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

Learn 5G network design and implement advanced apps using standalone, non-standalone, and private 5G networks with expert guidance from industry leaders Purchase of the print or kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format Key Features Gain a comprehensive understanding of the 5G end-to-end network architecture Build a foundation to successfully design, implement, manage, and monetize a 5G network Design and deploy innovative applications based on 5G networks Book Description We are living in an era where ultra-fast internet speed is not a want, but a necessity. As applications continue to evolve, they demand a reliable network with low latency and high speed. With the widespread commercial adoption of driverless cars, robotic factory floors, and AR/VR-based immersive sporting events, speed and reliability are becoming more crucial than ever before. Fortunately, the power of 5G technology enables all this and much more. This book helps you understand the fundamental building blocks that enable 5G technology. You'll explore the unique aspects that make 5G capable of meeting high-quality demands, including technologies that back 5G, enhancements in the air interface, and packet core, which come together to create a network with unparalleled performance. As you advance, you'll discover how to design and implement both 5G macro and private networks, while also learning about the various design and deployment options available and which option is best suited for specific use cases. After that, you'll check out the operational and maintenance aspects of such networks and how 5G works together with fixed wireline and satellite technologies. By the end of this book, you'll understand the theoretical and practical aspects of 5G, enabling you to use it as a handbook to establish a 5G network. What you will learn Understand the key aspects and methodology of 5G New Radio and NG-RAN Get to grips with Voice over New Radio (VoNR) networks Get started with 5G radio planning along with the 5G air interface Take a deep dive into the 5G core network and explore the overall 5G network architecture Gain a clear understanding of various 5G deployment options Explore network slicing and the role it plays in 5G Get an overview of 5G fixed mobile convergence, autonomous vehicles, and satellite communications Who this book is for If you are a telecom enthusiast or work in this domain and are looking to learn more about building a 5G network bottom–up or an application modernization strategy maker, then this book is for you. It provides a consumable understanding of the technology to network engineers, network architects, and infrastructure decision-makers, helping them excel in their day-to-day work involving 5G technology. Table of Contents Introduction to 5G End-to-End Architecture Components, Concepts, Security and Transport Building Blocks- Cloud Native Infrastructure 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 1 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 2 5G Air Interface and Physical Layer Procedures – Part 3 Packet Core Procedures Voice over New Radio (VoNR) 5G Deployment Options 5G Non-Standalone Networks 5G Standalone Networks 5G Infrastructure Design 5G Network Slicing 5G and Autonomous Vehicles 5G Fixed Mobile Convergence 5G and Satellite Communications Automation, Orchestration, and Testing