Course Description of CN3271-12A - Evolved Packet Core Planning [NG10/NS1CD2]
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1. Course Description Course Number
CN3271-12A
Course Title
Evolved Packet Core Planning [NG10/NS1CD2]
Target Group
Network Engineering and Planning staff that requires knowledge about network architectures, planning and dimensioning of Nokia Siemens Networks EPC networks.
Learning Target
The participant is able to: describe the architecture and future development of Nokia Siemens Networks Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Network implementation. describe Nokia Siemens Networks EPC implementations (Flexi Network Server, Flexi Network Gateway) and related hardware platforms from capacity and dimensioning point of view. solve hardware and software related dimensioning tasks in Nokia Siemens Networks EPC. practice VLAN and Site IP planning for NSN EPC. In detail the participant is able to: Introduction and Overview to Evolved Packet Core explain the 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) and System Architecture Evolution (SAE) end-to-end system architecture and the evolutions steps towards a flat network architecture identify the main network elements in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network architecture and understand the basic functionality of each element. identify the Nokia Siemens Networks solutions related to this EPC architecture list the EPC interfaces and reference points as defined by 3GPP, and describe the most important functions and protocols/procedures that impact network and equipment dimensions. Mobility and Bearer Management describe the EPS Mobility Areas. describe EPS Mobility Management (EMM) states and EPS Connection Management (ECM) states explain the EPS Bearer architecture and management procedures in MME list the main Quality of Service parameters in QoS model compared to 3G networks explain the EPS mobility management procedures Flexi Network Server Overview describe Nokia Siemens Network (NSN) Flexi Network Server (Flexi NS) hardware platform (ATCA platform) list the different Hardware configurations/capacity steps in Flexi NS 2.0 - MME. describe the different signaling interfaces of the NSN Flexi NS, how it physically connects towards the neighboring elements and what protocols and transport technologies are used. explain the Software/license related capacity limits in NSN Flexi NS. Flexi Network Gateway Overview explain the NSN Flexi Network Gateway (Flexi NG) deployment options and the related elements in the network environment. describe the NSN Flexi NG to implement SAE-GW functionality. discuss the capacity of a solution depending on different hardware setups and software licenses EPC Planning Overview describe the NSN EPC network planning workflow and processes involved. describe what high level network planning means in NSN EPC network. describe what detailed network planning means i n NSN EPC network -
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describe the NSN LTE/EPC planning scope and core planning tasks EPC Dimensioning list the NSN EPC dimensioning methodology describe the NSN EPC dimensioning workf low and processes involved explain the EPC key dimensioning parameters and EPC dimensioning principles calculate protocol overheads for any given interface once the protocol stack of the interface is known. define the hardware setup and Flexi NS licenses required for a given EPC network and traffic profile. define the hardware setup and Flexi NG licenses required for a given maximum EPS bearer/capacity. explain Flexi NG software and interface d imensioning by a given example. demonstrate predictive capacity planning. EPC IP Connectivity describe the physical connectivity configuration for Flexi NS and Flexi NG explain the connectivity redundancy and IP addressing for Flexi NS and Flexi NG explain the Flexi NS and Flexi NG connectivity configuration alternatives. explain the planning and definition of VLANs on EPC sites describe the components required for EPC planning for different network elements (Flexi NS(s), Flexi NG(s)). EPC Features Planning & Parameters list and briefly describe the different planning related features and parameters of Flexi NS and explain how those features are represented in the planning procedure list and briefly describe the different planning related features and parameters of Flexi NG (AP configuration, session profile, charging) and explain how those features are represented in the planning procedure -
Prerequisites
IPCore, EPS Basics, Introduction to LTE/SAE Architecture, Introduction to NSN ATCA HW Platform, LTE EPC Fundamentals, Flexi NG COM, Flexi NS OM, IPBB Planning, Site Connectivity Training Or good knowledge acquired through practical work on the abovementioned topics Underpinning knowledge & skills Experience in IP network planning.
Contents
Introduction and Overview to Evolved Packet Core Mobility and Bearer Management Flexi Network Server Overview Flexi Network Gateway Overview EPC Planning Overview EPC Dimensioning EPC IP Connectivity EPC Features Planning & Parameters
Comment
Scope / limitations of the course/workshop: Uses printouts and screenshots to illustrate the actual configuration on Nokia Siemens Networks Network Elements. Is not offering practical exercises to actually touch the equipment (this is done in O&M trainings). Explains basic calculation methods for dimensioning in a tool and format independent way using plain MS-Excel sheets as examples. Has practical exercises of a hypothetical network, to perform basic dimensioning and Site planning.
