O-RAN: From Theory to Practice
Unlock the Future of Mobile Communications with Hands-On Expertise in O-RAN
Do you want to learn about O-RAN, a new paradigm for 5G networks that is transforming the telecommunications market? Are you interested in interacting with the Near-RT RIC and its components? Or are you eager to develop your own xApps to control radio access networks? Join us for this immersive two-day course, designed for network operators, system administrators, academics, and anyone else eager to deepen their understanding and capabilities in O-RAN, softwarization, disaggregation, and open interfaces, while putting their skills into practice with hands-on sessions using remote resources from the CCI xG Testbed.
What You'll Learn
- O-RAN Fundamentals: Gain a comprehensive foundation in O-RAN, exploring its core principles, architecture, and open interfaces. Discover the broader ecosystem, and delve into standardization efforts, testing initiatives, and security considerations.
- Inside the Near-Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Near-RT RIC): Explore the internal components of the Near-RT RIC and see how they integrate with other O-RAN elements. Learn the crucial role that the Near-RT RIC plays for supporting the management of radio access networks in near real-time.
- xApps—The Power of Customization: Dive into the world of xApps—third-party applications hosted within the Near-RT RIC. Discover how these apps leverage the capabilities of the Near-RT RIC to optimize and manage the network dynamically.
- From Concept to Deployment: Through our practical examples and step-by-step activities, you'll learn how to bring your ideas into reality and develop xApps that communicate, consume policies, react to user input, and control with base stations
Hands-On, Practical Learning
- Lifecycle Management of xApps: Acquire the skills to manage the entire lifecycle of xApps. Starting with the basics of creating Docker containers and generating Helm Charts, you'll progress to advanced techniques for onboarding, installing, and uninstalling xApps in a real Near-RT RIC.
- Designing and Configuring xApps: Gain in-depth knowledge of xApp architecture, interfaces, and functionality. Engage in step-by-step learning activities that guide you through the process of developing xApps from scratch.
- Real-World Applications: Build your own xApps that can communicate with one another, react to policies, leverage persistent storage, respond to user input, and subscribe to base stations, equipping you with the skills to tackle real-world challenges.
Why This Course?
This course isn't just about theory—it's about doing it. You'll gain hands-on experience, working with real-world tools and scenarios that prepare you for the challenges of managing and optimizing an O-RAN environment. Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in mobile networks and O-RAN. By the end of the course, you'll have the practical skills and confidence to develop, deploy, and manage xApps within the Near-RT RIC, making you a valuable asset for modern mobile network operators.
Join Us Today
Whether you're a seasoned engineer or new to O-RAN, this course will equip you with the expertise to take your career to the next level. Embrace the future of mobile networks — enroll now and become a leader in the O-RAN transformation
