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2015 Catalogue


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Catalogue 2015

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Plan the very best training for you and your team.The challenges facing telecoms organizations today mean that networks need to be more efficient than ever.

Keeping staff skills at the correct level when networks are evolving at an unprecedented rate is a challenge that cannot be underestimated.

Ensuring you and your team have the tools they need to drive your network to its most efficient is vital to your success.

One size does not fit all.One style of training does not work for everybody. We have a range of training delivery options to meet your needs.

LiveOnsiteFor courses, such as those investigating in-depth fault finding and troubleshooting then our trainer will need to be onsite with your team so they can really get into the technical detail.

LiveOnlineWhere a formal face-to-face training session is not essential then a really effective option is our LiveOnline delivery. Students interact live with other students and the trainer from their desktop.

OnlineAnytimeFor those who can’t spare the time, or like to learn at their own pace then our OnlineAnytime. option is ideal. The training is video based and you can access it where and when you want. Its full of exercises and activities to keep it engaging.

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E-Book Format - Our e-book format means it’s fully referenced, searchable and always handy when you need it.

On The Cloud - We also store a copy for you on The Cloud, so should you ever lose it there will always be a copy you can access.

Student Guides - Detailed explanations and carefully colour coded diagrams make difficult concepts easy to understand. Your student guide is a reference book you will come back to again and again.

Student Exercises - To understand difficult technical concepts you need to do it for yourself. All our courses come with a complete suite of exercises for you to do. Learn the theory, see it for real and then have a go yourself. You will be amazed at what you can achieve.



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GSM and GPRS 6

GSM & GPRS System Engineering 6

GSM and GPRS Air Interface 7

Evolved EDGE 8

UMTS and HSPA+ 10

UMTS System Engineering 10

Analysing the 2G and 3G Core Network 11

UMTS Air Interface 14

Analyzing HSPA+ 15

UMTS Radio Planning 16

Analyzing the UTRAN 17

LTE Core Technology 20

LTE System Engineering 20

Analyzing the EPC 21

Troubleshooting the EPC 24

Roaming in LTE 24

VoLTE 25

LTE RAN Technology 28

Analyzing the E-UTRAN 28

Troubleshooting the E-UTRAN 29

LTE Air Interface 30

LTE Radio Planning 33

Self Organizing Networks 34

IMS and PCC 35

IMS and PCC System Engineering 35

Policy and Charging Control 36

Analyzing the IMS 37

Rich Communication Services 38

IP and Protocols 40

IP for Next Generation Networks 40

IPv6 40

Packet Transport Networks 41

Delivering IPTV 42

SS7 and Sigtran 44

Emerging Technologies 46

An Introduction to Network Functions Virtualization 46

An Introduction to Cloud Computing 47

Wi-Fi Offload 47

Deploying Small Cells 48

OnlineAnytime End to End Courses 49

GSM & GPRS System Engineering 49

UMTS System Engineering 49

LTE System Engineering 49

IMS and PCC System Engineering 49

Wi-Fi General Operation 50

Mobile Telecoms Fundamentals 50

LTE Protocols 50

Packet Transport Networks 50

Self Organizing Networks 51

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GSM and GPRS

GSM & GPRS System Engineering

� Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: General knowledge of telecoms.

This course will contain the following sections:

GSM & GPRS Architecture

� Duration: 1 hour.

Topic areas covered include:

� GERAN Architecture: � MS, BTS, BSC and PCU.

� Core Network Architecture: � MSC Server, MGW, SGSN and GGSN.

� Network Databases: � VLR, HLR, EIR and AuC.

GSM & GPRS Air Interface



� GSM & GPRS Frequency Bands. � Modulation Techniques and Coding. � TDMA and Frequency Reuse. � GSM & GPRS Frame Structures:

� Frames and Multiframes.

GSM & GPRS Initial Procedures

� Duration: 2.5 hours.


� Mobility Management: � Idle, Dedicated, Standby and Ready. � Cell Selection and Re-selection.

� GSM Attach: � HPLMN and VPLMN. � Pooling.

� GPRS Attach: � HPLMN and VPLMN. � Combined Attach.

� Activity: signalling analysis of an IMSI Attach and GPRS Attach procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

GSM & GPRS Security



� GSM & GPRS Authentication. � GSM & GPRS Encryption. � Activity: signalling analysis of GSM & GPRS security

procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

GSM Circuit Switched Operation



� GSM Mobile Originated Call Setup. � HPLMN and VPLMN.

� GSM Mobile Terminated Call Setup: � HPLMN and VPLMN.

� Text Messaging: � Mobile Originated SMS. � Mobile Terminated SMS.

� Activity: signalling analysis of a GSM Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated Call Setup procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

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GPRS Packet Switched Operation



� Session Management. � GPRS PDP Context Management:

� Activate, Modify and Delete. � GPRS Data Transfer:

� Gi, Gn/Gp, Gb and Um. � Circuit Switched Interworking:

� Suspend and Resume. � Dual Transfer Mode.

� Activity: signalling analysis of a GPRS PDP Context Activation procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

GSM & GPRS Mobility



� GSM Mobility: � Location Area Update. � Handover.

� GPRS Mobility: � Cell Re-selection. � Routing Area Update. � Packet Handover.

� GSM & GPRS Roaming. � Activity: signalling analysis of a GSM Handover and

GPRS Routing Area Update procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

GSM and GPRS Air Interface � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: GSM and GPRS System Engineering, or

equivalent knowledge.


The GSM/EGPRS Air Interface

� Duration: 2 hours.


� Frequency Allocations around the World - GSM, E-GSM, GSM-R.

� Frequency Reuse and Cell Planning Issues. � Modulation Techniques - GMSK and 8PSK. � TDMA - Frames, Multiframes and Superframes. � Burst Formats - Frequency Correction, Synchronization,

Access, Normal (GMSK / 8PSK) and Dummy.

GSM Air Interface Protocols



� Air Interface Signalling - Dedicated and Common Channel.

� Layer 2 Protocols - LAPDm, Type A, B, Bbis and C. � Link Layer Procedures - Frame Formats, SAPIs and SMS

support. � Layer 3 Protocols - RR and DTAP. � RR and DTAP - Operation and Messages.



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GSM Air Interface Procedures



� Power On - Frequency and Time Synchronization. � GSM System Information Message Analysis. � Cell Selection - C1 Parameters. � IMSI Attach. � Mobile Originated and Terminated Call Setup -

detailed analysis of signalling over the air interface. � Measurement Reports, Power Control and Timing

Advance. � Channel Optimization - Frequency Hopping and DTX. � Supplementary Services - Procedures for Call Related

and Call Independent. � SMS Transfer and SMS Protocols - SM-CP, SM-RP and

SM-TP. � Activity: detailed analysis of the IMSI Attach

procedureusing Mpirical’s NetX.

GSM Mobility



� Mobility in Idle Mode - Cell Re-selection, C2 parameters and Location Updates.

� Mobility in Dedicated Mode - Handovers, Handover Triggers and Thresholds.

� Handover Types - Non-synchronized, Pseudo-synchro-nized, Finely-synchronized and Pre-synchronized.

� GSM Handover Procedures. � Interworking with UMTS - Handovers and Relocations. � Activity: detailed analysis of GSM Handovers using

Mpirical’s NetX.

GPRS Air Interface Procedures



� The GPRS Air Interface Protocols Part 1 - SNDCP and LLC.

� GPRS Signalling Procedures - GPRS Attach. � GPRS Timing Advance Operation. � Activity: detailed analysis of the GPRS Attach proce-

dure using Mpirical’s NetX.

GPRS Resource Allocation & Operation



� The GPRS Air Interface Protocols Part 2 - RLC and MAC. � Uplink and Downlink Resource Allocation - Dynamic,

Extended and Exclusive. � Uplink and Downlink Packet Data Transfer - TBF and

Packet Ack / Nack. � Error Coding - CS1 to CS4.

EDGE Resource Allocation & Operation



� EDGE - Introducing 8PSK Modulation. � The Modified GPRS Air Interface Protocols - RLC and

MAC. � EGPRS Operation - Modifications and Capabilities.

Evolved EDGE � Duration: 1 days or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: GSM and GPRS Air Interface, or



Introduction to EGPRS2



� Evolved EDGE - The Commercial Drivers and Implications.

� Evolved EDGE - Feature Set Review and Upgrade Path Options.

� Performance Analysis - EGPRS, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE.

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The Feature Set



� Latency Reduction - Fast Ack / Nack and “Piggy Backing”.

� Downlink Dual Carrier - Impact on MS and BTS. � Higher Order Modulation - 16QAM and 32QAM. � Increased Symbol Rate - EGPRS2-A and EGPRS2-B. � Receiver Diversity in the Mobile.

EGPRS2 Resource Allocation and Operation



� The Modified GPRS Air Interface Protocols - RLC and MAC.

� EGPRS2 Operation - Modifications and Capabilities. � Coding Puncturing and Interleaving - DAS, DBS, UAS

and UBS.



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UMTS and HSPA+

UMTS System Engineering � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: General knowledge of telecoms.


UMTS Architecture



� UTRAN Architecture: � UE, Node B and RNC. � Femto Cells.

� Core Network Architecture: � MSC Server, MGW, SGSN and GGSN.

� Network Databases: � VLR, HLR, EIR and AuC.

UMTS Air Interface



� UMTS Frequency Bands. � Modulation Techniques and Coding. � CDMA Basics:

� Spreading and Scrambling Codes. � UMTS Frame Structures. � HSPA+.

UMTS Initial Procedures



� UMTS Mobility Management: � Detached, Connected and Idle. � Cell Selection and Re-selection:

� RRC Connection Establishment. � Circuit Switched Attach:

� HPLMN and VPLMN. � Pooling.

� Packet Switched Attach: � HPLMN and VPLMN. � Combined Attach.

� Activity: signalling analysis of an IMSI Attach and PS Attach procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

UMTS Security



� UMTS Authentication. � UMTS Encryption. � Activity: signalling analysis of UMTS security


UMTS Circuit Switched Operation



� UMTS Mobile Originated Call Setup: � HPLMN and VPLMN.

� UMTS Mobile Terminated Call Setup: � HPLMN and VPLMN.

� Delivering SMS: � Mobile Originated SMS. � Mobile Terminated SMS.

� Activity: signalling analysis of a UMTS Mobile Originat-ed and Mobile Terminated Call Setup procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

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UMTS Packet Switched Operation



� UMTS Session Management: � Activate, Modify and Delete. � Direct Tunnel Mode.

� UMTS Packet Data Transfer: � Gi, Gn/Gp, Iu-PS and Uu.

� Activity: signalling analysis of a UMTS PDP Context Activation procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

UMTS Mobility



� Soft Handover: � Active Set Update.

� Hard Handover. � RNC Relocation. � Roaming. � Activity: signalling analysis of an Active Set Update and

RNC Relocation procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Interworking with GSM and GPRS



� Interworking with GSM and GPRS: � Circuit Switched Operation. � Packet Switched Operation. � Packet Switched Handover.

Analysing the 2G and 3G Core Network

� Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: UMTS System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


Carrier Grade IP



� The Voice and Packet Core. � Migration to a Packet Switched Transport Network -

ARPU, OPEX, CAPEX. � Motivation for the IP Soft Switch. � Soft Switch Advantages and Disadvantages. � Voice Core Protocol Placement:

� BICC, Sigtran, SIP, H.248, MGCP, RTP/RTCP, MAP etc. � Overall Operation - High Level Call Flow.

� Packet Core Protocol Placement. � GTP User and Control Plane, MAP. � Overall Operation – Data Session Establishment.

IP Transmission and Switching



� IP Transport Network Basics. � MPLS and its Key Features:

� Concepts of operation. � Traffic Engineering, Resiliency and Redundancy,

Traffic Separation. � Carrier Ethernet.



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IP Signalling Aspects



� Sigtran Components: � SGW, STP, SCTP, User Adaptation.

� SCTP Architecture: � Associations, Endpoints, Streams, Chunks.

� SCTP Association Establishment: � INIT, INIT-ACK, COOKIE-ECHO, COOKIE-ACK.

� SCTP Data Transmission and Acknowledgement: � TSN, SSN, SID, SACK.

� User Adaptation Layers: � SUA, IUA, M3UA, M2UA, M2PA.

� Activity: signalling analysis of Sigtran traffic using Mpirical’s NetX.

Media Description



� SDP Composition: � Session and Media Level Parameters.

� SDP Transport Options: � SIP, H.248, BICC etc.

� Session Level Parameters. � Media Level Parameters.

IP Traffic Aspects



� RTP and RTCP Overview. � RTP Key Functionality:

� RTP Header Fields. � RTP and Voice Codecs. � Compression. � RTCP Reports and their Key Components - Sender,

Receiver, SDES, Bye, App.

Quality of Service Issues



� Problems in IP Networks for QoS: � Jitter, dropped packets, delay, mis-sequencing etc.

� QoS Mechanisms for IP: � IntServ and RSVP. � DiffServ.

� Additional QoS Mechanisms for Packet Networks: � 802.1p, MPLS-TE, BFD, SBCs etc.

Media Gateway Control Protocols



� H.248 Protocol Architecture - Capabilities and Features. � H.248 Transactions - Contexts, Terminations, Com-

mands, Descriptors. � H.248 Packages - Specific packages employed in the

3GPP Release 5 architecture. � Message Flow for Call Establishment and Termination. � MGCP Architecture - Differences between H.248 and

MGCP. � Activity: analysis of real network traces using Mpirical’s

NetX.

Bearer Independent Call Control



� BICC CS1 and CS2. � BICC CS2 Key Functions:

� CSF, BCF, MCF etc. � ISUP Message Format. � IPBCP. � BICC Call Establishment. � Activity: signalling analysis of BICC based call proce-

dures using Mpirical’s NetX.

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Session Initiation Protocol



� SIP Capabilities. � SIP Identities and Functional Elements:

� AoR, Proxy, Registrar, Redirect. � Methods:

� Register, Invite, Ack, Cancel, Bye, Options. � SIP Registration and Registration Security. � SIP Session Establishment. � Development of SIP:

� SIP Working Groups, SIMPLE, SIPPING. � Areas of Development:

� Header Fields, Methods, Warning Codes, Security Mechanisms.

� Additional Methods: � Publish, Subscribe, Notify, Prack, Info, Update,

Message, Refer. � Problems associated with Firewalls and NAT. � NAT Traversal Techniques:

� UPnP, ICE, SBC. � Activity: signalling analysis of SIP Registration and

Session Establishment using Mpirical’s NetX.

End to End Call Procedures



� Protocol Interoperation during Call Establishment. � Interaction with the UTRAN - Key RANAP messages. � Mobility Database Interrogation - Key MAP messages. � Mobility and the Core Network. � Activity: analysis of real network traces using Mpirical’s

NetX.

GPRS Packet Core Fundamentals



� PS Operation Concepts: � SGSN, GGSN, APN.

� GPRS Attach and Combined Attach. � PDP Contexts:

� Activation, Modification and Deactivation. � Mobility Concepts. � Secondary PDP Contexts.

� Activation, TFT, Packet Filters. � Mobility Database Interrogation - Key MAP messages. � Activity: signalling analysis of PDP Context Activation

using Mpirical’s NetX.

Future Core Networks



� Requirements and Market Drivers for the EPC / SAE. � Positioning of the EPC / SAE within the overall LTE

architecture. � 3GPP Standards Process. � SAE Principles of Operation.



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UMTS Air Interface � Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: UMTS System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


UMTS Structure & Channels



� UMTS Air Interface Architecture - NAS, AS. � Logical Channels - BCCH, PCCH, CCCH, DCCH, CTCH,

DTCH. � Transport - RACH, BCH, PCH, FACH, DCH, HS-DSCH,

E-DCH. � Physical Channels. � HSDPA and HSUPA Enhancements. � Channel Mapping.

UMTS Physical Interface



� Spread Spectrum - Channel Requirements, Channel Rates, Spreading, DSSS, Despreading.

� UMTS Codes - PSCH, SSCH. � Scrambling Codes - Scrambling Code Groups. � Spreading Codes - Code Allocation. � Basic DSS System. � Rake Receiver. � Uplink and Downlink Code Processing. � Timing - Frame, Node B, Cell, UE.

UMTS Physical Channels



� Uplink and Downlink Physical Channels. � CPICH Measurements. � Downlink Format - P-SCH, S-SCH, CPICH, P-CCPCH,

S-CCPCH, PICH, AICH, DPCH, DPCCH, HS-SCCH, HS-PDSCH, E-HICH, E-RGCH, E-AGCH and F-DPCH.

� Uplink Format - PRACH, DPCCH, E-DPCCH, E-DPDCH, HS-DPCCH.

� Transmission Gap Position. � Compressed Mode.

UMTS Radio Resource Control



� RRC - Functions and Architecture. � Radio Bearer Control, Measurement, Connection

Mobility and General Procedures. � Radio Bearers and Signalling Radio Bearers. � Broadcast System Information - System Information

Blocks, System Information and Paging. � RRC in Connected Mode - UE Modes and Radio

Network Temporary Identities. � RRC Procedures - Connecting, Direct Transfer, Paging

and RAB Establishment. � Activity: signalling analysis of key RRC procedures


UMTS Operational Procedures



� Cell Selection Procedures. � System Information. � Common Channel Procedures. � HSDPA and HSUPA Operation - upto Release 6. � HARQ Configuration. � MAC-ehs and MAC-e/es. � Activity: signalling analysis of system information

messages using Mpirical’s NetX.

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Power Control



� Closed Loop Power Control - Uplink Single Channels, Uplink Multiple Channels, Downlink Control.

UMTS Mobility and Interworking



� Mobility Modes - Detached Mode, Connected Mode and Idle Mode.

� Idle Mode Mobility. � Modes for RRC Connection - RRC Idle Mode, RRC Con-

nected Mode. � UMTS Mobility, Cell Reselection. � Measurement Reporting. � Handover Procedures - Soft, Softer, Hard, Inter-fre-

quency Handover Triggers. � Circuit Switched Connected Mode Interworking Proce-

dures. � Packet Switched Connected Mode Interworking Proce-

dures. � Activity: signalling analysis of measurement and Mobil-

ity procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Introducing HSPA



� Evolution to 3GPP Release 6. � HSDPA Release 5 Operation - HS-DSCH, HS-SCCH,

HS-DPCCH, Scheduling, Feedback, MAC-hs, HARQ, H-RNTI.

� HSUPA Release 6 Operation - E-DCH, MACe/es, E-AGCH, E-HICH, E-RGCH, E-DPCCH, Feedback.

� Release 6 HSPA Enhancements - F-DPCH and HARQ Preamble/Postamble.

� HSPA + R7 and R8 Features.

Analyzing HSPA+ � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: UMTS Air Interface, or equivalent

knowledge.


HSPA



� Evolution to 3GPP Release 6. � HSDPA Release 5 Operation - HS-DSCH, HS-SCCH,

HS-DPCCH, Scheduling, Feedback, MAC-hs, HARQ, H-RNTI.

� HSUPA Release 6 Operation - E-DCH, MACe/es, E-AGCH, E-HICH, E-RGCH, E-DPCCH, Feedback.

� Release 6 HSPA Enhancements - F-DPCH and HARQ Preamble/Postamble.

� HSPA+ Features upto Release 11. � UE Categories - upto Release 11.

Throughput Enhancement Methods



� High Order Modulation. � 64QAM for HSDPA - 21.6Mbps Operation. � 4PAM (16QAM) for HSUPA. � MIMO Antennas - STC and Spatial Multiplexing. � MIMO Open Loop and Closed Loop Diversity. � 2x2 MIMO in Release 7 - 16QAM Configuration -

28.8Mbps Operation. � 2x2 MIMO in Release 8 - 64QAM Configuration -

42Mbps Operation. � HS-DSCH Category for Combined MIMO and Downlink

64QAM. � F-DPCH Enhancements. � Enhancements to RLC Layer - Flexible RLC. � RLC TM Mode Allowing for HS-DSCH. � Enhancements to MAC - ehs-MAC. � DC-HSDPA - Dual Cell Operation - E1a and Active Set

Update, Dual Cell Information. � UE Categories for Dual Cell HSDPA.



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Latency and Power Enhancements



� DTX, DRX and HS-SCCH Less Operation. � Parameters Relevant for DTX Operation. � New Uplink DPCCH Slot Format. � E-DCH Tx Start Time Restrictions. � Enhanced Cell_FACH. � HS-DSCH Reception in CELL_PCH and URA_PCH. � E-DCH Transmission in CELL_FACH State. � Comparison of HS-SCCH Type 1 and 2. � Direct Tunnel Operation. � HSPA VoIP.

HSPA+ Session



� Session Establishment. � HSPA+ Configuration Parameters. � Optimized Support of Voice Services - CS over HSPA. � Mobility for HSPA+ Devices. � HS Serving Cell Change.

HSPA+ Operational Procedures



� Pre-coding Control Information. � CQI Reporting in HSPA+. � Feedback in CELL_FACH State. � H-ARQ Feedback Enhancements. � HS-SCCH Type 3. � Type A and Type B CQI. � BCCH Reception in Enhanced CELL_FACH State. � Uplink and Downlink Data Transfer. � Iub Frame Protocols - HS-DSCH Data Frame Type 1,

Type 2 and Type 3. � Interworking with Legacy and Future Systems - 2.5G,

HSPA and LTE.

UMTS Radio Planning � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: UMTS Air Interface or equivalent knowl-

edge.


Radio Planning and Deployment Process



� Factors for Dimensioning and Optimization - Capacity, Costs, Flexibility, Reliability.

� Initial Planning. � Dimensioning - Soft Handover Gain, Interference

Margin, Fast Fading Margin. � Detailed Planning - Combined Capacity and Coverage,

Code and Frequency, Configuration. � Results Analysis. � Continuous Optimization.

Traffic and QoS Considerations



� UMTS Services - Multimedia, Packet Data. � HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA and HSPA+. � UMTS Traffic Characteristics. � Service Characteristics, Traffic Total. � Radio Propagation Environment. � Radio Propagation Channel. � Impact to Services.

Planning Tools



� Key Requirements of Planning Tools. � Planning Tool Types - Initial, Coverage, Capacity,

Scrambling Code etc. � Planning Tool Input Requirements. � Optimization Tools.

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UMTS Coverage and Capacity Planning



� RF and Service Capabilities of the UE and Node B. � UMTS Link Budget - Max Cell Range and Sizes. � UMTS Propagation Environment. � UMTS Capacity and Coverage Planning. � Traffic Disruption. � Planning Issues. � Activity: Excel Link Budget Examples.

Antenna Selection



� Base Station Configuration. � Antenna Selection and Antenna Line Configuration. � Antenna Characteristics. � Antenna Diversity - Space, Polarization. � Site Configuration - Sectorization, Antenna Beam

Width. � Antenna Implementation - Height, Down Tilt.

Planning and Optimizing Handovers



� Mobility - in Connected Mode. � Handovers and Handover Triggers. � Measurement Reporting - Intra and Inter Frequency,

Inter RAT. � UE Internal Measurement Reporting. � Soft Handover Settings. � Handover Procedures - Common Channel Procedures.

Analyzing the UTRAN � Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: UMTS System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


UTRAN Interfaces



� UTRAN Architecture - UMTS Stratums, UTRAN Interface Model, Radio Network User and Control Planes.

� Transport Network User and Control Planes. � Iub Interface - Iub Protocol Architecture, Radio and

Transport Network, Node B Application Part, Framing Protocols, ALCAP.

� Iur, IuCS and IuPS Interfaces and Architecture. � Cell Broadcast and Multicast Interfaces and

Architecture.

IP Operation in the UTRAN



� Carrying Signalling over IP - Sigtran, SCTP and User Adaptation Layers.

� Circuit Emulation - IP / MPLS solutions for transport of real time services.

� HSDPA and IP traffic over Ethernet and MPLS. � Challenges - QoS, Capacity Planning and Timing.



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Logical and Transport Channels



� Air Interface Architecture - Non Access Stratum and Access Stratum.

� Logical Channel Architecture - DCCH, PCCH, DCCH, CCCH.

� Transport Channel Architecture - RACH, BCH, PCH, FACH, DCH.

� Transport Channel Formatting - Transport Blocks and TTI (Transmission Time Interval), Transport Formats, TFCI, CTFC.

� Air Interface Physical Layer - Physical Layer Functions, Frame Structure.

� Downlink Physical Channels and Uplink Physical Channels.

� Channel Mapping - FDD Channel Mapping and TDD Channel Mapping.

Node B Setup Procedures



� Node B Requirements, Cell States, Node B Ports. � Cell Setup Procedure, System Information Update

Procedure. � Common Transport Channel Setup. � Idle State Procedures and Paging. � Cell Broadcast Service. � Synchronization - Node B Synchronization and Cell

Synchronization.

Connected State Procedures



� Connection Identities - s-RNTI, u-RNTI, c-RNTI, d-RNTI. � RRC Connection Procedure and Message Transfer. � Iub Procedures - RRC Connection Establishment with

DCH Establishment. � RRC Connection Establishment with RACH/FACH

Establishment. � Radio Bearers in UMTS - Signalling Radio Bearers and

Radio Access Bearers. � RRC Procedures - Connection Management, Bearer

Control, Mobility and Measurement. � Activity: signalling analysis of RRC Connection and

Radio Bearer procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Circuit Switched Operation



� Location Updating - RRC and RANAP procedures, messages and key identities.

� Call Procedures - Mobile Originated Call, Mobile Terminated Call.

� Iu-CS Interface - Signalling Establishment, Connection-less Signalling.

� Speech and Data Transfer - RAB Sub-flows, RAB Sub-flow Combination Indicator.

� Iu User Plane Protocol - Transparent Mode and Support Mode for predefined SDU size.

� Iub and Iur Interfaces - Transport Channel Timing, Receiving Window.

� Activity: signalling analysis of location update and Call procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Packet Switched Operation



� Attach and Routing Area Update Procedures. � GPRS Session - PDP Context and Secondary PDP

Context Activation. � Iu-PS Interface - SCCP Signalling, RANAP Signalling and

UTRAN Interworking. � Data Transfer - Packet Data Convergence Protocol. � Iub and Iur Interfaces. � Dedicated Channel Operation - DCH, DPDCH and

DPCCH. � Common Channel Operation - Cell_FACH, Cell_PCH

and URA_PCH. � HSDPA and HSUPA. � Activity: signalling analysis of Packet Radio Bearer

Setup procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

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Mobility



� Connected State Mobility - Cell_DCH, Cell_FACH, Cell_PCH and URA_PCH.

� Soft Handover - Measurement Reports, Event Triggers. � Mobile Measurements and Dedicated Node B Mea-

surements. � Radio Link Setup and Radio Link Deletion. � Common Channel and Paging Sub-states - Cell Update

Procedure. � Hard Handover. � Circuit Switched Relocation, Inter-MSC Relocation and

Inter-System Relocation, Packet Switched Relocation and Inter-SGSN Relocation.



LTE

LTE Core Technology

LTE System Engineering � Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: General knowledge of telecoms.


LTE Architecture



� E-UTRAN Architecture: � UE and eNodeB. � Femto Cells.

� EPC Architecture: � MME, S-GW and PDN-GW.

� LTE Interfaces and Protocols: � Uu, X2, S1-MME, S1-U, S5/S8, S11 and SGi.

� PCC Architecture: � PCRF and PCEF.

� IMS Architecture: � CSCF, HSS and Media Servers.

LTE Air Interface



� Frequency Bands. � Modulation Techniques and Coding:

� QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM Basics. � OFDMA Basics. � LTE Frame Structure:

� LTE Resource Allocation.

LTE Initial Procedures



� LTE Mobility and Session Management: � ECM Connected and ECM Idle. � EPS Bearer Contexts.

� LTE Identities. � Radio Resource Control:

� Cell Selection, PLMN Selection and Cell Re-selec-tion.

� RRC establishment. � Initial Attach:

� Default EPS Bearer Establishment. � Combined Attach.

� Activity: signalling analysis of an Initial Attach and Default EPS Bearer Establishment procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

LTE Security



� Key Distribution. � EPS Authentication and Key Agreement. � IPSec and LTE.

Defining EPS Bearers



� LTE QoS Characteristics: � TFTs and Quality of Service.

� Establishing EPS Bearers: � Network Initiated: Activate, Modify and Delete. � Mobile Initiated: Activate, Modify and Delete.

� Modifying EPS Bearers. � Releasing EPS Bearers. � Activity: signalling analysis of EPS Bearer related proce-


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Utilizing EPS Bearers



� Service Request. � Paging in LTE. � S1 Release:

� E-UTRAN and MME triggered. � Activity: signalling analysis of Dedicated EPS Bearer

Establishment using Mpirical’s NetX.

LTE Mobility



� Idle Mode Mobility: � Cell Re-selection. � Tracking Area Updates.

� X2 Handover. � S1 Handover.

� Mobility within the EPC: � GTP Mobility.

� Roaming and the IPX. � Activity: signalling analysis of a Tracking Area Update

and X2 and S1 Handover procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Interworking with UMTS and GPRS



� Mobility Scenarios: � E-UTRAN to UTRAN Packet Switched Handover. � E-UTRAN to GERAN Packet Switched Handover. � UTRAN to E-UTRAN Packet Switched Handover. � GERAN to E-UTRAN Packet Switched Handover.

Circuit Switched Fallback



� CSFB Initial Procedures. � CSFB Call Procedures:

� Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated. � CSFB SMS Procedures:

� Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated � CSFB Call Delay Factors. � Activity: signalling analysis of a CSFB procedures using

Mpirical’s NetX.

VoLTE



� VoLTE Registration: � SIP Registration

� VoLTE Call Procedures: � VoLTE Mobile Originated Call Setup. � Media Description. � VoLTE Mobile Terminated Call Setup.

� VoLTE Instant Messaging: � Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated.

� SRVCC. � Activity: signalling analysis of VoLTE Registration and

VoLTE Call Setup procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

Analyzing the EPC � Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


EPC Concepts



� What is the EPC? � Market Drivers for EPC.

� Defining EPC and LTE - 3GPP Standardization. � Positioning EPC within LTE:

� E-UTRA, E-UTRAN and EPC. � LTE Principles of Operation.



LTE

EPC Functional Architecture



� EPC Functional Architecture: � MME, S-GW, PDN-GW, PCC, HSS and AAA.

� EPC Interfaces: � E-UTRAN and EPC Interfaces. � Interaction with GPRS. � EPC Interacting with Trusted and Untrusted Non

3GPP Access. � EPC Interfaces for Roaming.

� LTE Protocols: � S1AP – functions and procedures. � GTP – GTPv1-U header and procedures, GTPv2-C

message format. � Diameter – Base Protocol, AVPs and Routing.

EPC Transport Network Architecture



� Carrier Grade IP Transport: � IP Overview, Routing and IPv6.

� Multi Protocol Label Switching: � Overview, Architecture, Label Format, Traffic Engi-

neering, FRR, PWE3. � Carrier Ethernet:

� CE in LTE, CE Layered Model, CE Transport. � Timing and Synchronization:

� Timing over Packet Options, PTP, SyncE.

Registration Procedures



� Transferring Signalling in the E-UTRAN and EPC: � LTE Stratums and NAS Messages.

� LTE States: � EMM and ECM.

� LTE Identities: � UE Identities, eNB Identities and EPC Identities.

� Detailed Registration Process. � Deregistration. � Activity: detailed analysis of the Initial Registration

procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

Security in the EPC



� EPS Authentication and Key Agreement: � AKA Principles, AKA in the Attach, AIR and AIA, NAS

Authentication Request. � Key Distribution and Security Contexts:

� LTE Key Architecture, Security Context Initiation, S1-MME and S1-U Security.

� IPSec and IKEv2: � AH and ESP, SPD, SAD, SPI and SA Establishment

with IKEv2. � Transport Layer Security:

� TLS Operation, Handshaking, Cipher Suites, PKI and X.509.

� Activity: detailed analysis of security elements of the Registration procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

QoS, Policy and Charging



� Supporting QoS - Significant Protocols: � SCTP and DiffServ.

� Policy and Charging Control: � PCC Architecture, Principles, PCC and EPC.

� PCC Binding Mechanism: � Session Binding, Rule Authorization, Bearer Bind-

ing. � EPC Charging Architecture:

� CTF, CGF, OCS, OFCS, GTP’, Diameter Charging Interfaces.

� Activity: detailed analysis of Diameter based PCC pro-cedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

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End to End Session Procedures



� Dedicated EPS Bearers: � TFTs and QCI.

� Dedicated Bearer Establishment: � Network and UE Initiated Procedures.

� Utilizing EPS Bearers: � UE Triggered Service Request, Paging.

� Bearer Resource Modification Procedures. � EPS Bearer Deactivation. � Activity: detailed analysis of Network Initiated Dedicat-

ed Bearer Establishment and Modification procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

EPC Mobility and Roaming



� Tracking Area Update Detailed Analysis. � Handover Procedure. � EPC Relocation Procedures.:

� MME and S-GW Relocation, S1 Based Handover. � LTE Roaming Considerations:

� Roaming Scenarios, IPX Architecture, DRA, IPX Proxy and Diameter Routing.

� Activity: detailed analysis of TAU and Handover proce-dures using Mpirical’s NetX.




� Supporting CSFB – Network Considerations. � UE, MME, MSC-S, SGs, SGsAP, S3 (Packet Data).

� CSFB Preparation Phase. � CSFB MO Call:

� Key Stages, Handover and Redirection, SIB Skip-ping/Tunnelling.

� CSFB MT Call. � Handover vs Redirection. � Other CSFB Procedures:

� MO/MT SMS, Packet Switched Handover, Network Detach.

� Activity: detailed analysis of CSFB MO/MT call using Mpirical’s NetX.

Interworking with the PS Domain



� Interworking Concepts and Architecture. � Registration and Bearer Establishment.:

� Establishing the PDP Context and EPS Bearer, Sec-ondary PDP Contexts.

� E-UTRAN to GERAN/UTRAN RAU. � E-UTRAN to GERAN/UTRAN Handover:

� Preparation and Execution.

IMS Fundamentals



� IMS Concepts. � IMS Architecture:

� P, S and I CSCF, HSS, Application Servers, PSTN Breakout and Interworking.

� SIP Basics: � Protocol Architecture, Methods, Registration and

Session Establishment. � IMS Registration and Session Establishment.

Service Delivery



� VoLTE Fundamentals: � GSMA IR.92, Registration, MO and MT Call, SMS.

� SRVCC Fundamentals. � Architecture and E-UTRAN to GERAN Procedure.

� OTT Services.



LTE

Troubleshooting the EPC � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: Analyzing the EPC, or equivalent knowl-

edge.


EPC Review



� Review session on key architectural and procedural aspects.

� Focus areas – group specific discussion on key areas of concern.

Registration Troubleshooting



� Detailed tracking of the registration process. � Potential failure scenarios:

� S6a rejections. � S11/S5 failures. � PCC based failures. � PCO associated failures.

� Activity: detailed analysis of registration related proce-dures using Mpirical’s NetX.

EPS Bearer Establishment Troubleshooting



� Detailed tracking of session establishment: � S5/S11 based failures. � PCC associated failures.

� Activity: detailed analysis of EPS Bearer establishment procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Mobility Troubleshooting



� Issues related to TAU, including Implicit Detach. � X2 Handover failures. � S1 Handover failures. � Issues with 2G/3G Interworking. � Activity: detailed analysis of mobility related proce-


CSFB Troubleshooting



� CSFB points of failure/delay.

Roaming in LTE � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


Policy and Charging Control Fundamentals



� PCC Key Principles. � Precursors to PCC:

� 3GPP Release 5 SBLP and Release 6 FBC. � Policy and Charging Control:

� PCC Architecture, Principles, PCC and SAE. � PCC Binding Mechanism:

� Session Binding, Rule Authorization, Bearer Bind-ing.

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SAE Mobility and Roaming



� Roaming Architecture and Interfaces for LTE: � LTE Key Nodes, S6a, S8, S9, GSMA IR65 and IR88.

� Roaming Scenarios: � Home Control and Routing. � Home Control and Visited Breakout. � Visited Control and Visited Breakout.

� LTE Procedural Aspects when Roaming: � Attach, EPS Bearer Activation and TAU.

� IMS, VoLTE and Roaming: � IMS Basic Principles, Roaming Architecture and

VoLTE Call Establishment.

Diameter Fundamentals



� Diameter Baseline Protocol: � Base Header Fields and Functionality including

AVPs. � Diameter Functional Nodes:

� Client, Server, Proxy, Relay, Redirect and Translation Agent.

� Diameter Routing Agent. � Routing Diameter:

� Realms, Diameter FQDN and AVPs used for Routing. � Diameter Transport:

� IP Transport Networks and SCTP. � Activity: detailed analysis of the Diameter message

format using Mpirical’s NetX.

Roaming and IPX



� IPX Functionality and Architecture. � IPX Connectivity Options. � Diameter and Roaming:

� Roaming Architecture, DRA, DNS and Diameter Edge Agents.

� SAE Charging Architecture: � CTF, CCF, CGF, OCS, OFCS, GTP’, Diameter Charging

Interfaces. � Charging Identifiers.

� Charging Concepts for Roaming: � LTE Charging Architecture, TADIG and IREG.

Rich Communication Services



� RCS 5 Architecture: � Incorporating GSMA IR92, Example End to End RCS

Architecture, RCS Device Modes, Client Types and Device Architecture.

� RCS Registration Procedures: � IMS Considerations, Registration Optimization,

Capability Management, Security. � RCS Services:

� Standalone Messaging, 1-to-1 Chat, Group Chat, File Transfer, Content Sharing, Presence, IP Voice, Geolocation.

� RCS Inter-Service Provider Interworking Considerations.

VoLTE � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


VoLTE Overview



� LTE and IMS Essentials: � Key Concepts and Architecture required for VoLTE.

� Drivers for VoLTE. � GSMA IR92. � VoLTE Capabilities.:

� MT and MO Calling, SMS, Call Continuity.



LTE

LTE Fundamentals



� LTE Summary: � Design Goals, Capabilities and State of the Market.

� LTE Architecture and Interfaces: � E-UTRAN, EPC and SAE Principal Components and

Key Interfaces. � Policy and Charging Control Concepts:

� Rule Creation and Enforcement, PCRF, PCEF, Gx, Rx, AF and SPR.

� Utilizing the LTE Bearer Network: � Default and Dedicated Bearer Establishment, QoS

Principles. � PDN Connectivity Establishment for VoLTE Users.

IMS Architecture



� Positioning the IMS. � Control and User Planes. � Key Nodes:

� P-CSCF, S-CSCF, I-CSCF, HSS and Application Serv-ers.

� Additional Architectural Elements: � PSTN Breakout – BGCF, MGCF, MGW and Signalling

Gateway. � Interworking – IBCF and Session Border Controllers. � Multimedia – MRFC, MRFP, Media Servers and

Brokers.

SIP Fundamentals



� SIP Overview. � SIP Identities and Functions:

� User Agent, Registrar, Proxy, DNS and SIP. � Protocol Interface:

� Requests and Status Messages, Header Fields, Transactions and Dialogues.

� Methods – Invite, Register, Ack, Bye, Cancel and Options.

� SIP Registration: � Registration Expiry, Reregistration and Security.

� SIP Session Establishment. � SDP Fundamentals.

� Enhancements to RFC 3261: � Development Bodies, New Methods and Function-

ality.

Security Considerations



� Basic Security Principles. � EPS Authentication and Key Agreement:

� AKA Principles, AKA in the Attach, AIR and AIA, NAS Authentication Request.

� IMS Authentication and Key Agreement: � Supporting IMS AKA with SIP, Trust Domains.

� IPSec and IKEv2: � AH and ESP, SPD, SAD, SPI and SA Establishment

with IKEv2. � Transport Layer Security:

� TLS Operation, Handshaking, Cipher Suites, PKI and X.509.

� Secure RTP.

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IMS Registration



� IMS Initial Procedures: � IP-CAN Connectivity, P-CSCF Discovery.

� IMS Identities: � Private and Public User Identities, GRUU, PSI.

� Service Profiles and Initial Filter Criteria. � Detailed Registration Process.

� Including Implicit Registration and Registration Event Subscription.

� Activity: detailed analysis of the IMS Registration pro-cedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

IMS Session Establishment



� Session Policy and Policy Enforcement: � PCC Basics and Rx Interface.

� SDP Offer/Answer Model. � IMS Session Establishment. � Charging Concepts:

� Offline Charging, Online Charging and Charging Identifiers.

� Activity: detailed analysis of an IMS Session Establish-ment procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.

VoLTE Specifics



� Usage Setting and Voice Domain Preference. � VoLTE Detailed Procedures:

� GSMA IR92 MT Call, MO Call and MO/MT SMS. � Media Considerations:

� RTP and RTCP Fundamentals, AMR Codec and ROHC.

� Air Interface Considerations: � Bearers and Scheduling, LTE TTI and HARQ, SPS, TTI

Bundling. � Support for Supplementary Services and Emergency

Services: � MMTel Supplementary Services, TAS, E-CSCF, LRF

and PSAP Access. � Interworking:

� 3GPP and non 3GPP. � Activity: detailed analysis of VoLTE based call establish-

ment procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

SRVCC Fundamentals



� Drivers for Service Continuity. � SRVCC Supporting Architecture:

� MME and MSC Interaction via Sv, SCC AS. � E-UTRAN to GERAN/UTRAN SRVCC Procedure. � SRVCC Derivatives:

� rSRVCC, eSRVCC, vSRVCC and aSRVCC.




� Drivers for RCS: � The Rise of OTT Providers.

� RCS 5.1 Architecture: � Incorporating GSMA IR92, Example End to End

RCS Architecture, RCS Device Modes, Client Types, Device Architecture and the Joyn Initiative.




� RCS Inter-Service Provider Interworking Consider-ations.



LTE

LTE RAN Technology

Analyzing the E-UTRAN � Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


E-UTRAN Introduction



� E-UTRA Features: � Radio Access, Modulation, Bandwidth and Coding.

� E-UTRAN Protocols: � NAS, RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC, S1AP, X2AP and

Transport. � UE Capabilities. � eNB and HeNB Capabilities. � HetNet and Relays. � CoMP - Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and

Reception.

S1 Interface and Operation



� S1 Functions and Protocols. � S1AP:

� Message Format, Messages and Key Parameters. � GTPv1-U:

� GTPv1-U Header, Messages and Key Parameters. � Example S1 Procedures. � Activity: detailed analysis of S1AP Parameters using

Mpirical’s NetX.

X2 Interface and Operation



� X2 Functions and Protocols. � X2AP:

� Message Format, Messages and Key Parameters. � GTPv1-U:

� GTPv1-U Header, Messages and Key Parameters. � Example X2 Procedures. � Activity: detailed analysis of X2AP Parameters using

Mpirical’s NetX.

E-UTRA RRC



� RRC Functions: � RRC States.

� LTE System Information: � MIB and SIB’s.

� Signalling Radio Bearers: � SRB1 and SRB2.

� UE Capabilities Exchange. � Key Procedures:

� RRC Connection. � Activity: detailed analysis of RRC Connection and sys-

tem information using Mpirical’s NetX.

LTE NAS



� NAS Functions: � NAS States, EMM and ESM. � NAS Security.

� Example Procedures: � EMM and ESM.

� Activity: detailed analysis of NAS, EMM and ESM mes-sages using Mpirical’s NetX.

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E-UTRAN Key Procedures



� Initial Attach. � Dedicated EPS Bearers. � UE Capabilities. � Modification Procedures. � Activity: signalling analysis of RRC and NAS messages


QoS in E-UTRAN



� Traffic Types. � EPS QoS Attributes. � DSCP Mapping. � L2 QoS. � Backhaul Requirements.

SON



� LTE SON vs LTE-Advanced SON. � SON Architecture. � Automatic Neighbour Relationship Procedures. � Self Healing.

Relays in LTE-Advanced



� Relay Classification. � LTE-Advanced Relay Protocols:

� Subframe Configuration, Backhaul and HARQ. � Relay Operational Procedures. � Performance.

Intra LTE Mobility



� Measurement Configuration: � Periodic and Event Based.

� Objects and Reporting. � Measurement Reports. � Intra LTE Handover:

� Intra and Inter Frequency Handovers. � Carrier Aggregation Mobility. � Activity: detailed analysis of Mobility procedures using

Mpirical’s NetX.

Interworking with GSM and UMTS



� Interworking Methods. � Inter-system Measurements.

� GERAN and UTRAN measurements. � Packet Switched Handovers.

Troubleshooting the E-UTRAN � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: Analyzing the E-UTRAN, or equivalent

knowledge.


E-UTRAN Review



� Review session on key architectural and procedural aspects.

� Focus areas – group specific discussion on key areas of concern.

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S1 Troubleshooting



� Detailed S1 Procedures. � S1AP:

� KPI and Cause Code Analysis. � Root Cause Scenarios.

� Activity: detailed analysis of S1 scenarios using Mpirical’s NetX.

X2 Troubleshooting



� Detailed X2 Procedures. � X2AP:

� KPI and Cause Code Analysis. � Root Cause Scenarios.

� Activity: detailed analysis of X2 scenarios using Mpirical’s NetX.

RRC Troubleshooting



� Detailed RRC Procedures. � RRC:

� KPI and Cause Code Analysis. � Activity: detailed analysis of RRC scenarios using

Mpirical’s NetX.

LTE NAS Troubleshooting



� Detailed EMM and ESM Procedures. � NAS:

� KPI and Cause Code Analysis. � Root Cause Scenarios. � Activity: detailed analysis of NAS scenarios using

Mpirical’s NetX.

Troubleshooting LTE Mobility



� Detailed LTE and Inter-RAT Procedures. � Mobility KPI and Cause Code Analysis. � Root Cause Scenarios. � Activity: detailed analysis of Mobility Scenarios using

Mpirical’s NetX.

LTE Air Interface(including LTE-Advanced to Release 11)

� Duration: 3 days or 18 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite or LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


E-UTRA Introduction



� E-UTRA Features. � Radio Access, Modulation, Bandwidth and Coding.

� E-UTRAN Protocols: � NAS, RRC, PDCP, RLC, MAC, S1AP, X2AP and

Transport. � UE Capabilities. � eNB and HeNB Capabilities. � HetNet and Relays. � CoMP - Coordinated Multi-Point Transmission and

Reception.

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E-UTRA Physical Layer



� LTE Generic Frame Structure, Type 1 Radio Frames, Slots and Subframes, Type 2 Radio Frames, Slots and Subframes.

� Resource Grid and Resource Blocks. � The LTE Downlink Physical Channels - PBCH, PCFICH,

PDCCH, EPDCCH, PHICH. � The Control Region, Resource Element Groups,

Mapping of RE and RS. � Downlink Synchronization Signals: PSS & SSS, Mapping

to Resource Grid. � Cell Search, Cell Identities, Cell Identity Group. � The LTE Uplink Physical Channels - PRACH, PUCCH,

PUSCH. � Uplink Data Transmission. � Uplink Reference Signals, Demodulation Reference

Signals and Sounding Reference Signals. � Downlink and Uplink Timing. � HARQ Operation. � Layer 1 Processing:

� Scrambling. � Modulation Mapping. � Pre-coding. � RE Mapping.

� Carrier Aggregation Operation: � Downlink and Uplink Operation.

� Transmission Modes and MIMO Modes. � Beamforming and Dual Streams:

� Multi Antenna Options.

Air Interface Protocols



� E-UTRA Protocols: � NAS, IP, RRC, PDCP, RLC and MAC.

� NAS Control Plane, NAS User Plane, NAS Messages. � EMM Messages and ESM Messages. � Radio Resource Control:

� RRC Messages, RRC States, Establishment of an RRC Connection.

� PDCP services and functions: � PDCP profiles, compression standards, PDCP

headers and frame formats, ROHC and Lossless Mobility.

� RLC Functions and Operation: � RLC Transparent Mode, RLC Unacknowledged

Mode and RLC Acknowledged Mode. � MAC functions and operation:

� MAC Headers, BSR, PHR, Scheduler, Timing Advance, Contention Resolution.

� Logical Channels - BCCH, PCCH, CCCH, DCCH, DTCH. � Transport Channels - BCH, DL-SCH, PCH, UL-SCH, RACH. � Mapping Logical Channels into Transport Channels. � RNTI Identities. � Random Access Process:

� Contention and Non-Contention based Random Access Procedure.

� Activity: signalling analysis of RRC and NAS using Mpirical’s NetX and Message Analysis using 3GPP specifications and ASN.1.



LTE

Operational Procedures



� Contents of RRC MIB and SIB messages, Scheduling Options.

� PLMN Selection and Initial Cell Selection algorithms. � RRC Connection, Signalling Radio Bearers. � Attach, PDN Connectivity and Default and Dedicated

Bearer Establishment. � Paging. � RRC UE Capability and Security. � RRC Messages in Operation:

� Measurement Configuration. � Mobility Control Information. � Radio Resource Configuration.

� E-UTRA and LTE Security - Authentication, Algorithms and Keys, Ciphering and Integrity.

� MAC Scheduling: � Scheduling Uplink and Downlink Users. � Scheduling Methods. � VoLTE Scheduling, Semi Persistent Scheduling.

� DTX and DRX. � End to End Downlink and Uplink IP Data Flow. � Activity: signalling analysis of RRC Configuration using

Mpirical’s NetX.

X2 Interface and Operation

� ▪ Duration: 0.5 hours.


� X2 Functions and Protocols related to Air Interface: � Mobility. � CIC and eICIC.

� X2AP: � Message Format, Messages and Key Parameters.

� GTPv1-U. � GTPv1-U Header, Messages and Key Parameters.

� Activity: signalling analysis of X2AP procedures using Mpirical’s NetX.

Air Interface Mobility



� LTE mobility, LTE deployment options. � Mobility functional architecture, role of the eNB and

MME, Tracking Areas. � E-UTRA Measurements:

� RSSI, RSRP, RSRQ. � Idle Mode Procedures. � Cell Reselection, Priority based Reselection. � Intra-Frequency measurements, Inter-Frequency and

inter-RAT measurements, High and Medium Mobility States.

� Tracking Area Update. � Configuring Periodic and Event based Reporting:

� Timers and Thresholds. � Mobility in ECM Connected State, Measurements, Gap

Configurations, Event Triggers, Timing, the Handover Process.

� Carrier Aggregation and CA Mobility. � Inter-RAT Mobility. � Activity: signalling analysis of an RRC mobility proce-

dure using Mpirical’s NetX.

Relays in LTE-Advanced



� Relay Classification. � LTE-Advanced Relay Protocols:

� Subframe Configuration, Backhaul and HARQ. � Relay Operational Procedures. � Performance.

SON



� LTE SON vs LTE-Advanced SON. � SON Architecture. � Automatic Neighbour Relationship Procedures. � Self Healing.

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LTE Radio Planning � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE Air Interface, or equivalent

knowledge.


LTE Radio Design Process



� Introduction to Planning. � Initial Planning. � Detailed Planning. � Optimization.

Services for LTE



� LTE Services. � QoS Attributes. � Managing QoS. � Interworking Services with GERAN/UTRAN.

LTE Radio Propagation Basics



� E-UTRA Frequencies. � Propagation Principles. � Propagation Models for LTE. � Radio Coverage Planning:

� Gains/Losses, Link Budgets.

Antenna Considerations



� Antenna Options. � Mutli-Band Options. � Antenna vs Transmission Modes. � Practical Antenna Options.

LTE Coverage Planning



� Coverage vs Capacity. � LTE Link Budget. � Key LTE Coverage Plots:

� RSRP, RSRQ, Bearers, etc. � Planning Targets and Assumptions:

� Practical Planning. � Activity: Excel Link Budget Exercise.

LTE Capacity Planning



� Capacity Planning: � Practical Targets. � Cell and eNB Throughput. � Factors Impacting Capacity.

� Planning Tool Simulations: � Configuring Planning Tool.

� Activity: Excel Physical Cell Capacity and Site Dimensioning.

Small Cells



� What are Small Cells? � Impact of Small Cells. � Impact to Coverage and Capacity.

Parameters and Optimization



� KPI’s: � Practical Targets.

� Coverage Optimization. � Capacity Optimization. � Key Parameters.



LTE

Self Organizing Networks � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


SON Concepts



� Self Organizing Networks. � Overview of SON concepts.

� SON Features: � Self Configuration. � Self Optimization. � Self Healing.

� LTE to LTE-Advanced Evolution: � CA (Carrier Aggregation). � RN (Relay Nodes). � MIMO (Multi Input Multiple Output)

enhancements.

SON Operation



� Self Configuration: � Auto-Connectivity and Auto-Commissioning. � Dynamic Radio Configuration. � PCI (Physical Cell Identity) Planning.

� Self Optimization: � Mobility Optimisation. � MLB (Mobility Load Balancing). � MRO (Mobility Robustness Optimization). � Energy Saving. � ICIC (Inter-Cell Interference Coordination). � CCO (Coverage and Capacity Optimization). � RACH (Random Access Channel) Optimization. � ANR (Automatic Neighbour Relation).

� Self Healing: � Cell Outage Detection and Compensation. � MDT (Minimization of Drive Tests).

HetNets

� Duration 1.5 hours.


� The drivers for Heterogeneous networks: � Increasing network capacity. � Toolbox for higher capacities and data rates.

� What does a Heterogeneous network look like: � HetNet Architecture. � Radio Types. � Layers of Capacity.

� Challenges and Interference: � Optimizing the HetNet. � Self Optimization.

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IMS and PCC

IMS and PCC

IMS and PCC System Engineering

� Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: IP for NGN, or equivalent knowledge.


IMS Concepts and Architecture



� IMS Drivers: � Service Drivers, Open Systems and Seamless

Mobility. � IMS Fundamental Principles. � Specifications and Standards. � Interworking with Access Networks. � Positioning the IMS. � Control and User Planes. � IMS Terminal Device Requirements. � Key Nodes:

� P-CSCF, S-CSCF, I-CSCF, HSS and Application Servers.

� Additional Architectural Elements: � PSTN Breakout – BGCF, MGCF, MGW and Signalling

Gateway. � Interworking – IBCF and Session Border Controllers. � Multimedia – MRFC, MRFP, Media Servers and

Brokers.

IMS Protocols



� SIP Fundamentals: � Methods, network elements, protocol format.

� Diameter Fundamentals: � Routing, Header Format, Messages and AVPs.

IMS Registration



� IMS Initial Procedures: � IP-CAN Connectivity, P-CSCF Discovery.

� IMS Identities: � Private and Public User Identities, GRUU, PSI.

� Security considerations. � Service Profiles and Initial Filter Criteria. � Detailed Registration Process;

� Including Implicit Registration. � Activity: detailed analysis of the IMS Registration pro-

cedure using Mpirical’s NetX.




� QoS in IP Networks. � Precursors to PCC:

� 3GPP Release 5 SBLP and Release 6 FBC. � Policy and Charging Control:

� PCC Architecture, Principles, PCC and SAE. � PCC Binding Mechanism:

� Session Binding, Rule Authorization, Bearer Binding.




� Session Policy and Policy Enforcement: � PCC and the Rx Interface.

� SDP Offer/Answer Model. � IMS Session Establishment. � Charging Concepts:

� Offline Charging, Online Charging and Charging Identifiers.

� Activity: detailed analysis of an IMS Session Establish-ment procedure using Mpirical’s NetX.



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LTE Fundamentals



� LTE Summary: � Design Goals, Capabilities and State of the Market.

� LTE Architecture and Interfaces: � E-UTRAN, EPC and SAE Principal Components and

Key Interfaces. � Utilizing the LTE Bearer Network:

� Default and Dedicated Bearer Establishment, QoS Principles.

� PDN Connectivity Establishment for VoLTE Users.

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� Precursors to PCC: � 3GPP Release 5 SBLP and Release 6 FBC.

� Policy and Charging Control: � PCC Architecture, Principles, PCC and SAE.

� PCC Binding Mechanism: � Session Binding, Rule Authorization, Bearer Bind-

ing.

PCC Architecture



� PCC Key Nodes and Functionality: � PCRF, PCEF, SPR, BBERF and AF.

� PCC Interfaces: � Gx, Rx, Sy, Gz, Gy and Sp.

Diameter Fundamentals



� Diameter Baseline Protocol: � Base Header Fields and Functionality including

AVPs. � Diameter Functional Nodes:

� Client, Server, Proxy, Relay, Redirect and Translation Agent.

� Diameter Routing Agent. � Routing Diameter:

� Realms, Diameter FQDN and AVPs used for Routing. � Diameter Transport:

� IP Transport Networks and SCTP. � Activity: detailed analysis of the Diameter message

format using Mpirical’s NetX.

PCC Detailed Procedures



� Session Binding. � PCC and QoS Rule Authorization:

� Inputs for rule creation and PCC rule format. � Bearer Binding. � Example Procedures:

� IP-CAN Session Establishment. � IP-CAN Session Modification.

� Activity: detailed Analysis of IP-CAN Session Establish-ment and Modification using Mpirical’s NetX.

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PCC Applications



� SAE Diameter Interfaces and Command Codes: � Gx, Rx,S9, Cx, Sh, S6a, S13, Sy and Sd.

� Credit Control Application and the Gx Interface. � OFCS and OCS Interaction. � Utilizing PCC in SAE.

Charging Concepts





� Charging Data Generation and Transfer. � Credit Management. � TADIG and IREG Regulations.

Roaming and IPX



� Roaming Scenarios: � Home Control and Routing. � Home Control and Visited Breakout. � Visited Control and Visited Breakout.


� Roaming Architecture, DNS and Diameter Edge Agents.

Analyzing the IMS � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: IMS and PCC System Engineering, or



IMS Review



� Recap/review of IMS key concepts. � Concepts, architecture, key procedures.

SIP Analysis



� SIP Fundamentals Recap. � SIP Development:

� Standardization efforts. � Areas of development.

� Additional SIP Methods: � INFO, REFER, PRACK, MESSAGE, UPDATE, SUB-

SCRIBE, NOTIFY and PUBLISH. � Exploring SIP Headers and Parameters:

� Compatibility and capability negotiation. � Routing. � Security. � P-headers.

� Minimizing Packet Overheads: � Compact Form header fields and SIP Compression.

� DNS and SIP. � Overcoming NAT and Firewall issues.

� Firewall and NAT refresher. � NAT and SIP Calls. � Solutions for NAT Traversal. � Focus On SBC operation, including Registration and

Session Establishment involvement. � Activity: detailed SIP analysis using Mpirical’s NetX.



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� SIP Registration – Step by Step Analysis: � Key header fields and parameters.

� IMS Security Architecture: � Security Principles, Existing 3GPP Security Mecha-

nisms and Diameter. � IMS AKA. � Protecting SIP Signalling:

� IPSec and Transport Layer Security. � Trust Domains. � Registration Event Subscription. � Activity: detailed IMS Registration analysis using

Mpirical’s NetX.

IMS Session Analysis



� IMS Session Establishment – Step by Step Analysis. � Key methods, header fields and parameters. � Generic, VoLTE, IR.94 Video and Instant Messaging

based examples. � Activity: detailed analysis using Mpirical’s NetX.

IMS to Legacy Voice Interworking



� Soft Switch Architecture: � MGCF, MGW and SGW.

� IMS to PSTN Call Procedures. � MMTel (Multimedia Telephony). � Support for Emergency Services. � SMS and IP-SM-GW. � Activity: detailed IMS to PSTN Interworking analysis


SRVCC Fundamentals



� Drivers for Service Continuity. � SRVCC Supporting Architecture:

� MME and MSC Interaction via Sv, SCC AS. � E-UTRAN to GERAN/UTRAN SRVCC Procedure. � SRVCC Derivatives:

� rSRVCC, eSRVCC, vSRVCC and aSRVCC.

Rich Communication Services � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: Analyzing the IMS, or equivalent knowl-

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� Drivers for RCS: � The Rise of OTT Providers, the RCS business model.

� RCS 5.1 Architecture: � Incorporating GSMA IR92, Example End to End

RCS Architecture, RCS Device Modes, Client Types, Device Architecture and the Joyn Initiative.




� RCS Inter-Service Provider Interworking Consider-ations. � GSMA IR90.

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RCS Initial Configuration



� Initial Procedures: � RCS Protocols, RCS and Access Technologies,

Service Provisioning in the IMS. � Client Configuration:

� Autoconfiguration, HTTP Based Client Configuration.

� RCS Specifics for IMS Registration. � Addressing and Identities. � Capability and User Discovery.

RCS Voice and Messaging Services



� Voice Services in RCS: � GSMA IR92 (VoLTE), GSMA IR58 (VoHSPA) and Sup-

plementary Services. � Typical VoLTE Call Establishment. � Video Calling with GSMA IR94.

� Multimedia Messaging Services in RCS: � OMA CPM, 1-to-1 and Group Chat.

� RCS Presence Services.

Roaming and IPX




� Roaming Architecture, DRA, DNS and Diameter Edge Agents.





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IP for Next Generation Networks � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


IP Fundamentals



� OSI 7 Layer Model and TCP / IP Model. � Transport Layer Protocols:

� UDP, TCP, SCTP. � IP and the Network Layer:

� IP Addressing, DHCP, CIDR. � Data Link Layer Technologies:

� Ethernet, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802 Working Groups. � Physical Layer Technologies.

IP Transport Networks



� Driving Factors for Migration to IP. � Routing at Layer 3:

� Router Architecture, Routing Tables, Lookup and Forwarding.

� Indirect and Direct Routing Procedures. � Routing Protocol:

� IGP, OSPF, EGP, BGP-4. � Packet Transport Architectures.

Introduction to MPLS



� MPLS Network Architecture and Features: � Scalability, Flexibility, Performance, Simplification.

� MPLS Network Elements. � MPLS Data Forwarding Plane:

� FEC to Label Binding, ILM, FTN, NHLFE. � LSP Establishment Options. � Advantages of MPLS Transport Networks:

� FRR, Traffic Engineering, L2 / L3 VPN.

IP in Next Generation Networks



� IPRAN Architecture: � Options for IPRAN Migration Scenarios (PWE3,

MSPP, Ethernet Node B etc). � Core Network Soft Switching Architecture:

� MSC-S and MGW, SIP and BICC, RTP, H.248. � Sigtran.

IPv6 � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: IP for NGN, or equivalent knowledge.


The Driving Factors for IPv6



� Short Term Solutions for IPv4’s Problems - NAT and CIDR.

� Upgrading to IPv6. � Migration Strategies. � IPv4 / IPv6 Dual Stack. � IPv4 to IPv6 Translation. � Tunnelling:

� Evaluation of available tunnelling techniques. � Focus On Configured Tunnels, 6to4 and 6rd.

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IPv6 Basics



� IPv6 Address Space: � Administration, distribution.

� IPv6 Header Format: � Header Fields and Functionality.

� IPv6 Header Extensions. � IPv6 Features:

� Autoconfig, Network Renumbering, Neighbour Discovery, Mobile IPv6.

IPv6 Addressing



� IPv6 Address Space, Size and Types. � Address Notation - Unicast Addressing including Spe-

cialist Address Types. � Address Format - Address Aggregation, Global Routing

Prefix, Subnet ID. � IPv6/IPv4 Address Embedding. � Routing Protocols for IPv6. � Anycast and Multicast.

IPv6 Options and Extension Headers

� Duration: 30 minutes.


� Fragmentation, Reassembly and Routing. � IPv6 in IPv6 Tunnelling. � Hop by Hop Options. � Destination Options.

Overcoming Problems with IP Transport Networks



� Security and IP Transport Networks. � IPv6 with IPSec - ESP and AH. � Implementing QoS - DiffServ and the Traffic Class Field. � MPLS and IPV6.

Packet Transport Networks � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


Packet Transport Network Basics



� Drivers for Change: � Traffic growth forecasts, network optimization,

convergence. � Positioning IP in the transport network. � IPv4 Capabilities. � IP Addressing:

� Address format, Interior and Exterior routing protocols.

IPv6 Fundamentals



� Driving Factors for IPv6. � IPv6 Header Format:

� Capabilities, Extensibility. � IPv6 Address Format and Address Types. � IPV6 Migration Challenges.

MPLS Basics



� MPLS Network Architecture and Features: � Scalability, flexibility, performance, simplification.

� MPLS Network Elements: � LSR, LER.

� MPLS Data Forwarding Plane: � FEC to Label Binding, ILM, FTN, NHLFE.

� LSP Establishment options: � LDP, RSVP, BGP.



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� MPLS Traffic Engineering: � Deployment scenarios, path computation, con-

straint based routing etc. � Fast Reroute:

� One to One and Facility FRR, path establishment using RSCP.

� MPLS Layer 2 VPNs: � VPLS, PWE3, control and forwarding plane.

� MPLS Layer 3 VPNs: � VRF, Route Targets, Route Distinguishers.

Carrier Ethernet



� Ethernet basic principles: � Frame format, switching process, VLANs.

� Introduction to Carrier Ethernet: � Key concepts, driving factors.

� Carrier Ethernet services: � E-Line, E-LAN, E-Tree.

� MEF end to end architecture: � Key interfaces.

� Carrier Ethernet Transport technologies.

Physical Layer Transmission Options



� Optical Transport: � PON, G.709, IPoDWDM, Next Generation SDH.

� Microwave Backhaul: � Including Ethernet over Microwave.

� xDSL.

Packet Transport and the Mobile Service Provider



� Impact on the Mobile Service Provider. � VoIP and the Soft Switch Core Network:

� MSC-S, MGWs and the protocols they utilize. � Transporting legacy traffic in the IPRAN:

� Positioning pseudowires in the GERAN and UTRAN. � Service control with the IMS:

� Key concepts and architecture.

The Challenges Facing Service Providers



� Implementing QoS in the Packet Transport Network: � Factors influencing QoS, DiffServ, MPLS QoS.

� Network Security Considerations: � Threats to service provider networks. � IPSec, Digital Certificates.

� Timing and Synchronization: � Hybrid, SyncE, PTP 1588v2.

Delivering IPTV � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: IP for NGN, or equivalent knowledge.


IPTV Fundamentals



� IPTV drivers: � OPEX, CAPEX, ARPU, Triple and Quadruple Play,

IPTV Global Market. � IPTV Delivery Mechanisms:

� Multicast, VoD (Video on Demand), OTT. � IPTV Challenges. � IPTV Standards Bodies - ITU-T, ETSI TISPAN, HGI, OIPF,

DVB, 3GPP.IMS Fundamentals.

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IPTV Network Architecture



� IP Overview. � Customer Premises Equipment:

� STB architecture and design concepts. � Access Network Considerations. � Content Distribution Network:

� Design considerations, typical technologies � Middleware:

� Subscriber management, portal design. � Video Headend:

� Content Ingestion, Encoding/Transcoding, Remulti-plexing, Ad Insertion.

IP Multicasting and IGMP



� Broadcast Fundamentals: � Band administration, service bundling.

� IP Multicasting Basics: � Addressing, groups and routing procedure.

� Layer 2 Multicasting: � Ethernet Multicasting.

� IGMP: � Versions, queries and reports.

� PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast): � PIM-SM (Sparse Mode) and PIM-SSM (Source Spe-

cific Multicast). � RPF (Reverse Path Forwarding). � Multicasting and MPLS - P2MP LSP. � End to End Deployment Scenario:

� IGMP Snooping.

VoD and RTSP



� VoD Fundamentals: � Media assets, VoD server positioning, content

management. � RTSP Capabilities and Properties. � RTSP Methods:

� Describe, Setup, Play, Pause, Teardown etc. � RTSP Responses. � Example VoD session establishment.

OTT Services



� OTT Business Model. � Synergy Between Network Providers and OTT

Providers: � Opportunities for Policy and Charging Control.

� HTTP Live Streaming: � Standardization, concepts, adaptive streaming. � HLS and Encryption.

Content Encoding and Delivery



� Audio Compression Techniques: � Common audio codecs (AC3, AAC, etc).

� Video Compression Techniques: � Chroma Subsampling, Intra Frame Compression,

Inter Frame Compression. � GOP Structure, I-Frame Intervals, PTS and DTS

Concepts). � Common Video Codecs (AVC/H.264, VC-1, etc).

� MPEG-2 Transport Streams Basics: � TS Composition, Elementary Streams, Stream Over-

heads, Timing. � MPEG-4. � 3D Video Concepts. � Ultra HD and the H.265 HEVC Codec.

QoS and QoE Provision



� Threats to QoS in IP Based Networks. � IP QoS Mechanisms:

� Intserv and RSVP, DiffServ. � MPEG2-TS over IP DSCP values. � Additional QoS Techniques - 802.1p, 802.11e, BFD,

MPLS TE, SBC etc. � QoE in IPTV. � Excessive Zap Times - causes and solutions. � RTP and MPEG COP3 for FEC.



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� Security Principles: � Focus On Symmetrical and Asymmetrical

Encryption. � CAS Basics:

� Key Management, Control Words, ECM, EMM. � DVB Simulcrypt.

� Software based CAS. � DRM Principles.

SS7 and Sigtran � Duration: 2 days or 12 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


SS7 and Sigtran Introduction



� Requirements for SS7 and Sigtran in modern networks. � SS7 Network Architecture - Signalling Points, SPC, STP,

SLS, SRS. � SS7 Protocol Stack - MTP 1, 2 and 3, SCCP, SS7

Applications. � SS7 Standards. � Sigtran Transport Architecture. � Sigtran Protocol Stack - IP, SCTP, User Adaptation. � Application Servers and ASPs.

Message Transfer Parts Levels 1 and 2



� MTP1 Characteristics and Physical Formatting. � MTP2 Signalling Units - MSU, LSSU, FISU. � Link Establishment Procedures. � Link Reliability Mechanisms - Preventive Cyclic Retrans-

mission. � Where appropriate, network traces and associated ex-

ercises will feature throughout the section to enhance understanding.

Message Transfer Part Level 3



� MTP3 SNM and SMH. � Routing Label Composition. � Signalling Message Handling - Discrimination, Distribu-

tion and Routing. � MTP3 Primitives - Transfer, Pause, Resume, Status. � Signalling Network Management - header format and

functionality. � Signalling Traffic Management - signalling link and

route management, changeovers, changeback etc. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of MTP3 SNM

and SMH using Mpirical’s NetX.

NUP and ISUP



� NUP Messages - key headers and fields. � Call Establishment using NUP. � NUP Supplementary Services. � ISUP Messages - key headers and fields. � Call Establishment using ISUP. � ISUP End to End Signalling. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of ISPU Call


SCCP and SCCP Applications



� SCCP Architecture. � Connectionless Control - Class 0 and 1, UDT, XUDT,

LUDT. � Connection Orientated Control - Class 2 and 3, CR and

CC, SLR, DLR. � SCCP Routing and Global Titles. � SCCP Message Formats and Types. � SCCP Management. � TCAP Operation - Transaction and Component

Sublayers.

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Stream Control Transmission Protocol



� Drivers for SCTP Development - limitations of TCP. � SCTP Architecture - Associations, Endpoints, Streams,

Chunks. � SCTP Association Establishment - INIT, INIT-ACK, COOK-

IE-ECHO, COOKIE-ACK. � SCTP Data Transmission and Acknowledgement - TSN,

SSN, SID, SACK. � Congestion Control and Load Balancing - Slow Start,

Congestion Avoidance, Fast Retransmit. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of SCTP asso-

ciation establishment and utilization using Mpirical’s NetX.

MTP3 User Adaptation Layer



� M3UA Protocol Architecture. � M3UA Deployment Options. � Routing Keys and Routing Contexts. � Layer Management Functions. � M3UA Header Format. � Procedures - ASP Establishment, Data Transfer, Signal-

ling Network Management. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of M3UA

management and data handling using Mpirical’s NetX.

M2UA and M2PA



� M2UA Protocol Architecture. � M2UA Interface Identifiers. � M2UA Operation - border primitives, messages and

message formats. � MTP2 User Data Transfer and Support for SNM. � Services Offered by M2PA. � M2PA Message Format and Procedures - link setup,

data message transfer. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of M2UA

management and data handling using Mpirical’s NetX.

SUA and IUA



� SUA Architecture and Deployment. � Routing Keys and Routing Contexts. � SUA Management and Data Transfer Messages. � IUA and Q.931 Architecture. � IUA Procedures - address mapping, message formats,

Q.931 message mapping. � Activity: signalling procedure analysis of SUA manage-

ment and data handling using Mpirical’s NetX.

IP Network Security



� Confidentiality, Integrity and Authentication of Signal-ling Messages.

� Techniques used to provide CIA - encryption, hashing, digital signatures and certificates.

� Protecting Sigtran with IPSec. � IPSec- AH and ESP. � Sigtran and TLS.



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An Introduction to Network Functions Virtualization

� Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


NFV Fundamentals



� NFV key concepts and terminology. � Evaluating the benefits of NFV:

� CAPEX and OPEX considerations. � Time to market. � Enhanced agility and flexibility.

� Inside The Cloud: � Architecture, technology and techniques.

� ETSI Standardization efforts. � Cloud Computing Standards and their role with

NFV. � NFV Use Cases:

� IaaS, VNFaaS, VNPaaS. � Virtualization of Mobile Core Network. � Virtualization of Mobile Radio Network.

NFV Architectural Considerations



� Differences in Network Service Provisioning: � Decoupling software from hardware. � Flexible network function deployment. � Dynamic operation.

� High level NFV framework: � Virtualized Network Functions and the NFVI (NFV

Infrastructure). � NFV Management and Orchestration.

� Network Function forwarding graphs. � Exploration of NVF functional elements.

� VNF. � Element Management System.

� NFV Infrastructure: � Hardware and virtualized resources. � Virtualization Layer. � Virtualized Infrastructure Manager. � Hypervisors. � Orchestrator. � VNF Manager. � OSS/BSS.

NFV Deployment Considerations



� NFV complimentary technologies: � Service Orientated Architecture. � Network Virtualization. � Software Defined Networking and OpenFlow.

� NFV security considerations. � Migration to NFV. � 3GPP specific NFV deployments examples:

� IMS. � LTE. � RAN.

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An Introduction to Cloud Computing

� Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


Cloud Computing Fundamentals



� Cloud computing key concepts. � What value does “The Cloud” offer? � Inside The Cloud. � Architecture, technology and techniques.

Cloud Computing In Detail



� Cloud Standards and Main Elements. � IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). � PaaS (Platform as a Service). � SaaS (Software as a Service). � NFV (Network Function Virtualization). � SDN (Software Defined Networks).

Cloud Management



� Could Security. � Device and Desktop Management. � Service Oriented Architecture and The Cloud

Environment.

Cloud Planning



� Economics of The Cloud. � The Cloud and economics. � Key considerations for Cloud planning.

Wi-Fi Offload � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: Wi-Fi General Operation.


Wi-Fi Offload Fundamentals



� Key Features and Drivers: � Wi-Fi Footprint, Wi-Fi Selection, Security, PCC.

� Network Infrastructure Requirements. � Concepts of Operation:

� Seamless and non-seamless traffic offload. � Relevant Standards (3GPP and IEEE).

Wi-Fi Architecture and Protocols



� Wi-Fi Architecture: � Station, Access Point and Distribution System.

� Wireless Medium: � 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11ac.

� Wi-Fi Network Configurations: � BSS, ESS, Pt-to-Pt and Mesh.

� White-Fi.

Wi-Fi Operation



� Contention Resolution and Framing: � CSMA/CA. � SIFS, DIFS and AIFS. � MAC Frames.

� Wi-Fi Discovery: � Beacon and Probe Request/Response.

� Wi-Fi Authentication: � Open System and Shared Key.

� Wi-Fi Association: � Association and Re-association.

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� IEEE 802.11u Interworking with External Networks. � IFOM (IP Flow Mobility) and MAPCON (Multiple Access

PDN Connectivity). � Access Network Discovery Selection Function:

� Inter system mobility policy. � Access network discovery information. � Inter-system routing policy. � PCC integration considerations.

� Data Flow and QoS Aspects. � Handover Considerations:

� Clientless (S2a based) and Client Based (S2c based).

Security Considerations



� Untrusted and Trusted Access Networks. � Extensible Authentication Protocol:

� EAP-SIM and EAP-AKA. � IEEE 802.1X Authentication. � IEEE 802.11i RF Encryption. � DTLS. � Integration with AAA in the EPC:

� Interfaces: Wp, SWn, S2a, S2b, Wi, SWm. � ePDG

Deploying Small Cells � Duration: 1 day or 6 hours. � Delivery Options: LiveOnsite, LiveOnline. � Prerequisites: None.


Introduction to Small Cells



� Small Cell Markets: � Example Deployments.

� Small Cell Benefits: � Home, Office, Public & Rural.

� Capacity or Coverage.

Deployment Options



� Consumer/Enterprise Self-Deployed. � Operator Deployed Small Cells:

� Targeted Capacity Hot-Spot. � Non-Targeted (‘Peppered’). � Outdoor and Indoor Coverage Not-Spots.

Synchronization and Location



� Assisted GNSS. � Network-based Synchronization:

� NTP, PTP IEEE.1588 and NTR. � Hybrid AGPS. � Implementation Considerations.

Small Cell Backhaul



� Backhaul Technologies: � DSL, Fiber/GPN, HFC, Microwave, etc.

� Bandwidth Requirements. � Pros and Cons of Different Systems.

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GSM & GPRS System Engineering

� Total Videos: 46. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: General knowledge of telecoms.

This course will contain the following modules:

GSM & GPRS Architecture

GSM & GPRS Security

GSM Circuit Switched Operation

GPRS Packet Switched Operation

GSM & GPRS Mobility

UMTS System Engineering � Total Videos: 53. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: General knowledge of telecoms.


UMTS Architecture

UMTS Air Interface

UMTS Initial Procedures

UMTS Security

UMTS Packet Switched Operation

UMTS Circuit Switched Operation

UMTS Mobility

Interworking with GSM and GPRS

LTE System Engineering � Total Videos: 74. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: None.


LTE Architecture

LTE Air Interface

LTE Initial Procedures

TLTE Security

Defining EPS Bearers

Utilizing EPS Bearers

LTE Mobility

Interworking with UMTS and GPRS


VoLTE

IMS and PCC System Engineering

� Total Videos: 39. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: IP for NGN, or equivalent knowledge.


IMS Concepts and Architecture

IMS Protocols

IMS Registration




OnlineAnytime


LTE Air Interface Operation(including LTE-Advanced to Release 11)

� Total Videos: 57. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering, or equivalent

knowledge.


E-UTRA Introduction

LTE Physical Layer

LTE Air Interface Protocols

LTE Operational Procedures

Air Interface Mobility

Wi-Fi General Operation � Total Videos: 24. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: Knowledge of telecoms.


Wi-Fi Architecture

Wi-Fi Operation

Mobile Telecoms Fundamentals

� Total Videos: 30. � Delivery Options: OnlineAnyime.


Fundamentals of GSM

Fundamentals of UMTS

Fundamentals of LTE

Fundamentals of IMS and PCC

LTE Protocols � Total Videos: 47. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering.


RRC

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NAS EMM

NAS ESM

Packet Transport Networks � Total Videos: 52. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: Knowledge of telecoms.


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Carrier Ethernet

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Self Organizing Networks � Total Videos: 26. � Delivery Option: OnlineAnytime. � Prerequisites: LTE System Engineering.


SON Concepts

SON Operation

SON for Hetnets



IndexAAnalysing the 2G and 3G Core Network 11Analyzing HSPA+ 15Analyzing the EPC 21Analyzing the E-UTRAN 28Analyzing the IMS 37Analyzing the UTRAN 17An Introduction to Cloud Computing 49An Introduction to Network Functions Virtualization 48

DDelivering IPTV 44Deploying Small Cells 50

EEvolved EDGE 8

FFocus On NAS EMM 52

GGSM and GPRS 6GSM and GPRS Air Interface 7GSM & GPRS System Engineering 6, 51

HHSPA+ 10, 15

IIMS and PCC System Engineering 35, 51IP and Protocols 39

LLTE Air Interface 30LTE Air Interface Operation 52LTE Radio Planning 33LTE System Engineering 20, 51

PPacket Transport Networks 42Policy and Charging Control 36

RRich Communication Services 38Roaming in LTE 24

SSelf Organizing Networks 34

SS7 and Sigtran 45

TTroubleshooting the E-UTRAN 29

UUMTS Air Interface 14UMTS Radio Planning 16UMTS System Engineering 10, 51

VVoLTE 25

WWi-Fi General Operation 52Wi-Fi Offload 49

Catalogue 2015


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