Introduction
Introduction
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1. Introduction to 5G
Journey of mobile networks: 1G to 5G
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Understanding 5G: A new generation defined
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The purpose behind 5G technology
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Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) explained
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Massive IoT connectivity (mMTC)
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Ultrareliable low-latency communications (URLLC)
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2. Key Capabilities of 5G Standalone
Peak data rates: How fast can 5G go?
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Spectrum efficiency improvements in 5G
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Mobility enhancements in 5G networks
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Latency requirements and targets in 5G
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Device connection density explained
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3. 5G SA Architecture: End-to-End Network
Overview of modern telecom networks
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Architecture of telecom networks
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Key building blocks of the 5G system
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Evolution from traditional networks to 5G
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Radio access network (RAN) essentials
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Structure of the 5G new radio
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Transport network fundamentals
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Service-aware transport networking
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The 5G core network explained
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Deployment options for 5G networks
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Standalone (SA) architecture: Option 2 explained
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4. 5G New Radio (NR) Fundamentals
Understanding 5G spectrum
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NR frame structure
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NR resource grid explained
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Downlink signals and channels
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Initial access in NR
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Synchronization signal block (SSB)
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OFDMA in 5G NR
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Modulation techniques
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Modulation and coding schemes
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Duplex schemes in 5G
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Scheduler and resource allocation
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Scheduler modes
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5. Cloud for 5G: Concepts and Implementation
Introduction to cloud computing
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Key attributes of cloud systems
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IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS explained
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How 5G network uses cloud platforms
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Public, private, and hybrid cloud models
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Virtualization and containerization essentials
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6. 5G SA Core: 5GC Nodes and Functions
Overview of 5G core architecture
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AMF: Access and Mobility Management Function
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SMF: Session Management Function
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UPF: User Plane Function
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PCF: Policy Control Function
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UDM: Subscriber and Data Management
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NWDAF: Analytics for 5G networks
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NSSF: Slice selection function
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NRF: NF repository and discovery
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7. Cloud-Native 5G Core and Radio Access Networks
Why 5G needs cloud technologies
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NFV: Virtualization of network functions
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NFV in 5G deployments
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SBA: Cloud-native 5G architecture
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RAN evolution stages
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Disaggregated RAN concepts
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O-RAN Alliance architecture
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O-RAN split 2 (3GPP)
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O-Cloud overview
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O-Cloud in open RAN
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End-to-end cloud architecture for 5G RAN and core
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8. 5G Radio Measurements
Key radio measurements (RSRP, RSSI, SINR, and RSRQ)
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SS-based RSRP
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SS-based RSSI
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SS-based RSRQ
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SS-based SINR
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9. 5G SA Coverage Planning
Path loss and attenuation in 5G
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Large-scale propagation models
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Doppler and phase noise effects
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Building penetration loss
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Link budget fundamentals
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Coverage planning methodology
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Downlink link budget calculation
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Uplink link budget calculation
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Detailed link budget breakdown
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10. Massive MIMO and Beamforming fundamentals
Antenna basics and arrays
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SU-MIMO, MU-MIMO, and massive MIMO
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Beamforming and beam sweeping
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Antenna deployment for urban vs. rural
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11. 5G SA Capacity Planning
Blueprint for 5G network planning
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Traffic growth and network dimensioning
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Shannon’s capacity law
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Peak data rate calculation
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Practical throughput planning
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Throughput across deployment modes
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User plane latency fundamentals
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Latency calculation module
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12. 5G SA NR Protocols: L1, L2, and L3
Complete 5G protocol stack overview
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Downlink signals and channels
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Initial access procedures
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PDCCH: 5G control channel
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PDCCH simulation module
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PDSCH: Downlink data channel
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PDSCH simulation module
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PUCCH: Uplink control
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PUSCH: Uplink shared channel
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PUCCH/PUSCH simulation
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L2 data flow overview
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RLC layer explained
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MAC layer explained
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PDCP layer explained
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SDAP and QoS flow mapping
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RRC layer explained
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13. 5G SA Call Flows: Registration and PDU Establishment
Initial access and registration
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5G call setup flow
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Key steps in call establishment
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RRC state transitions
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UE state transitions
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RRC idle and connected modes
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Registration message flow
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Context setup in 5G
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Initial context setup flow
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PDU session setup
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Understanding QoS flows
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QoS flow and PDU management
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DRB explained
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14. 5G SA : Quality of Service (QoS)
Why networks need quality of service (QoS)
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End-to-end QoS priority lanes for network traffic
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5G standalone QoS
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Dynamic QoS enforcement in 5G networks
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QoS hierarchy in 5G networks
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Multiple data radio bearers in 5G
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Understanding 5G QoS parameters
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15. Network Slicing in 5G SA
Network slicing in 5G
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Network slice identifiers (NSSAI)
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Keeping your service seamless using slicing
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Slice selection during registration
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AMF selection based on slicing
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Network slice configuration in RAN
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USRP: User Equipment Route Selection Policy
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16. VoNR (Voice over New Radio) Architecture, Call Flows, and Planning
5G voice option in ENDC
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EPS fallback for voice call
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Voice over NR (VoNR)
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IMS architecture and core components
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VoNR registration flow
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VoNR call setup flow
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Emergency calls on 5G network
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QoS and GBR bearers for VoNR
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VoNR coverage considerations
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VoNR capacity considerations
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17. 5G SA Mobility: Measurements and Events
Measurement events overview (A and B series)
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Event A1 (serving cell becomes better than threshold)
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Event A2 (serving cell becomes worse than threshold)
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Event A3 (neighbor cell becomes offset better than serving cell)
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Event A4 (neighbor cell becomes better than threshold)
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Event A5
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Event A6 (neighbor cell becomes offset better than SCell)
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5G measurement events: B-series
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Event B1 (inter-RAT neighbor becomes better than threshold)
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Event B2
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18. 5G SA Mobility Procedures: Idle and Connected Mode (Standalone Mode)
Idle mode mobility in standalone (SA) 5G
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Cell selection in 5G
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Cell reselection types
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Cell reselection procedure
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Priority management (priority and subpriority)
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Configuring reselection priorities
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Interfrequency reselection
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Inter-RAT reselection
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Intrafrequency handover (PCell)
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