LZU 108 8048 R1A Description
This course provides an insight and understanding of the M-PBN 2010A architecture, concepts and design.
You will learn about the scope of the M-PBN 2010A reference network based on Smartedge, the products involved as well as applied concepts and designs. The knowledge areas
included in this course are Transport Backbone, Site Infrastrastructure, Packet Switch, Circuit, IMS, Access Network, O&M and security Network designs.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
Overview
1 Explain the overview of the M-PBN 2010A
1.1 Explain the challenges faced in regards to the mobile operators’ backbone infrastructure
1.2 List the advantages of design modularity
2 Explain the M-PBN 2010A solution and products 2.1 Explain M-PBN 2010A solution variants
2.2 Identify the infrastructure nodes in the M-PBN 2010A model 3 Explain the M-PBN 2010A Reference Network design
3.1 Explain the network connectivity and site infrastructure requirements 4 Explain the basics of the technology used in the M-PBN 2010A
4.1 Explain IP Routing and Routing Protocols, VPN Technology, and security concepts in IP
Transport Backbone
5 Explain Site Infrastructure and Transport Backbone scope, requirements and limitations
5.1 Describe Network Modularization
5.2 Identify M-PBN Site Switch and Router options
5.3 Describe redundancy mechanisms for high availability
5.4 Describe VLAN traffic separation principles and security design 5.5 Describe M-PBN intra-site and inter-site connectivity choices 5.6 Explain IGP, iBGP and Client Network routing choice
6 Illustrate IP/MPLS backbone design
6.1 Explain the chosen solution in Mobile-PBN IP/MPLS transport backbone design 6.2 Describe Entry Level Site Connectivity
7 Discuss Quality of Service
7.1 Explain the general QoS purpose
7.2 Describe 3GPP QoS model, M-PBN QoS solution and SmartEdge QoS solution 8 Understand SmartEdge Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
8.1 Describe BVI port feature in M-PBN Packet Switched
9 Describe Access Network solution
9.1 Explain connectivity options from RNC to SGSN 9.2 Understand how 3G Direct Tunneling works
9.3 Understand the concept and guideline of SGSN pool
9.4 Understand the design guidelines for Gb and IU-PS interface 10 Describe Packet Switch solution
10.1 Describe physical, logical connectivity and routing of Gn, Gi and Gp interface 10.2 Understand Inband and Outband Radius server implementation
10.3 Describe DNS physical and logical connectivity 10.4 Describe Brach Office Connectivity
11 Briefly Describe IPRAN alignment
12 Briefly Explain System Architecture Evolution 12.1 Briefly Explain System Architecture Evolution 12.2 Describe the nodes involved in SAE
12.3 Explain Backbone and Site Infrastructure Adaptation Circuit Switched
13 Explain M-PBN 2010A Circuit Switch solution scope and requirement 13.1 Describe CS connectivity to IP transport backbone
13.2 Describe the connectivity to all nodes 14 Explain MSS R6.0 IP Signaling
14.1 Understand SCTP, M3UA , M2PA and MTP3b layer scenarios 14.2 Understand AoverIP concept
14.3 Describe PRA implementation in MPBN 14.4 Understand MSC-BC implementation
14.5 Understand implementation of IUPCH in MSC-S R14.1 14.6 Understand network redundancy
14.7 Understand the operator’s network scenario 15 Explain MSS R6.0 IP Transport
15.1 Describe SIP/SIP-I Inter-working Principle
15.2 Describe VLAN and VPN architecture for SIP and MSS 15.3 Describe IPX Connectivity
16 Explain MSS SIP Interworking scenarios 16.1 Describe the UDC Design and implementation
Network View
17 Discuss Network View Overview
17.1 Describe the various Network Modules within the M-PBN 2010A design solution 18 Understand the new Security Solution as part of the Ericsson design in M-PBN 18.1 Describe the Security Domain Network Security and Design Options available.
18.2 Describe the Security Services applied for different traffic types
19 Illustrate O&M Network design as part of the Ericsson design in M-PBN
19.1 Illustrate O&M Network design as part of the Ericsson design in M-PBN 2010A 19.2 Describe O&M network used for transport of management traffic
19.3 Describe SmartEdge O&M Solution
20 Describe the charging solution for M-PBN 2010A 20.1 Describe the Charging Solution for M-PBN 2010A
20.2 Describe integration of Charging System and Multi-Mediation 20.3 Describe charging solutions based on SASN or SACC
20.4 Describe charging systems for Core Network Elements IMS
21 Define the IMS System
21.1 Identify IMS position within the total telecoms picture 21.2 Understand Ericsson target network architecture 21.3 List some operator and end-user benefits of IMS
21.4 Describe the components and nodes in IMS Common System 22 Recognize Network security principle
22.1 Discuss the IMS nodes Platform and Security Threats
22.2 Understand Security Areas, Security Zones and Security Domains in IMS 23 Understand the High Availability and Scalability Concept
23.1 Describe connectivity for new nodes MTAS, MRFP and HSS Geographical Redundancy
23.2 Describe the Networking Concept, Logical and Physical connectivity for IMS nodes 23.3 Understand IP Routing within IMS nodes
24 Understand the Quality of Service Concept in IMS
24.1 Describe the QoS components and their physical connectivity 25 Describe the Registration Process
25.1 Describe the CSCF Discovery
25.2 Understand Session Establishment Process 25.3 Describe Traffic Flows in M-IMS
Target audience
The target audience for this course is: Network Design Engineer, Network Deployment Engineer, Service Design Engineer, Service Deployment Engineer, Service Planning
Engineer, System Technician, System Engineer, Service Planning Engineer, Service Engineer
Prerequisites
The participants should be familiar with...or Successful completion of the following courses:
Competence in IP (MPLS VPNs, L2VPNs, IP QoS, routing (OSPF, BGP, IS-IS), VLAN tagging, etc
Competence in ATM (AAL2, AAL5, QoS)
Competence in CS and PS for WCDMA and GSM (Core Network Features of GSNs, MSS including Interfaces, routing features, O&M).
Competence in SS7 Signaling and SIGTRAN.
Duration and class size
The length of the course is 6 days and the maximum number of participants is 16.
Learning situation
This course is based on theoretical instructor-led lessons given in a classroom.
Time schedule
The time required always depends on the knowledge of the attending participants and the hours stated below can be used as estimate.
Day Topics in the course Estimated time
1 Overview
Overview of the M-PBN 2010A 1 hour
M-PBN 2010A solution and products 1 hour
M-PBN 2010A Reference Network design 2 hours
Basics of the technology used in the M-PBN 2010A 2 hours 2 Transport Backbone
Site Infrastructure and Transport Backbone scope, requirements and limitations
3 hours
IP/MPLS backbone design 1 hour
Quality of Service 1 hour
SmartEdge Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) 1 hour 3 Packet Switched
Access Network solution 2 hours
Packet Switch solution 2 hours
IPRAN alignment 1 hour
System Architecture Evolution 1 hour
4 Circuit Switched
M-PBN 2010A Circuit Switch solution scope and requirement
1 hour
MSS R6.0 IP Signaling 3 hours
MSS R6.0 IP Transport 1 hour
MSS SIP Interworking scenarios 1 hour
5 Network View
Network View Overview 1 hour
Security Solution as part of the Ericsson design in M-PBN 1 hour
O&M Network design as part of the Ericsson design in
M-PBN 2 hours
Charging solution for M-PBN 2010A 2 hours 6 IMS
IMS System 1 hour
Network security principle 1 hour
High Availability and Scalability Concept 1 hour
Quality of Service Concept in IMS 1 hour
Registration Process 2 hour