• Describe mobile network architecture basics
• List enabling technologies for 5G and describe 5G key use cases
• Perform basic operations on a Cisco 5G NSA mobile packet core
• Describe the Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture
• Describe Cisco NFVI and perform basic operations using Cisco ESC and Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM)
• Describe Cisco service provider automation and orchestration solutions to deploy and manage 5G network functions
• Describe the Cisco Ultra Cloud Core architecture and deploy the Cisco SMI
• Explain the 5G ready distributed Telco DC with Cisco ACI solution
• Describe the Cisco 5G security architecture

Mobile Network Fundamentals

• 5G Key Use Cases
• Examining Mobile Network Components

Enabling Technologies for 5G

• Introduction to 5G NR Characteristics
• Cloud Radio Access network (RAN)

Cisco 5G NSA Solution

• 5G NSA Basics
• 5G NSA StarOS Configurations

Cisco 5G Converged SDN Transport Architecture

• Cisco 5G Transport Ready Devices
• Application Awareness and Network Slicing with Segment Routing

Cisco NFV Infrastructure, Cisco Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), Cisco VIM, and Cisco ESC

• NFVI and SDN Architecture Overview
• Cisco VIM Pod Configurations

Cisco Service Provider Automation and Orchestration

• Telemetry Basics
• ZTP Fundamentals

Cisco Ultra Cloud Core

• Cisco Ultra Cloud Core Basics
• Kubernetes and Docker Fundamentals

5G Ready Distributed DC with Cisco ACI

• Cisco ACI in Telco Data Centers
• 5GC Deployment

Mitigating Threats in 5G

• Introduction to 5G Cybersecurity Risks
• Mitigating 5G Cybersecurity Risks

• Network administrator
• Network engineer
• Network manager
• System engineer
• Project manager
• Network designer

Before enrolling in this course, you should have knowledge in the following areas:

• Knowledge of general networking concepts
• Experience working with Command-Line Interface (CLI)-based network devices
• Basic understanding of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Familiarity with service provider architectures

The following Cisco course may help you meet these prerequisites:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
• Understanding Cisco Service Provider Foundations (SPFNDU)