Cloud Mobile Networks
From RAN to EPC
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Beschreibung
This book explores the challenges and opportunities in exploiting cloud technologies for 5G, ranging from radio access network (RAN) to the evolved packet core (EPC). With a specific focus on cloud RAN and EPC, the text carefully explains the influence of recent network technologies such as software defined networking (SDN), visualization, and cloud technologies in the evolution of architecture for future mobile networks. The book discusses the causes, benefits and challenges of cloud RAN and its interplay with other evolving technologies for future mobile networks.
Researchers and professionals involved in mobile technology or cloud computing will find this book a valuable resource. The text is also suitable for advanced-level students studying all types of networking.
Reviews recent developments in network technologies, such as software defined networks (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV) and cloud computing Examines the influence of SDN in transforming the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) Provides the reader with invaluable insight into the evolution of cloud RAN as well as its benefits and challenges Covers the interplay between cloud RAN and other enabler technologies for future mobile networks Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Autor*in
Mojtaba Vaezi
Themen in »Cloud Mobile Networks«
Radio access networks (RAN) Cloud RAN C-RAN Virtualization Cloud computing Software defined networking (SDN) Network functions virtualization (NFV) Evolved packet core (EPC) Mobile backhaul Fronthaul Distributed antenna systems (DAS) HetNets Small cells Long term evolution (LTE) 5G