mechanisms

3.2. EPC Level ProSe discovery 3.3. WLAN discovery with EPC support 3.4. UE Announcements Model A and

Model B 4. Direct Communication

4.1. Public safety network requirements for Direct Communication

4.2. Configuration options for direct communication

5. UE to Network Relay Function

5.1. Definition of relay function 5.2. Requirements for relay

functionality 5.3. Use cases in real life scenarios



LTE-Broadcast/eMBMS [Advances in LTE-RAN Series] Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1008

Video traffic in mobile networks is mushrooming. Video has traditionally been delivered to mobile consumers as an individual unicast stream. Since watching of video on phones and tablets has increased significantly, this consumes excessive mobile network resources. eMBMS (evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service), also known as LTE Broadcast, allows mobile operators to deliver video as a single broadcast stream, thereby dramatically saving network resources and ensuring good QoS. LTE Broadcast also supports file delivery services including popular TV clips, popular video clips, application software upgrade and operating system upgrade. This course provides an introductory treatment of eMBMS. It covers the primary use cases for eMBMS, the functionality of the new network elements introduced in an LTE network to support the service, and the changes to the radio interface required to support broadcast mode. The course ends with a discussion of deployment considerations.

Intended Audience This course is primarily intended for all technical and marketing personnel seeking to get a better understanding of LTE-Broadcast or eMBMS in mobile networks Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the drivers for LTE Broadcast • List some of the key use cases for LTE Broadcast/eMBMS • Sketch the end-to-end architecture of LTE Broadcast and describe

the functionality of its components • Describe LTE air interface features that support LTE Broadcast • List deployment considerations for LTE Broadcast


• A general understanding of LTE technology is recommended • [LTE_117] eMBMS Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE Broadcast

1.1. Motivations for LTE Broadcast 1.2. Use cases: Public safety emergency

alerts and Internet of Things (IoT) 1.3. LTE Broadcast deployment

requirements 2. LTE Broadcast Network Architecture

2.1. End-to-end architecture 2.2. Interfaces and protocols used in LTE

Broadcast network 3. LTE Air Interface for eMBMS

3.1. LTE physical layer support for eMBMS

3.2. Air interface channels supporting LTE Broadcast

4. LTE Broadcast Deployment Considerations 4.1. QoS in LTE Broadcast service 4.2. Resource allocation between unicast

and LTE Broadcast service 4.3. Mobility procedures in LTE Broadcast



Public Safety LTE for Management and Business Personnel Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1009

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is based on air interface technologies that use scarce spectrum resources more efficiently. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to network operators planning to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. Special features such as dynamic prioritization, pre-emption of sessions, Group Communication System Enablers (GCSE) and Proximity Services (ProSe) are added to LTE to support the needs of the Public Safety community. This course demonstrates the suitability of LTE for Public Safety with its simplified architecture and enhancements to support public safety features. It steps through the differences between LTE and LMR/P-25 technologies. It also gives high level call flow scenarios for GCSE and concepts of ProSe. Advancements such as Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTT) and Isolated ETURAN Operations for Public Safety (IOPS) are also covered briefly.

Intended Audience Public Safety personnel in management or business roles who are responsible for using, evaluating, adopting, managing, and/or marketing LTE networks and equipment Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the requirements and capabilities of LTE • List the requirements of public safety features in LTE • Explain the simplified network architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC • Sketch the LTE architecture enhancements to support public safety

features • Describe Group Communications in LTE networks • Describe Proximity Services in LTE networks • Describe implementation models for Public Safety • Describe the concept of MCPTT and IOPS in LTE networks

Suggested Prerequisites • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction

1.1. What is Public Safety (PS) LTE? 1.2. Limitations of current PS systems 1.3. Technical highlights of LTE network

performance 1.4. PS features in LTE (3GPP Rel R12)

and Roadmap for PS in LTE 1.5. Generic requirements of PS

2. LTE Architecture and How it Can Support PS 2.1. LTE architecture and how Building

blocks of LTE enable better performance

2.2. LTE architecture enhancements to support PS features

2.3. Network architecture for various deployment models of PS LTE

2.4. Network architecture for GCSE and ProSe

3. Security and QoS in LTE 3.1. How is security implemented in LTE 3.2. Intra and Inter network security 3.3. Concept of Bearers and QoS per

bearer 3.4. QoS and its implementation in LTE 3.5. Services supported in LTE

4. Group Communications in LTE

4.1. Public Safety features included in LTE

4.2. Group Communications set up, session continuity and tear down

4.3. Comparison of LMR/P-25 and LTE Group Communications

4.4. Case Study 5. ProSe in LTE and Beyond

5.1. Examples of application areas for Proximity Services

5.2. Key requirements for ProSe 5.3. Basic architecture for ProSe and

discovery models in ProSe 5.4. MCPTT in LTE 5.5. IOPS in LTE



Technology Primer: Cloud and Virtualization Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1010

This half-day Technology Primer introduces the audience to the concepts of Cloud Computing and Virtualization. Cloud Computing is generally characterized by its Service Model types. The course first introduces the audience to the idea of Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Hypervisors and Containers. These are the first building blocks of Cloud Computing. Then the course introduces the audience to second set of building blocks of Cloud Computing - the Cloud Computing Service Models - and presents a high level comparison of the three primary Service Models and where they may fit into a wireless networking environment. The final building block introduces the audience to OpenStack and wraps up the discussion with a simple example of Cloud Computing implemented using OpenStack.

Intended Audience This technology primer is designed for a wide range of audiences including operations, engineering, and performance personnel, as well as other personnel interested in understanding the basics of Cloud Computing and Virtualization in the context of a wireless service provider’s network. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe Virtualization • Describe Virtual Machines • List the role and tasks of a Hypervisor • Describe Containers • Describe Cloud Computing • Explain Cloud Computing in the context of a Wireless Network • Describe OpenStack • Illustrate an example implementation of the Cloud using

OpenStack Suggested Prerequisites

• A working knowledge of wireless networks • [NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introductions (eLearning) • [NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Virtualization

1.1. What is Virtualization? 1.2. Types of Virtualization 1.3. Physical Network Functions 1.4. Virtual Network Functions

2. Virtualization Technology 2.1. Virtual Machine 2.2. Hypervisor

3. Cloud Computing 3.1. What is the Cloud? 3.2. Cloud Computing 3.3. Applicability to the wireless domain

4. Cloud Computing Technology 4.1. What is OpenStack? 4.2. OpenStack architecture 4.3. OpenStack as a Cloud enabler



Technology Primer: NFV Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1011

This half day Technology Primer introduces the audience to the concept of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). NFV proposes to leverage standard IT virtualization technology to consolidate network equipment types onto industry standard high volume servers, switches and storage. The course starts off with an introduction to the NFV Architecture. After that it deconstructs the NFV architecture and describes the architecture and function of each of the four key components – the Infrastructure, the Network Functions, the Management and Orchestration and finally the Operational/Business Support Systems. We wrap up the course with a simple example of how NFV may be used to build Network Services in a typical LTE network.

Intended Audience This technology primer is designed for a wide range of audiences including operations, engineering, and performance personnel, as well as other personnel requiring a technical introduction to the application of Network Functions Virtualization. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Discuss the NFV reference architecture • Summarize the NFV Infrastructure • Discuss the role of OpenStack in the NFVI • Identify Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) • Describe Management and Orchestration (MANO) • Explain Orchestration and Lifecycle Management • Illustrate sample implementations of NFV



Course Outline 1. Network Functions Virtualization

1.1. Virtualization 1.2. NFV Architecture 1.3. NFV framework

2. NFV Infrastructure 2.1. Components of NFVI 2.2. Virtual resources

3. Virtual Network Functions 3.1. Physical and Virtual Network

Functions 3.2. Concept of Lifecycle

4. NFV Management and Orchestration 4.1. MANO Components 4.2. Orchestration 4.3. Lifecycle Management 4.4. Role of EMS-OSS-BSS 4.5. Role of OpenStack

5. Putting It All Together 5.1. Example of NFV used for LTE 5.2. Example of NFV used for IMS



Technology Primer: Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1012

This half day Technology Primer introduces the audience to the concept of Software-Defined Networking (SDN). SDN proposes to take the traditional implementation of the networking and dis-assemble it. SDN is a collection of technologies that split the data, control and management planes of the network. The course starts off with an introduction to the SDN Architecture. After that it deconstructs the SDN architecture and describes the architecture and function of each of the three key planes. The Forwarding Plane, the Control Plane and the Application Plane are described in relation to current packet routing technologies. We wrap up the course with a simple example of how SDN may be used in a typical Wireless network and how it interworks with NFV to connect Network Services.

Intended Audience This technology primer is designed for a wide range of audiences including operations, engineering, and performance personnel, as well as other personnel requiring a technical introduction to the application of Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe Software-Defined Networking • Sketch the SDN architecture • Illustrate the SDN Forwarding Plane • Describe the SDN Control Plane • Describe the SDN Application Plane • Discuss an example of SDN in the wireless network



Course Outline 1. Software-Defined Networking

1.1. SDN principles 1.2. SDN architecture 1.3. Northbound and southbound

interfaces 2. SDN Forwarding Plane

2.1. Traditional routers technology 2.2. Functions 2.3. SDN traffic flow

3. SDN Control Plane 3.1. Functions 3.2. SDN controller options

4. Putting It All Together 4.1. Examples: Service Function Chaining

in a virtualized network 4.2. Interworking with NFV



Technology Primer: OpenStack Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1013

Cloud computing is transforming enterprise IT as well as communication service provider networks and OpenStack is the open source Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution for building and managing shared clouds. This course provides a conceptual understanding of the benefits, capabilities, architecture as well as the high level architecture of the OpenStack IaaS. Then we explain the functionality provided by each of the key services such as Glance, Keystone, Nova, Glance, Neutron, Cinder, and Swift as well as Heat orchestration. Finally, we will discuss OpenStack orchestration and telemetry services and how it integrates with NFV and SDN. Intended Audience This course is designed for professionals in the industry who need to develop a high-level understanding of OpenStack. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the motivation for implementing IaaS • Define IaaS and Cloud Computing Options • Identify the benefits and applications of IaaS and OpenStack. • Diagram OpenStack’s Logical and Physical architectures. • Discuss roles of various OpenStack Services • Describe how OpenStack IaaS can provide redundancy for a

tenant Virtual Machine • List capabilities of Role Based Authentication and Control for

OpenStack user management • Discuss how OpenStack integrates with NFV and SDN • Describe OpenStack orchestration and Telemetry services

Suggested Prerequisites • [NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction (eLearning) • [NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning) • [NWV_118] Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. OpenStack IaaS Architecture and

Services 1.1. Brief history and releases 1.2. OpenStack architecture 1.3. OpenStack services

2. Virtualization and Cloud Fundamentals 2.1. Physical vs. Virtualized 2.2. Hypervisor – What and why?

2.2.1. Resource Virtualization 2.3. Virtual machines vs. containers

3. OpenStack Capabilities and Limitations 3.1. Key capabilities

3.1.1. Multi-tenancy 3.1.2. Role-based authentication 3.1.3. Lifecycle management 3.1.4. VM instantiation 3.1.5. Message queue (RabbitMQ) 3.1.6. Storage

3.2. Limitations and disadvantages

4. OpenStack IaaS Operations

4.1. Cloud segregation techniques 4.2. End-to-end operation of creating

a tenant network 4.3. IaaS operational management 4.4. Telemetry service

5. Putting it-all-together 5.1. Integration with NFV and SDN



Technology Primer: DevOps Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1014

This half day Technology Primer introduces the concepts of DevOps, its process, challenges, benefits and skill requirements. The course provides an overall view of the transition from traditional process to a DevOps based process. We then provide examples of DevOps applications and discuss the lifecycle of a DevOps application. As networks transform to a virtualized platform, we will discuss the intersect of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and Orchestration.

Intended Audience This technology primer is designed for a wide range of audiences including operations, engineering, and performance personnel, as well as other personnel requiring a technical introduction DevOps. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Enumerate the DevOps principles • Discuss the importance of DevOps • List DevOps benefits and challenges • Discuss the Intersect of DevOps and NFV • Explain areas of where DevOps can be applied • Describe the lifecycle of an application using DevOps


• [NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction (eLearning) • [NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning) • [NWV_118] Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. DevOps Introduction

1.1. DevOps what and why? 1.2. Life of an application

2. DevOps Benefits and Challenges 2.1. DevOps benefits 2.2. Benefits challenges 2.3. DevOps where and how?

3. DevOps applications 3.1. Software applications 3.2. Sample use cases

4. DevOps Process 4.1. Traditional process 4.2. DevOps process 4.3. DevOps vs. Agile process

5. DevOps Tools 5.1. DevOps tool chain 5.2. Key DevOps tools 5.3. Infrastructure as code

6. Putting it-all-together 6.1. DevOps and business agility 6.2. DevOps in the virtual world 6.3. DevOps and Orchestration working

together



Technology Primer: Orchestration Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1017

Orchestration is a requirement to achieve virtualized network automation. The drive towards an automated and virtualized network requires a paradigm shift in the way services are deployed. On demand services can be accomplished by the use of end-to-end orchestration which involves service orchestration, resource orchestration, and network orchestration. In addition, service fulfillment, service assurance, and service billing play a key role in making the automation a system wide end-to-end orchestration. We will present some use cases and scenarios of applying orchestration in a network that has Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Software Defined Networking (SDN), and OpenStack technologies. Intended Audience This course is designed for professionals in the industry who need to develop a high-level understanding of Orchestration. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the end-to-end orchestration framework • Differentiate among the main components of end-to-end

orchestration • Answer the questions of what is orchestration and why

orchestration • Differentiate between the components for resource, service and

network orchestration • Walk-through orchestration use cases • List the different benefits of orchestration • Explain how service fulfillment, service assurance and service

billing fit in with end-to-end orchestration. • Sketch end-to-end orchestration in a network with Network

Functions Virtualization (NFV), (SDN), and OpenStack technologies

Suggested Prerequisites • [NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction (eLearning) • [NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning) • [NWV_118] Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies (eLearning) • [NWV_115] OpenStack IaaS Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Orchestration 1.1. What is orchestration? 1.2. Orchestration advantages 1.3. Orchestration framework

2. Service Orchestration 2.1. Definition of service orchestration 2.2. Service orchestration components 2.3. Process of service Orchestration 2.4. Service Orchestration use case

3. Resource Orchestration 3.1. Definition of resource orchestration 3.2. Resource orchestration components 3.3. Process of resources orchestration 3.4. Resource orchestration use case

4. Network Orchestration 4.1. Definition of network orchestration 4.2. Network orchestration components 4.3. Process of network orchestration 4.4. Network orchestration use case

5. Putting it-all-together 5.1. NFV, SDN, and OpenStack come

together for service orchestration



LTE-U and LAA Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1020

Exponentially rising data traffic, scarcity of spectrum, and expectations of enhanced user experience are leading operators to explore the use of unlicensed spectrum to carry traffic. 3GPP has defined specific approaches for using the unlicensed spectrum. In one approach, some or all of the traffic is carried by the Wi-Fi network in the unlicensed spectrum. Example mechanisms of such approach include Wi-Fi offload and LTE-Wi-Fi Link Aggregation (LWA). In another approach, the traffic is carried by LTE and its evolutionary technologies (e.g., LTE-Advanced) simultaneously on licensed spectrum and unlicensed spectrum. Example mechanisms of such approach include LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U), Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) and enhanced LAA (eLAA). Operators around the globe are in the process of deploying LTE-U and LAA. The course first provides an overview of these mechanisms. The course then provides a closer look at LTE-U and LAA by discussing key components such as Small Cells, Carrier Aggregation, and techniques of sharing of the unlicensed spectrum with Wi-Fi networks. Intended Audience This is a basic overview course, primarily intended for those in system integration and test, systems engineering, operations and support, LTE network planners, design engineers and managers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the motivation behind the use of unlicensed spectrum • Distinguish among Wi-Fi offload, LWA, LTE-U, LAA, eLAA, and

MulteFire • List benefits of using LTE in unlicensed spectrum instead of Wi-Fi • Describe the mechanisms that LTE-U uses to share the unlicensed

spectrum with Wi-Fi networks • Summarize how downlink data transfer occurs in LTE-U • Illustrate deployment scenarios for LTE-U • Describe the mechanisms that LAA uses to share the unlicensed

spectrum with Wi-Fi networks • Summarize required changes in the UE and the network to support

LTE-U and LAA Suggested Prerequisite

• Working knowledge of LTE and LTE-Advanced • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE in Unlicensed Spectrum

1.1. Motivation for unlicensed spectrum 1.2. Evolution of unlicensed LTE 1.3 LTE-Wi-Fi interworking 1.3.1 Wi-Fi offload 1.3.2 LWA 1.4 Carrier aggregation with unlicensed

spectrum 1.4.1 LTE-U 1.4.2 LAA and eLAA 1.5 MulteFire

2. LTE-U 2.1. Motivation for LTE-U 2.2. LTE vs. Wi-Fi 2.3. Key LTE-U components

2.3.1. Unlicensed spectrum (bands and regulations)

2.3.2. Small Cells 2.3.3. Carrier aggregation

2.4. Deployment scenarios 2.5. Wi-Fi Coexistence mechanisms

2.5.1. Dynamic channel selection 2.5.2. CSAT 2.5.3. Opportunistic SDL

2.6. UE and Network changes for LTE-U 2.7. UE operations

2.7.1. Network attach 2.7.2. UE configuration 2.7.3. Downlink data transfer

3. LAA and eLAA

3.1. Motivation for LAA 3.2. Listen before Talk (LBT) 3.3. Channel priority classes 3.4. UE and network changes for LAA 3.5. UE operations for LAA 3.6. Motivation for eLAA 3.7. Uplink CA 3.8. Dual connectivity 3.9. UE and network changes for eLAA



5G Services and Network Architecture Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1021

ITU is defining 5G standards as part of IMT2020 with active input from industry groups like the NGMN alliance and 3GPP. This course offers an overview of target services and potential technologies of the network architecture in the upcoming 5G standards. Use case families defined by the NGMN alliance ae discussed along with the ITU and 3GPP usage scenarios. Key performance goals defined by the ITU for the wireless network to meet requirements of target 5G services are specified. An overview of key components for a 5G wireless network is given. Fundamental technologies for a 5G network architecture such as New Radio (NR) and Next Generation Core are discussed. Radio and core technologies described in the course include Cloud- Radio Access Network (C-RAN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), Software Defined Networking (SDN), Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), and network slicing. Intended Audience Technical, product development, and marketing personnel working for operators, chipset manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers, and test equipment manufacturers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Give examples of use case families identified by NGMN for 5G • Specify 5G performance targets defined by the ITU • Illustrate emerging 5G network architecture • Explain how NFV and SDN can facilitate deployment of a wireless

network • Summarize benefits of MEC • Describe how network slicing works


• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_111] Cloud RAN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_105] SDN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_106] NFV Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_109] Big Data Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. 5G Services

1.1. NGMN service use cases for 5G 1.2. ITU and 3GPP usage scenarios 1.3. ITU performance goals for 5G 1.4. Key 5G components 1.5. Evolution to 5G

2. 5G Network Architecture 2.1. New Radio (NR) and Next Generation

Core 2.2. NFV and SDN 2.3. Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) 2.4. Network slicing 2.5. C-RAN



5G Radio Technologies and Deployments Instructor Led Live Virtual Class | Duration: 0.5 Day | Course Number: TPR1022

3GPP is evaluating various technologies to determine specific elements of a 5G wireless network. These technologies enable the 5G wireless network to achieve the 5G performance goals defined by ITU as part of IMT2020 requirements. This course describes potential spectrum for 5G including millimeter wave spectrum. Enhancements to the traditional 4G OFDM/OFDMA such as Universal Filtered Multi Carrier (UFMC), Filter Bank Multi Carrier (FBMC), and Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) are illustrated. Furthermore, enhancements to advanced antenna techniques such as massive MIMO are explained. A new frame structure being investigated by 3GPP is discussed. Potential deployment scenarios are summarized along with RF design considerations and transport network issues. Intended Audience Technical, product development, and marketing personnel working for operators, chipset manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, device manufacturers, and test equipment manufacturers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Give examples of spectrum bands for 5G • List benefits of new multiplexing and multiple access methods • Explain how massive MIMO facilitates beamforming • Illustrate potential 5G deployment scenarios • Describe key design considerations for a transport network • Give examples of RF design considerations


• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_111] Cloud RAN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_105] SDN Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_106] NFV Overview (eLearning) • [NWV_109] Big Data Overview (eLearning) • [TPR1021] 5G Services and Network Architecture

Course Outline 1. 5G Air Interface

1.1. Spectrum 1.2. Implications of mmW spectrum 1.3. Multiplexing and multiple access 1.4. Massive MIMO 1.5. Beamforming approaches 1.6. Flexible frame structure

2. 5G Deployments 2.1. Deployment scenarios 2.2. HetNet 2.3. Transport network considerations 2.4. RF design considerations 2.5. Industry status



5G Technology Overview Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: 5G_202

Exponentially-rising data traffic, the need to support a variety of applications with distinct QoS requirements, and scarcity of radio spectrum are placing a tremendous strain on cellular networks. The mobile service operators must address these challenges while managing cost per bit to remain profitable and competitive. Furthermore, new services are emerging, which require a wide range of network capabilities to support a variety of both consumer devices and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. This course describes how 5G addresses the upcoming service challenges and meets performance requirements of new services. 3GPP is in the process of specifying 5G in Release 15 and Release 16. This course discusses service use case families identified by NGMN for 5G. 5G performance targets that help meet the performance requirements of these services are defined. The emerging 5G network architecture with new radio network and next generation core is illustrated. Various candidate technologies being considered for the 5G New Radio (NR) Phase 1 and Phase 2 such as massive MIMO and flexible frame structure are described. In summary, this course provides a technical overview of fundamental concepts of 5G. Intended Audience This technical overview course is intended for engineering and related job functions who need to get fundamental understanding of key concepts of 5G. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Give examples of use case families identified by NGMN for 5G • Specify 5G performance targets defined by the ITU • Illustrate emerging 5G network architecture • Summarize benefits of MEC • Describe how network slicing works • Discuss key features of 5G air interface such as massive MIMO • List RF design and transport network considerations


• Basic understanding of LTE and LTE-Advanced

Course Outline 1. 5G Services and Performance

Requirements 1.1. NGMN service use cases for 5G 1.2. ITU and 3GPP usage scenarios 1.3. ITU performance goals for 5G 1.4. Key 5G components 1.5. Evolution to 5G

2. 5G Network Architecture 2.1. New Radio (NR) and Next Generation

Core 2.2. NFV and SDN 2.3. IoT-centric enhancements 2.4. Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) 2.5. Network slicing

3. 5G Air Interface 3.1. Spectrum 3.2. Implications of mmW spectrum 3.3. Multiplexing and multiple access 3.4. Massive MIMO 3.5. Beamforming approaches 3.6. Flexible duplexing 3.7. Flexible frame structure

4. 5G Deployments

4.1. Deployment scenarios 4.2. HetNet 4.3. Transport network considerations 4.4. RF design considerations 4.5. Industry status



Road to 5G: LTE-Advanced Pro Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Day | Course Number: 5G_203

Data traffic passing through cellular networks has been rapidly increasing and is expected to continue such trend in the foreseeable future. Additionally, scarcity of radio spectrum is a significant bottleneck for cellular networks. This course describes the role played by LTE-Advanced Pro in addressing these challenges. LTE-Advanced Pro refers to Release 13 and Release 14 features such as Licensed-Assisted Access (LAA), Narrowband- Internet of Things (NB-IoT), and enhanced device to device (D2D) communication. Network enhancements that improve the efficiency of the network operations and reduce maintenance costs are discussed along with examples of such enhancements include C-RAN, SDR, and SON. The course also explains how LTE exploits unlicensed spectrum in conjunction with traditional licensed spectrum using mechanisms such as LTE-Unlicensed (LTE-U) and Licensed-Assisted Access (LAA). Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices on the order of hundreds of mullions are expected to be connected to the cellular network in the coming years. IoT-centric features designed by 3GPP are described in the course. Device to Device (D2D) communication is also explained, which is initially planned in support of Public Safety. In summary, this course provides a close look at LTE-Advanced Pro features that would have a long-term impact on user experience, devices, and cellular networks.

Intended Audience This technical overview course is intended for engineering and related job functions who need to get fundamental understanding of key concepts of LTE-Advanced Pro. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the role of LTE-Advanced Pro in supporting exponentially-rising traffic.

• Summarize architecture enhancements such as C-RAN, SON, and Dual Connectivity.

• Describe how LTE can exploit unlicensed spectrum via mechanism such as LAA to enhance user experience

• Discuss IoT-centric features of LTE • Explain how Device to Device (D2D) communication occurs in

support of Proximity-based Services (Prose) for Public Safety

Suggested Prerequisites • Basic understanding of LTE and LTE-Advanced

Course Outline 1. Trends in Cellular Networks

1.1. Overview of today’s LTE network 1.2. RAN challenges 1.3. LTE-Advanced Pro and 5G

2. 4G Network Enhancements 2.1. Journey to C-RAN 2.2. C-RAN and LTE-Advanced 2.3. SDR fundamentals 2.4. SON overview and roadmap 2.5. Control User plane separation 2.6. Air interface enhancements (e.g.,

256-QAM and FD-MIMO) 2.7. Dual connectivity

3. LTE and Unlicensed Spectrum 3.1. Wi-Fi offload and calling 3.2. LTE-Wi-Fi Link Aggregation (LWA) 3.3. LTE-U 3.4. Licensed-Assisted Access (LAA) 3.5. Enhanced LAA (eLAA) 3.6. MulteFire

4. IoT and Machine Communications 4.1. Challenges of Internet of Things (IoT) 4.2. Machine Type Communication (MTC) 4.3. IoT-centric features 4.4. IoT with category M1 UEs 4.5. IoT with NB-IoT 4.6. Vehicle communications (e.g., V2X)

5. Direct Communications

5.1. ProSe or D2D 5.2. Architecture changes for ProSe 5.3. Sidelink (PC5) 5.4. Device discovery 5.5. Data transfer

6. Deployments 6.1. LTE-Advanced to LTE-Advanced

Pro 6.2. Example deployment scenarios 6.3. Role of LTE-Advanced Pro in the

5G world 6.4. Industry status



Exploring LTE LPWA IoT Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: 5G_201

Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to dominate telecom market in the coming years where machines exchange data for intelligent applications. Devices and networks supporting IoT pose unique challenges such as low power, low cost, low mobility, and long battery life. This advanced course on LPWA IoT takes a detailed look at 3GPP’s efficient IoT solutions involving UE Category M1 and UE Category NB1. The network architecture enhancements required for IoT such as NIDD and SCEF are described. The roles played by IoT-specific protocols such as MQTT-SN, FOTA/SOTA, and DoNAS are summarized. A brief overview of the UE module industry is given. The architecture of a UE is discussed. Wireless optimizations customized for IoT are explained. Key technical features of EC-GSM are described. Characteristics and operations of UE categories M1 and NB1 and the network in support of IoT are illustrated. Intended Audience Technical personnel working for wireless operators, equipment and device manufacturers, who need a detailed look at 3GPP’s IoT solutions. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Mention roles of IoT-centric protocols such as MQTT-SN and DoNAS. • Explain how of PSM and eDRX help increase UE battery life. • Illustrate the functional architecture of a UE. • Describe key features of UE Categories M1 and NB1. • Summarize how basic communications between the UE and the

network occur for IoT UEs. • Compare capacity and battery life of UE categories M1 and NB1. • Explain how EC-GSM enhances performance of IoT devices

compared to GSM.

Suggested Prerequisites • [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning) • [TPR1001] Technology Primer: IoT in Wireless Networks (Instructor

Led)

Course Outline 1. Architecture and IoT Protocols

1.1. MTC, eMTC, NB-IoT, & EC-GSM 1.2. LTE network enhancements (e.g.,

NIDD and SCEF) 1.3. APIs toward customer AS: OMA,

OneM2M, and RESTful APIs 1.4. External device identifiers 1.5. Protocols: MQTT-SN, CoAP, & Non-IP 1.6. UE module industry overview 1.7. UE architecture

2. IoT-centric Features 2.1. Wireless optimizations for IoT 2.2. Power Save Mode (PSM) 2.3. eDRX in Connected and Idle modes 2.4. High latency communication 2.5. Extended Access Barring (EAB) 2.6. Optimized TAU signaling 2.7. Half Duplex (HD) FDD 2.8. Overview of eMBMS 2.9. eMBMS for IoT 2.10. Overview of UE location

determination methods 2.11. Location services for IoT 2.12. Overview of VoLTE 2.13. Impact of supporting IoT voice

services on RAN

3. EC-GSM: A Closer Look 3.1. IoT enhancements in EC-GSM 3.2. EC-GSM vs. NB-IoT (e.g.,

coverage) 4. eMTC: UE Category M1 and

Network Features 4.1. Characteristics of UE category M1 4.2. Network enhancements 4.3. M1 UE-Network communications 4.4. CE Mode A and CE Mode B 4.5. Impact on UE battery life 4.6. Supportable capacity 4.7. Exploiting category M1 Features

for enhanced UE design 5. NB-IoT: UE Category NB1 and

Network Features 5.1. Overview of UE category NB1 5.2. Network enhancements 5.3. Deployment scenarios (in-band,

guard band, and standalone) 5.4. Downlink and uplink channels 5.5. NB1 UE-Network communications 5.6. Category NB1 battery life 5.7. Category NB1 multicarrier support 5.8. Network capacity for NB1 devices 5.9. Exploiting category NB1 features

for enhanced UE design 5.10. FOTA/SOTA for DoNAS



Welcome to SDN (Software-Defined Networks) eLearning (H5) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_101

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a relatively new concept within the industry and has recently gained traction. Standards and implementations of SDN are still evolving as the industry grapples with this potentially significant technology transformation. SDN proposes to take the traditional implementation of the networking protocol stack and dis-assemble its layers. It is a collection of technologies that splits the data, control and management planes of the network. By doing this, the expectation is that it will improve network flexibility, manageability and allow the network administrator to customize the operations of the network on a large scale. Recent developments and the use of virtualization and cloud computing are some key enablers of this transformation. Intended Audience This course is intended for technical personnel with a grounding in IP networking who are seeking a technical overview of SDN (Software Defined Networks). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the motivations for SDN • Define Software Defined Networks • List the competing standards for SDN • List the components of the SDN architecture • List the functions of SDN components • List two typical applications of SDN

Course Outline 1. Course Objectives 2. Introduction

2.1. What is SDN? 2.2. SDN concept 2.3. SDN benefits 2.4. SDN challenges 2.5. SDN and virtualization

3. SDN History and Standards 3.1. SDN history 3.2. SDN competing standards 3.3. Initiatives defining SDN 3.4. SDN and OpenFlow 3.5. SDN and Cloud Computing

4. SDN Architecture 4.1. SDN layers 4.2. SDN interfaces 4.3. SDN application scenarios 4.4. SDN washing

5. SDN Deployment 5.1. SDN and NFV 5.2. NFV motivations 5.3. SDN and NFV deployment 5.4. Network characteristics without SDN

or NFV 5.5. SDN deployment with other

technology trends 6. End of Course Assessment

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Welcome to Mobile CSP Network Transformation eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_104

Mobile Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and CSP business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high-level view of the impact and benefits of network transformation to mobile CSPs and the vision and opportunities created by future CSP networks, as well as the role of transforming technologies such as SDN, NFV, API, Cloud, and Big Data to enhance network agility and scalability.

Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding how the mobile CSP business and network will evolve over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the financial and operational motivations for CSP network transformation with NFV and SDN

• Compare and contrast SDN and NFV • Communicate more effectively using SDN/NFV terminology • List key NFV/SDN deployment considerations • Illustrate how SDN/NFV interworks with other network

transformation technologies, such as Cloud, Big Data and APIs

Course Outline 1. Mobile CSP Organizational Structure

and Network Architecture

2. Key Communications Technologies and Their Roles in the CSP Network

3. End-to-End Data Session Setup Over

the 4G LTE Network

4. Motivations for CSP Network Transformation

5. NFV and SDN

5.1. NFV 5.2. SDN 5.3. NFV and SDN together

6. Key NFV/SDN Deployment

Considerations

7. NFV/SDN Interworking with Cloud, Big Data, and APIs

8. Summary

9. End of Course Assessment



SDN Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_105

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of Software Defined Networks, the vision and opportunities created by future provider networks, as well as a number of example of how SDN could be used to provide services in a Transformed network. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what SDN is and how it will transform the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider network over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the concept of Software Defined Networks (SDN) • List the key components of the SDN architecture • Identify possible uses of SDN

Course Outline 1. SDN Overview

1.1. SDN: Centralized control, distributed traffic

1.2. SDN defined 2. SDN Motivations and Benefits

2.1. Motivation for SDN 2.2. Potential SDN benefits

3. Routing and Forwarding 3.1. Routing and forwarding 3.2. Routing in action 3.3. Forwarding in action 3.4. Control plane and forwarding plane

inside a router 4. SDN Principles

4.1. The SDN way 4.2. The Hybrid way

5. SDN Architecture 5.1. SDN architecture 5.2. SDN controller for flow rules 5.3. SDN switch for forwarding

6. SDN in Action 6.1. SDN flow rules in action 6.2. SDN forwarding in action

7. Using SDN 7.1. SDN: Hybrid approach 7.2. SDN: Bandwidth on demand service

8. SDN Challenges 9. End of Course Assessment



NFV Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_106

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), the vision and opportunities created by future Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks, as well as a number of example of how NFV could be used to provide services in a Transformed network. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what NFV is and how it will transform the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider network over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the concept of Network Functions Virtualization • List the motivations, challenges and impact of NFV • List the key components of the NFV architecture

Course Outline 1. NFV Overview

1.1. Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) 1.2. NFV defined

2. NFV Motivation and Benefits 2.1. Motivation for NFV 2.2. Potential NFV benefits

3. NFV Architectural Framework 3.1. NFV framework 3.2. High-level NFV framework

4. NFV Challenges 5. NFV and IMS

5.1. Simplified IMS functions 5.2. Virtualized IMS functions

6. NFV and LTE 7. NFV and Content Delivery Networks 8. NFV Examples

8.1. Hardware failure 8.2. NFV for elastic capacity




Virtualization and Cloud Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_107

Mobile Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and CSP business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of the cloud infrastructure, the benefits of virtualization, the vision and opportunities created by future CSP networks, as well as an overview of the impact of OpenStack cloud infrastructure on the service provider's network.

Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what OpenStack is and how it will transform the CSP network over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the main elements of virtualization • List the key components of cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Describe the role of Orchestration

Course Outline 1. Key Attributes of Cloud Computing 2. Virtualization

2.1. Why Virtualization? 2.2. A real world example – Virtualization

3. Virtual Machine and Hypervisor 3.1. Virtual machine 3.2. The Hypervisor 3.3. Hypervisor defined

4. Functions of the Hypervisor 4.1. Functions of the Hypervisor 4.2. Networking in the virtual world

5. The Cloud 5.1. Why Cloud? 5.2. Multi-tenancy (users) in action

6. The Role of the Orchestrator 6.1. Cloud orchestration 6.2. Cloud Orchestration defined

7. OpenStack IaaS 7.1. OpenStack IaaS 7.2. OpenStack release timeline

8. OpenStack Architecture 8.1. Conceptual architecture 8.2. OpenStack IaaS at a Service Provider




API Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_108

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of Application Programing Interfaces, the vision and opportunities created by future provider networks, as well as their role in supporting communication across a transformed network. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what APIs are and how they will enable the transformation of the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Outline the concept of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) • Describe how to leverage APIs as part of the Network

Transformation • Identify three possible examples of APIs

Course Outline 1. What is an API?

1.1. API defined 1.2. What is an API?

2. Why APIs? 2.1. Benefits of APIs 2.2. Requirements of APIs

3. Using APIs 3.1. API In action: End-to-end view of API

4. API Process 4.1. Simplified API process

5. Technology Behind APIs 5.1. RESTful APIs 5.2. OAuth2

6. APIs and Network Transformation 6.1. APIs and network transformation 6.2. Example: OpenStack APIs for VM

Instantiation 6.3. Example: APIs in Software-Defined

Networking 7. API Examples

7.1. Data center example 7.2. Wireless network example 7.3. What is an API platform?




Big Data Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_109

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of Big Data, the vision and opportunities created by future provider networks, as well as a number of examples of how Big Data could be used to provide services in a transformed network. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what Big Data is and how it will transform the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the concept of Big Data • Illustrate the Big Data architecture and key protocols • Describe a possible use case for Big Data

Course Outline 1. What is Big Data? 2. Big Data Technology 3. Hadoop Procedure 4. Hadoop Modules 5. Insights 6. Data Visualization 7. Visualization Examples 8. Big Data Examples 9. End of Course Assessment



Cloud RAN Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_111

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the impact and benefits of Cloud RAN, the vision and opportunities created by future provider networks, as well as a number of technology challenges that need to be solved to make Cloud RAN a reality. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what Cloud RAN is and how it will transform the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the concept of Cloud RAN • Illustrate the Cloud RAN architecture and key protocols • Describe the operational benefits of Cloud RAN

Course Outline 1. Current RAN Architecture

1.1. RAN architecture 1.1.1. Macro cells 1.1.2. Small cells

1.2. RAN connectivity 2. Challenges of Today

2.1. RAN equipment requirements 2.2. RAN power requirements

3. Why Cloud RAN? 3.1. Problems Cloud RAN solves

4. Cloud RAN Architecture 4.1. Remote radio head 4.2. Baseband unit 4.3. Fronthaul

5. Benefits and Challenges 5.1. OpEx/CapEx 5.2. Operational 5.3. Radio 5.4. Mobility

6. Baseband Unit Virtualization 6.1. Virtualization of BBU overview 6.2. Virtualized BBU-Pool 6.3. Advantages of Virtualizing BBU

7. Connectivity Topologies 7.1. Fronthaul technologies 7.2. Fronthaul protocols

8. Cloud RAN and Virtualization

8.1. C-RAN interworking with NFV 8.2. C-RAN interworking with SDN




CSP Network Performance Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_114

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. Those transformation choices will have an impact on the performance of the CSP. This course provides a high level view of how a CSP currently manages the performance of the network. The course describes the key elements of the OA&M network, the key concepts related to Key Performance Indicators, and the key procedures related to Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS).

Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding how CSPs manage the performance of their network today. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key elements of the CSP network • Illustrate the CSP OA&M network • Describe KPIs and their use • List the performance requirements of the key services used by a

CSP • Describe FCAPS • Illustrate the various redundancy schemes used with in the CSP • Describe how the CSP will detect, isolate, and correct faults

Course Outline 1. CSP Network Architecture

1.1. A conceptual Mobile CSP network 2. OA&M Architecture

2.1. OSS/BSS network 2.2. Element management system

3. Key Performance Indicator (KPI) 3.1. Counters 3.2. Primary use of KPI 3.3. Example KPIs

4. Key Services and Performance Requirements 4.1. Voice services 4.2. VoIP call 4.3. Data session 4.4. Video session

5. FCAPS 5.1. What is FCAPS?

5.1.1. Fault 5.1.2. Configuration 5.1.3. Accounting 5.1.4. Performance 5.1.5. Security

6. Redundancy Schemes 6.1. What is 5 9’s availability? 6.2. Types of redundancy

7. Fault Management

7.1. Fault detection 7.2. Fault isolation 7.3. Fault correction

8. The Road Ahead 9. End of Course Assessment



OpenStack IaaS Overview eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_115

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. A good conceptual understanding of the new networking and Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider business paradigms is essential for professionals in the communication industry. This course provides a high level view of the architecture and operations of OpenStack. The key services families of Keystone, Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Swift, Ceilometer, and Heat are explored including their architecture, services, and their communication with other services. Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what OpenStack is and how it will transform the Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks over the next few years. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the main service families of OpenStack • List the key resources that are virtualized with OpenStack • Describe how OpenStack communicates internally with the

RabbitMQ and externally with APIs

Course Outline 1. OpenStack IaaS Architecture

1.1. OpenStack IaaS 1.2. OpenStack release timeline

2. OpenStack Communication 2.1. OpenStack APIs 2.2. RabbitMQ

3. OpenStack Basic Services 3.1. Keystone and authentication 3.2. Glance and image store

4. Compute Resources and Nova 4.1. Nova architecture 4.2. Nova scheduling

5. Network Resources and Neutron 5.1. Neutron architecture 5.2. Neutron services

6. Storage Resources, Cinder and Swift 6.1. Types of storage 6.2. Cinder vs. Swift 6.3. Storage and Glance

7. Ceilometer and Monitoring 7.1. Telemetry meter types 7.2. Using Ceilometer

8. Orchestration and Heat

8.1. What is Orchestration? 8.2. Heat and Automation 8.3. Heat templates




Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction eLearning (H5v) | Duration: 30 minutes | Course Number: NWV_116

Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization are reshaping what networks look like and how they are managed, and are providing significant competitive advantages for those providers who understand and deploy SDN and NFV based solutions. These solutions can improve customer response time and customer satisfaction, reduce errors and provide dynamic solutions that can automatically adjust to customer needs. This self-paced eLearning course provides a high-level understanding of the potential impact of SDN and NFV. It focuses on the business drivers behind the technology and an introduction into what is SDN and NFV without diving into too many details.

Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding what are SDN and NFV, what are some key drivers, benefits and what the journey to SDN and NFV may look like. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Summarize key drivers behind SDN and NFV • Explain the fundamental shift that SDN and NFV enables • Describe SDN and NFV each in a sentence • Describe the differences between an SDN and NFV-based solution

and a traditional approach • Identify some key challenges involved with implementing SDN and

NFV on a large scale

Course Outline

1. The Why and What of SDN and NFV 1.1. Why SDN and NFV 1.2. What is SDN and NFV 1.3. Impact to network operator 1.4. SDN and NFV drivers

2. SDN and NFV

2.1. The SDN and NFV shift 2.2. NFV

2.2.1. Define in Nine 2.2.2. NFV at a Glance

2.3. SDN 2.3.1. Define in Nine 2.3.2. SDN in actions

2.4. Terminology and concepts

3. Benefits and Journey 3.1. Key benefits 3.2. Getting to SDN and NFV



Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 45 minutes | Course Number: NWV_117

Where did this technology shift come from? The enterprise IT space has made a dramatic shift with Web-scale IT, virtualization, DevOps, open source software and decomposing IT applications into smaller components to enable scaling. These same concepts are now moving into the network provider space and are the foundation for leveraging SDN and NFV. This foundations module will focus on understanding the new software paradigm, virtualization, DevOps, open source culture and application development approach.

Intended Audience The course is intended for all that are interested in understanding the foundational concepts underlying SDN and NFV. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the power of software and the impact of virtualization • Explain the concept of a Virtual Machine • Define cloud computing and list its five key attributes • Summarize the concepts of DevOps, open source software and

Web-scale application development • Differentiate between traditional service definition and cloud

orchestration • Relate the benefits of OpenStack

Suggested Prerequisites • Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction (eLearning)

Course Outline

1. Virtualization and Cloud Computing 1.1. Define-in-Nine: Virtualization 1.2. Define-in-Nine: Cloud Computing 1.3. Key attributes of Cloud Computing 1.4. Virtual Machines (VM) 1.5. Containers

2. A New Approach to Software

2.1. The shift towards software 2.2. Open Source software 2.3. Define-in-Nine: DevOps 2.4. Decomposing application software for

rapid scaling 2.5. Bringing it together to achieve web-

scale solutions 2.6. Example: Web server

3. Cloud Orchestration

3.1. On-demand Cloud services 3.2. Define-in-Nine: Orchestration 3.3. Inter-Cloud 3.4. Creating flexible networks 3.5. OpenStack



Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies eLearning (H5v) | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: NWV_118

Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) technologies are reshaping how telecom service providers’ networks operate resulting in more efficient operation that reduces costs and increases savings. Together, these solutions allow networks to operate at web-scale and provide customers with unprecedented levels of agility and flexibility. This self-paced eLearning course provides NFV and SDN frameworks and show how they work together to better serve the customers. It also introduces the role of Orchestration in providing automation of service providers’ network and thus delivering service agility and operational efficiency.

Intended Audience The course is intended for all audiences that are interested in understanding how SDN and NFV provide optimal network solutions that not only provide customers with key benefits (faster time to revenue, reduced costs and increased customer satisfaction), but also improve the ability to respond to customer demands. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Give examples of SDN and NFV in action • Sketch an example of an SDN and NFV-based network • Articulate how orchestration provides improved network

management • Explain how SDN, orchestration and NFV work together to improve

efficiencies and the customer experience • List some of the fundamental shifts due to SDN and NFV

Suggested Prerequisites • Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning)

Course Outline

1. Today’s and Tomorrow’s Networks 1.1. Complexity of today’s service

provider’s network 1.2. Physical and virtual network functions 1.3. Conceptual model of tomorrow’s

network 1.4. Key concepts of Software-Defined

Network

2. NFV and SDN 2.1. NFV and SDN working together 2.2. NFV

2.2.1. NFV at a glance 2.2.2. NFV in action 2.2.3. NFV framework 2.2.4. Benefits of NFV

2.3. SDN 2.3.1. SDN at a glance 2.3.2. SDN framework 2.3.3. SDN controller and apps 2.3.4. Benefits of SDN

3. Automating the Network 3.1. NFV orchestration at a glance 3.2. Dynamic capacity scaling 3.3. Service function chaining

4. Walkthroughs: Fine Dining and the

Network

5. Applying SDN and NFV to Tomorrow’s Network 5.1. New paradigms 5.2. Fundamental shifts



Exploring Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: NWV_203

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) standards are still evolving as the industry grapples with this potentially significant technology transformation. NFV proposes to leverage standard IT virtualization technology to consolidate network equipment types onto industry standard high volume servers, switches and storage. NFV is expected to reduce cost, improve network flexibility, manageability and allow the network administrator to customize the operations of the network on a large scale. The course starts with a discussion of the motivation behind deploying NFV. The course also provides an overview of the NFV architecture, NFV requirements and challenges, VNF operations and management, hypervisor technologies, and how NFV can be applied LTE and IMS network functions. The course also discusses the how NFV and Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies are used together.

Intended Audience This is a technical course, primarily intended for a technical audience requiring a technical introduction to the application of NFV network. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe virtualization, cloud computing and its service models • Discuss the NFV reference architecture and building blocks • Identify the key NFV requirements and benefit • Discuss the role and performance aspects of the virtualization layer • Define the NFV building blocks: Virtualization of Compute, Network

and Storage • Describe the integration of NFV and SDN and how to complement

each other • Understand how can OpenStack be an NFV VIM • Contrast Current LTE and IMS architecture with LTE and IMS using

NFV • Discuss networking performance enhancements that can be used in

an NFV system. • Define NFV in the context of LTE and IMS network functions • Apply NFV as a use case in LTE and IMS


• Working knowledge of LTE and IMS • Working knowledge of SDN and Cloud Computing (IaaS)

Course Outline 0. Prologue 1. NFV Overview

1.1. NFV and SDN 1.2. NFV High-Level Framework? 1.3. NFV Requirements and Benefits 1.4. Main NFV Challenges

2. Virtualization Concepts-I 2.1. Virtualization Overview 2.2. PNFs to VNFs 2.3. Virtual Functions Software Options

3. Virtualization Concepts-II 3.1. Virtualization Layer 3.2. Hypervisor Types (0,1, 2) 3.3. The Container Hypervisor 3.4. NFVI Domains 3.5. Hypervisor Domain in NFV 3.6. VM Live Migration

4. NFV Architecture and Orchestration 4.1. NFV Architectural Framework 4.2. NFV MANO Components 4.3. VNF Life Cycle 4.4. Role of EMS-OSS-BSS 4.5. VNF Forwarding Graphs 4.6. NFV Challenges 4.7. OpenStack as a VIM in NFV 4.8. Orchestration Layers

5. NFV Deployment Scenarios 5.1. Cloud computing service models 5.2. NFVI as a Service (NFVIaaS) 5.3. VNF as a Service (VNFaaS)

5.4. VNP as a Service (VNPaaS) 5.5. NFV Service Models Benefits and

Challenges 6. NFV Infrastructure and Service

Deployment Options 6.1. NFV Infrastructure Deployment 6.2. NFV Descriptors 6.3. NFV On-Boarding Process 6.4. Network Service Creation 6.5. Elasticity and Scaling in NFV 6.6. Placement of SDN in NFV

7. Network and Performance Enhancements

7.1. Introduction 7.2. Traditional Network Interface

Virtualization 7.3. Overview of DPDK 7.4. Overview of SR-IOV 7.5. DPDK & SR-IOV Together 7.6. Overview of VxLAN, NFVGRE 7.7. Overview of NUMA Memory

8. VNF Architecture 8.1. VNF Functional Architecture 8.2. VNF Logical Interface Points 8.3. VNF Composition 8.4. VNF States 8.5. VNF Load Balancing 8.6. VNF Auto Scaling and Elasticity 8.7. NFV design exercise

Appendix A: NFV Applications A.1 LTE and IMS overview A.2 NFV options for LTE and IMS



Exploring Virtualization and Cloud Computing Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: NWV_208

Cloud Computing is a multifaceted technology generally characterized by its Service Model type (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS). From a user’s perspective SaaS is the simplest, since the Cloud service provider provides everything (software, hardware, management of infrastructure, etc.). IaaS is the other extreme where the Cloud user must manage its own Virtual Machine (VM), but has the ability to configure it in any manner desired. This course will focus on Cloud Computing from the view of the Service Models and present a high level comparison of the three primary SMs, and where they may fit into a wireless networking environment. Each of the three SMs is then explored in more depth to identify the unique role of (as well as the unique deployment challenges faced by) each. Intended Audience This course is intended for a technical audience interested in understanding the basics of Cloud Computing Service Models in the context of a Wireless Service Provider’s network. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the motivation for deploying each of the three Cloud Computing Service Models

• Describe the differences between Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Describe the role of Virtualization in Cloud Computing • Describe the difference between a Virtual Machine and a Container • Explain each Service Model in the context of a Wireless Provider

domains • List the technologies upon which Cloud Computing is based • Describe the “virtualization” process for IaaS • Illustrate changes for Next Generation Data Centers • Illustrate preferred operational scenarios for each Service Model • Explain the role and tasks of a Hypervisor • Sketch the virtualized Cloud Computing architecture • Describe the key management issues faced by each Service Model


• [NWV_116] Welcome to SDN and NFV Introduction (eLearning) • [NWV_117] Welcome to SDN and NFV Foundations (eLearning) • [NWV_118] Welcome to SDN and NFV Technologies (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Background

1.1. Cloud Computing overview 1.2. Service models preview

1.2.1. SaaS 1.2.2. PaaS 1.2.3. IaaS

1.3. Commercial service models solutions 1.4. Cloud Computing taxonomy and

basic architecture 2. Virtualization

2.1. What is Virtualization? 2.2. Types of Virtualization

2.2.1. Computing 2.2.1.1. Virtual Machines 2.2.1.2. Containers

2.2.2. Networking 2.2.3. Storage

2.3. Multi-tenancy 3. Virtual Machines and Hypervisors

3.1. Hypervisor described 3.2. Hypervisor architecture 3.3. Hypervisor tasks

3.3.1. Manage shared info 3.3.2. Grants, memory management 3.3.3. VM scheduling and APIs

4. Docker and Containers 4.1. Docker described 4.2. Container architecture 4.3. Container tasks

4.3.1. Manage shared info 4.3.2. Grants, memory management 4.3.3. Container scheduling

5. Three CC SMs and Wireless Networking 5.1. Applicability to the wireless domain

5.2. Redundancy and high availability 5.3. Key Performance Indicators

6. SaaS Architecture 6.1. SaaS overview and architecture 6.2. User vs. Cloud Computing

provider view 6.3. Operations 6.4. Management issues

7. PaaS Architecture 7.1. PaaS overview and architecture 7.2. User vs. Cloud Computing

provider view 7.3. Operations 7.4. Network based systems 7.5. Management issues

8. IaaS Architecture 8.1. IaaS overview and architecture 8.2. User vs. Cloud Computing

provider view 8.3. Operations 8.4. Platform evolution 8.5. Network based systems 8.6. Management issues

9. Cloud Computing Technology 9.1. Cloud Computing infrastructure

management with OpenStack 9.2. OpenStack architecture 9.3. OpenStack operations

10. Next Generation Data Centers 10.1. Data management challenges 10.2. Data Center architecture 10.3. Storage virtualization 10.4. Design evolution

11. Putting It All Together



Exploring Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for Network Operators Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: NWV_704c

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a relatively new concept within the industry and has recently gained traction. Standards and implementations of SDN are still evolving as the industry grapples with this potentially significant technology transformation. SDN proposes to take the traditional implementation of the networking and dis-assemble it. SDN is a collection of technologies that split the data, control and management planes of the network. By doing this, the expectation is that it will improve network flexibility, manageability and allow the network administrator to customize the operations and services of the network on a large scale. Recent developments and the use of virtualization and Cloud Computing are some of the key enablers of this transformation. Intended Audience This is a technical overview for network operators. It is intended for a technical audience that has knowledge of packet networking and an interest in understanding key concepts in Software Defined Networking (SDN). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe Software Defined Networking • List the motivations for SDN • List the competing standards for SDN • Sketch the SDN architecture • Discuss the Southbound Protocols • List the operational difference between the Southbound Protocols • Discuss the role of OpenStack in SDN • Discuss some applications for SDN • Discuss the requirements on the Northbound API • Identify SDN Use Cases applicable to a network operator

Suggested Prerequisites • [IPC_103] Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning) or equivalent prior

knowledge

Course Outline 1. SDN in Network Transformation

1.1. SDN , NFV, Cloud 2. SDN Overview

2.1. What is SDN? 2.2. SDN benefits and challenges 2.3. Supporting standards 2.4. SDN in DC and WAN

3. SDN Architecture 3.1. SDN architecture and framework 3.2. SDN deployment options 3.3. SDN principles 3.4. SDN interfaces (No; So; East; West) 3.5. OpenFlow alternatives 3.6. Use case - Mobile traffic

management 4. SDN Operation

4.1. Separation of control plane and data plane

4.2. Network Virtualization layer (FlowVisor)

4.3. Key SDN protocols 4.4. SDN traffic flow 4.5. Services and services chaining 4.6. Migration to SDN 4.7. Use Case - Increasing WAN

utilization

5. SDN Programmability

5.1. Traditional programmability 5.2. Modern (SDN) programmability

5.2.1. Characteristics 5.2.2. Pub-sub (loose coupling) 5.2.3. Example: Traffic steering 5.2.4. OpenStack and SDN 5.2.5. I2RS and PCEP 5.2.6. Service chaining

5.3. Use Case - Inter-cell interference management

5.4. Use case CellSDN architecture 6. SDN Configuration vs. Control

6.1. Benefits of centralized control 6.2. Configuration protocols 6.3. Control protocols 6.4. Configuration and control together 6.5. Switch statistics vs. configuration

vs. control 6.6. Information feedback to OAM 6.7. Demonstration – YANG and

NETCONF



SDN and NFV Architecture and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_304

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) standards are still evolving as the telco industry grapples with this significant technology transformation. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a relatively new concept within the telco industry and has recently gained traction. NFV proposes to leverage standard IT virtualization technology to consolidate network equipment types onto industry standard high volume servers, switches and storage. SDN proposes to take the traditional implementation of the networking and dis-assemble it. SDN is a collection of technologies that split the data, control and management planes of the network. The course provides a technical overview of NFV and SDN – in terms of the architecture, requirements, challenges, operations, and management – and how they relate and complement one another. Intended Audience This course is intended for a personnel in engineering and operations roles who are looking for a technical introduction to Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the NFV reference architecture and building blocks • Sketch end-to-end operational scenarios for vEPC, vCPE • Identify the Key NFV requirements and benefit • Discuss the role and performance aspects of the virtualization layer • Define the NFV building blocks: Virtualization of Compute, Network

and Storage • Show how OpenStack can be an NFV VIM • List and describe performance enhancements techniques • Sketch the SDN architecture • Discuss the Southbound Protocols and their roles • Describe the requirements on the Northbound API • Identify SDN Use Cases applicable to a network operator • Illustrate how NFV and SDN work with each other

Course Outline 1. Prologue

1.1. NFV and SDN working together 1.2. Orchestration

1.2.1. Service 1.2.2. Network 1.2.3. Infrastructure

2. SDN and NFV Architecture 2.1. SDN architecture 2.2. SDN and ODL 2.3. NFV components

2.3.1. NFVI, VNF 2.3.2. EMS, OSS and BSS 2.3.3. MANO

3. NFV Infrastructure 3.1. NFV infrastructure deployment 3.2. OpenStack components 3.3. Heat and infrastructure Orchestration 3.4. NFVI Domain, Hypervisor Domain

4. NFV Application - VNF 4.1. VNF functional architecture 4.2. VNF logical interface points 4.3. VNF composition, VNF states 4.4. VNF load balancing 4.5. Virtual functions software options 4.6. VM live migration

5. NFV Management - MANO 5.1. Orchestrator, Catalog 5.2. Network service creation 5.3. NFV descriptors 5.4. Onboarding 5.5. Lifecycle management 5.6. VNF forwarding graphs

6. NFV Deployment Scenarios

6.1. NFV service models 6.2. Use Case for NFV deployment

6.2.1. vIMS 6.2.2. vEPC 6.2.3. vPE

7. Deployment Considerations 7.1. Life of data packet 7.2. Performance

7.2.1. DPDK and SR-IOV 7.2.2. Scheduling and OS

enhancements 7.3. Elasticity and scaling in NFV 7.4. Availability

8. SDN Controllers 8.1. OpenFlow protocol 8.2. Horizontal and vertical controller

deployment 8.3. SDN controller federation 8.4. SDN controller collaboration 8.5. Placement of SDN in NFV

9. SDN Protocols and Interworking 9.1. Benefits of centralized control 9.2. Configuration protocols 9.3. Control protocols 9.4. WAN interworking protocols

10. Network Orchestration with SDN 10.1. Intra-Data center

10.1.1. Integration with VIM 10.2. Inter-Data center

10.2.1. Integration with WIM 10.3. Service function chaining

11. Putting It All Together 11.1. End-to-end deployment scenario 11.2. End-to-end instantiation scenario



OpenStack Workshop for SDN and NFV Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Day | Course Number: NWV_405

Competitive advantages of business agility drives the need for responsive and flexible IT infrastructure; which can be slow and expensive. The lead time to procure, install, configure, and commission new HW can take weeks. Cloud Computing IaaS brings speed, agility, scalability, and availability with lower CapEx and OpEx. This hands-on workshop is conducted in a Production Communication Service Provider context and the role OpenStack plays in NFV and SDN networks. Hands-on operational exercises are provided with detailed explanations of OpenStack’s component implementation, along with basic troubleshooting. Participants become Tenants and create multi-tiered network topologies and web service applications, enabling the participant to more adeptly deploy and support Cloud applications in an IaaS environment. Intended Audience This course is designed for professionals in the communications industry who wish to quickly build their knowledge of OpenStack. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• OpenStack’s role in NFV and SDN networks • Identify the benefits and applications of IaaS and OpenStack • Diagram OpenStack’s logical and physical architectures • Trace OpenStack components, their capabilities, and interactions

across the DataCenter physical networks • Provision, manage, and monitor resource pools (compute,

network, and storage) in a Cloud Computing Center • Create simple virtual network over OpenStack IaaS • Explore OpenStack features such as VM migration, Snapshot, etc. • Trace a packet through the Infrastructure • Associate basic failure behavior to problem discovery, employ

isolation techniques using log file • Contrast the benefits and considerations of cloud deployments

regarding: - Cloud partitioning over physical host deployments - Cloud segregation (Regions, Zones, Host Aggregates) - High Availability considerations vs SPOF


• Basic understanding of computing


1.1. Introduction to cloud computing 1.2. Role of OpenStack in NFV and SDN

Networks 1.3. OpenStack services highlights

2. Introduction to OpenStack IaaS 2.1. OpenStack components and

architecture, and supporting systems 2.2. OpenStack services on physical

hosts and physical networks 2.3. Cloud segregation techniques

3. Identity Service (Keystone) 3.1. Keystone concepts 3.2. Keystone authentication and

authorization policy enforcement. 3.3. Keystone database and service

catalogue 4. Compute Service (Nova)

4.1. Nova capabilities, components and service daemons

4.2. Nova under-the-hood VM provisioning trace

4.3. Scheduler and filter algorithms 5. Image Service (Glance)

5.1. Glance overview capabilities and concepts

5.2. Glance services

6. Networking Service (Neutron)

6.1. Networking capabilities, components and service agents

6.2. Network use cases 6.3. Under-the-hood implementation 6.4. Network frame trace

7. Block Storage Service (Cinder) 7.1. Cinder overview 7.2. Cinder architecture 7.3. Cinder volume management,

configuration and log files 8. Object Service (Swift)

8.1. Swift capabilities, architecture and service daemons

8.2. Account, Container, Object Walk-Through

8.3. Swift deployment considerations 9. Telemetry Service (Ceilometer)

9.1. Capabilities, components and service daemons

10. Orchestration (Heat) 10.1. Capabilities, components and

service daemons 10.2. Heat Stack templates



Scripting Workshop for SDN and NFV Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: NWV_408

Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers are deploying Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). This class surveys the popular methodology known as DevOps and introduces software tools which are used to define and orchestrate services. In the world of software defined networks, service providers are moving from configuring networks to programming networks. The participants are introduced to several network programming languages through hands-on exercises. They study how scripting languages interface with SDN Controllers and NFV Virtual Infrastructure Manager (VIM e.g. OpenStack) along with software concepts such as declarative programming which are used in software tools such as TOSCA, YANG, Heat, Ansible and Python. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a technical hands-on introduction to scripting in the world of SDN and NFV. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List opportunities for scripting in the SDN, NFV based Networks • Contrast DevOps with previous project development methodologies • Develop or modify TOSCA service templates for network service • Modify simple YANG models for network configuration • Distinguish between modeling, configuration, and software

programming tools • Differentiate between data formatting languages such as YANG,

TOSCA, JSON etc. • Interpret Ansible playbook for infrastructure configuration • Write a basic python script to retrieve and modify OpenStack

configuration Suggested Prerequisites

• [NWV_405] OpenStack Workshop for SDN and NFV Required Equipment

• Students will need a laptop with a web browser and Windows Remote Desktop installed.

Course Outline 1. DevOps and Scripting in the SDN and

NFV World 1.1. DevOps in Virtualized Networks 1.2. Modeling and Scripting Exercise: Group discussion of DevOps and changing job roles

2. Orchestration Tools - TOSCA 2.1. History of TOSCA 2.2. Overview of TOSCA 2.3. TOSCA Applications Exercises: Examine and execute TOSCA service templates

3. Data Abstraction - YANG 3.1. History of YANG 3.2. Overview of Declarative Programming 3.3. Abstraction Applications Exercise: Convert NETCONF YANG to YIN model

4. Orchestration Tools - Heat 4.1. Orchestration (Heat) Overview 4.2. Heat Orchestration Template

Structure 4.3. Sample Heat Resources Exercise: Launch OpenStack Heat stack

5. Deployment Tools - Ansible

5.1. History of Ansible 5.2. Overview of Ansible 5.3. Ansible Playbook Exercise: Examine and execute an Ansible playbook

6. Orchestration Tools - Python 6.1. History of Python 6.2. Overview of Python 6.3. Python Applications Exercise: Modify a Python SDN application



OpenStack Heat Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_413

OpenStack is a very popular open source cloud enablement system for creating private and public clouds. OpenStack software controls large pools of compute, storage, and networking resources in the cloud deployment. Heat is the service for orchestrating resources in an OpenStack deployment. It implements an orchestration engine to launch multiple composite cloud applications based on templates in the form of text files that can be treated like code. This workshop provides a thorough understanding of Heat Orchestration Templates (HOT). Using an OpenStack system, students will analyze several heat templates of increasing complexity that will work together to understand and apply heat templates simulating practical deployments of OpenStack in a Telco environment. Intended Audience This session is intended for team members in technology organizations who want to work with OpenStack Heat and create and use Heat Templates (YAML format) for orchestration. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Read and interpret Heat Orchestration Templates (HOT) • Design Heat Orchestration Templates • Create heat stacks in an OpenStack deployment • Create nested heat templates • Articulate the Affects of Global Enviroments as they relate to

launching Heat Stacks. • Practice the scripting of VM actions & configuration at boot time. • Identify the IaaS requirements & VM Image requirements to

support advanced Orchestration techniques. Suggested Prerequisites

• [NWV_304] SDN and NFV Architecture and Operations • [NWV_405] OpenStack Workshop for SDN and NFV

Required Equipment


Course Outline 1. Template Structure

1.1. Supported formats and syntax 1.2. Versions and compatibility

Exercise: Discover IaaS capabilities 2. Groups, Parameters and Constraints

2.1. Input variables 2.2. Variables and constraints

Exercise: Order and validate input 3. Heat Resources

3.1. Resource types 3.2. Definitions, properties

Exercise: Create servers, volumes, LB pool, VIP to server pool with floating IPs

4. Intrinsic Functions 4.1. Get (attr, file, parm, resource) 4.2. List-join, Digest, Repeat 4.3. Resource_facade 4.4. Str (replace, split), Map_merge

Exercise: Use intrinsic functions 5. Output

5.1. Use of parameters and attributes 5.2. Use case walk-through

Exercise: Output resource run-time values 6. Template Composition

6.1. Nested HOTs 6.2. Build, launch, manage nested HOTs 6.3. Resource dependencies 6.4. Informaion flow in nested stacks Exercises: Explore, analyze, launch and manage nested templates

7. Environments

7.1. Global and effective environments 7.2. Influencing parameters and

defaults 7.3. Overridding resources 7.4. Heat hooks 7.5. Restricting resources 7.6. Deployment of Heat stacks Exercise: Resource Groups, Policies, and triggers to scale Resources defined in external environments

8. SW Configuration 8.1. Mechanisms and considerations 8.2. Infrasturcture support 8.3. Building custom loads 8.4. user_data scripts and cloud-init Exercise: Inject user_data into VMs

9. Service Orchestration 9.1. Interworking of Stack and

Resource States 9.2. Resource lifeCycle action

workflows 9.3. Architecting service deployments

Exercise: Resource wait conditions, handles, signals, advanced Heat resources



NETCONF/YANG Configuration Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Day | Course Number: NWV_207

Network configuration tools are increasingly important as more network services move to the cloud. In the past, SNMP has been a standard tool for this task but now it is being superseded by NETCONF (Network Configuration Protocol) and the associated YANG (Yet Another Next Generation) standard. NETCONF has important features which go beyond the capabilities on SNMP. Network operating center workflows will change as we move toward configuration with NETCONF. In this class the student will implement device data models (with YANG) and NETCONF configuration automation scripts. Students will replace previous generation techniques (SNMP and manual automation) with next generation automation using the Tail-f ConfD Basic tool. Intended Audience This course is designed for practitioners who configure PNFs or VNFs. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Create a YANG data model for a VNF • Modify an existing YANG model by adding data items and RPCs. • Compare data modeling with – XML, YANG, JSON,

RESTCONF/REST • Differentiate between network configuration (NETCONF) and

network control (OSPF/OpenFlow) • Create and execute NETCONF automation scripts • Utilize Tail-f ConfD tool to stage, implement, install, and rollback

Network Equipment configuration. • Describe the goals of end to end network automation

Hands-On Exercises (Skills) Approximately 60% of class time will be spent on hands-on exercises

• Done on public cloud virtual machines. • Analyze NETCONF messages sent via Netopeer tool • Edit YANG model data items and send RPCs on southbound

interface • Create NETCONF automation scripts for use with Tail-f ConfD tool


• Introductory knowledge of Linux

Course Outline 1. Configuring Network Equipment

1.1. Vendor specific Network Equipment Management today with EMS

1.2. Configuration VS Control 1.3. Swivel chair management Exercise – Login

2. YANG for Data modeling 2.1. SNMP MIB VS YANG, XML, JSON 2.2. Public YANG Models Exercise – Create simple YANG model.

3. Carrier Grade NETCONF 3.1. Northbound REST API to ConfD 3.2. Schema changes 3.3. ConfD CDB and internals 3.4. Configuration Audit history 3.5. Security Through SSH/PKI 3.6. Datacenter wide management

control Exercise - YANG model in Tail-f. Exercise - Validate public YANG models.

4. NETCONF Replaces SNMP 4.1. Problems with SNMP 4.2. RFC 3535 as a run up to NETCONF 4.3. SNMP/NETCONF comparison Exercise - Add data and RPC to YANG model

5. Executing NETCONF Operations 5.1. Configuration and state data 5.2. Configuration Data stores: candidate,

running, startup 5.3. NETCONF data stores in ConfD 5.4. Data store operations

5.4.1. Editing data

5.4.2. Running RPCs 5.4.3. Adding new RPCs to Model

and Target 5.4.4. Multiuser issues 5.4.5. Validate change 5.4.6. Rollback on error

5.5. Converting YANG to YIN model 5.6. Autonomous notifications Exercise – Translate YANG to YIN (XML) model. Exercise - Validate and commit data stores to equipment. Detect configuration changes.

6. NETCONF for SDN 6.1. SDN Controller and NETCONF 6.2. Workflow efficiency with NETCONF

6.2.1. Automation 6.2.2. Control

6.3. Control and Data plane issues Exercise – Exercise – debug/fix NETCONF script error. Exercise - MIB to YANG translation



Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_402

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging technology in telecom networks. It is different from, but has many synergies with other new technologies like cloud computing and Network Function Virtualization (NFV). Many network devices (e.g. S-GW, P-GW in LTE, even generic routers) have logically separate control and data planes. SDN is based on three principles; (1) Separate the control planes from the data planes, (2) centralize the control plane functionality in an SDN Controller (data plane remains distributed), (3) provide a new Application Plane which enables business application needs to directly impact the operation of the network (programmability). Various SDN concepts will be reviewed, then focus on illustrating the operation of the SDN network through a series of exercises with open source modeling tools like Mininet along with a simulated telecom network. Intended Audience This class is intended for a technical audience that has knowledge of SDN and an understanding of networking concepts. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Show SDN switch capability and network topology discovery • Demonstrate SDN passive monitoring • Differentiate between Proactive and Reactive Forwarding • Configure a new element in an existing network • Modify a network configuration with a new flow • Illustrate the use of Restful APIs on the Northbound interface • Contrast OpenFlow with NETCONF southbound protocols • Illustrate Open vSwitch functionality in the switches • Illustrate the use of VLANs • Demonstrate fault management in an SDN network • Demonstrate tunneling in SDN • Demonstrate Service Policy establishment and QoS in SDN • Trace an end-to-end packet flow through the various VLANs and IP

subnets that make up the mobility network

Course Outline

1. Preview of SDN Workshop 1.1. SDN Overview 1.2. SDL Lab Overview and Objectives 1.3. Review of lab software tools 1.4. Lab frame capture via Wireshark 1.5. Network startup procedures 1.6. Exercise: Intro to lab software,

OpenFlow initialization sequence 2. Lab modeling Concepts

2.1. Virtualization in SDN 2.2. Southbound Interface options 2.3. Flow table overview 2.4. Mininet topology with python script 2.5. Open Virtual Switch (OVS) 2.6. Adding or modifying flows 2.7. Exercise: Creating custom ntwk

topology. Beginning flow rule issues. Switch ports and interfaces

3. Normal SDN Flow functions 3.1. VLAN configuration and operation 3.2. Adding a new network element in the

data plane 3.3. Passive Monitoring 3.4. Proactive vs Reactive Forwarding 3.5. Add new Flow Endpoint 3.6. Exercise: Add flow rules using

OpenDaylight SDN

4. OpenDayLight

4.1. Connect GUI to OpenDayLight Controller

4.2. Use of GUI to analyze traces 4.3. Add new flows via GUI 4.4. Exercise: Floodlight controller,

flow rule details, Open vSwitch 5. SDN troubleshooting

5.1. Use of ping and traceroute in SDN

5.2. Fault detection and Recovery 5.3. Packet flow analysis and

debugging 5.4. Interpretation of flow statistics 5.5. Exercise: Northbound REST API,

Orchestration 6. SDN Northbound Interface

6.1. Overview of REST, JSON, XML 6.2. OpenDayLight NB RESTful API 6.3. Use of Curl and Browser plugin 6.4. Contrast RESTful vs GUI APIs 6.5. Exercise: SDN virtualization(s),

VXLAN 7. Orchestration

7.1. Portal and SDN Orchestration 7.2. SDN Orchestration using

Northbound Interface API 7.3. QoS and Service Policies in SDN

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SDN in Carrier Networks Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_403

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is an emerging technology in telecom networks. It is different from, but has many synergies with other new technologies like cloud computing and Network Function Virtualization (NFV). Many network devices (e.g. S-GW, P-GW in LTE, even generic routers) have logically separate control and data planes. SDN is based on three principles; (1) Separate the control planes from the data planes, (2) centralize the control plane functionality in an SDN Controller (data plane remains distributed), (3) provide a new Application Plane which enables business application needs to directly impact the operation of the network (programmability). Various SDN concepts will be reviewed, then focus on illustrating the operation of the SDN network through a series of user exercises. Intended Audience This class is intended for a technical audience that has knowledge of SDN and an understanding of networking concepts. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Illustrate SDN switch to SDN Controller connectivity • Show how switch capabilities are discovered by the SDN Controller • Demonstrate how the SDN Controller “discovers” the network

topology • Differentiate between Proactive and Reactive Forwarding • Illustrate how to modify an existing flow • Illustrate the use the Restful APIs on the Northbound interface • Illustrate Open vSwitch functionality in the switches • Demonstrate Inter-Data Center connectivity in an SDN network • Show how to configure tunnels on routers to simulate tunneling for

mobility in a wireless network by updating flows. • Demonstrate how to establish services like Bandwidth on Demand

and VPN • Demonstrate how to SDN supports VM migration • Trace an end-to-end packet flow through the various VLANs and IP

subnets that make up the mobility network. Suggested Prerequisites:

• SDN Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of Workshop

1.1. SDN overview 1.2. SDL lab overview and objectives 1.3. Exercise: Intro to lab software,

OpenFlow initialization sequence. 2. Lab Modelling Concepts

2.1. Virtualization in SDN 2.2. Southbound interface options

2.2.1. OpenFlow 2.2.2. BGP-LS 2.2.3. PCEP 2.2.4. I2RS 2.2.5. NetConf

2.3. Flow table overview 2.4. Open Virtual Switch (OVS) 2.5. Exercise: Creating custom network

topology 3. SDN and Configuration

3.1. VLAN configuration and operation 3.2. Adding a new network element in the

data plane 3.3. Passive Monitoring 3.4. Proactive vs. Reactive Forwarding 3.5. Add new flow endpoint 3.6. Exercise: Configure a network

element with NetConf 3.7. Exercise: Add flow rules using

OpenDaylight/ONOS SDN 4. SDN and Virtual Machines

4.1. What is a Virtual Machine? 4.2. What is a Container? 4.3. VM/Container Migration 4.4. Migration ccenarios

4.5. Exercise: Make changes to the transport network due to a VM migration

5. SDN and Inter-Data Center Connectivity

5.1. SDN hierarchy 5.2. Inter-data center protocols

5.2.1. VxLAN 5.2.2. NVGRE

5.3. Establishing connectivity between data centers

5.4. Exercise: Using VxLAN/NVGRE migrate a VM between data centers

6. SDN and Orchestration 6.1. Network Functions Virtualization

Orchestration overview 6.2. OpenStack Networking overview 6.3. Service Chaining 6.4. Orchestration and the northbound

APIs 6.5. Exercise: Examine the messaging

between OpenStack Neutron and SDN

6.6. Exercise: Setup a Service Chain 7. SDN Service Establishment in the

WAN 7.1. SDN and the WAN 7.2. VPN 7.3. Bandwidth on demand 7.4. SDN and MPLS 7.5. Exercise: Establish VPN service 7.6. Exercise: Establish Bandwidth on

demand service



NFV Application Planning and Design Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_407

As Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers transform their networks with the deployment of SDN and NFV, the challenge of network planning moves from an individual network function perspective to that of the Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI) perspective. This course is focused on the computer, networking, and storage requirements that the NFVI needs to support to operate and deploy all the VNFs. The course covers the fundamental differences in planning between PNF and VNF for capacity, availability, and reliability as well as application performance. Student team and lab-based exercises will reinforce the course material. The class is focused on student hands-on exercises. The exercises will be both workbook team-based exercises as well as interactive lab exercises. The lab exercises will focus on the role OpenStack Heat and Ceilometer play in automating the virtualized network performance and reliability activities.

Intended Audience This session is intended for leaders in technology organizations interested in learning about the technologies and drivers for Network Virtualization at Wireless, Wireline and Cable service providers. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Illustrate the difference in network planning of PNFs and VNFs • List the resource planning models for compute, network, and

storage of the NFVI • Demonstrate the role of OpenStack Heat and Ceilometer in

managing a virtualized network • Compare and contrast the VNF deployment options on NFVI

planning • Identify the role of SDN on network resource planning • Illustrate the impact of orchestration on NFVI planning including

the resources required to run the NFV-O • List impact of the deployment and architectural choices on NFVI

resources Suggested Prerequisites

• [NWV_405] OpenStack Workshop for SDN and NFV (Instructor Led)

• [NWV_304] SDN and NFV Architecture and Operations (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. NFV Planning Overview

1.1. Fundamental Shifts 1.2. Panoramic View of Planning 1.3. NFV Architecture 1.4. Overview of OpenStack Exercise: Student Intro to Lab

2. HOT and More 2.1. NFV Automation 2.2. Heat, HOT and YAML 2.3. Ceilometer 2.4. HOT Scenarios and Deep Dive Exercise: Exploring HEAT Template

3. Capacity and Performance 3.1. Performance Degradation, Recovery 3.2. Performance Enhancement Process 3.3. Workloads 3.4. NFV Reliability

4. VNF Planning 4.1. Day in the Life of a VNF 4.2. VNF Deep Dive 4.3. Impact of Aggregation Exercise: Tools – “stress-ng” and “tload”

5. VNF Monitoring and Scaling 5.1. Monitoring 5.2. Scaling Philosophies 5.3. Scaling Basics 5.4. Scaling Pitfalls

6. Infrastructure Planning

6.1. NFVI Physical Infrastructure 6.2. Node configuration Examples 6.3. Forecasting Basics

7. Compute Node 7.1. Compute Node Architecture and

Planning 7.2. Live migration 7.3. Impact of Over-Commitment 7.4. Sizing the Compute Node Exercise: Auto-scaling

8. Performance. Monitoring and KPIs 8.1. KPIs, Performance Enhancement

8.1.1. Hardware-based 8.1.2. Software-based 8.1.3. Scheduling

8.2. Hypervisor and Performance 9. Cloud Controller Node

9.1. Cloud Controller Node Architecture

9.2. OpenStack Basics and NFV 9.3. Cloud Control Node sizing issues

10. Network and SDN 10.1. Network Node Architecture 10.2. NFV Networks 10.3. SDN Overview 10.4. SDN Controller Alternatives 10.5. NFVI Network Reliability Exercise: HA and LB Exercise



Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Troubleshooting Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_409

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a relatively new concept within the industry and has recently gained traction. Standards and implementations of SDN are still evolving as the industry grapples with this potentially significant technology transformation. SDN proposes to take the traditional implementation of the networking and dis-assemble it. SDN is a collection of technologies that split the data, control and management planes of the network and this class will give an overview of potential problem areas within an SDN network. After describing debug tools, we will analyze the details of the North Bound Interface (NBI) and the South Bound Interface (SBI) and study examples of message traffic on these interfaces while also debugging several types of flow rules in SDN switches. Intended Audience This is an in-depth technical class, intended for a technical audience that has knowledge of SDN concepts and an interest in understanding key concepts underlying Software Defined Networking (SDN). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe Software Defined Networking • Name important SDN controllers • Create a simulated SDN controller/network environment • List the functions of SDN components • Describe the contents of REST API messages • Define problems which may occur in SDN switch flow rules • Summarize parameters of SDN flow rules • Describe Network Functions Virtualization • Illustrate the use of SDN debug tools • Differentiate between hypervisor, virtual machine, and container

Suggested Prerequisites • [NWV_402] Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Workshop

(Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. SDN Troubleshooting - Big Picture

1.1. Troubleshooting in the SDN/NFV World

2. SDN Controller issues 2.1. SDN network simulation 2.2. Starting and stopping SDN

controllers 2.3. SDN controller GUIs 2.4. SDN controller components 2.5. SDN controller interface with

operating system 2.6. Exercise – Using Ping to debug flow

rules in SDN switches 2.7. Exercise – Troubleshooting SDN

controller/switch interface 3. SDN Configuration vs. Control

Protocols 3.1. Difference between configuration and

control 3.2. Yang and NETCONF

3.2.1. Yang to Yin conversion 3.2.2. NETCONF datastores

3.3. SDN Protocol details 3.4. Problems in switch flow rules:

3.4.1. Single packet debug techniques

3.4.2. How matching works 3.4.3. Multi-table rules 3.4.4. Exercise – Fixing OpenFlow

rule errors

4. SDN API Programmability

4.1. REST VS SOAP API concepts 4.1.1. REST and SOAP debug

tools 4.2. Issues related to changing APIs 4.3. Python scripting for REST APIs

4.3.1. XML and JSON tables 4.3.2. Python libraries for REST

APIs 4.3.3. Analyzing REST problems

with Wireshark 4.3.4. Exercise – Using Apigee

REST APIs 5. SDN and Virtualization Problems

5.1. Basic Linux debug tools 5.2. Compare types of virtualization 5.3. Changing hypervisor and VM

parameters 5.4. Heavyweight VS lightweight

virtualization 5.5. Understanding system log

messages 5.6. Exercise – connecting Docker

containers 5.7. Exercise – connecting VMs in a

public cloud



OpenStack Network Troubleshooting Workshop Instructor Led (Hands-On) | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_404

Networking of OpenStack infrastructure in a multi-node environment can be complicated and frustrating. There are many custom defined networks (Control, data, and management) for the infrastructure, each with various purposes and traffic flows. OpenStack commands (Neutron, Nova, Cinder, etc.) may flow over one network, with the resource instantiation and service delivery taking place over another. This course is designed to help participants troubleshoot virtual networks deployed with OpenStack over underlying physical infrastructure. The course will show how physical infrastructure, basic VM to VM as well as complex virtualized networks, are deployed with details of daemons, agents, config files, log files, etc. Participants will be taken them through various break-fix scenarios and exercises. Intended Audience This course is designed for participants seeking OpenStack networking troubleshooting knowledge. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Associate failures to log file entries, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Perform basic Validation Testing of networked entities • Differentiate between configuration vs. networking issues • Identify appropriate trace points, perform capture of packet flows • Decipher and Interpreting Frame formats • Isolate network issues, and recommend appropriate corrective

action • Identify and isolate Neutron networking issues

Required Equipment This course requires an understanding of IT infrastructure and familiarity with basic Linux CLI commands. Each participant needs a laptop with the PuTTY ssh client installed, to be used for direct access into Award Solutions’ OpenStack IaaS (Linux environment). Suggested Prerequisite

• A solid understanding of L1/L2/L3 physical networking • A solid understanding of Linux • A good understanding of OpenStack

Course Outline 1. Physical Infrastructure Networking

1.1. Various network types 1.2. Agent configuration

1.2.1. Policies 1.3. Agent Log Files 1.4. Agent Service Status 1.5. Validate node-to-node connectivity

2. Basic VM to VM virtual networking 2.1. External equipment and implications 2.2. OpenStack network, VM create 2.3. Linux networking and OpenStack 2.4. Tracing OpenStack commands

2.4.1. APIs, RabitMQ,databases, etc. 2.5. Tracing VM to VM packet 2.6. OpenFlow rules in OVS vSwitch 2.7. Stunnel/encryption

3. Complex VM to VM Virtual networking 3.1. Multiple routers 3.2. FWaaS, LBaaS, etc 3.3. Tracing VM to VM packet 3.4. VXLAN configuration 3.5. Configuration files 3.6. DVR VS Networking node

4. Troubleshooting general communications issues 4.1. Neutron plugin issues 4.2. Tenant Overlapping IP address

spaces 4.3. DHCP issues

4.4. Floating/static IP issues

5. Troubleshooting VM-to-VM communication failures 5.1. OpenStack order of operations 5.2. Identifying L1, L2, L3

issues 5.3. Security group/rules

6. Troubleshooting VM networking issues 6.1. L1, L2, L3 issues 6.2. Security issues

6.2.1. Security group rules 6.2.2. Firewall/IPtables

6.3. Cinder volume network access 6.4. Packet throughput enhancements

7. Network traffic analyzers 7.1. Bro and Tcpdump examples 7.2. Correlating events 7.3. Track network wide flows 7.4. Decapsulating 7.5. Decryption 7.6. Policy scripts

8. OpenStack Troubleshooting with ELK stack 8.1. Basic Linux system logging 8.2. Logstash, formatting, correlation 8.3. Elasticsearch, JSON search 8.4. Kibana, visualization



NFV Troubleshooting Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: NWV_411

Network Functions Virtualization brings IT-ization of Networks to Wireless, Wireline and Cable service provider networks and with it a completely different paradigm of troubleshooting Network Services (NS) and VNFs. This workshop provides hands-on learning on the tools and techniques for troubleshooting a network service or VNFs in this new environment. The course begins with a summary of fundamental shifts in troubleshooting between physical node based infrastructure versus a cloud based NFV Infrastructure. We then conduct an end to end path tracing exercise to understand and reinforce the success path for the service setup. After a discussion on the general concepts of failure and fault isolation the course gets into a scenario based hands-on analysis of various kinds of operation faults and failures for NFV. Intended Audience This course is designed for professionals in the industry who need to develop good conceptual understanding of OpenStack. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Isolate issues between VNF and NFVI along organizational ownership • Interpret network traces, Cloud Infrastructure (NFVI) log files to extract

useful information for analysis and problem isolation • Identify and verify key cloud resource settings for the given

application using cloud infrastructure (NFVI) and other tools • Apply knowledge about the underlying NFVI to analyze VNF impacting

failures and recovery mechanisms • Sketch the redundancy scheme as implemented by the NFVI and

troubleshoot redundancy issues • Identify impact of SDN on NFV related troubleshooting • Isolate impacted sessions due to failure of a VNF • Use VNF and NFVI counters, traces and logs to verify VNF operations • Interpret and modify various descriptors and repository information • Draw an end-to-end connectivity diagram with key identifiers in a

mixed virtual and physical environment: Control Plane and Traffic Plane


• Refer to Network Virtualization catalog and recommended learning maps

Required Equipment


Course Outline 1. NFV Architecture and Troubleshooting

1.1. NFV architecture and operations 1.2. Fundamental shift in troubleshooting

2. End-to-End Path Tracing 2.1. Network service/VNF specific end-to-

end scenario 2.2. Identify the tracing and logging

capabilities along the path 2.3. Enable VNF, VIM, OSS and 3rd party

tools for tracing and logging 2.4. Capture the logs and traces 2.5. Analyze the success case 2.6. Correlate the VNF and NFVI layer

information 3. General Failure Points and Issue Isolation

3.1. Identify the points of failure along the success path

3.2. Inject a failure at selected point depending on the VNF

3.3. Capture logs/traces using VNFs, VIM, OSS and third party tools

3.4. Methodically analyze the information to isolate the issue

4. Redundancy Related Failure 4.1. Force a VNF redundancy failure 4.2. Capture messaging and logs at the

NFV layer 4.3. Collect appropriate logs at the VIM

layer 4.4. Analyze NFV and VIM layer

information to isolate root cause

5. Scale Up/Scale Out Failure

5.1. Create a VNF scale out failure 5.2. Capture logs at the NFV layer 5.3. Collect logs at the VIM layer 5.4. Analyze both NFV and VIM layer

info to isolate root cause 5.5. Modify descriptor or VIM

configuration to resolve the issue 6. Link Failure

6.1. Induce a link failure 6.2. Capture logs at the NFV layer 6.3. Collect logs at the VIM layer 6.4. Analyze both NFV and VIM layer

info to isolate root cause 6.5. Create a work around

7. Configuration Related Failure 7.1. Inject a configuration failure at

NFVI layer 7.2. Capture logs at the NFV layer 7.3. Collect logs at the VIM layer 7.4. Analyze both NFV and VIM layer

info to isolate root cause 7.5. Develop a workaround solution

8. Load Balancing Issue 8.1. Create a failure in load balancing 8.2. Capture messaging and logs at the

NFV layer 8.3. Collect appropriate logs at the VIM

layer 8.4. Analyze both NFV and VIM layer

info to isolate root cause 8.5. Develop a workaround solution



Mobile CSP Network Architecture and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: NWV_705c

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are on the cusp of a multitude of network and business transformation choices. This session is designed to provide a good technical understanding of the current CSP network architecture and operations with focus on 4G LTE mobile networks as mobile CSPs are at the forefront of this transformation. The session starts with an end-to-end 4G LTE network architecture including RAN, EPC, Backhaul, Backbone (IP/MPLS) and services networks (IMS/legacy service). We then cover end-to-end LTE session set up and mobility scenarios to show practical implementation not just the 3GPP standards based operations. We follow this discussion on various IMS/VoLTE/RCS scenarios including registration and session setup, interworking with legacy, E911, CSFB, eCSFB, and eSRVCC.

Intended Audience This is a technical course, primarily intended for a technical audience requiring a technical introduction to the architecture of a Mobile CSP. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with CSP network personnel • Articulate the complexity of current CSP networks in Access, Core,

Transport and Services areas • Sketch practical 4GLTE network architecture • Sketch practical enterprise Ethernet access and IP VPN services

architecture • Sketch end-to-end LTE session setup Mobile originated and mobile terminated

• Discuss different mobility scenarios RAN, EPC, service level mobility

• Illustrate various VoLTE scenarios VoLTE to VoLTE VoLTE to PSTN Mobility between VoLTE and non-VoLTE

Suggested Prerequisites • [NWV_104] Welcome to Mobile CSP Network Transformation

(eLearning)

Course Outline 1. End-to-End CSP Architecture

1.1. Mobile networks 1.1.1. RAN 1.1.2. EPC

1.2. Transport network 1.2.1. Backbone IP/MPLS

network 1.2.2. Ethernet Backhaul network

1.3. Service network 1.3.1. IMS/VoLTE/RCS 1.3.2. OSS/BSS

2. 4G/LTE Operations 2.1. Attach 2.2. End-to-end data session setup

2.2.1. Default Bearer Setup 2.2.2. Dedicated Bearer Setup

2.3. Mobility 2.3.1. RAN based mobility 2.3.2. Network based mobility 2.3.3. Idle mode mobility

3. IMS/VoLTE/RCS Operations

3.1. IMS registration 3.2. End-to-end VoLTE call setup 3.3. Interworking with 3G/PSTN 3.4. RCS Services 3.5. Emergency Services 3.6. Interworking with 3G

3.6.1. CSFB/eCSFB 3.6.2. eSRVCC

4. Impact of LTE-A on CSPs 4.1. eMBMS 4.2. Small Cells 4.3. HetNet 4.4. Coordinated MultiPoint 4.5. Device-to-device

5. CSP Network Wireline Services 5.1. VPN services

5.1.1. Ethernet access service 5.1.2. Mobile VPN services

5.2. Content delivery network


Welcome to LTE eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_109

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks, including both UMTS and 1xEV-DO; its high data rates enable a wide range of advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick, high-level overview of LTE radio and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) networks. The key characteristics of the LTE air interface, access network and core network are defined, along with a review of the capabilities of the LTE user equipment (UE). The services expected to be supported on LTE networks are summarized, with special emphasis on voice solutions. Finally, important considerations for deploying LTE networks are laid out, including the ability to interwork with existing 3G networks. Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in sales, marketing, deployment, operations, and support groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the motivations and goals for 4G networks • Summarize the basic concepts of LTE Air Interface • Sketch the high-level architectures of the evolved LTE Radio

network (E-UTRAN) and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) • Describe the different categories of LTE UE • Walk through a typical LTE call from power-up to service setup to

disconnect • Define the key services expected on LTE networks • Illustrate the interworking solutions for GSM/UMTS and 1x/1xEV-DO

networks • Explain the important factors to consider when deploying LTE

networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Motivations for 4G

1.1. 3G limitations 1.2. LTE goals and targets 1.3. 4G building blocks

2. LTE Network Architecture 2.1. LTE architecture goals 2.2. LTE network components

2.2.1. Evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN) 2.2.2. Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

3. LTE Devices 3.1. Device categories 3.2. Role of SIM card

4. LTE Air Interface 4.1. Scalable bandwidth 4.2. Supported radio bands 4.3. OFDM/OFDMA concepts 4.4. Multiple antennas in LTE

5. LTE Services 5.1. Typical call setup sequence 5.2. Basic and enhanced services 5.3. Voice and SMS solutions 5.4. IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) 5.5. Policy and Charging Control (PCC)

6. LTE Deployment 6.1. Interworking with GSM/UMTS 6.2. Interworking with 1x/1xEV-DO 6.3. Deployment considerations 6.4. Backhaul options




LTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3.5 hours | Course Number: LTE_102

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is one of the choices for next generation broadband wireless networks and is defined by the 3GPP standards as an evolution to a variety of 3G wireless networks such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. Its high data rates enable advanced multimedia applications. This eLearning course offers a quick and concise overview of LTE networks and the OFDM-based air interface. The LTE network architecture, network interfaces and protocols, air interface and mobility aspects are covered to provide an end-to-end view of the network. A high-level glimpse into the life of an LTE User Equipment (UE) is provided by walking through various stages from power-up all the way to setting up an IP address and exchanging traffic. By the conclusion of this course, the student will understand what LTE offers, its network architecture, how it works, and potential applications and services.

Intended Audience This course is an end-to-end overview of LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in design, test, sales, marketing, system engineering and deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the state of wireless networks and trends for next generation wireless networks

• Sketch the System Architecture Evolution (SAE) for LTE and its interfaces

• Describe OFDM concepts and how it is used in LTE • Define the key features of the LTE air interface • Walk through the mobile device operations from power-up to service

setup • Explain how uplink and downlink traffic are handled in LTE networks • Walk through a high level service flow setup on an end-to-end basis • Explain deployment scenarios of LTE networks

Course Outline 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. Introduction to LTE 2. LTE Network Architecture

2.1. Evolved Packet Core (EPC) 2.2. E-UTRAN - eNodeB 2.3. Network interfaces and protocol

stacks 3. LTE Air Interface

3.1. OFDM/OFDMA radio concepts 3.2. SC-FDMA radio concepts 3.3. Radio transmission frame structures 3.4. Transport to physical channel

mapping 4. LTE UE Operations

4.1. System acquisition 4.2. Idle mode operations 4.3. Initial access procedures 4.4. QoS 4.5. Registration and traffic

5. LTE Traffic Handling 5.1. Downlink traffic handling 5.2. Uplink traffic handling

6. LTE Mobility 6.1. Idle mode mobility 6.2. Active mode mobility / handover

7. Deployment

7.1. Typical LTE evolutionary path 8. Summary

Put It All Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_103

A cellular network consists of a radio network, one or more core networks, and a services network. The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is the next-generation core network that is expected to replace the existing/legacy core networks. A typical 3G core network consists of a Circuit Switched Core Network (CS-CN) and a Packet Switched Core Network (PS-CN). The EPC is an all-IP packet-switched core network that can connect to a variety of radio networks such as the LTE-based E-UTRAN, WCDMA-based UTRAN, GERAN, CDMA2000 1x, 1xEV-DO/HRPD, and WiMAX. The EPC is formally defined by 3GPP as part of the Evolved Packet System (EPS) that uses an LTE-based EUTRAN. This eLearning course provides an overview of the EPC, including the architecture, basic functions, its role in session setup, and its support for inter-technology mobility. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how EPC works in the next-generation cellular network. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Summarize key benefits and challenges of the EPC • Specify roles of various EPC components • Explain the functions (e.g., authentication and security) performed

by the EPC • Describe a high-level session setup using the EPC • Discuss how EPC supports inter-technology handover


• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning) Complementary Courses

• LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to LTE EPC

1.1. Setting the stage 1.2. Introduction to LTE 1.3. 3GPP evolution path

2. EPC Architecture 2.1. Legacy (3G) architecture 2.2. LTE architecture 2.3. EPC interfaces and protocols

3. EPC Registration 3.1. Authentication and security 3.2. Default bearer setup

4. Service Addition 4.1. Introduction to service data flow and

EPS bearers 4.2. QoS 4.3. Service addition and dedicated

bearer setup 4.4. PMIPv6-based EPS bearer

5. Intra-LTE and Inter-3GPP Mobility 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Intra-LTE mobility without S-GW 5.3. Inter-3GPP mobility

6. Inter-technology Handovers

6.1. Mobile IP techniques 6.2. LTE <-> non-3GPP Interworking

Interfaces 6.3. Optimized and non-optimized

handovers 7. Summary




LTE Air Interface Signaling Overview eLearning | Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_111

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a leading contender for next generation broadband wireless networks, providing an evolution path for a variety of 3G wireless networks, such as UMTS and 1xEV-DO. LTE offers significantly higher packet data rates, enabling advanced multimedia applications and high-speed Internet access. This eLearning course takes a look at the LTE air interface and Non-Access Stratum (NAS) signaling operations used to establish and maintain LTE calls. The key LTE network components and interfaces are described, and then the steps involved in establishing and managing data calls are illustrated, highlighting the roles of each component and the flow of signaling and data across the network. By the conclusion of this course, the student will have a deeper understanding of how the UE and the network work together to deliver services to LTE subscribers. Intended Audience This course provides an overview of LTE signaling operations, and is targeted for a broad audience for a quick reference to LTE operations. This includes those in engineering, operations, and product sales/marketing. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the key components of a typical LTE network and the interfaces between them

• List the key channels of DL and UL in LTE • Provide an overview of call setup and related signaling in LTE • Walk through the steps involved in a network attach • Discuss the establishment of EPS bearers • Explain how QoS requirements are managed in LTE • Summarize the cell selection and reselection processes for idle UEs • Illustrate how active connections are maintained during handovers



Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture Overview

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture 1.2. EPC (MME, S-GW, P-GW, HSS)

2. LTE Air Interface Signaling Basics 2.1. LTE physical layer

3. System Acquisition 3.1. Power-up acquisition

4. Network Attachment and Default Bearer 4.1. Attachment steps 4.2. Default bearer setup

5. QoS and Dedicated Bearers 5.1. QoS classes 5.2. Dedicated EPS bearers

6. Uplink and Downlink Traffic 6.1. Downlink traffic operations 6.2. Uplink traffic operations

7. Idle Mode 7.1. Idle mode defined 7.2. Cell reselection 7.3. Tracking and paging

8. Handover 8.1. Handover types 8.2. Measurement 8.3. Handover stages

9. Summary



Overview of IPv6 in LTE Networks eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: LTE_113

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is universally accepted as the next generation broadband wireless system based on an All-IP network. Each LTE device would need at least one IP address to communicate and obtain services like web browsing, machine-to-machine communication, voice and video services, SMS, etc. As the number of IP connected nodes continue to grow, the current IPv4-NAT architecture no longer suffices and we must consider a transition to IPv6 protocol. This eLearning course explores the IPv6 protocol, its features and capabilities and describes how LTE networks assign IPv6 addresses to LTE devices. It describes IPv6 address format, assignment of IPv6 address to LTE devices, dual-stack IPv4v6 addressing to facilitate smooth transition, and IPv4-IPv6 interworking. In conclusion, the student will understand the use of IPv6 addresses and IPv6 operations in LTE networks. Intended Audience This course is an overview of IPv6 addressing formats and IPv6 assignment operation in LTE networks, and is targeted for a broad audience. This includes those in planning, provisioning, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch LTE-EPC network architecture and identify the role of IPv6 • Analyze the limitations of IPv4 addresses • List the key aspects of IPv6 • Sketch the IPv6 addressing architecture and addressing formats • Discuss different UE IP address allocation schemes in LTE • Describe the use of dual stack IPv4/IPv6 in LTE Networks • Describe some IPv4 and IPv6 interworking scenarios • Explain IPv6 address assignment scenarios of LTE networks

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 1.2. PDN connections 1.3. IP address assignment in LTE

2. IPv4 in Wireless Networks 2.1. IPv4 address formats 2.2. Use of public and private addresses 2.3. Mobility support – GTP and mobile IP 2.4. Limitations of IPv4

3. IPv6 Essentials 3.1. Key aspects of IPv6 3.2. Ipv6 header description 3.3. IPv6 addressing

4. IPv6 Assignment in LTE Networks 4.1. Default bearer setup operation 4.2. IPv6 address allocation 4.3. Role of NAS signaling 4.4. Assignment of dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

addresses 5. IPv4/IPv6 Transition Mechanisms

5.1. Dual stack addressing 5.2. Tunnels 5.3. Translators

6. IPv6 Deployment in LTE Networks 6.1. Dual-stack connectivity 6.2. IPv6 migration scenarios




eMBMS Overview eLearning (H5) | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_117

Mobile operators around the world are deploying Long Term Evolution (LTE) in order to support the ever increasing demand for speed and data throughput. Video is becoming a significant component of the information carried by mobile networks. Techniques related to content distribution are critical for the operators to maximize the spectral efficiencies and provide acceptable coverage and capacity for subscribers. eMBMS (evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services) is a technology designed for LTE networks that supports efficient distribution of broadcast and multicast contents. This course provides an overview of eMBMS technology. Starting with a quick introduction to eMBMS, the course then describes example usage scenarios followed by an architecture discussion. The course covers the end-to-end operations in eMBMS and concludes with a look at how eMBMS is supported over the air on LTE networks. Intended Audience This course is an overview of eMBMS and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in product management, planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe what eMBMS technology is • Sketch the architecture of the eMBMS network • Mention functions of network interfaces in an eMBMS network • Identify signaling and traffic paths within the eMBMS network • Explain the concept of MBSFN • Specify example MBMS development features in various releases of

3GPP • Describe possible eMBMS deployment scenarios



Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction

1.1. What is eMBMS? 1.2. eMBMS transmission modes 1.3. eMBMS usage

2. eMBMS Architecture 2.1. 3-layer functional model 2.2. Functional architecture and nodes 2.3. Network interfaces 2.4. Traffic and signaling paths

3. eMBMS Operations 3.1. Broadcast and multicast operations 3.2. Session control procedures 3.3. Traffic transmission and reception

scenarios 4. eMBMS Air Interface

4.1. MBSFN and service areas 4.2. Resource allocation options 4.3. Standards and development

5. Deployment Scenarios 5.1. Event driven deployment scenario 5.2. Content dependent deployment

scenario

6. Summary




Welcome to VoLTE eLearning (H5) | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: LTE_118

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support interworking with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, seamless mobility and service continuity across these networks. This eLearning module provides an overview of supporting voice services using LTE, which is known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE). The module discusses the LTE-EPC, IMS, and the PCC as the building blocks for VoLTE. The pre-call operations such as connectivity with the IMS network and IMS registration are explained, along with the VoLTE call setup and configuration. Interworking between LTE and PSTN is also discussed. Intended Audience This course is an overview of Voice over LTE, and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe how voice services will function in LTE networks using VoLTE

• Describe the role of the LTE-Evolved packet core, Policy & Charging Control and IP Multimedia System (IMS) in LTE networks

• Specify the role of key IMS and Policy nodes and how those nodes interact to deliver an end-to-end VoLTE call

• Summarize the main steps of pre-call operations including default bearer establishment and IMS registration

• Summarize main steps of pre-call operations such as IMS registration

• Describe the main steps of setting up a VoLTE call • Identify the protocols used within the LTE and IMS networks for

VoLTE Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE Overview (eLearning) • Overview of IMS (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Course Objectives 2. What is VoLTE?

2.1. Voice in mobile networks 2.2. VoLTE

3. LTE and IMS 3.1. LTE network overview 3.2. LTE-EPC 3.3. Overview of IMS elements 3.4. Overview of IMS elements – CSCF 3.5. EPS bearers for VoLTE 3.6. Pre-requisites for VoLTE calling 3.7. IMS registration 3.8. Protocols used for VoLTE

4. VoLTE Call Establishment 4.1. Overview 4.2. SIP invite routing 4.3. Routing the SIP INVITE 4.4. SIP INVITE to destination mobile 4.5. Media negotiation 4.6. Resource reservation 4.7. Dedicated bearer creation 4.8. Signaling and media flow 4.9. Ending the call 4.10. VoLTE interworking with PSTN

5. Summary

5.1. LTE 5.2. IMS and policy 5.3. Supporting SMS in LTE 5.4. VoLTE call setup 5.5. Signaling and media

6. Final Assessment Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



VoLTE Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 1.5 hours | Course Number: LTE_112

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support interworking with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, seamless mobility and service continuity across these networks. This eLearning module provides an overview of supporting voice services using LTE, which is known as Voice over LTE (VoLTE). LTE-EPC, IMS, and the PCC are discussed as the building blocks for VoLTE. The pre-call operations such as connectivity with the IMS network and IMS registration are explained along with VoLTE call setup and configuration. Interworking between LTE and PSTN is discussed. Basic means of supporting SMS in LTE are also summarized. Intended Audience This course is an overview of Voice over LTE, and is targeted for a broad audience. This audience includes those in planning, Integration, operations, and end-to-end service deployment groups. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List various solutions for delivering voice in LTE networks. • Describe the role of LTE-EPC, PCC, and IMS in VoLTE. • Specify the roles of key IMS and PCC nodes. • Sketch inter-connectivity of LTE-EPC, IMS, and PCC nodes to deliver

an end-to-end IMS call. • Summarize main steps of pre-call operations such as IMS

registration. • Describe the main steps of setting up a VoLTE call. • Specify how SMS can be supported in LTE.


• LTE Overview (eLearning) • Overview of IMS (eLearning)

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Overview of EPS

1.1. Supporting voice services in LTE 1.2. Overall network architecture (EPS,

IMS, PCC) 1.3. Initial attach 1.4. Default vs. dedicated EPS bearers 1.5. Connectivity with IMS APN

2. Connectivity Among EPS, IMS, and PCC 2.1. Overview of IMS elements 2.2. Overview of PCC elements 2.3. QoS model in LTE 2.4. Connectivity of IMS, LTE-EPC & PCC

3. Pre-Call IMS Functions for VoLTE 3.1. PDN connection to IMS 3.2. P-CSCF discovery 3.3. IMS registration

4. VoLTE Call Setup 4.1. Overall steps for an all-IP call 4.2. PCC-IMS interactions 4.3. Dedicated bearer setup

5. VoLTE-Scenarios

5.1. LTE-PSTN interworking and role of IMS

5.2. Overview of Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

5.3. Supporting SMS in LTE 6. Summary Put It All Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



Overview of OFDM eLearning | Average Duration: 2 hours | Course Number: TRND103

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a transmission technique used to achieve very high data rates. OFDM is the technology of choice for all major wireless systems including Wireless LAN – 802.11, WiMAX – 802.16, digital audio/video broadcast systems such as Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld (DVB-H), Media FLO, and the air interface evolution of 3G Wireless systems based on 3GPP and 3GPP2. OFDM facilitates higher data rates over a wireless medium, which is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere, anytime. This course describes key OFDM concepts and terminology. It explains the challenges of radio propagation and describes how OFDM overcomes these challenges to offer high data rates in a spectrally efficient manner, and steps through the key OFDM operations in an end-to-end transmission. Intended Audience This is a technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Walk through the evolution of radio technologies • Describe the evolution and applications of OFDM • List the key attributes of OFDM and understand the frequency

domain orthogonality • Define various terms used in OFDM-based systems • Describe the challenges of radio propagation and how OFDM

overcome these challenges • Describe the key operation of cyclic prefix, FFT and IFFT • List the basic transmitter and receiver components in an OFDM

system • Step through the typical operations of an end-to-end data

transmission in an OFDM-based system

Knowledge Knuggets 1. Introduction

1.1. Evolution of radio technologies 1.2. Concepts of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA 1.3. Need for OFDM for high data rates

2. Principles of OFDM 2.1. Key attributes of OFDM 2.2. Frequency domain orthogonality 2.3. Time and frequency domain views

3. OFDM Basics 3.1. Carrier and subcarrier 3.2. Modulation and OFDM symbol 3.3. Subcarrier spacing 3.4. Guard period and cyclic prefix

4. Radio Propagation 4.1. Multipath and doppler shift 4.2. Inter Symbol Interference (ISI) 4.3. Guard Time 4.4. Inter Carrier Interference (ICI) 4.5. Cyclic prefix and pilots

5. Fourier Transform 5.1. Motivation for using Fourier

Transforms in OFDM systems 5.2. Concept of Fourier Transform 5.3. Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) 5.4. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) 5.5. Implementation

6. End-to-End Transmission

6.1. Transmitter and receiver components

6.2. OFDM operations 7. Summary





Multiple Antenna Techniques eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: TRND104

Advanced multiple antenna technologies enable emerging 4G cellular technologies to achieve superior data rates over the air interface (e.g., in excess of 100 Mbps). While 4G networks utilize an efficient multiple access technique called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), OFDMA on its own cannot deliver the expected superior throughput in 4G systems. Multiple antenna techniques play a critical role in increasing spectral efficiency. This course provides fundamental knowledge of numerous multiple antenna techniques that will be an integral part of emerging radio access standards. The antenna basics are explained, along with typical antenna configurations in commercial cellular deployments. Major antenna techniques are covered in the course, providing a strong foundation for advanced antenna technologies. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a fundamental understanding of how various multiple antenna techniques work. This includes those in a design, test, systems engineering, sales engineering, network engineering, or verification role. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Outline key benefits and challenges of multiple antenna techniques • Provide examples of various types of multiple antenna techniques • Explain transmit and receive diversity techniques such as Space

Time Coding (STC) and antenna grouping • Contrast a switched-beam system with an adaptive beamforming

technique • Describe MIMO spatial multiplexing techniques • Discuss the implementation of SDMA • Give examples of the multiple antenna techniques defined in

emerging 4G cellular networks

Complementary Courses • [TRND103] Overview of OFDM (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Introduction to Antenna Techniques

1.1. Antenna basics: Transmit and receive operation, antenna parameters, and antenna gain characteristics

1.2. Motivation for advanced antenna techniques

1.3. Example of antenna configurations: Omni and sectorized systems, 1 transmit and 1 receive antenna, 1 transmit and 2 receive antennas with space and polarization diversity

1.4. Summary of multiple antenna techniques, including advantages and challenges

2. Transmit and Receive Diversity Techniques 2.1. Basic techniques (space, time, and

frequency) 2.2. Advanced transmit diversity

techniques including STC, frequency/space, and antenna grouping/selection

2.3. Receive diversity 3. Beamforming Techniques

3.1. Construction of a beam 3.2. Transmit and receive beamforming 3.3. Switched-beam system 3.4. Adaptive beamforming system 3.5. Benefits and challenges of

beamforming

4. MIMO - Spatial Multiplexing

4.1. Basics of spatial multiplexing 4.2. Horizontal and vertical encoding,

single-code word and multi-code word

4.3. MIMO transmitter and receiver examples

4.4. Closed-loop MIMO (MIMO + precoding)

4.5. Collaborative spatial multiplexing 4.6. Benefits and challenges of MIMO-

SM

5. Summary




LTE-Advanced Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_114

To meet the rapidly growing IP data traffic, 3GPP has introduced an evolution of LTE called LTE-Advanced in 3GPP Release 10. LTE-Advanced is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of IMT-Advanced, including support for peak downlink data rates of over 1 Gbps. The features in LTE-Advanced are backwards compatible with existing LTE capabilities, allowing service providers to provide an enhanced user experience while minimizing the cost of ownership. This course provides a comprehensive look at LTE-Advanced features (R10 and beyond), describing the key requirements, performance targets, and proposed solutions, including carrier aggregation, enhanced advanced antenna techniques, network relays, and coordinated multipoint (CoMP) operations. Intended Audience This course is intended for individuals in business and leadership functions, as well as those who need to understand LTE-Advanced and its evolution from LTE. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the motivating factors behind LTE-Advanced • List the functional requirements and performance targets for IMT-

Advanced and LTE-Advanced • Define the key features of LTE-Advanced • Explain how basic LTE operations have been enhanced in LTE-

Advanced • Describe the important scenarios for LTE-Advanced deployment

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE-Advanced

1.1. Evolution from LTE (R8) to LTE-Advanced (R10 and beyond)

1.2. IMT-Advanced requirements and LTE-Advanced performance targets

1.3. Key LTE-Advanced features 2. LTE-Advanced Network Architecture

2.1. R8 E-UTRAN and EPC architectures 2.2. Relays and enhanced Home eNBs in

R10 2.3. UE categories for LTE-Advanced

3. Air Interface Enhancements 3.1. Carrier aggregation (CA) 3.2. Enhanced multiple antenna

techniques 3.3. Coordinated multipoint (CoMP) 3.4. SON enhancements 3.5. HetNets and eICIC

4. Life of an LTE-Advanced UE 4.1. System acquisition 4.2. Network attach and bearer setup 4.3. Uplink and downlink data

transmissions 4.4. Discontinuous reception (DRX) 4.5. Paging and cell reselection

5. Deployment Considerations

5.1. Deployment challenges 5.2. Migration to LTE-Advanced 5.3. LTE-Advanced overlays 5.4. HetNets and SON

Appendix: Release 9 Enhancements


LTE RAN Performance Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_115

The LTE air interface leverages several advanced radio technologies to deliver higher data rates and higher capacity to mobile subscribers, including OFDM and MIMO. The unique characteristics of these techniques require careful planning and optimization in order to maximize the overall coverage, capacity and performance of the LTE RAN. This course focuses on the challenges that RAN engineers typically face, both during initial deployment and in later growth phases. This course provides a high-level overview of LTE performance-related issues, including low cell-edge throughput, low downlink and uplink cell throughput, poor MIMO performance, RRC connection setup failures and drops, UE context drops, and bearer setup and bearer drops. Intended Audience This course is intended for those in leadership functions as well as those who need to understand and consider RF-related issues in LTE. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the LTE RAN KPIs and map them to the corresponding LTE RAN operations

• Associate important LTE signaling events with success and failure operational counters

• Identify the RF measurements that are key to coverage and interference and discuss how they impact the accessibility KPIs

• Identify events that lead to context and bearer drops • Describe downlink and uplink traffic operations and discuss the

importance of CQI for improved throughput • Calculate Resource Block utilization and its effect on cell capacity • Define the KPIs for handover and interworking performance



Course Outline 1. LTE RAN KPIs

1.1. LTE RAN KPIs overview 1.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping

2. Coverage and Accessibility 2.1. Defining “right” coverage 2.2. RSRP, RSRQ and SINR

measurements 2.3. RRC connection and context setup

performance 3. Drops and Retainability

3.1. Radio link failures 3.2. UE context and E-RAB drop KPIs

4. Throughput and Capacity 4.1. DL and UL operations 4.2. CQI and MCS/MIMO selection 4.3. RB utilization and capacity planning 4.4. Interference Coordination (ICIC)

5. Interworking and Handovers 5.1. Intra- and inter-frequency handovers 5.2. Idle mode IRAT selection 5.3. Automatic Neighbor Relation (ANR)



VoLTE Essentials Instructor Led | Duration: 1 Day | Course Number: LTE_116

LTE is defined as an all-IP network without any circuit-switched network elements; as a consequence, LTE subscribers must receive their voice services through voice over IP (VoIP). VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is based on the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) framework and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), and is the preferred solution for delivering voice in LTE networks. Wireless service providers around the globe have agreed to deploy VoLTE in order to ensure a smooth migration of voice services and seamless interoperability among the VoLTE equipment vendors and operators. This course provides a high-level end-to-end understanding of the VoLTE/IMS core network architecture, an overview of voice and video services, and a description of key VoLTE call scenarios, along with a discussion of important VoLTE deployment considerations. Intended Audience This course is intended for individuals who need a high-level overview of the LTE and IMS VoLTE networks, end-to-end signaling and traffic flows, and VoLTE operational scenarios. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Sketch the LTE and IMS architectures for VoLTE and describe the functions supported by each VoLTE network component

• Describe the key operations needed to establish and maintain VoLTE sessions, including: IMS registration Call establishment Dedicated bearer setup QoS management

• Illustrate the end-to-end signaling and traffic paths for VoLTE • Explain how VoLTE calls interwork with the PSTN and 3G networks • Identify the key considerations for deploying VoLTE and monitoring

monitoring VoLTE operations Suggested Prerequisites

• VoLTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE-IMS VoLTE Overview

1.1. What is VoLTE? 1.2. Role of LTE and IMS for VoLTE 1.3. Voice and video features in LTE 1.4. Network enhancements for VoLTE 1.5. State of VoLTE deployment

2. LTE-IMS Network Architecture 2.1. IMS network architecture 2.2. Key IMS entities and protocols 2.3. Role of DRA/SLF

3. Registration in VoLTE 3.1. Life of an LTE IMS UE 3.2. IMS registration 3.3. Default bearer connectivity to IMS

4. VoLTE Call Setup 4.1. End-to-end VoLTE-to-VoLTE call

setup 4.2. Roles of ENUM and TAS 4.3. Dedicated bearer setup 4.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic

paths

5. VoLTE to PSTN/3G Calls

5.1. Interworking considerations 5.2. Role of MGCF and MGW 5.3. SR-VCC and eSR-VCC 5.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic

paths 6. VoLTE Deployment

6.1. Device and network changes 6.2. Role of RCS 6.3. VoLTE KPIs 6.4. VoLTE coverage requirements 6.5. Voice quality considerations



VoLTE and IMS in LTE-EPC Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_203

The LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is an evolution of the 3GPP system architecture with the vision of an all-IP network finally realized. EPC in conjunction with IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) delivers various services such as VoIP, SMS, Video call, Picture share, IM and Presence. EPC and IMS support mobility with the existing 2G/3G wireless networks as well as PSTN to facilitate smooth migration, interworking and service continuity across these networks. This course provides a detailed look at the architecture of the LTE EPC, IMS and QoS framework to deliver end-to-end voice (Voice over LTE – VoLTE) in LTE networks. It also covers various service scenario walk-throughs that utilize IMS and EPC network components. The IMS service architecture and the interaction with existing services are described. Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in deployment and engineering of next generation wireless networks and services based on LTE-EPC and IMS. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the EPC architecture and describe the role of various nodes in establishing a data session in LTE for IMS signaling

• Sketch the IMS network architecture and identify the role of key network nodes, interfaces, and related protocols

• List various protocols used in IMS networks to support VoIP • Step through the IMS registration procedure • Explain the role of the PCC network to deliver QoS • Step through the interactions between LTE-EPC and IMS nodes to

establish a VoIP call • Step through the interworking of IMS with non-IMS networks such

as PSTN • Describe the IMS services architecture • Discuss role of AS, RCS, MMTel, and ICS, and support for legacy

services • Sketch the charging architecture in LTE-EPC and IMS networks


• Overview of IMS (eLearning) • LTE SAE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE/EPC Network Essentials

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 1.2. Network nodes and roles of HSS,

MME, S-GW, P-GW, and PCRF 1.3. Network interfaces and protocols

2. IMS Architecture 2.1. IMS network architecture 2.2. Role of CSCF, MGCF, MGW, HSS, AS 2.3. User addressing in IMS 2.4. End-to-end signaling and traffic flow

3. Protocols for VoIP and IMS 3.1. Diameter 3.2. SIP and SDP 3.3. H.248 (Megaco) 3.4. RTP and RTCP

4. VoLTE Pre-Call Functions 4.1. PDN connection for IMS APN 4.2. Default EPS bearer setup 4.3. IMS registration 4.4. IMS authentication

5. QoS Framework in LTE-EPC 5.1. QoS classes in LTE-EPC 5.2. PCC architecture 5.3. PCRF, PCEF, and AS 5.4. Interfaces: Gx, Rx 5.5. SDF, SDF aggregation, TFT

6. VoLTE Call Management

6.1. VoIP call setup in IMS 6.2. PCC interactions 6.3. SIP/SDP message details 6.4. Media format considerations 6.5. Emergency calls

7. Interworking in IMS 7.1. IMS – PSTN interworking 7.2. Roaming in IMS 7.3. Role of IPX

8. IMS Services Framework 8.1. Service architecture and role of

AS 8.2. Telephony Application server

(TAS) 8.3. Example supplementary services 8.4. Role of RCS and MMTel

9. SMS over IP Using IMS 9.1. SMS delivery architecture 9.2. SMS origination and termination 9.3. SMS interworking

10. IMS Charging Architecture 10.1. Overview of network nodes 10.2. Offline and online charging



Exploring IMS/VoLTE Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_207

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is the preferred solution for delivering voice over LTE networks, based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) architecture. This course is designed to present IMS/VoLTE architecture and call flow scenarios from the perspective of a typical wireless operator. The course starts with a detailed look at the end-to-end IMS core architecture in a wireless operator’s typical VoLTE network then steps through the various stages of interactions of User Equipment (UE) and LTE Radio, EPC and IMS network elements. Discussions cover initial IMS/VoLTE registration, covers the details of key service scenario such as IMS registration, VoLTE to VoLTE call setup and VoLTE to PSTN/3G call setup. The role of key nodes during call setup such as ENUM and TAS is covered. Finally, the topics of VoLTE KPIs and impact to the UE, RAN and core networks are covered for VoLTE deployment. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking technical details of a typical VoLTE network architecture and its operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Sketch VoLTE architecture and describe the functions supported by each VoLTE network component

• Identify key interfaces and related protocols such as SIP, Diameter, RTP, H.248

• Step through the key VoLTE operations: IMS registration VoLTE to VoLTE call setup New bearer setup for VoLTE QoS VoLTE interworking with PSTN/3G

• Sketch an end-to-end signaling and traffic paths for VoLTE • Describe how QoS is enforced in LTE network for VoLTE • List the quality and capacity related KPIs for monitoring of VoLTE

operations Required Prerequisites

• VoLTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. VoLTE Overview

1.1. What is VoLTE? 1.2. Role of LTE and IMS for VoLTE 1.3. Voice and video features 1.4. Enhancements for VoLTE

2. VoLTE in LTE Networks 2.1. VoLTE IMS architecture 2.2. VoLTE call model 2.3. Role of CSCFs 2.4. Role of DRA and SLF

3. Registration in VoLTE 3.1. Default bearer connectivity to IMS 3.2. P-CSCF discovery 3.3. SIP, SDP, Diameter, H.248, RTP 3.4. Private and public user identities 3.5. User registration 3.6. App servers such as TAS, PS, SCC 3.7. Registrations with app servers 3.8. Exercise: End-to-end message ladder

diagram of VoLTE registration 4. VoLTE Call Setup

4.1. End-to-end VoLTE to VoLTE call setup 4.2. ENUM and TAS during VoLTE call

setup 4.3. VoLTE call release

4.4. Exercise: End-to-end message

ladder diagram of VoLTE to VoLTE call

5. QoS for VoLTE Calls 5.1. P-CSCF, PCRF, and P-GW for QoS

enforcement 5.2. Dedicated bearer setup 5.3. QoS enforcement and scheduling 5.4. Dedicated bearer release

6. VoLTE Interworking Calls 6.1. ENUM for PSTN/3G call setup 6.2. MGCF, MGW, MRFC, MRFP 6.3. Signaling and traffic paths 6.4. Exercise: End-to-end message

ladder diagram of VoLTE to Non-VoLTE call

7. VoLTE Deployment 7.1. New network nodes for VoLTE in

MTSO 7.2. eNB, S-GW, P-GW enhancements 7.3. Device impact 7.4. VoLTE KPIs




LTE Technology Overview with Public Safety Features Instructor Led | Duration: 2.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_209

The arena of Mobile communications has been witnessing explosive growth on several fronts like technology, applications, devices and services. Giving rise to deployment of 4G-LTE networks. Public Safety Communications is also witnessing a need for higher data rates and capabilities. In order to make use of such high speed data in public safety services, 3GPP initiated in release 12 to enhance LTE standard to meet public safety feature requirements. This course describes the simplified architecture of LTE, LTE architecture enhancements to support public safety features, and moves on to OFDM and MIMO. The course also covers the downlink and uplink frame structure, OFDM operations at the physical layer, and resource management and scheduling considerations at the MAC layer. It steps through system acquisition, call setup, traffic operations and handover. The deployment and interworking issues with 2G/3G wireless networks are also explored. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE technology and its enhancements to support public safety features.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to LTE and its enhancements to support public safety features. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the requirements and capabilities of LTE • List the requirements of public safety features in LTE • Explain the network architecture of E-UTRAN and EPC • Sketch the architecture of security, policy and charging control

(PCC), and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and their interactions with EPC

• Sketch the LTE architecture enhancements to support public safety features

• Describe the use of OFDM and multiple antenna techniques in LTE • Describe the key concepts in the LTE air interface • List steps for network acquisition and EPS bearer setup • Describe the traffic operation in DL and UL • List mobility and handover procedures • Describe public safety services supported in LTE networks • Explain public safety LTE interworking with 2G/3G wireless

networks Suggested Prerequisites

• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)


1.1. Tracing evolution of technology 1.2. 4G technology and market drivers 1.3. Goals and requirements of LTE 1.4. LTE building blocks 1.5. Motivation for PS LTE 1.6. Requirements of PS LTE

2. LTE Architecture and Protocols 2.1. Tracing architecture evolution 2.2. Significance of MBMS in R6 2.3. E-UTRAN and EPC 2.4. Roles of eNB, MME, S-GW, P-GW,

and HSS 2.5. Key interfaces: S1, X2, S6a, S5, and

S11 2.6. Role of IMS in LTE networks 2.7. eMBMS network architecture 2.8. LTE architecture enhancements to

support public safety features 2.9. UE categories

3. LTE Air Interface 3.1. Orthogonality 3.2. Use of OFDM in LTE 3.3. MIMO (SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO) 3.4. LTE air interface channels

4. Initial Attach

4.1. System acquisition 4.2. Random access procedures 4.3. RRC connection 4.4. Initial attach 4.5. Authentication and security 4.6. Default bearer setup 4.7. IP address allocation

5. QoS Support in LTE 5.1. PCC framework 5.2. EPS bearers and SDFs 5.3. Dedicated bearer setup 5.4. QoS in LTE 5.5. Traffic operations in DL and UL

6. Idle Mode Mobility and Handover 6.1. Idle mode operations 6.2. Cell reselection 6.3. Tracking area update 6.4. X2 handover

7. Public Safety Services in LTE 7.1. Emergency call using LTE for

public safety organizations. 7.2. Group Communication System

Enablers for LTE(GCSE) 7.3. Proximity based Service(ProSe)

8. Interworking 8.1. Public safety LTE interworking with

2G/3G wireless networks



LTE-Advanced Technical Overview Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_310

This course provides a fundamental understanding of the LTE-Advanced features and the impact they have on the LTE air interface protocols and operations. LTE-Advanced is introduced in Release 10, and several LTE-Advanced features are specified in Release 11 and future releases. This course offers an in-depth view of how features such as Carrier Aggregation (CA) and Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP) are implemented. The signaling enhancements to session establishment and RRC connections are covered as well as changes to mobility and power control procedures for LTE-Advanced. Finally, there is a comprehensive look at other LTE-Advance features including; enhancements for Self-organizing Networks (SONs), features in support of heterogeneous networks and enhancements to MIMO techniques. Intended Audience This is a detailed technical course, primarily intended for those in system design, system integration and test, systems engineering, network engineering, operations, and support. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key LTE-Advanced features and their benefits • Describe the benefits of Carrier Aggregation and fundamentals of

the feature • Explain the key air interface changes required to support Carrier

Aggregation and show how they are used • Discuss the rationale for Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP) and key

deployment topologies • Outline changes required to implement CoMP and walk through

downlink and uplink data transfer • Describe features supporting heterogeneous network (HetNet)

deployments • Identify changes to MIMO in LTE-Advanced and how they achieve

higher spectral efficiency

Course Outline 1. LTE-Advanced Overview

1.1. LTE Evolution 1.2. LTE-Advanced promises and

challenges 1.3. Key LTE-Advanced features

2. Network Acquisition and Attach 2.1. System acquisition and attach 2.2. UE capabilities 2.3. Reference signals 2.4. DL and UL traffic operations

3. Carrier Aggregation (CA) Concepts 3.1. Benefits of CA 3.2. Band combinations 3.3. Resource allocation options 3.4. Hybrid-ARQ for CA

4. Carrier Aggregation Operations 4.1. RRC configuration 4.2. Cross carrier scheduling 4.3. DL/UL data Transfer 4.4. Multi-carrier HARQ feedback

5. Coordinated Multipoint (CoMP) Concepts 5.1. Benefits of CoMP 5.2. CoMP sets 5.3. CoMP topologies

6. CoMP Operations

6.1. DL joint transmission 6.2. DL dynamic point selection with

muting 6.3. CSI processes 6.4. UL joint reception

7. MIMO, HetNet, SON, and Relay Nodes 7.1. Antenna technique enhancements 7.2. Support for Heterogeneous

Networks (HetNet) 7.2.1. eICIC

7.3. Self-Organizing Networks (SON) 7.4. Considerations for home eNodeBs

and relay nodes

Appendix Release 12 and Beyond

New Carrier Type, 3D Beamforming, Device-to-Device Communications, Machine Type Communications

Release 9 Enhancements


LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days | Course Number: LTE_401

LTE offers significant improvements over previous mobile wireless systems in terms of data speeds and capacity, through the use of technologies such as OFDMA and multiple antenna techniques. However, these gains are realized only with careful planning and design in the LTE Radio Access Network (RAN), to maximize the efficiency of available RF spectrum. This hands-on workshop guides participants through the theory and practice of RF planning and design for LTE RANs. Participants will apply their understanding of the LTE air interface physical structure and related concepts to calculate the link budgets to support the market coverage and performance requirements, and to determine optimal network parameter settings. Participants will use actual planning inputs and a coverage prediction tool for exercises to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, and the class concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This workshop is intended for LTE RF design and system performance engineers. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Apply a consistent process to radio network planning and design • Use RSRP and RSRQ measurements to assess LTE RAN RF

performance • Map network requirements to corresponding system parameters • Construct uplink/downlink link budgets to meet specific

performance requirements • Use coverage and capacity requirements to determine the optimal

radio network design • Exploit multiple antenna techniques to optimize coverage and

performance • Estimate the maximum cell site air interface capacity based on a

specific traffic model • Determine optimal LTE configuration and operational parameter

settings to maximize system performance • Describe the key parameters and operations related to customer-

specific Inter-RAT deployment Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals 1.2. Planning inputs and outputs 1.3. LTE RAN planning process

2. LTE Air Interface 2.1. E-UTRAN architecture 2.2. LTE Physical layer structure 2.3. Air interface resources 2.4. UE measurements (RSRP/RSRQ) 2.5. RSRP/RSRQ exercises

3. Market and Engineering Requirements 3.1. Coverage requirements 3.2. Capacity requirements 3.3. QoS requirements 3.4. Engineering requirements

4. LTE Link Budget 4.1. Cell edge throughput calculations 4.2. Link budget for UL and DL 4.3. Role of RRH and TMA 4.4. UL/DL link budget exercises

5. RF Design and Site Selection 5.1. RF design process and options 5.2. Morphology definitions 5.3. Propagation models 5.4. RF design tool configuration 5.5. Coverage prediction

6. Antennas in LTE Networks

6.1. Multiple antenna techniques 6.2. Downlink feedback (CQI/RI/PMI) 6.3. Deployment considerations 6.4. Coverage prediction exercises

7. LTE Capacity Planning 7.1. Data traffic modeling 7.2. Air interface capacity estimation 7.3. Backhaul capacity planning 7.4. Triggers for capacity planning

8. RF Configuration Parameters 8.1. Frequency planning 8.2. Sync signal and PCI planning 8.3. Reference signal planning 8.4. RA preamble planning 8.5. PCI and RACH planning exercises

9. RF Operational Parameters 9.1. Cell selection/reselection

planning 9.2. Handover planning 9.3. Power control planning

10. Radio Network KPIs 10.1. User-centric KPIs 10.2. Network performance KPIs 10.3. System utilization KPIs

11. Interworking with 2G/3G 11.1. System selection/reselection

planning 11.2. Inter-RAT handover planning




LTE RAN Signaling and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_405

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is an all-IP wireless system that promises dramatic improvements in throughput and latency. The LTE enhancements are based on several fundamental pillars: a new air interface (OFDM+MIMO), simplified network architecture and efficient air interface structure and signaling mechanisms. This course takes a detailed look at various call scenarios of the LTE radio network using signaling messages and related parameters. It provides details of system access, initial attach, default/dedicated bearer setup, handovers and inter-RAT operations. At appropriate instances, the LTE operations are compared with similar operations of 1x/1xEV-DO or UMTS networks. Intended Audience This course is primarily intended for a technical audience in RF engineering, systems engineering, network engineering, support, operations, and anyone seeking a more in depth understanding of LTE signaling details. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the network architecture of the LTE E-UTRAN and EPC • List and describe the use of DL and UL channels of LTE • Step through the system acquisition process in LTE and understand

the system selection parameters • Analyze the UE logs to get deeper understanding of system access

parameters of SIB 2 • Step through the system access and the initial attach operation,

including security and IP address assignment • Explain the implementation and enforcement of QoS for calls such

as VoIP • Summarize traffic operations for UL and DL • Describe various handover scenarios and the associated signaling

procedures • Describe inter-system handover mechanisms, in particular the LTE

to 3G/2G scenario Suggested Prerequisites

• [LTE_102] LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. LTE Network Architecture

1.1. E-UTRAN architecture 1.2. LTE-Uu, S1 and X2 interfaces 1.3. Protocols of LTE RAN

2. LTE Air Interface 2.1. LTE frame structure of DL and UL 2.2. LTE channels overview 2.3. Identities of UE, eNB and EPC

3. System Acquisition 3.1. Cell-ID detection and synchronization 3.2. System Information Blocks (SIBs) 3.3. RF configuration and operations

parameters 4. Connecting to LTE RAN

4.1. Random access operation 4.2. UE and eNB timing alignment 4.3. RRC connection setup

5. Attach to the Network 5.1. Authentication 5.2. Selection of MME, S-GW, and P-GW 5.3. Default bearer establishment 5.4. AS and NAS security

6. Quality Of Service in LTE 6.1. QoS parameters 6.2. Dedicated EPS bearers and TFTs 6.3. Dedicated bearer setup 6.4. Data radio bearers in LTE

7. Traffic and Bandwidth Management

7.1. DL traffic processing 7.2. Feedback: CQI, PMI, RI 7.3. UL traffic processing 7.4. Buffer status reports 7.5. Scheduling 7.6. Time alignment 7.7. Closed loop power control 7.8. Discontinuous reception

8. Mobility and Idle Mode 8.1. Types of measurements 8.2. Cell reselection and TAU

operation 8.3. Paging operation 8.4. DRX operation in Idle mode

9. Handover 9.1. Measurement configuration 9.2. Measurement types 9.3. Handovers 9.4. X2-based handovers 9.5. S1-based handovers

10. Interoperability 10.1. Comparison of measurements

between LTE and 2G/3G 10.2. Inter-RAT handover preparation 10.3. Inter-RAT handover execution


VoLTE Signaling and Operations Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Days | Course Number: LTE_427

This is an intermediate level course that builds on participant’s knowledge of VoLTE and the IMS architecture. Participants analyze real-world VoLTE/SIP logs collected from commercial VoLTE networks using drive test equipment. The IMS infrastructure is simulated using Open IMS, so participants also analyze SIP signaling messages in the IMS domain. This course uses a scenario- based approach, allowing participants to step through key scenarios such as VoLTE registration, VoLTE to VoLTE calls, and Interworking with the PSTN/3G and emergency calls. Log analysis is emphasized where logs are available. Other topics are explored using detailed message flow diagrams. Intended Audience This course is designed for those involved in VoLTE deployment in LTE RAN and EPC networks. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the VoLTE network architecture • Walk through the following scenarios and identify the SIP messages

and related parameters for: VoLTE registration VoLTE to VoLTE call setup and release VoLTE to PSTN interworking Voice Call Continuity (if applicable) Emergency Calls

• Step through the dedicated bearer setup during VoLTE call initiation • Elaborate on Voice Call Continuity features to interwork with

erstwhile RAN technologies • Identify the LTE RAN enhancements required to support VoLTE

Required Equipment

• Laptop for VoLTE log analysis

Suggested Prerequisites • VoLTE Essentials or Exploring IMS/VoLTE Networks (Instructor Led)

Special Note Section 3 and 4 will be covered using air interface logs collected from a VoLTE network and generic SIP logs using open source IMS.

Course Outline 1. LTE and IMS Network Architecture

1.1. LTE-EPC network architecture 2. Bearer Setup for IMS APN

2.1. PDN connection for VoLTE 2.2. Default bearer setup

3. VoLTE Registration 3.1. IMS registration 3.2. SIP signaling with P-CSCF 3.3. User identities for VoLTE 3.4. Application registration 3.5. Exercise: LTE-IMS registration

4. VoLTE Call Setup 4.1. Call setup scenario overview 4.2. VoLTE call initiation signaling 4.3. Voice codec options 4.4. Exercise: End-to-end VoLTE call

5. VoLTE Interworking Calls 5.1. Interworking Overview 5.2. VoLTE to PSTN 5.3. PSTN to VoLTE

6. Voice Call Continuity 6.1. SRVCC/eSRVCC network architecture 6.2. VCC call setup

7. Emergency Call Support

7.1. Emergency session call flows 7.2. LTE bearer registration and

resource request 7.3. P-CSCF discovery and IMS

emergency registration 7.4. Establish emergency session 7.5. Concepts and definitions

8. RAN Enhancements for VoLTE 8.1. AMR and RTP 8.2. SPS 8.3. TTI Bundling 8.4. RoHC



RF Design Workshop: Part 1 - LTE Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_415

LTE offers significant improvements over previous mobile wireless systems in terms of data speeds and capacity, through the use of technologies such as OFDMA and multiple antenna techniques. However, these gains are realized only with careful planning and design in the LTE Radio Access Network (RAN), to maximize the efficiency of available RF spectrum. This hands-on workshop guides participants through the theory and practice of RF design for LTE RANs. Participants will apply their understanding of the LTE air interface physical structure and related concepts to calculate the link budgets to support the market coverage and performance requirements. Participants will use coverage prediction tool for exercises to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. Intended Audience This workshop is intended for LTE RF design and system performance engineers. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Apply a consistent process to radio network design • Use RSRP and RSRQ measurements to assess LTE RAN RF

performance • Map network requirements to corresponding system parameters • Construct uplink/downlink link budgets to meet specific

performance requirements • Use coverage and capacity requirements to determine the optimal

radio network design • Exploit multiple antenna techniques to optimize coverage and

performance Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges

Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Overview of LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals 1.2. Planning inputs and outputs 1.3. LTE RAN planning process

2. LTE Air Interface 2.1. E-UTRAN architecture 2.2. LTE Physical layer structure 2.3. Air interface resources 2.4. UE measurements (RSRP/RSRQ) 2.5. RSRP/RSRQ exercises

3. Market and Engineering Requirements 3.1. Coverage requirements 3.2. Capacity requirements 3.3. QoS requirements 3.4. Engineering requirements

4. LTE Link Budget 4.1. Cell edge throughput calculations 4.2. Link budget for UL and DL 4.3. Role of RRH and TMA 4.4. UL/DL link budget exercises

5. RF Design and Site Selection

5.1. RF design process and options 5.2. Morphology definitions 5.3. Propagation models 5.4. RF design tool configuration 5.5. Coverage prediction

6. Antennas in LTE Networks 6.1. Multiple antenna techniques 6.2. Downlink feedback (CQI/RI/PMI) 6.3. Deployment considerations 6.4. Coverage prediction exercises



RF Design Workshop: Part 2 – VoLTE and Small Cells Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: LTE_416

With the expected introduction of LTE features such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE), multi-frequency, Small cell deployment, and LTE-Advanced features such as carrier aggregation, the existing RF design process needs to be enhanced. This workshop provides a foundation for the features such as VoLTE, carrier aggregation, Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), and small cells. The course revisits the data traffic driven link budget and enhances to reflect the VoLTE performance requirements and the differences for Small cells. The antennas being planned to accommodate multi-band deployments are discussed. Various RF parameters related to cell selection/re-selection and handover are discussed for proper load distribution in cases of multi-carrier and small cell deployment. In summary, this workshop provides detailed understanding of RF design enhancements for VoLTE, LTE-Advanced and Small Cell. Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF design process and is intended for RF designers, RF systems engineers, network engineers, deployment and operations personnel. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Enumerate design considerations of deploying LTE in different bands, for different services, and using different cell types

• Identify the key features of LTE-Advanced such as Carrier Aggregation, HetNet, eICIC, and SON and their impact on RF design

• Step through the link budget and planning process for VoLTE, multi-frequency, and Small cell deployment

• Sketch various antenna configurations • Calculate the air interface capacity needs for data and VoLTE traffic • Describe configurations of RF design parameters related to cell

selection, re-selection, and handover Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges

Suggested Prerequisites • Overview of OFDM (eLearning) • LTE Overview (eLearning) • RF Design Workshop: Part 1 – LTE (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE Radio Network Design Review

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputs and outputs

1.2. LTE radio network planning process 2. Link Budget for Small Cells

2.1. Review LTE link budget for macro network

2.2. Small Cell considerations 2.3. Impact of Tx power, frequency, # of

antennas 2.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 2.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

3. RF Design Considerations 3.1. RF design guidelines 3.2. RF design tool configuration 3.3. Coverage prediction 3.4. Exercises: Coverage and interference

4. Link Budget for VoLTE 4.1. Link budget differences for VoLTE

and data 4.2. SINR requirement for VoLTE 4.3. Use of RBs for VoLTE 4.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 4.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

5. Antenna Considerations

5.1. Multi-band antenna considerations

5.2. 4x4 MIMO considerations 5.3. TMA and RRH deployment

configurations 5.4. Integrated antenna considerations

6. Advanced Features of LTE 6.1. Carrier aggregation 6.2. HetNet and eICIC support 6.3. SON features



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 1 - Attach Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_418

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a radio technology based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course describes the detailed procedures using call flows and ladder diagrams the system acquisition, RRC connection and steps through Network Attach procedure. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of various procedures of a UE while registering on an LTE network. Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to UE Attach procedure. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the steps involved in initial system acquisition • Describe how the primary and secondary synchronization signals

are used • Identify the key channel configuration parameters received over the

broadcast channel • Illustrate the random access procedure • Explain the purpose of signaling radio bearers • Show the steps involved in establishing an RRC connection • Illustrate the end to end message flow for the Network Attach

procedure • Explain how MMEs/S-GW and P-GW are selected • Sketch the process for setting up a default EPS bearer • Describe IP address allocation • Outline the differences between the EMM state



Course Outline 1. System Acquisition

1.1. UE power-up sequence 1.2. Initial power-up parameters 1.3. Synchronization signals 1.4. System Information Block (SIB) types 1.5. MIB example 1.6. SIB1 example 1.7. Initial network selection 1.8. Initial cell selection 1.9. Review exercises 1.10. Summary

2. RRC Connection to LTE RAN 2.1. Access signaling - Random Access

procedure 2.2. SIB2 parameters 2.3. PRACH power calculation 2.4. Timers for PRACH probes 2.5. Preamble formats 2.6. Random access response 2.7. Contention resolution 2.8. RRC connection set up 2.9. Signaling radio bearers 2.10. Review exercises 2.11. Summary

3. LTE Network Attach – Part1

3.1. Steps involved in LTE EPS bearer set up

3.2. AS and NAS signaling 3.3. S1-MME set up 3.4. MME selection 3.5. LTE security features 3.6. UE authentication 3.7. NAS security set up 3.8. Exercises

4. LTE Network Attach – Part 2 4.1. S6a signaling - update location

request 4.2. P-GW and S-GW selection 4.3. PDN connectivity service 4.4. AS security procedure 4.5. UE capabilities negotiation 4.6. Default bearer set up procedure 4.7. Non-access stratum states 4.8. Summary 4.9. Exercises



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 2 – Mobility, QoS, Traffic Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_419

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a radio technology based on OFDM and MIMO technologies. LTE provides much higher data rates (over 100 Mbps) to users while reducing the cost-per-bit for service providers. This is very exciting to wireless operators who are eager to deploy multimedia rich Internet content over a wireless medium with seamless access anywhere at any time. This course describes how the UE selects and re-selects LTE cells in idle mode. It introduces various events defined to trigger handovers in LTE Networks. Both Intra and Inter frequency LTE mobility is covered. It describes the LTE QoS model, QoS parameters, PCC architecture, Uplink and Down Link traffic and band width management. It introduces the concepts of Service data flows and guaranteed band width through dedicated EPS bearers. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE Mobility, QoS and traffic management.

Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to mobility procedures, QoS and traffic/bandwidth management in LTE. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the architectural components of Idle mode and paging • Describe the system information messages necessary for cell re-

selection procedure • Explain how measurement reports are configured and used to

trigger handovers • Describe the mobility procedures for inter eNB and inter S-GW

handovers • Illustrate the inter-MME handover procedure • Define Service Data Flows and show how they relate to EPS bearers • Describe the Quality of Service ( QoS) model and architecture • Explain the roles of eNB and P-GW in managing the QoS using TFTs

in mapping IP flows • Identify the feedback mechanisms used over LTE air interface • Summarize the changes involved in supporting multiple antennas • Illustrate how Timing Alignment, Power Control and Discontinuous

Reception (DRX) are managed Suggested Prerequisites


Course Outline 1. LTE Mobility – Idle Mode

1.1. Review of LTE network architecture 1.2. Definition of Idle mode 1.3. S1 release procedures 1.4. System Information messages for

cell re-selection procedure 1.5. Cell reselection (Intra and Inter

frequency) 1.6. Tracking area update procedure 1.7. Paging in LTE 1.8. DRX mode in LTE 1.9. Service request procedure in LTE 1.10. Exercises

2. LTE Mobility – Connected Mode 2.1. Basics of LTE measurements 2.2. Handover events in LTE 2.3. LTE handover phases 2.4. Measurement by UE and reporting

procedures 2.5. Handover decision 2.6. X2 based handover procedures 2.7. S1 based handover procedures 2.8. Inter MME handover procedures 2.9. Summary 2.10. Exercises

3. Quality of Service in LTE

3.1. Review of EPS bearer set up 3.2. LTE QoS model 3.3. QoS parameters in LTE 3.4. Concept of dedicated bearer 3.5. QoS architecture - PCC functions 3.6. Online and offline charging

models 3.7. Dedicated bearer establishment

procedure using Gx and Rx interfaces

3.8. End-to-end traffic flow in LTE 3.9. QoS enforcement in LTE 3.10. Exercises

4. Traffic and Bandwidth Management 4.1. Downlink traffic processing 4.2. CQI reporting procedures, CQI

table 4.3. PMI for MIMO techniques 4.4. RI for MIMO techniques 4.5. Uplink traffic processing 4.6. Buffer status reporting (types) 4.7. Semi persistent and dynamic

scheduling 4.8. Timing Alignment timer 4.9. Power Control in LTE 4.10. DRX procedures and parameters 4.11. Summary 4.12. Exercises



LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 3 - Interworking (GSM/UMTS) Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_420

The major focus of this course is the interworking between UMTS/HSPA and LTE and begins with a brief overview of LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G network architectures and requirements for interworking. The building blocks that support interworking between LTE and UMTS/HSPA are discussed in detail, including the new interfaces, hybrid device capabilities, and radio/core network mechanisms. Different interworking/mobility scenarios are listed and detailed message flows are given. The course also previews IP mobility mechanisms, security, and QoS considerations. The course provides both the architectural features and the detailed message flows of the interworking between LTE and 3GPP 2G/3G. In summary, this course provides a comprehensive overview of LTE technology Interworking with other 3GPP networks. Intended Audience This course provides a comprehensive overview and a technical introduction to LTE Interworking with 3GPP networks. It is suitable for engineers in network planning and design, product design and development, network deployment, network performance, and network operations. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Analyze the key differences between UMTS and LTE architecture • Explain the two architectural options for interworking with 3G/2G

networks • Sketch the network interfaces and protocols used for interworking • Explain the measurement procedure as it applies to Inter RAT

handover • List the measurement events for E-UTRAN, UTRAN and GERAN • Examine the detailed call flows for the inter-RAT procedures

between LTE and UMTS/GPRS • Describe Idle mode activities in LTE, UMTS and GSM/GPRS • Illustrate the details of the inter-RAT cell reselection procedure • List key broadcast information parameters needed for idle-mode

cell reselection in all 3 RATs • Walk through Tracking area update procedures • Explain the combined TA/LA update procedures



Course Outline 1. LTE Mobility - Interworking with 3GPP

1.1. LTE interworking network architecture 1.2. Definition of interoperability 1.3. Rel-8 UMTS access using S4-SGSN 1.4. IRAT measurements in LTE 1.5. Events A1 to A5 and B1, B2 1.6. IRAT measurements in UMTS and

GPRS 1.7. UMTS compressed mode and Idle

frames in GPRS 1.8. Review exercises 1.9. Summary

2. LTE Mobility - Connected Mode Interworking 2.1. UMTS to LTE handover procedures 2.2. Handover preparation, execution and

completion phases 2.3. LTE to UMTS handover procedures 2.4. Exercises 2.5. Pre Rel-8 UMTS access 2.6. Gn-SGSN based handovers between

UMTS to LTE 2.7. Summary 2.8. Exercises

3. LTE Mobility - Idle Mode

Interworking 3.1. Device states and IRAT mobility

procedures 3.2. Idle mode activities 3.3. EGPRS and UTRA states 3.4. System Information for IRAT

procedures 3.5. IRAT cell selection 3.6. IRAT cell reselection 3.7. Tracking area update procedure 3.8. Paging procedure 3.9. Combined LA and TA updates 3.10. Summary 3.11. Exercises



LTE RF Optimization Certification Workshop (UE Based) Instructor Led | Duration: 5 Days | Course Number: LTE_412

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events along with performing root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as RRC connection setup, bearer drops, Intra-LTE and IRAT handover operation, downlink and uplink throughput are addressed This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools. Note: This workshop uses UE logs and scanner data for analysis and concludes with a certification assessment. Intended Audience This workshop is primarily intended for RF and systems performance engineers involved in LTE design, performance, and optimization. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Define the LTE RF KPIs and map them to RAN counters • Identify various LTE signaling events that map to success and

failure operational counters • Identify the RF measurements that are key to coverage and

interference and analyze them through post processing tools • Analyze UE logs for root cause analysis of successful and failure

events and map these events to operational counters and corresponding KPIs Accessibility and RRC connection and bearer setup Intra LTE handovers and Inter-RAT handovers Radio link failures and bearer drops Downlink and uplink throughput

Required Equipment

• PC laptop Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE RAN Signaling and Operations (Instructor Led) Special Note This is an advanced level course. Please DO NOT register for this course if you are not very familiar with LTE RAN Signaling.

Workshop Outline 1. Workshop Overview 2. LTE RAN KPIs

2.1. LTE RAN KPIs 2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping

3. Coverage Analysis 3.1. Defining the right coverage 3.2. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR plot analysis 3.3. Scanner data analysis 3.4. Coverage analysis using post

processing tool 4. Accessibility KPI Analysis

4.1. PRACH parameter analysis 4.2. Default bearer setup analysis 4.3. Radio bearer setup and RRC

reconfiguration 4.4. Call flow to generic counter mapping

5. Intra-LTE Handover Analysis 5.1. Intra and Inter-frequency handover

events and trigger parameters 5.2. Handover KPIs/counters 5.3. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 6. Inter-RAT Handover

6.1. Idle mode system reselection 6.2. Inter-RAT handover events and

related trigger parameters

6.3. Inter-RAT handover message flow

and related KPIs/generic counters 6.4. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 7. Connection Drop Analysis

7.1. Radio link failure 7.2. UE context drops 7.3. E-RAB drops 7.4. Drop KPIs and troubleshooting

8. DL Data Traffic Performance 8.1. DL traffic operation walk-through 8.2. DL traffic KPIs 8.3. Analysis of CQI, PMI, RI 8.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis

9. UL Data Traffic Performance 9.1. UL traffic operation walk-through 9.2. UL traffic KPIs 9.3. UL power control parameters 9.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis

10. Idle Mode Performance 10.1. Bearer inactivity timer 10.2. Paging procedure optimization 10.3. TAU procedure optimization

Certification Assessment



LTE RF Optimization: Part 1 – Coverage and Accessibility Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_421

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as RRC connection setup, bearer drops, coverage issues. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools. Intended Audience This workshop is primarily intended for RF and systems performance engineers involved in LTE design, performance, and optimization. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:




events and map these events to operational counters and corresponding KPIs Accessibility and RRC connection and bearer setup Radio link failures and bearer drops

Required Equipment


• LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 1 – Attach (Instructor Led) • LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 2 – Mobility, QoS, Traffic

(Instructor Led) • LTE RAN Signaling and Operations: Part 3 - Interworking

(GSM/UMTS) (Instructor Led) Special Note This is an advanced level course. Please DO NOT register for this course if you are not very familiar with LTE RAN Signaling.


2.1. LTE RAN KPIs 2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping 2.3. Summary 2.4. Review exercises

3. Coverage Analysis 3.1. Defining the right coverage 3.2. RSRP, RSRQ, SINR plot analysis 3.3. Scanner data analysis 3.4. Coverage analysis using post

processing tool 3.5. Summary 3.6. Review exercises

4. Accessibility KPI Analysis 4.1. PRACH parameter analysis 4.2. Default bearer setup analysis 4.3. Radio bearer setup and RRC

reconfiguration 4.4. Call flow to generic counter mapping 4.5. Summary 4.6. Review exercises

5. Connection Drop Analysis

5.1. Radio link failure 5.2. UE context drops 5.3. E-RAB drops 5.4. Drop KPIs and troubleshooting 5.5. Summary 5.6. Review exercises



LTE RF Optimization: Part 2– Downlink and Uplink Throughput Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_422

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as downlink and uplink throughput analysis are addressed. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools. Intended Audience This workshop is primarily intended for RF and systems performance engineers involved in LTE design, performance, and optimization. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:




events and map these events to operational counters and corresponding KPIs Understand LTE KPIs where they are pegged Describe DL and UL bandwidth and UE throughput Downlink and Uplink throughput issues

Required Equipment






2.1. LTE RAN KPIs 2.2. LTE signaling to KPI mapping 2.3. Summary 2.4. Review exercise

3. DL Data Traffic Performance 3.1. DL traffic operation walk-through 3.2. DL traffic KPIs 3.3. Analysis of CQI, PMI, RI 3.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis 3.5. Summary 3.6. Review exercises

4. UL Data Traffic Performance 4.1. UL traffic operation walk-through 4.2. UL traffic KPIs 4.3. UL power control parameters 4.4. HARQ/ARQ and BLER analysis 4.5. Summary 4.6. Review exercises



LTE RF Optimization: Part 3 – Mobility and Inter-RAT Instructor Led | Duration: 1.5 Days | Course Number: LTE_423

This workshop provides insights into the symptoms and possible causes of field performance issues in LTE radio networks using UE logs. RF measurements related to coverage and interference are discussed to analyze coverage holes and overlapping regions. Students analyze LTE signaling messages through UE logs and map them to success and failure events. Students perform root cause analysis and gain an in-depth understanding of these signaling events to network performance. LTE RF optimization areas such as Intra-LTE and IRAT handover operation. This knowledge transfer is obtained through hands-on experience using UE based diagnostic tools and scanner tools. Intended Audience This workshop is primarily intended for RF and systems performance engineers involved in LTE design, performance, and optimization. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:




events and map these events to operational counters and corresponding KPIs Intra LTE handovers and Inter-RAT handovers

Required Equipment





Workshop Outline 1. Workshop Overview 2. Intra-LTE Handover Analysis

2.1. Intra and Inter-frequency handover events and trigger parameters

2.2. Handover KPIs/counters 2.3. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 2.4. Summary 2.5. Review exercises

3. Inter-RAT Handover 3.1. Idle mode system reselection 3.2. Inter-RAT handover events and

related trigger parameters 3.3. Inter-RAT handover message flow

and related KPIs/generic counters 3.4. Handover execution: success and

failure scenario 3.5. Summary 3.6. Review exercises

4. Idle Mode Performance 4.1. Bearer inactivity timer 4.2. Paging procedure optimization 4.3. TAU procedure optimization 4.4. Summary 4.5. Review exercises



Small Cells and VoLTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop Instructor Led | Duration: 4 Days | Course Number: LTE_413

With the expected introduction of LTE features such as Voice over LTE (VoLTE), multi-frequency, Small cell deployment, and LTE-Advanced features such as carrier aggregation, the existing RF design process needs to be enhanced. This workshop provides a foundation for the features such as VoLTE, carrier aggregation, Heterogeneous Networks (HetNets), and small cells. The course revisits the data traffic driven link budget and enhances to reflect the VoLTE performance requirements and the differences for Small cells. The antennas being planned to accommodate multi-band deployments are discussed. Various RF parameters related to cell selection/re-selection and handover are discussed for proper load distribution in cases of multi-carrier and small cell deployment. In summary, this workshop provides detailed understanding of RF design enhancements for VoLTE, LTE-Advanced and Small Cell. Intended Audience This workshop provides practical examples and intertwines the exercises at every stage of the RF planning and design process and is intended for RF designers, RF systems engineers, network engineers, deployment and operations personnel. Learning Objectives After completing this workshop, the student will be able to:

• Enumerate design considerations of deploying LTE in different bands, for different services, and using different cell types

• Identify the key features of LTE-Advanced such as Carrier Aggregation, HetNet, eICIC, and SON and their impact on RF design

• Step through the link budget and planning process for VoLTE, multi-frequency, and Small cell deployment

• Sketch various antenna configurations • Calculate the air interface capacity needs for data and VoLTE traffic • Describe configurations of RF design parameters related to cell

selection, re-selection, and handover Required Equipment

• PC laptop with administrator privileges Suggested Prerequisites

• LTE RF Planning and Design Certification Workshop (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. LTE Radio Network Design

1.1. Radio network design goals, inputs and outputs

1.2. LTE radio network planning process 2. Link Budget for Small Cells

2.1. Review LTE link budget for macro network

2.2. Small Cell considerations 2.3. Impact of Tx power, frequency, # of

antennas 2.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 2.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

3. RF Design Considerations 3.1. RF design guidelines 3.2. RF design tool configuration 3.3. Coverage prediction 3.4. Exercises: Coverage and interference

4. Link Budget for VoLTE 4.1. Link budget differences for VoLTE

and data 4.2. SINR requirement for VoLTE 4.3. Use of RBs for VoLTE 4.4. Pathloss for UL and DL 4.5. Exercise: Link budget walk-through

5. Antenna Considerations

5.1. Multi-band antenna considerations

5.2. 4x4 MIMO considerations 5.3. TMA and RRH deployment

configurations 5.4. Integrated antenna considerations

6. LTE Capacity Planning 6.1. Data and VoLTE traffic modeling 6.2. Air interface capacity planning 6.3. Benefits of carrier aggregation

7. Small Cell Parameter Configuration 7.1. PCI planning 7.2. Neighbor list planning 7.3. RA Preamble planning 7.4. Cell selection/reselection

parameters 7.5. Handover parameters

8. Advanced Features of LTE 8.1. Carrier aggregation 8.2. HetNet and eICIC support 8.3. SON features

Certification Assessment




Welcome to IP Networking eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: IPC_103

As the wireless industry transitions to 3G and 4G wireless networks supporting higher rate packet data services, a solid understanding of IP networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with use of VLANs is a must for all wireless professionals. Starting with an introduction to IP networking services such as the web, email and VPN to illustrate the value and ubiquity of IP networks, the course then describes the IP network architecture, the functions provided by various components and the role of key protocols. This course introduces IPv6 features, its interworking with IPv4, and techniques to migrate to IPv6 and concludes with a discussion of how GPRS/UMTS/LTE and 1x/1xEV networks take advantage of IP networks when providing mobile web access. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking an introduction to IP Networking and how it is used in wireless networks. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the applications that use IP networks • Sketch the Internet architecture • Distinguish between Internet, intranet, extranet and IP networks • List the key characteristics of IP networks and different types of IP

addresses • Identify the limitations of IPv4, and key features and benefits of IPv6 • Name the key protocols used in IP networks • Explain how IP packets are routed from point A to point B • Describe security in IP networks • Describe the use of IP networking in 3G/4G wireless networks

Course Outline 1. Applications in IP Networks

1.1. Email 1.2. Web browsing 1.3. IP telephony 1.4. Internet, Intranet, Extranet 1.5. VPN 1.6. Value of using IP

2. IP Network Architecture 2.1. Architecture of the Internet 2.2. WANs, MANs, LANs and VLANs 2.3. Functions of IP router 2.4. IP protocol layers

3. Key Characteristics of IP 3.1. IP addressing 3.2. Different versions of IP 3.3. Limitations of IPv4 3.4. Key features and benefits of IPv6 3.5. Migrating from IPv4 to IPv6

4. IP Networking Protocols and Their Roles 4.1. DHCP, DNS, ARP, PPP 4.2. RIP, OSPF, BGP 4.3. Domain Name System (DNS) 4.4. IP forwarding 4.5. TCP and UDP

5. Internet Security

5.1. Security threats 5.2. Key security technologies: IPSec,

SSL 5.3. Examples of applications

6. Wireless IP Networks 6.1. IP networks with mobile wireless

access 6.2. Architecture of 1x and

GPRS/UMTS/LTE 6.3. End-to-end scenario

7. Summary




IP Convergence Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 4 hours | Course Number: IPC_104

As wireless and wireline networks mature, data usage increases, and network infrastructure and services become more IP-centric, more personnel will be responsible for managing and working with IP-centric networks. A solid understanding of IP and data communications will be essential for personnel at all levels to be effective in a data-oriented environment. This course provides the background and concepts to understand the motivations of networks converging toward IP. It discusses the challenges of transport of media (voice and video) using IP (VoIP) as the transport service in telecommunication networks. It presents the unique flavor of this challenge from the perspective of the three basic types of network for the telecommunications world – access networks, core networks, and services network. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a high level understanding of the convergence toward IP-centric networks. This includes those in sales, marketing, project management, technical management, and executive management. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the key motivations for voice and video over IP • Define IP convergence • Describe the use of IP as transport in access networks • Discuss the use of IP as transport in core networks and the

associated major technologies • Outline the use of IP as transport in services networks and the

associated major technologies • Explain the possible evolution paths of networks today

Course Outline 1. State of the Industry

1.1. Defining IP convergence 1.2. Motivations for convergence

1.2.1. Quad play 1.2.2. OPEX 1.2.3. Other converged services

1.3. What are voice and video over IP? 1.4. Where is the industry going? 1.5. Markets and regulatory environment 1.6. Discontinuities? 1.7. Common approaches in networks

2. IP Convergence in Access Networks 2.1. Scope of the convergence 2.2. Residential – cable, DSL, FTTH 2.3. Enterprise – PBX, host-based 2.4. Wireless – UMTS, 1xEV-DO, WiMAX 2.5. Challenges and scenarios

3. IP Convergence in Core Networks 3.1. The carrier network challenge 3.2. QoS 3.3. RTP and RTCP 3.4. PSTN and SS7 interworking

4. IP Convergence in Services Networks 4.1. The service network challenge 4.2. The service network competitors

4.2.1. IMS/MMD 4.2.2. P2P (Skype, MS LCS, etc.)

4.3. Supporting

technologies/protocols 4.3.1. SIP 4.3.2. H.323 4.3.3. Megaco/H.248

4.4. Deployment and challenges 5. Looking Ahead

5.1. Time frames 5.2. Looking forward

6. Summary

Put It All Together Exercise 1



Overview of MPLS eLearning | Average Duration: 3.5 hours | Course Number: IPC_106

As the services and applications of the Internet continue to expand, the Internet backbone must evolve to support them. The key areas of emphasis are routing, QoS, addressing, efficiency and security. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is designed to make the Internet fast, scalable and manageable, and capable of carrying heavy traffic, supporting QoS and new routing architectures. This course presents a technical overview of MPLS including a detailed discussion on the architecture of MPLS, the components of the MPLS network and the supporting protocols required for MPLS. Operational issues of MPLS and issues related to interworking MPLS with ATM are also explored. The course ends with a discussion of G-MPLS, which is the evolution of MPLS. Intended Audience This course is intended for anyone seeking an overview of MPLS, its features and capabilities. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the motivation behind MPLS • State the role of MPLS in the convergence of networks • List key applications of MPLS • Compare and contrast the routing techniques of ATM and MPLS • Sketch the architecture of MPLS • Describe the important components and operations of MPLS • Describe how MPLS is used to set up layer 3 and layer 2 VPNs • Explain the role of MPLS in traffic engineering • Identify the next steps for MPLS including G-MPLS


1.1. Introduction to MPLS 1.2. Motivation for MPLS 1.3. IP forwarding techniques 1.4. MPLS forwarding techniques

2. Current state of IP networks 2.1. Limitations of IP networks 2.2. IP over ATM solutions

3. Why MPLS? 3.1. Advantages of MPLS 3.2. New applications

4. MPLS Networks 4.1. MPLS domain 4.2. Label edge router 4.3. Label switch router

5. MPLS Terminology 5.1. Label Switched Paths (LSP) 5.2. Forward Equivalence Class (FEC) 5.3. Structure of a label

6. Packet Forwarding Along LSPs 6.1. Label Forwarding Information Base

(LFIB) 6.2. Packet forwarding along LSPs 6.3. Label stacking

7. LSP Setup Process 7.1. Hop-by-hop routed LSPs 7.2. Explicit routed LSPs

8. MPLS Protocols

8.1. New protocols 8.2. Example of protocol use

9. MPLS and Virtual Private Networks 9.1. VPNs support in MPLS 9.2. Layer 3 and Layer 2 VPNs

establishment in MPLS 9.3. Label stacking and VPNs 9.4. MPLS based L2 VPN solutions

10. MPLS and Traffic Engineering 10.1. Introduction to traffic engineering 10.2. MPLS traffic engineering

procedures 11. Deployment

11.1. Current deployments 11.2. Next steps

12. Evolution of MPLS 12.1. New applications 12.2. Generalized MPLS (G-MPLS)

13. Summary




Overview of IMS eLearning | Average Duration: 2.5 hours | Course Number: IPC_107

The Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a significant core network evolution that uses common Internet-based protocols to provide global, access-independent and standard-based IP connectivity and service control. The IMS architecture is a key enabler of various types of multimedia services to end-users. IMS helps provide a network that fulfills the promise of all-IP networks, allowing a combination of real-time and non- real-time services to be delivered to a single device. IMS is access network independent and, hence, promotes interoperability between wireline, cellular, WLAN, CATV, FTTH and other types of access networks. This course explores the various concepts used in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) including architecture, network components and interfaces. Please note that this course does not cover any specific access technology. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a high level understanding of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). This includes those in sales and marketing, product planning, product management, design, integration, verification and deployment. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the driving forces, requirements and goals of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

• Identify the building blocks used to construct the IMS • Describe the functions of the IMS architecture that support

multimedia functions • Explain the roles of SIP, MEGACO, DIAMETER, and the enabling

technologies used in the architecture • Describe how functions such as mobility, and call processing are

carried out in the new architecture • Explain end-to-end service establishment flows in the IMS

architecture • Describe scenarios that illustrate interworking with the PSTN

Suggested Prerequisites • [IPC_104] IP Convergence Overview (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Setting the Stage

1.1. Trends for telephony services 1.2. Evolution of mobile networks 1.3. Define IMS 1.4. Benefits and challenges of IMS 1.5. IMS service examples

2. IMS Architecture 2.1. Origin of IMS 2.2. Architecture reference models 2.3. Components and functions

3. Signaling and Transport 3.1. IMS reference points 3.2. Role of SIP, DIAMETER and

H.248/Megaco 3.3. Basics of voice transmission 3.4. QoS management in IMS 3.5. RTP and RTCP

4. IMS Scenarios 4.1. IMS registration 4.2. IMS session setup 4.3. Role of application servers 4.4. Examples

5. Interworking

5.1. Interoperability between PSTN and IMS

5.2. Compare PSTN call establishment with IMS to IMS call

5.3. Establishing a call with the PSTN 5.4. Messages required for a call to

the PSTN 6. Summary




Voice and Video over IP (VoIP) Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: IPC_108

Quad Play (Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless) is the name for the latest evolution in the communications industry. Since more people will be responsible for operating, maintaining and working with IP-centric networks, this course provides the essential knowledge on Voice and Video services using IP (VVoIP) in modern communications networks. We begin the course with a look at the motivation for change and the network architectures of today and tomorrow. We move on to provide an end-to-end view of the call setups that establish VVoIP networks, followed by a look at IPTV, and a high-level examination of the underlying protocols and technologies used in the devices, the edge (access) networks, and the core networks that provide appropriate Quality of Service (QoS). The course offers exercises designed to reinforce key objectives and make participant comfortable with the concepts. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a high-level but comprehensive understanding of VVoIP in both its voice and video renditions. The intended audience includes those in sales, marketing, product and strategic planning, product documentation, product management, system design and integration, and application verification and deployments. The course is also good preparation for more advanced courses in the underlying subjects. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the motivation behind VVoIP • Provide an overview of VVoIP • Explain how VVoIP calls are set up • Introduce IPTV • Describe how Quality of Service (QoS) can be implemented • Illustrate video traffic operations • Explain the interworking of VVoIP networks with other types of

networks • Discuss VVoIP deployments


1.1. Motivation for VVoIP 1.2. Characteristics of VVoIP 1.3. Network architecture

1.3.1. Today Tomorrow 1.3.2. PSTN Managed packets

1.4. Key requirements 1.5. Challenges of VVoIP and

convergence 2. Setting up a Call

2.1. Architecture of a SIP network 2.2. Voice over IP call flow

2.2.1. Authentication 2.2.2. QoS negotiation 2.2.3. Monitoring traffic flow

2.3. Video over IP call flow 2.4. SIP and SDP basics 2.5. Comparison of SIP and H.323

3. IPTV 3.1. The changing TV service model 3.2. IPTV networks and protocols

4. QoS Requirements and Solutions 4.1. QoS challenges 4.2. Possible solutions

5. Traffic Operations

5.1. Device traffic operations 5.2. Media encoding 5.3. Media transport

6. Interworking with Other Networks 6.1. Architecture and media gateways 6.2. SIGTRAN and SCTP 6.3. End-to-end call set up with the

PSTN 7. Deployment Considerations

7.1. Dimensioning 7.2. Key performance indicators 7.3. Security

8. Summary

Put it all Together Assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



IP Quality of Service (QoS) eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: IPC_109

The Internet is coming to a new age where various applications have their own QoS requirements, and one size definitely does not fit all. This course introduces the concept of QoS and discusses the current limitations within the Internet. The new services requirements driving QoS in the Internet are presented. The two basic techniques used for QoS - Integrated Services and Differentiated Services - are presented. The discussion includes the benefits and limitations of the Integrated Services and the Differentiated Services approaches to QoS. While IntServ and DiffServ are the approaches, service providers need an infrastructure to deploy QoS-based applications rapidly. This course describes the policy-based QoS architecture which supports the infrastructure for delivering QoS based applications. Finally, emerging trends in IP QoS are introduced. Intended Audience This course is intended for anyone seeking an overview of the IP Quality of Service architectures in the Internet. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Determine the limitations of the best effort approach to QoS • Describe the need for QoS with respect to new applications • Explain how QoS requirements are communicated • Define policy-based architecture • Explain the benefits and limitations of the Integrated Services

approach to QoS • Explain the benefits and limitations of the Differentiated Services

approach to QoS • Describe the protocols that are used for each of the QoS

approaches • Identify emerging trends in IP QoS

Course Outline 1. Motivation for Quality of Service (QoS)

1.1. Definition of Quality of Service 1.2. Service examples 1.3. QoS parameters

2. QoS in today’s Internet 2.1. Current QoS mechanisms 2.2. Limitations of the current QoS

mechanisms 3. QoS Requirements

3.1. Requirements of QoS on the Internet 3.2. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) 3.3. Challenges for deploying IP QoS 3.4. Policy based QoS architecture

4. QoS Models 4.1. Application approach vs. aggregated

approach 4.2. Introduction to IP QoS models

5. Integrated Services Approach (IntServ) 5.1. Integrated Service approach 5.2. Limitations of the Integrated Services

approach 5.3. ReSerVation Protocol (RSVP)

6. Differentiated Services Approach (DiffServ) 6.1. Differentiated services approach 6.2. DiffServ protocol 6.3. DiffServ implementation 6.4. Traffic management functions 6.5. Issues with DiffServ

7. Emerging Trends in QoS

7.1. Hybrid architectures 7.2. Automated QoS management 7.3. Bandwidth brokers

8. Summary




Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) eLearning | Average Duration: 2 hours | Course Number: IPC_110

The Internet has become the single network that provides universal connectivity around the world. One of the new and exciting uses of the Internet is to provide voice and multimedia services. A protocol must exist to establish these voice and multimedia calls. This course discusses the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). SIP was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to establish voice and multimedia calls through the Internet. SIP is designed to establish voice calls as well as any connection between two or more parties. This connection can vary from simple Instant Messaging to more complex multimedia sessions. The messaging and architecture of SIP are explained in detail including the key contents of the messages and the key components of the architecture. The concepts of SIP are solidified with the presentation of a series of multimedia service establishment examples. Intended Audience This course is intended for anyone seeking an overview of SIP, its features and capabilities. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the motivation behind a consolidated voice and data network

• Describe the challenges of a consolidated network • Define the term softswitch and its usage • Describe how SIP will be used to establish everything from voice

calls to multimedia sessions • Identify components in the SIP architecture and their function in the

converged network • State the use and flexibility of the Session Description Protocol • Explain how SIP is being extended to provide additional capabilities


• Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning)

Course Outline 1. Motivation for Voice over IP networks

1.1. Motivation for consolidating voice and data

1.2. Benefits of a consolidated network 1.3. Challenges of a consolidated

network 2. Key Features of SIP

2.1. Introduction to SIP 2.2. Key characteristics and features of

SIP 3. SIP Messaging

3.1. Basic session establishment 3.2. Session Description Protocol 3.3. Addressing 3.4. Registration

4. SIP Architecture 4.1. Functions and capabilities of SIP

servers 4.2. Role of User Agent 4.3. Proxy and redirect servers 4.4. Function of a softswitch

5. Examples of session establishment 5.1. Establishment of a video call via LAN 5.2. Establishment of a voice call via ITSP

6. SIP Challenge 6.1. Extensions 6.2. Firewall traversal

7. Looking Ahead

7.1. Future of SIP 8. Summary




IP Basics eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_114

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP, a solid understanding of IP and its role in networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as what a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with use of VLANs is a must for all telecom professionals. A solid foundation in IP has become a basic job requirement in the carrier world. Starting with a brief history, the course provides a focused basic level introduction to the fundamentals of IP technology. It is a modular introductory course only on IP basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to the Internet Protocol (IP). Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and structure of an IP address • Describe network prefix • Explain the purpose of CIDR Prefix • Explain the purpose of Subnet Mask • Describe IP Subnets • Explain the IP header and its key fields • Describe broadcasting in IP networks • Describe multicasting in IP networks

Course Outline 1. IP Address 2. IP Subnets 3. IP Header 4. Multicast and Broadcast



IP Routing eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_113

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP, a solid understanding of IP and its role in networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with use of routing is a must for all telecom professionals. A solid foundation in IP and routing has become a basic job requirement in the carrier world. Understanding of IP routing protocols is an important part of building this foundation. Starting with a basic definition, the course provides a focused base level introduction to the fundamentals of IP routing and associated protocols like OSPF, BGP, and VRRP. It is a modular introductory course only on IP routing as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to IP routing and the common associated protocols. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Define the differences between IP routing and forwarding • Distinguish between Interior Gateway Protocols and Exterior

Gateway Protocols and give examples of each • Explain Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and how it is used • List the main types of Link State Advertisements in OSPF • Describe Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and how it is used • Show how route reflectors simplify network configuration and

reduce routing overhead • Explain how PING can be used to verify end-to-end connectivity in an

IP Network • Describe how Traceroute can be used to track down routing errors

in a network

Course Outline 1. What is IP routing?

1.1. IP routing basics 1.2. Routing and forwarding 1.3. Routing protocols

2. Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) 2.1. OSPF basics 2.2. A closer look at OSPF

3. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) 3.1. BGP basics 3.2. A closer look at BGP 3.3. Scaling BGP

4. Redundancy Protocols 4.1. Introduction 4.2. VRRP 4.3. GLBP

5. Debugging Tools and Utilities 5.1. PING 5.2. Traceroute

6. Summary



QoS in IP Networks eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_115

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP, a solid understanding of IP and its role in networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as what a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with the use of IP for Quality of Service (QoS) is a must for all telecom professionals. A solid foundation in IP and QoS has become a basic job requirement in the carrier world. Various applications have their own QoS requirements in converged networks, and one size definitely does not fit all. This course introduces the concept of QoS. The two basic techniques used for QoS - Integrated Services and Differentiated Services - are presented. While IntServ and DiffServ are the approaches, service providers need an infrastructure to deploy QoS-based applications rapidly. This is a modular introductory course on IP QoS basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for anyone seeking an overview of the IP Quality of Service architectures. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explore the Motivations for QoS in an IP network • Describe the different QoS parameters • Define the QoS process and Service Level Agreements • Explain the Policy based QoS architecture • Differentiate the IP QoS models: IntServ and DiffServ • Explain in detail how the DiffServ model is implemented • Explain how QoS is achieved in the LTE network

Course Outline 1. Motivation for Quality of Service

1.1. Definition of Quality of Service 1.2. QoS parameters 1.3. Service examples

2. QoS Requirements 2.1. Requirements of QoS 2.2. QoS process 2.3. Service Level Agreement (SLA) 2.4. Policy based QoS architecture

3. QoS Models 3.1. Introduction to IP QoS models 3.2. Integrated Services (IntServ) 3.3. Differentiated Services (DiffServ)

4. DiffServ 4.1. Differentiated services approach 4.2. DiffServ protocol 4.3. DSCP 4.4. Traffic enforcement functions 4.5. DiffServ support in Ethernet and

MPLS 4.6. QoS in LTE network



TCP and Transport Layer Protocols eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_117

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP, a solid understanding of IP and its role in networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as what a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with use of IP based transport protocols is a must for all telecom professionals. A solid foundation in IP has become a basic job requirement in the carrier world. Understanding of TCP and other IP based transport layer protocols is an important part of building this foundation. Starting with a basic definition, the course provides a focused basic level introduction to the fundamentals of IP based transport layer protocols like TCP, UDP and SCTP. It is a modular introductory course only on IP basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to the IP-based transport layer protocols - TCP, UDP and SCTP. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the key transport layer functions and the concept of ports • Describe User Datagram Protocol (UDP) and Transmission Control

Protocol (TCP) • Explain how TCP provides reliable communication over IP and

achieves optimal transmission • Define the special requirements for carrying telecom signaling over

IP networks • List the key functions of Stream Control Transmission Protocol

(SCTP)

Course Outline 1. Overview of the Transport Layer 2. User Datagram Protocol 3. Transmission Control Protocol 4. Stream Control Transport Protocol 5. Summary



Ethernet Basics eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_119

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP networks, a solid understanding of Ethernet and its role in networking is essential. Ethernet is native to IP and has been adopted in various forms by the communication industry. A solid foundation in IP and Ethernet has become a basic job requirement in the industry. Starting with a brief history, the course provides a focused basic level introduction to the fundamentals of Ethernet technology. It is a modular introductory course only on Ethernet basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to Ethernet technology. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Define Ethernet • Summarize the key variations of the Ethernet family of standards • Discuss Ethernet addressing and frame structure • Discuss Ethernet services offered by carriers

Course Outline 1. Ethernet Defined 2. Ethernet Standards 3. Ethernet Addressing and Frame

Structure 4. Carrier Ethernet 5. Summary



Ethernet VLANs eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_118

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP networks, a solid understanding of Ethernet and its role in networking is essential. Ethernet is native to IP and has been adopted in various forms by the telecom industry as the Layer 1 and Layer 2 of choice. VLANs are used extensively in the end-to-end IP network and a solid foundation in IP and Ethernet has become a basic job requirement for the carrier world. Starting with a brief history, the course provides a focused basic level introduction to the fundamentals of Ethernet VLAN technology. It is a modular introductory course only on Ethernet VLAN basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. The course includes a pre-test and a post-test. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to Ethernet Bridging. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Define Ethernet VLANs • Identify Ethernet VLAN applications and benefits • Summarize the key variations of the Ethernet family of standards to

support VLANs • Identify the key types of Ethernet VLANs • Describe VLAN Trunks and their purpose

Course Outline 1. Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) 2. VLAN Application and Benefits 3. Default VLAN 4. Multi-Switch VLANs: Trunks and

Tagging 5. Summary



Ethernet Bridging eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_116

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP networks, a solid understanding of Ethernet and its role in networking is essential. Ethernet is native to IP and has been adopted in various forms by the telecom industry as the Layer 1 and Layer 2 technology of choice. Ethernet bridging and associated capabilities are used extensively in the end-to-end IP network and a solid foundation in IP and Ethernet has become a basic job requirement in the carrier world. Starting with a brief history, the course provides a focused basic level introduction to the fundamentals of Ethernet Bridging as a key capability of Ethernet based nodes. It is a modular introductory course only on Ethernet Bridging basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for those seeking a basic level introduction to Ethernet Bridging. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Introduce Ethernet bridges and explain how they operate • Introduce Ethernet switches and explain how they differ from

Ethernet bridges • Discuss Spanning Tree Protocol and its variations • Introduce the concept of multilayer switching • Discuss the use of link aggregation group in Ethernet networks

Course Outline 1. Ethernet Bridge

1.1. Definition 1.2. History 1.3. Learning bridge

2. Ethernet Switch 2.1. Definition 2.2. History 2.3. Ethernet switching 2.4. Full duplex operation

3. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 3.1. Function 3.2. Operation 3.3. Variants

4. Multilayer Switch (MLS) 4.1. Definition 4.2. Function

5. Link Aggregation Group 5.1. Definition 5.2. Uses

6. Summary



Ethernet Backhaul Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 3 hours | Course Number: IPC_122

Emerging 3G and 4G networks reflect two key fundamental changes in wireless networks. The first change is the trend toward an “all IP” network and the second change is a more efficient radio interface resulting in a huge growth in the volume of traffic supported by the air interface. Traditional backhaul using T1/E1 leased lines is no longer economical so new backhaul solutions are being deployed. This course describes the key issues leading to the need for new backhaul solutions and provides an overview of the various backhaul solutions and related technologies. It introduces the backhaul network architecture and reviews technologies such as ATM, DSL, Bonded T1/E1, DOCSIS, Microwave Radio, PON, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS/MPLS-TP and PBB-TE. A backhaul capacity planning and technology migration scenario is presented, and the course ends with an exercise to test the student’s comprehension of the topics covered. Intended Audience This course is suitable for those looking for a high level conceptual overview of IP/Ethernet backhaul networks and an introduction to associated technologies. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• List the requirements for 3G/4G backhaul • Describe the challenges for 3G/4G backhaul • Differentiate between the access and aggregation networks • Identify the networking options most likely deployed for Ethernet

Backhaul (EBH) • Discuss the role of various technologies in backhaul networks • Explain benefits of Carrier Ethernet and list various services

provided for backhaul • List the key issues related to migrating to an Ethernet-based

backhaul network • Identify tools and techniques used to seamlessly migrate to EBH • Compare different backhaul facilities and explain the pros and cons

of the available solutions • Explain where faults in the EBH network may occur, and how these

faults are detected and isolated • Identify the key challenges in sizing backhaul capacity links • Sketch possible migration path from a T1/E1 based backhaul

solution to tomorrow’s IP/Carrier Ethernet based backhaul solution

Course Outline 1. The “Big Picture”

1.1. What is “Backhaul” 1.2. Motivation for EBH 1.3. Backhaul requirements 1.4. Backhaul challenges

2. Backhaul Options 2.1. SONET transport 2.2. Microwave transport 2.3. Ethernet transport 2.4. Other transport

3. Carrier Ethernet (CE) 3.1. What is it? 3.2. CE service types 3.3. CE connection granularity 3.4. Negotiating a CE service 3.5. EBH backhaul design

4. Key EBH Issues 4.1. Migration: Today’s BH to tomorrow’s

BH 4.2. Joint backhaul of 2G, 3G, and 4G

traffic 4.3. Emerging all-IP environment 4.4. Timing and synchronization 4.5. EBH operations and management

5. EBH Growing Pains 5.1. Market evolution 5.2. Bonding techniques 5.3. CE transport options 5.4. TDM-based to Ethernet-based

backhaul

6. Deploying and Operating an EBH

Network 6.1. Deployment testing (RFC2544;

Y.1731, CFM) 6.2. Fault detection and recovery 6.3. Performance monitoring

7. EBH Capacity Planning 7.1. Capacity planning process 7.2. Nature of data traffic 7.3. Forecasting subscriber mixes 7.4. Sizing EBH links

8. Summary

Putting it All Together Exercise to assess the knowledge of the participant based on the objectives of the course



Interconnecting in IP Networks eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_120

As the communications industry transitions to wireless and wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP networks, a solid understanding of IP and its role in inter-networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with their use for inter-networking is a must for all telecom professionals. A solid foundation in IP has become a basic job requirement in carrier networks. As the services and applications of wireless networks continue to expand, the backbone must evolve to support them. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is designed to make the backbone fast, scalable and manageable, and capable of carrying heavy traffic, supporting QoS. This course presents a technical overview of MPLS including a discussion on the architecture of MPLS, the components of the MPLS network and the supporting protocols required for MPLS. It is a modular introductory course only on MPLS basics as part of the overall eLearning IP fundamentals curriculum. Intended Audience This course is intended for anyone seeking a basic level overview of the MPLS and IP interconnecting architectures. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the motivation behind MPLS • State the role of MPLS in the convergence of networks • List key applications of MPLS • Sketch the architecture of MPLS • Describe the important components and operations of MPLS • Describe how MPLS is used to set up layer 3 and layer 2 VPNs

Course Outline 1. Why MPLS?

1.1. Advantages of MPLS 1.2. New applications

2. MPLS Networks 2.1. MPLS domain 2.2. Label edge router 2.3. Label switch router

3. MPLS Terminology 3.1. Label Switched Paths (LSP) 3.2. Forward Equivalence Class (FEC) 3.3. Structure of a label

4. Packet Forwarding Along LSPs 4.1. Label Forwarding Information Base

(LFIB) 4.2. Packet forwarding along LSPs 4.3. Label stacking

5. MPLS and Virtual Private Networks 5.1. VPNs support in MPLS 5.2. Layer 3 and Layer 2 VPNs

establishment in MPLS 5.3. Label stacking and VPNs 5.4. MPLS based L2 VPN solutions



Welcome to IPv6 eLearning | Average Duration: 1 hour | Course Number: IPC_121

As the communications industry transitions to wireless, wireline converged networks to support voice, video, data and mobile services over IP networks, a solid understanding of IP and its role in networking is essential. IP is to data transfer as a dial tone is to a wireline telephone. A fundamental knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 networking along with use of IP for QoS is a must for all telecom professionals. IPv6 was defined in 1998 but saw little adoption for over a decade. With continued IPv4 address depletion and the migration to wireless VoIP in LTE networks, the time for widespread adoption has finally arrived. This course begins with a look at the motivation for migrating to IPv6 and some of the benefits. The IPv6 header and addressing concepts are explained next. The 128-bit address necessitates changes to many of the supporting protocols for IP and those are discussed next. The course concludes with a look at the various approaches to migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 and how these are deployed in LTE networks. Intended Audience This course is intended for technical personnel with a grounding in IPv4 networks who are seeking a technical overview of IPv6 and related protocols. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe why the migration to IPv6 is finally happening • List the key benefits of IPv6 • Explain key fields in the IPv6 header • Discuss how IPv6 addresses are formatted and how they are

assigned • Explain how the basic IP supporting protocols are enhanced to

support IPV6 • Describe how automatic routing for IPv6 networks is enabled by

BGP and OSPF • Discuss how dual stack devices help ease the transition from IPv4

to IPv6 • Understand the differences between configured and automatic

tunnels for IPv6 transition • Describe how LTE networks use IPv6 and why it is necessary

Course Outline 1. Motivation and Benefits

1.1. IPv4 address depletion 1.2. Limitations of NAT 1.3. Benefits of IPv6

2. IPv6 Header and Addresses 2.1. Header format 2.2. Address format 2.3. Address notation 2.4. Types of addresses 2.5. Address assignment

3. Supporting Protocols 3.1. ICMP 3.2. DNS 3.3. DHCP 3.4. OSPF 3.5. BGP

4. Transition to IPv6 4.1. The transition problem 4.2. Dual stack 4.3. Configured tunneling 4.4. Automatic tunneling 4.5. IPv6 in LTE



Wireshark Overview eLearning | Average Duration: 1 Hour | Course Number: IPC_123

Wireshark is an open-source protocol capture and analysis tool used by many wireless operators to help evaluate network performance and debug end-to-end operational failures. This self-paced eLearning course provides a high-level look at Wireshark and its key capabilities, taking a step-by-step approach to show the main elements of the user interface, the process of capturing and analyzing traces, and a brief overview of how Wireshark can be used to evaluate typical signaling flows in VoLTE networks. Frequent interactions are used to ensure student comprehension and engagement at every stage. Intended Audience This course is suitable for those looking for a high level introduction to Wireshark and how it may be used to evaluate and debug field issues. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Set up the elements of the user interface and Wireshark to their personal tastes with profiles and filters.

• Capture a network trace from their PC and save the packet capture file.

• Search and select protocols and packets. • Modify the time display and reference. • Analyze elements of IMS/VoIP protocols (i.e. SIP) and display a VoIP

call graph.

Course Outline 1. User Interface

1.1. UI elements 1.2. Menu items

2. Capturing and Displaying Data 2.1. Capturing and saving traces 2.2. File management 2.3. Capture Filters

3. Wireshark Features 3.1. Filters and searching 3.2. Time display, reference, and shift 3.3. Using host files

4. Analyzing SIP Messages 4.1. SIP messages 4.2. VoIP call Flow 4.3. SIP filters



Exploring MPLS Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: IPC_203

The Internet must evolve on many fronts about routing, QoS, addressing, efficiency and security. Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) belongs to the group of technologies designed to achieve this evolution. MPLS is designed to make the Internet fast, scalable, manageable, carry multimedia traffic, support QoS and support new routing architectures. This course is designed for those who need to understand how to deploy and manage MPLS networks. The course consists of three parts. The first part discusses MPLS technology including MPLS concepts, terminology, and signaling protocols. Next we cover MPLS applications such as IP-VPN, Layer 2 VPN, Pseuodowires, QoS, Traffic Engineering, and Voice over MPLS. These concepts and applications are explained with examples. Intended Audience This course is appropriate for technical audiences that wish to understand the benefits of MPLS, its network architecture, options for signaling, and the major applications that MPLS supports. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Explore the benefits and rationale for MPLS • Sketch the MPLS network architecture, • Use the MPLS terminology and explain key concepts • Describe the use of MPLS signaling protocols • List and explain the applications of MPLS • Sketch the MPLS solutions for IP-VPN and Layer 2 VPN solutions • Learn how MPLS is used to support QoS • Show how Traffic Engineering (TE) operations are executed in an

MPLS network • Sketch the redundancy solutions in MPLS networks (e.g. FRR)


1.1. The big picture 2. IP Foundation for MPLS

2.1. Communications overview 2.2. IP routing and forwarding 2.3. IP in ATM vs. MPLS networks

3. Introduction to MPLS 3.1. IP routing and forwarding 3.2. MPLS label switching

4. MPLS Networks 4.1. MPLS domain 4.2. Network components (LER, LSR) 4.3. Label Switched Path (LSP) 4.4. Forward Equivalence Class (FEC)

5. MPLS Labels 5.1. MPLS label structure 5.2. MPLS label binding 5.3. MPLS label distribution 5.4. Label swapping and forwarding

6. MPLS Protocols 6.1. Motivation for new protocols 6.2. Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) 6.3. RSVP 6.4. BGP and MP-BGP

7. MPLS and QoS 7.1. Motivation for QoS 7.2. DiffServ in MPLS

8. MPLS and Traffic Engineering

8.1. Motivation for traffic engineering 8.2. Traffic engineering 8.3. Traffic engineering process 8.4. Fast re-route

9. MPLS Virtual Private Networks 9.1. Virtual Private Networks overview 9.2. L2VPN 9.3. L3VPN



Exploring IP Routing and Ethernet Bridging Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: IPC_207

IP Convergence is the key enabler for wireless, wire-line, cable and enterprise networks of the future. In-depth understanding of Interconnection of IP and Ethernet networks is essential for those designing, operating and monitoring large complex carrier networks. This course focuses on technologies and protocols used to connect different IP networks and Ethernet LAN segments to create large and complex IP networks using both Ethernet switching (Layer 2) and IP/MPLS routing (Layer 3). The course covers IP routing Protocols such as OSPF and BGPv4, as well as Ethernet bridging protocols STP, RSTP, MSTP and PVSTP+. In addition, the use of MPLS to interconnect networks through Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (L3VPN) is covered in the course. Intended Audience This course is intended for those who are engaged in planning, operating and monitoring complex IP/Ethernet networks. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch/configure Ethernet bridging solutions with L2 protocols such as MSTP

• Implement L2 redundancy using MSTP • Explain IP routing concepts • Implement basic multi-area OSPF routed networks • Detail the functions and the usage of the BGPv4 protocol • Implement BGP routed VPN solution • Isolate routing amongst different VRFs • List and explain key routing issues • Sketch how OSPF and BGP routing protocols and STP come together

in a 3G/4G wireless network • Troubleshoot basic routing failures


• IP Networking Workshop (Instructor Led)


1.1. Routing and switching in 4G – an end-to-end view

1.2. The lab configuration 2. Spanning Tree Protocol

2.1. Concepts 2.2. Rapid STP (RSTP) 2.3. Multiple STP (MSTP)

3. The Routing Table 3.1. How to read a routing table 3.2. Administrative distance 3.3. Longest match rule 3.4. Equal cost multiple path 3.5. Recursive searches 3.6. Troubleshooting black holes 3.7. Redistribution

4. OSPF Key Concepts 4.1. OSPF areas 4.2. Router types 4.3. Link state advertisements

5. OSPF in Wireless Networks 5.1. Neighbor discovery 5.2. Adjacencies 5.3. Database synchronization 5.4. End-to-end scenarios

5.4.1. Route propagation 5.4.2. Traffic flows

6. BGPv4 Key Concepts

6.1. iBGP and eBGP 6.2. Route reflectors 6.3. Confederations

7. BGPv4 in Wireless Networks 7.1. Route manipulation using BGP

attributes 7.2. BGP communities 7.3. BGP path determination

8. L3 VPNs in Wireless Networks 8.1. Interconnecting MTSOs 8.2. Architecture 8.3. High level operations

9. L3VPN Routing 9.1. Provider/customer model 9.2. VPN Routing and Forwarding

(VRF) 9.3. VPN route distribution 9.4. VPN-IPv4 address family 9.5. Route distinguishers 9.6. Route targets

10. Putting it all together 10.1. End-to-end routing 10.2. End-to-end traffic 10.3. Routing issues

10.3.1. Route flapping 10.3.2. Convergence



IP Networking Workshop for LTE Instructor Led (Hands-On) | Duration: 4 Days | Course Number: IPC_405

As IP and related technologies make their way into wireless service offerings and into the mobility network architecture and operations, network staff will need to have a solid understanding of these technologies in order to continue meeting service and network performance objectives. Having this foundation of knowledge enhances one’s value to the organization and improves productivity and effectiveness when working with these new types of networking devices. In this class, students will learn the supported features of new vendor equipment and how best to operate them, as well as to recognize how configuration changes affect other systems, diagnose performance issues, and trace fault conditions to their source. This session focuses on IP fundamentals: routing, protocols, addressing and tools. Hands-on exercises are designed to reinforce these concepts in the context of the HSPA+/LTE network architecture. Intended Audience This course is intended for those familiar with the UMTS/HSPA+/LTE wireless networks, but are relatively new to IP technologies. It is designed to be a very compact IP course for those who may not necessarily need industry accreditation. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Read and explain the configuration file on the router • Configure Ethernet VLANs and OSPF based IP networks • Use a network analyzer to trace packet flows through the network • Configure network nodes to support QoS requirements • Troubleshoot simple Ethernet and IP issues • Trace an end-to-end packet flow through the various VLANs and IP

subnets that make up the mobility network • Describe how Ethernet and IP nodes provide resiliency to faults in

the mobility network • Sketch a typical end-to-end LTE and HSPA+ architectures and

explain how traffic and management plane traffic flow through it • Estimate the number of IP addresses and subnets used by the

HSPA+/LTE platforms and formulate an IP addressing scheme Suggested Prerequisites

• [IPC_103] Welcome to IP Networking (eLearning) or equivalent prior knowledge


1.1. The wireless network 1.2. IP in the wireless network 1.3. IP workshop introduction

2. Internetworking Fundamentals 2.1. OSI and Internet models 2.2. Headers and encapsulation 2.3. Network devices: Switch, Router 2.4. Internetworking in mobile networks

3. Ethernet LANs 3.1. Ethernet MAC layer and framing 3.2. Ethernet PHY: 10/FE/GE/10GE 3.3. Address resolution protocol 3.4. Lab: Wireshark

4. VLANs 4.1. Conceptual overview 4.2. Applications 4.3. Lab: VLANs (simulate control and

management planes) 5. IP Addressing

5.1. Broadcast, unicast, and multicast addresses

5.2. Public and private addresses 5.3. Static and dynamic addresses 5.4. IP subnet masks and prefixes 5.5. Written lab: Subnets

6. Internet Protocol Operation 6.1. IP packet format 6.2. IP forwarding

6.3. IP routing and OSPF 6.4. Name resolution 6.5. ICMP functions 6.6. Lab: IP forwarding

7. Transport Layer 7.1. Ports 7.2. TCP, UDP, SCTP 7.3. Lab: Log analysis for TCP

8. Mobility 8.1. Packet core architecture 8.2. Authentication 8.3. Tunneling for mobility 8.4. Lab: Simulated data session

9. Quality of Service (QoS) 9.1. IP QoS 9.2. MPLS QoS 9.3. Ethernet QoS 9.4. Lab: QoS and priority

10. Network Availability 10.1. Layer 2 solutions 10.2. Layer 3 solutions 10.3. Written lab: Failover

11. Putting It All Together 11.1. Interconnecting networks

11.1.1. Use of Ethernet 11.1.2. Use of IP 11.1.3. Use of MPLS

12. Basic Troubleshooting 12.1. Lab: Ethernet misconfiguration 12.2. Lab: IP misconfiguration



IPv6 Networking Workshop for LTE Networks Instructor Led | Duration: 3 Day | Course Number: IPC_409

IP has permeated all facets of the LTE wireless network. In the services realm, the LTE network provides Internet access, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Voice over IP (VoIP) services, in addition to innumerable multimedia and web-based applications. The underlying transport networks, including backhaul and backbone networks, also rely heavily on IP and related technologies such as Ethernet and MPLS. It is therefore difficult to understate the magnitude of the impact that the transition to IPv6 will have on the LTE wireless network infrastructure. This course examines how IPv6 will be used in the LTE wireless service provider network. It presents the significant features of the new protocol, including addressing, routing, mobility and security. It uses practically-oriented exercises to illustrate how the LTE mobility network may support a mix of IPv4-based and IPv6-based applications and, furthermore, how they may be carried over a mix of IPv4-based and IPv6-based transports. Intended Audience This course is intended for those familiar with the use of IP in wireless networks, but are new to IPv6. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Illustrate, for example, how the LTE mobility nodes may use IPv6 while the legacy 2G/3G mobility nodes continue to use IPv4.

• Use tools such as ping and traceroute to test connectivity in IPv6 networks.

• Compare and contrast IPv4 and IPv6 protocols DNS, DHCP, ICPMP OSPF, BGP

• Illustrate how the mobility nodes forward a user’s IPv6 packet through an IPv4 transport network.

• Illustrate how the mobility nodes forward a user’s IPv4 packet through an IPv6 transport network.

• Recognize and interpret IPv6 addresses. • Explain how IPv6 plug-and-play features simplify network

administration. • Illustrate how IPv6 packets are transported over and MPLS/IPv4

network


• IP Networking Workshop (Instructor Led)

Course Outline 1. IPv6 and LTE

1.1. IP in LTE networks 1.2. IPv6-based applications 1.3. IPv6-based transport 1.4. EPS bearers 1.5. Lab: Introduction to the workshop

2. IPv6 Addresses 2.1. Address formats of IPv6 2.2. Neighbor discovery 2.3. ICMPv6 2.4. Multicast addresses 2.5. Lab: Link-local operations

3. Address Assignment and Neighbor Discovery 3.1. Host configuration 3.2. Stateless auto-configuration 3.3. DHCPv6 and stateful auto-

configuration 3.4. Lab: IPv6 address assignment

4. IPv6 User Plane and Dual-Stack Operation 4.1. Dual-stack solutions 4.2. DNS for IPv6 4.3. Static and connected routes 4.4. Fragment header 4.5. Address management 4.6. Mobility support 4.7. Lab: Dual-stack operations

5. IPv6 Routing for LTE Transport 5.1. IPv6 routing tables 5.2. MP-BGP 5.3. OSPFv3 5.4. Lab: IPv6 transport

6. Transition to IPv6 6.1. IPv6 Provider Edge (6PE) 6.2. IPv6 VPN Provider Edge (6VPE) 6.3. Lab: Troubleshooting Note: The lab exercises may be customized based on the target audience’s own plans for supporting IPv6.



Wireshark Workshop for Service Providers Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: IPC_411

Understanding and troubleshooting network problems requires the use of tools such as Wireshark which allows HTTP, LTE, VoIP, and other protocols to be viewed with one tool. This course is targeted for service provider employees who need to understand and utilize Wireshark for the analysis of message logs, call flows and protocols such as TCP, UDP, SIP, and RTP. In this hands on workshop, the student will work with Wireshark and network logs to learn how to use Wireshark to analyze network signaling and traffic. Intended Audience This course is designed as a hands-on workshop for a wide range of audiences who need to understand and use Wireshark in their day-to-day job function. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Setup the elements of the user interface and Wireshark to their personal tastes with profiles and filters.

• Search and select protocols and packets and merge and save packet capture files.

• Modify the time display and reference as well as protocol decoding of conversations.

• Analyze the elements of IPv4/IPv6 and TCP/UDP header fields and their meaning in a Wireshark trace.

• Examine end-to-end HTTP/DNS sessions • Analyze the elements of IMS/VoIP protocols (i.e. SIP/SDP) and

their meaning. • Interpret SIP and SDP capture for normal traffic • Evaluate the elements of RTP and RTCP protocols. • Use Wireshark functionality to identify loss and jitter.

Required Equipment • Laptop with the Wireshark tool installed

Course Outline 1. Using Wireshark

1.1. UI elements and menu items 1.2. Open, merge, save files 1.3. Exercise: Setup hosts files 1.4. Capture and saving capture files 1.5. Exercise: Capture and save 1.6. Filters, profiles and searching 1.7. Exercise: Filters, profiles and search 1.8. Time display, reference, and shift 1.9. Select, annotate, and decode 1.10. Exercise: Merge, search, display

2. Analyzing TCP, FTP and HTTP 2.1. TCP 2.2. Exercise: TCP and TCP filters 2.3. TCP congestion control 2.4. Slow start/congestion avoidance 2.5. Exercise: TCP flow graphs 2.6. File transfer protocol 2.7. Exercise: Analyze FTP 2.8. HTTP 2.9. Exercise: Analyze HTTP

3. Analyzing IMS and SIP Signaling

3.1. SIP protocol 3.2. SIP, dialogs, and SIP ports,

headers 3.3. Using SIP filters 3.4. Exercise: Analyze SIP signaling 3.5. SDP 3.6. Exercise: VoIP calls menu option

4. Analyzing RTP/Traffic 4.1. UDP 4.2. Exercise: Analyze UDP 4.3. RTP and RTCP 4.4. Jitter and packet loss 4.5. RTP analysis and RTP player 4.6. Exercise: Analyze RTP 4.7. Use stream analysis for RTP

analysis


Fundamentals of RF Engineering Instructor Led | Duration: 2 Days | Course Number: FUND204

A strong understanding of RF engineering fundamentals is required to optimize the performance of cellular networks. This course presents the fundamentals of RF engineering for new engineers who need to be grounded in the fundamentals and existing engineers who need to fill in any gaps they may have in their understanding. This course illustrates the network architecture and highlights the importance of several aspects of RF engineering. The RF propagation mechanisms that affect the RF signal path from the transmitter to the receiver are discussed. Coverage is discussed using the link budget examples for 3G and 4G systems. Capacity engineering is described from the perspective of voice and data traffic requirements and backhaul provisioning. Deployments of WCDMA and LTE networks are considered. Finally, tools useful for network planning/design, deployment, and optimization are reviewed. Intended Audience This fundamentals course is intended for new or experienced RF engineers who need familiarity with the fundamentals of RF engineering. Learning Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Sketch the network architecture for 2G, 3G and 4G • Outline KPIs that quantify RF performance • Discuss the roles of various RF components • Describe RF propagation mechanisms • Explain various components of the link budget • Summarize the approaches used for capacity provisioning • Discuss the influence of vocoders and high-speed data on traffic

engineering • Contrast WCDMA deployment with LTE deployment • Describe issues with equipment sharing between 3G and 4G • Explain how tools can be used during various stages of the cellular

network (e.g., design, deployment, and optimization)

Course Outline 1. Overview of GSM/UMTS/LTE

1.1. GSM, UMTS, LTE architecture 1.2. Evolution from GSM to LTE

2. Introduction to Cellular RF Engineering 2.1. Stages of technology deployment 2.2. Planning, design, engineering,

optimization 2.3. Radio and core, backhaul, network

economics (CapEx/OpEx, KPIs) 2.4. Importance of RF engineering

3. Review of RF Components 3.1. Baseband and RF processing 3.2. Antennas (basic principles, omni and

sectorized) 3.3. Feeders, jumpers, duplexers and

diplexers 3.4. HPA, LNA, TMA, repeaters

4. RF Propagation Fundamentals 4.1. RF Terms (RSSI, SIR, dB, dBm) 4.2. Distance-based path loss, long-term

fading, and short-term fading 4.3. Propagation models 4.4. Spectrum for network deployment

5. WCDMA and LTE Fundamentals 5.1. UTRAN and E-UTRAN architectures 5.2. PHY layer functions 5.3. Handover 5.4. HSPA and LTE

6. Coverage and Link Budget

Fundamentals 6.1. Significance of link budget 6.2. 3G and 4G link budgets 6.3. Influence of carrier frequency 6.4. Challenges of an overlay network

7. Capacity and Traffic Engineering 7.1. Voice calls and capacity models 7.2. Influence of AMR and high-speed

data 7.3. Backhaul provisioning 7.4. RF technology factors impacting

capacity 8. Deployment Considerations

8.1. WCDMA vs. LTE 8.2. 3G- and 4G-specific features for

enhanced RF 8.3. Cell-site planning/sharing

9. Tools for Deployment and Optimization 9.1. Network planning/design tools 9.2. Troubleshooting/KPI monitoring

tools 9.3. Drive-testing and post-processing 9.4. RF optimization approaches


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