Mastering 5G Network Design, Implementation, and Operations: A comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, deploying, and managing 5G networks

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Learn 5G network design and implement advanced apps using standalone, non-standalone, and private 5G networks with expert guidance from industry leaders Purchase of the print or kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format Key FeaturesGain a comprehensive understanding of the 5G end-to-end network architectureBuild a foundation to successfully design, implement, manage, and monetize a 5G networkDesign and deploy innovative applications based on 5G networksBook Description We are living in an era where ultra-fast internet speed is not a want, but a necessity. As applications continue to evolve, they demand a reliable network with low latency and high speed. With the widespread commercial adoption of driverless cars, robotic factory floors, and AR/VR-based immersive sporting events, speed and reliability are becoming more crucial than ever before. Fortunately, the power of 5G technology enables all this and much more. This book helps you understand the fundamental building blocks that enable 5G technology. You'll explore the unique aspects that make 5G capable of meeting high-quality demands, including technologies that back 5G, enhancements in the air interface, and packet core, which come together to create a network with unparalleled performance. As you advance, you'll discover how to design and implement both 5G macro and private networks, while also learning about the various design and deployment options available and which option is best suited for specific use cases. After that, you'll check out the operational and maintenance aspects of such networks and how 5G works together with fixed wireline and satellite technologies. By the end of this book, you'll understand the theoretical and practical aspects of 5G, enabling you to use it as a handbook to establish a 5G network. What you will learnUnderstand the key aspects and methodology of 5G New Radio and NG-RANGet to grips with Voice over New Radio (VoNR) networksGet started with 5G radio planning along with the 5G air interfaceTake a deep dive into the 5G core network and explore the overall 5G network architectureGain a clear understanding of various 5G deployment optionsExplore network slicing and the role it plays in 5GGet an overview of 5G fixed mobile convergence, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communicationsWho this book is for If you are a telecom enthusiast or work in this domain and are looking to learn more about building a 5G network bottom–up or an application modernization strategy maker, then this book is for you. It provides a consumable understanding of the technology to network engineers, network architects, and infrastructure decision-makers, helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology. Table of ContentsIntroduction to 5GEnd-to-End Architecture Components, Concepts, Security and TransportBuilding Blocks- Cloud Native Infrastructure5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 15G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 25G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 3Packet Core ProceduresVoice over New Radio (VoNR)5G Deployment Options5G Non-Standalone Networks5G Standalone Networks5G Infrastructure Design5G Network Slicing5G and Autonomous Vehicles5G Fixed Mobile Convergence5G and Satellite CommunicationsAutomation, Orchestration, and Testing Cover Title Page Copyright and Credits Contributors About the reviewers Gallery Quotes Table of Contents Preface Part 1:Introduction to 5G Chapter 1: Introduction to 5G 5G concepts and drivers Key drivers 5G (IMT-2020) performance synopsis 5G standardization 5G NR and NG-RAN NG-RAN architecture 5G RAN deployment options NR and NG-RAN features Summary Chapter 2: End-to-End Architecture Components, Concepts, Security, and Transport A typical 5G network High-level components The access network The packet core network The transport network Data center design 5G network concepts The AMF The SMF The UPF The PCF The NEF The NRF The UDM The AUSF The N3IWF The AF The UDR The SMSF The NSSF The SEPP The NWDAF The SCP The NSSAAF 5G network concepts PDU sessions 5G QoS Session and Service Continuity (SSC) 5G identifiers Summary Chapter 3: Building Blocks – Cloud Native Infrastructure The evolution of telecom infrastructure Cloud-native infrastructure and applications Service-based architecture What is REST? Client/server – a REST principle applicable to 5G Cacheable – a REST principle applicable to 5G Stateless – a REST principle applicable to 5G NFs A layered system – a REST principle applicable to 5G NFs A uniform interface – a REST principle applicable to 5G NFs REST in 5G AMF services SMF services UDM services UDR services AUSF services PCF services NEF services NRF services AF services Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF) services Summary Chapter 4: 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 1 General physical layer procedures The NR physical layer at a glance Confinement of the spectrum with improved spectral efficiency NR channel structure The downlink reference and synchronization signals Uplink reference and synchronization signals NR cell definition NR cell measurement signals Waveform, numerology, and frame structure Waveform NR numerology Frame structure Resource grid Duplexing scheme Slot Format Indication Summary Chapter 5: 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 2 Initial access and beam management Initial access procedure Beam-sweeping and initial access Other remaining system information Message 1, 2, 3, and 4 transmissions Beam management Physical channels and signals for the initial access procedure SS block PSS and SSS PBCH definition Random access preamble – the PRACH Summary Chapter 6: 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 3 Downlink physical channels and signals The PDCCH The PDSCH PDSCH eMBB and URLLC multiplexing CSI-RS and CSI reports The TRS PTRS Uplink physical channels and signals The PUSCH The PUCCH Channel coding schemes Transport channel coding chains Data retransmissions BWPs Defining a BWP BWP operations BWP use cases Summary Chapter 7: Packet Core Procedures PDU session establishment in 5G PDU session establishment with 4G/N26/IWF 4G (E-UTRAN) initial attach IMS 5G PDU session establishment VoNR call flow Wi-Fi attach Summary Chapter 8: Voice over New Radio (VoNR) VoNR concepts and drivers IMS network deployments growth 5G system service requirements Ultra-high-definition audio VoNR high-level architecture 5G NR access and core networks IP multimedia subsystem VoNR initial procedures Subscriber provisioning IMS connectivity establishment IMS registration Third-party registration VoNR call procedures High-level call procedure activities SIP signaling exchange QoS flow establishment QoS flow tear down Interworking and voice call continuity Interworking with legacy voice networks Packet switched handover from 5G to 4G Single radio voice call continuity EPS fallback Radio access technology fallback Wi-Fi calling Summary Part 2:5G Network Design, Deployment Models, and Advanced Use Cases Chapter 9: 5G Deployment Options 5G network deployment architectures NSA network architecture SA network architecture The different 5G deployment options defined by 3GPP SA options NSA options A technical comparison of NSA versus SA An economic comparison of NSA versus SA 4G to 5G migration strategies The evolution of the EPC to 5GC A comparison of the EPC and 5GC Summary Chapter 10: 5G Non-Standalone Networks Introduction to NSA networks Types of NSA networks A deep dive into NSA networks The architecture of the option 3 NSA network 5G NSA – option 3 call flows Advantages and shortcomings Summary Chapter 11: 5G Standalone Networks Benefits and use cases of a 5G SA network 5G SA network design fundamentals Essential precursors 5G SA network components and end-to-end call flow Designing a macro network Designing a non-public (private) network 5G network resilience and failure design Network performance analysis Summary Chapter 12: 5G Infrastructure Design Understanding NFV The role of SDN Understanding MEC C-RAN Carrier aggregation Understanding O-RAN Managing O-RAN infrastructure Using hybrid cloud The emergence of the telecom cloud Summary Chapter 13: 5G Network Slicing Understanding network slicing Network slicing simplified Network slicing challenges Overcoming the network-slicing challenges Security considerations for network slicing Network slicing architecture and design 5G network slicing at work Architecture and flow diagram Use cases of network slicing Summary Chapter 14: 5G and Autonomous Vehicles A background on CAVs and their concepts Levels of automation The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) The high-level architecture of AVs Architecture for cooperative and intelligent transportation The role of cloud providers AV intercommunication ADAS V2X and 5G Network slicing and V2X 5G V2X V2X technology The V2X standards Platooning Cloud computing for V2X Summary Chapter 15: 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence Introduction to FMC in 5G Session Initiation Protocol Real-Time Transport Protocol IP Multimedia Subsystem Unlicensed Mobile Access The Fixed-Mobile Convergence Alliance The Broadband Forum FMC’s architecture FMC security considerations SIP security UMA security Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) security Summary Chapter 16: 5G and Satellite Communications Introduction to satellite communications The Global Positioning System Satellite communication in 5G The role of regulatory bodies Challenges to satellite communication Why do we need satellite communication with 5G? The architecture of 5G and satellite communications Use cases of 5G and satellite communication Summary Chapter 17: Automation, Orchestration, and Testing Automation infrastructure in 5G Introduction to network orchestration Auto scale-in and scale-out Automatic failure recovery Congestion control by configuration management Implementation of network slicing Integration planning in a multivendor environment Monetization via AI and ML Summary Further reading Appendix Interview on 5G with Rob Tiffany, founder and CEO of Sustainable Logix Interview on 5G with Sunil Dadlani, global CIO and CISO of Atlantic Health System Interview on 5G with Aayush Bhatnagar, senior vice president of Reliance Jio Interview on 5G with ChatGPT Index Other Books You May Enjoy