Vamsi Chemitiganti

This post discusses the first 5G architecture pattern – where both the 5G Core and the Radio Access Network (RAN) are deployed on the cloud.

Before we dive into the 5 main solution architecture patterns for 5G deployments, let us discuss the key considerations and domains involved in creating an architecture than can accommodate 

This post describes a model for the same, albeit one for AWS. It is to be noted that a 5G deployment will need the support of NEP (Network Equipment Provider) ISVs such as Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung et al. Fortunately all of these leading vendors provide functions that support some variant of the below model.

This post and the next one discuss the next generation of tools for telco service update, we first cover IaC (Infrastructure as code) tools to deploy end-to-end networks

While Network Slicing is undoubtedly key in enabling operators to monetize 5G, the principles of DevOps as applied to network slicing and NF updates are key in helping achieve a competitive edge. 

I would like to round-out 2021 with a final post on a reference architecture that I have been driving towards all year. This post brings together several themes we have covered since 2019 – on the suitability of Kubernetes as a foundation for Telco 5G workloads. 

We will make extensive use of Outposts deployments when we discuss 5G network architectures in follow-up blogs in 2022.

Network Slicing is a key feature of 3GPP proposed 5G specifications. As previous posts have discussed, network slicing enables the 5G network to offer business applications that offer various levels of services to customers.

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