Cloud Mobile Networks. From RAN to EPC (Wireless Networks)

✍ Scribed by Mojtaba Vaezi and Ying Zhang

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 132
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Introduction....Pages 1-10
Virtualization and Cloud Computing....Pages 11-31
Software-Defined Networks Principles and Use Case Scenarios....Pages 33-46
Virtualizing the Network Services: Network Function Virtualization....Pages 47-56
SDN/NFV Telco Case Studies....Pages 57-66
Radio Access Network Evolution....Pages 67-86
Cloud RAN....Pages 87-107
Back Matter....Pages 109-117