,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: 5G Overview
A History of Mobile Communication
Standards and Evolution of 5G
Evolution to 5G and Overview of 5G Standalone Network
Key Concepts in 5G
Data Network Name
Packet Data Unit Session
Subscription Permanent Identifier
5G Globally Unique Temporary Identifier
QoS Model in 5G Core
New Radio
Access and Mobility Function
Session Management Function
User Plane Function
Policy Control Function
Charging Function
Authentication Server Function
Unified Data Management
Unified Data Repository
Network Slice Selection Function
Network Repository Function
Service-Based Architecture
NRF: The Network Repository Function
Service Communication Proxy
Network Exposure Function
Security Edge Protection Proxy
Application Function
REST and HTTP2 Methods
What is REST?
Service-Based Interface in 5GC
PDU Session Establishment
Chapter 2: Multi-Access Edge Computing in 5G
MEC Architecture
MEC Deployment
Multi-Access Edge Computing in 5G
Connectivity Models for Edge Computing
Key Challenges with MEC
Solutions
MEC Toolkit for 5GC
Uplink Classifier Branching Point
Mobility with ULCL
IPv6 Multi-Homing
Session and Service Continuity
Application Function Influence on Traffic Routing
Chapter 3: 5G NSA Design and Deployment Strategy
,Evolution of the Network from 4G to 5G Non-Standalone
Dual Connectivity
New Radio Dual Connectivity
Multiple Radio Access Technology Dual Connectivity
Architecture
Migration Options
Option 3/3a/3x
Option 3a
Option 3x
Option 3
Control and User Plane Separation
CUPS Architecture
Legacy-Based NSA and CUPS-Based NSA
NSA Call Flows
Deployment Considerations
Device Strategy and Access Point Name Planning
Gateway Node Selection
User Plane Selections
Challenge 1: No Dedicated Gateway Reserved in the Network for 5G NSA Users
Multi-Access Edge Computing Strategy for NSA
Role of Automation
Role of Analytics
Radion Access Network and Transport Implications
QoS and Charging in NSA
Challenge 2: Non-Adaptive IP Pool Allocation
Challenge 3: Frequent Secondary Node Addition and Deletion Can Cause Bad Quality
of Experience and Signaling Storm
Redundancy
Lawful Intercept Implications
Chapter 4: 5G SA Packet Core Design and Deployment Strategies
5G Core Network Introduction
Design Considerations for a 5G Core Network Deployment
Devices
5G SA Slicing Considerations
Node Selection
Interworking with 4G/5G NSA
Redundancy Considerations
Chapter 5: 5G Packet Core Testing Strategies
Automation Level in Testing
Manual Testing
Semi-Automated Testing or Automated Assisted Testing
Fully Automated Testing
Release Strategies for 5G SA Core Network
Component Type Approach
Release-Centric Approach
CI/CD Centric Approach for 5G Delivery
, 5G SA Testing Framework
5G SA Testing Type
Functional Testing
Non-Functional Testing
Security Testing
5G NSA Core Network Testing
Testing Integration Points between 5G SA
Impact Changes to be Tested in 5G
Redundancy Testing in 5G
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Host-Level Monitoring
Container and Cluster Monitoring
Application/NF Monitoring
Distributed Tracing
Chapter 6: Automation in 5G
Network Slicing in 5G
Fundamental Requirements for Slicing Automation
Automation for a 5G Packet Core
Infrastructure
Deployment
Function
Configuration
5G Abstraction
End-to-End Slice Automation and Management
Communication Service
Network Slice Instance
Network Slice Subnet Instance
Network Slice Instance Lifecycle
Service Orchestration Solution
Service Assurance in 5G
Chapter 7: Architectural Considerations by Service Providers
Enhanced Service-Based Architecture
NF Set and NF Service Set
Indirect Communication
5G Policies
Choosing the SM-PCF, AM-PCF, and UE-PCFs
Access and Mobility-Related Policy Control
UE Policy Control
Session Management Policy Control
QoS Negotiation
Local Area Data Network
Non-Public 5G (Private Network)
Deployment of Non-Public 5G Network
Standalone Non-Public Network
Public Network Integrated NPN
Key Notes
Chapter 1: 5G Overview
A History of Mobile Communication
Standards and Evolution of 5G
Evolution to 5G and Overview of 5G Standalone Network
Key Concepts in 5G
Data Network Name
Packet Data Unit Session
Subscription Permanent Identifier
5G Globally Unique Temporary Identifier
QoS Model in 5G Core
New Radio
Access and Mobility Function
Session Management Function
User Plane Function
Policy Control Function
Charging Function
Authentication Server Function
Unified Data Management
Unified Data Repository
Network Slice Selection Function
Network Repository Function
Service-Based Architecture
NRF: The Network Repository Function
Service Communication Proxy
Network Exposure Function
Security Edge Protection Proxy
Application Function
REST and HTTP2 Methods
What is REST?
Service-Based Interface in 5GC
PDU Session Establishment
Chapter 2: Multi-Access Edge Computing in 5G
MEC Architecture
MEC Deployment
Multi-Access Edge Computing in 5G
Connectivity Models for Edge Computing
Key Challenges with MEC
Solutions
MEC Toolkit for 5GC
Uplink Classifier Branching Point
Mobility with ULCL
IPv6 Multi-Homing
Session and Service Continuity
Application Function Influence on Traffic Routing
Chapter 3: 5G NSA Design and Deployment Strategy
,Evolution of the Network from 4G to 5G Non-Standalone
Dual Connectivity
New Radio Dual Connectivity
Multiple Radio Access Technology Dual Connectivity
Architecture
Migration Options
Option 3/3a/3x
Option 3a
Option 3x
Option 3
Control and User Plane Separation
CUPS Architecture
Legacy-Based NSA and CUPS-Based NSA
NSA Call Flows
Deployment Considerations
Device Strategy and Access Point Name Planning
Gateway Node Selection
User Plane Selections
Challenge 1: No Dedicated Gateway Reserved in the Network for 5G NSA Users
Multi-Access Edge Computing Strategy for NSA
Role of Automation
Role of Analytics
Radion Access Network and Transport Implications
QoS and Charging in NSA
Challenge 2: Non-Adaptive IP Pool Allocation
Challenge 3: Frequent Secondary Node Addition and Deletion Can Cause Bad Quality
of Experience and Signaling Storm
Redundancy
Lawful Intercept Implications
Chapter 4: 5G SA Packet Core Design and Deployment Strategies
5G Core Network Introduction
Design Considerations for a 5G Core Network Deployment
Devices
5G SA Slicing Considerations
Node Selection
Interworking with 4G/5G NSA
Redundancy Considerations
Chapter 5: 5G Packet Core Testing Strategies
Automation Level in Testing
Manual Testing
Semi-Automated Testing or Automated Assisted Testing
Fully Automated Testing
Release Strategies for 5G SA Core Network
Component Type Approach
Release-Centric Approach
CI/CD Centric Approach for 5G Delivery
, 5G SA Testing Framework
5G SA Testing Type
Functional Testing
Non-Functional Testing
Security Testing
5G NSA Core Network Testing
Testing Integration Points between 5G SA
Impact Changes to be Tested in 5G
Redundancy Testing in 5G
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Host-Level Monitoring
Container and Cluster Monitoring
Application/NF Monitoring
Distributed Tracing
Chapter 6: Automation in 5G
Network Slicing in 5G
Fundamental Requirements for Slicing Automation
Automation for a 5G Packet Core
Infrastructure
Deployment
Function
Configuration
5G Abstraction
End-to-End Slice Automation and Management
Communication Service
Network Slice Instance
Network Slice Subnet Instance
Network Slice Instance Lifecycle
Service Orchestration Solution
Service Assurance in 5G
Chapter 7: Architectural Considerations by Service Providers
Enhanced Service-Based Architecture
NF Set and NF Service Set
Indirect Communication
5G Policies
Choosing the SM-PCF, AM-PCF, and UE-PCFs
Access and Mobility-Related Policy Control
UE Policy Control
Session Management Policy Control
QoS Negotiation
Local Area Data Network
Non-Public 5G (Private Network)
Deployment of Non-Public 5G Network
Standalone Non-Public Network
Public Network Integrated NPN
Key Notes
