Course Modules

1. Evolved Packet System Fundamentals

1.1. EPS Overview
1.1.1. Packet Core Evolution
1.1.2. EPS Architecture
1.2. EPC Interfaces and Protocols
1.2.1. EPC Interfaces
1.2.2. EPC Protocols
1.3. Mobility and Bearer Management
1.3.1. EPS Mobility Areas
1.3.2. EPC Mobility and Connection Management States
1.3.3. EPS mobility management and bearer management procedures
1.3.4. EPS Interworking with Other Network Types

2. Evolved Packet Core Network Planning & Dimensioning

2.1. EPC Planning Process
2.1.1. Network Assessment
2.1.2. Nominal & Detailed Design
2.1.3. Network Planning Implementation
2.2. MME ATCA Platform Planning
2.2.1. MME ATCA Platform Overview
2.2.2. MME ATCA Platform Capacity and Dimensioning
2.3. S-GW/P-GW ATCA Platform Planning
2.3.1. S-GW/P-GW ATCA Platform Overview
2.3.2. S-GW/P-GW ATCA Platform Capacity and Dimensioning
2.3.3. S-GW/P-GW DPI and QoS Aspects
2.3.4. S-GW/P-GW Policy and Charging Rules Definition

3. Evolved Packet Core Network Optimization Principles

3.1. EPC Assessment Process
3.1.1. Topology assessment
3.1.2. Network Configuration Assessment
3.1.3. Performance Assessment
3.2. EPC Optimization Process
3.2.1. Performance Optimization
3.2.2. QoS Optimization
3.3. EPC Common Issues & Possible Solutions
3.3.1. Possible MME Related Issues & Feasible Solutions
3.3.2. Possible S-GW/P-GW Related Issues & Feasible Solutions