O-RAN System Training
Online, self-paced, pre-recorded course with hands-on simulation and implementation!
The course discusses Open RAN concepts, architecture, use cases, functions, and interfaces (including Open Fronthaul). The details of the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) are elaborated on along with relevant procedures. It also covers 5G topics including network slicing and how it fits into the O-RAN area.
The central point for the standardization of Open RAN is the O-RAN Alliance, but relations with other entities, such as TIP (Telecom Infra Project), and 3GPP are also emphasized.
This course also includes implementation and simulation demonstrations in the xApp and RIC field along with a hands-on part using Open RAN xApp demonstrator!
Finally, the course covers the implementation tasks within the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) SD-RAN project. This is provided with step-by-step guidance on environment installation and xApp implementation for the μONOS RIC of the ONF's SD-RAN project.
The course is an online, self-paced course with 13.5+ hours of pre-recorded videos.
Participants with a background in either system or network design should benefit from participating. This includes industry, network operators, regulators, managers in this field, researchers, and students in academia.
Prerequisites
The focus is on Open RAN networks and their relation to 5G and participants with a general background in mobile networks will be able to follow the course.
As the course also covers practical hands-on tasks, an experience with the Ubuntu OS, Kubernetes tool, and GO programming language will be helpful.
Download the Course Outline
Click here to download a PDF of the course outline.
About Rimedo Labs
The course is delivered by Rimedo Labs, O-RAN consultancy and xApp provider, ONF and O-RAN ALLIANCE Member. To find out more, have a look at Rimedo Labs' website.
What you'll get
Buying this course you'll get all this:
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50+ videos with 13.5+ hours of recorded content
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Simulations and implementation demonstrations
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Hands-on tasks and step-by-step installation guide for ONF's SD-RAN
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1.5 hr bonus lesson on Network Slicing in O-RAN
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Lifetime access and 30 days full return period
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250+ slides with technical contents and 60+ quiz questions to check your knowledge at the end of each chapter
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Additional materials: O-RAN Glossary, The O-RAN Whitepaper, The RIC Whitepaper, Latest version of Open RAN Technical Priority Document, O-RAN Infographic, O-RAN ecosystem slidedeck, Open RAN-related projects all around the world, and more
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Certificate of completion (upon request)
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Access to simulation environment for hands-on practice
O-RAN System Training
Course curriculum
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Chapter 1 - 5G and Private Mobile Networks
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Mobile Systems Evolution FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 3 - 5G Overview
- Lesson 4 - 5G Complexity
- Lesson 5 - Private Mobile Networks
- Lesson 6 - Beyond 5G FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 7 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 1
- Slides - Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2 - Introduction to O-RAN
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - From RAN to Open RAN
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Overview
- Lesson 4 - Open RAN Timeline FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 2
- Slides - Chapter 2: Open RAN
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Chapter 3 - O-RAN Architecture
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - O-RAN Definitions and Entities
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Architecture
- Lesson 4 - O-RAN Implementation Options FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 5 - O-RAN Deployment Scenarios
- Lesson 6 - Chapter Summary
- Lesson 7 - Open Fronthaul - NEW!
- Quiz - Chapter 3
- Slides - Chapter 3: O-RAN Architecture
- Slides - Chapter 3: Open Fronthaul - NEW
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Chapter 4 - RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Introduction to RAN Intelligent Controller
- Lesson 3 - O-RAN Non-RT RIC
- Lesson 4 - A1 Interface
- Lesson 5 - O-RAN Near-RT RIC
- Lesson 6 - E2 Interface
- Lesson 7 - E2 Key Performance Measurements
- Lesson 8 - Chapter Summary FREE PREVIEW
- Quiz - Chapter 4
- Slides - Chapter 4: RIC
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Chapter 5 - O-RAN Use Cases
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - O-RAN Use Cases Overview
- Lesson 3 - Use Case 1: Traffic Steering
- Lesson 3a - Use Case 1a: Multi-Access Traffic Steering - NEW!
- Lesson 4 - Use Case 2: QoS-based Resource Optimization
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 5
- Slides - Chapter 5: Use Cases
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Chapter 6 - Traffic Steering Use Case Analysis and Simulations
- Lesson 1 - Chapter Overview FREE PREVIEW
- Lesson 2 - Traffic Steering Example Implementation
- Lesson 3 - Simulation Results
- Lesson 4 - Adding More xApps
- Lesson 4a - Simulation Demo - NEW!
- Lesson 4c - Open RAN xApp demonstrator
- Lesson 5 - Chapter Summary
- Quiz - Chapter 6
- Slides - Chapter 6: Traffic Steering Simulations
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Chapter 7 - SD-RAN Implementation - Hands On (NEW!)
- Lesson 1 - Environment Preparation
- Lesson 2 - ONF's SD-RAN Installation
- Lesson 3 - SD-RAN RANSim Interface
- Lesson 4 - xApp Deployment and Lab Tasks
- Lesson 5 - Traffic Steering xApp Implementation in SD-RAN - A1 Interface Policy Control
- Slides - Chapter 7: SD-RAN Implementation
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Bonus Chapter - Network Slicing in O-RAN
- Network Slicing in O-RAN (Q&A session included at the end)
- Slides - Bonus Chapter - Network Slicing in O-RAN
- Quiz - Bonus Chapter
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Bonus material
- Open RAN Ecosystem
- The O-RAN Whitepaper 2021 - O-RAN Overview, Architecture and Use Cases FREE PREVIEW
- The O-RAN Whitepaper 2022 - RAN Intelligent Controller - NEW!
- O-RAN Poster (A3 size) FREE PREVIEW
- Open Telecom projects FREE PREVIEW
- "Open RAN Technical Priority Document, Rel 2", March 2022, by DT, Orange, Telefonica, TIM and VDF - NEW!
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Testimonials
Check out what course participants say about us!
Excellent, well structured course and very insightful.
Stefan Kreyssig, Network Solution Architect at Atos Information Technology GmbH
Informative and useful.
Mohammad Obaidah Shaqfeh, Visiting Lecturer at Texas A&M University at Qatar
This was a talk!
Akshay Jain, Ph.D., VP of Telecom Engineering at Neutroon
Great overview with plenty of detail too!
Dan Suggett, Senior Technical Consultant, Colt Technology Services
Deep, relevant experience and knowledge
Chris Ambrosio, Executive Director, Strategy Analytics, USA
Meet your instructor
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Senior Instructor
Marcin Dryjanski, Ph.D.
FAQ
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Does the course include hands-on part?
Yes - we provide access to the simulation environment in which you can experiment using the knowledge, you gained in the theoretical part of the course! In addition, the course includes step-by-step guide on ONF's SD-RAN installation and xApp deployment tasks for self-practice!
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How long will I have access to the lessons?
You get lifetime access. You can access these videos as often as you like for as long as we offer the course. When the course is updated or improved, you'll still have access.
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What if I don't like the course? Can I get my money back?
Of course! We give a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you complete all the lessons and believe the course did not offer good value, we will be happy to return your tuition.
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Will I have to buy the course again when it is updated or refreshed?
No. You get lifetime access to this course and all the enhancements and upgrades we will ever offer.