COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After completing this course you should be able to:
• Describe mobile network architecture basics
• List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases
• Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core
• Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
• Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM)
• Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions
• Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI
• Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution
• Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Individuals wishing to learn how 5 G technology delivers lower latency, higher device capacity, and a more uniform user experience.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
• Knowledge of general networking concepts
• Experience working with command-line interface (CLI)-based network devices
• Basic understanding of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Familiarity with service provider architectures
COURSE CONTENT:
Mobile Network Fundamentals
• 5G Key Use Cases
• Examining Mobile Network Components
Enabling Technologies for 5G
• Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics
• Cloud Radio Access network (RAN)
Cisco 5G NSA Solution
• 5G NSA Basics
• 5G NSA StarOS Configurations
Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
• Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices
• Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing
Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC
• NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview
• Cisco VIM Pod Configurations
Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration
• Telemetry Basics
• ZTP Fundamentals
Cisco Ultra Cloud Core
• Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics
• Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals
5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI
• Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers
• 5GC Deployment
Mitigating Threats in 5G
• Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks
• Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks
Lab Outline
• Investigating the EPC and xHaul Device Operations
• Deploying Cisco Ultra Gateway Platform with CUPS
• Configuring the EPC for 5G NSA
• Network Slicing with Segment Routing
• Deploying a VNF using Cisco ESC
• Using ZTP and Telemetry
• Using Cisco Crosswork Optimization with NSO
• Deploying the Cisco SMI and Cisco Ultra Cloud Core
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
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