Cloud Based 5G Wireless Networks

verfasst von: Yin Zhang, Min Chen

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buchreihe : SpringerBriefs in Computer Science

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This SpringerBrief introduces key techniques for 5G wireless networks. The authors cover the development of wireless networks that led to 5G, and how 5G mobile communication technology (5G) can no longer be defined by a single business model or a typical technical characteristic. The discussed networks functions and services include Network Foundation Virtualization (N-FV), Cloud Radio Access Networks (Cloud-RAN), and Mobile Cloud Networking (MCN). The benefits of cloud platforms are examined, as are definable networking and green wireless networking. Other related and representative projects on 5G are mobile and wireless communications enablers for the Twenty-Twenty Information Society, Multi-hop Cellular Networks, Network Function as-a-Service over Virtualized Infrastructures, iJOIN, and Nuage Virtualized Services Platform. Major applications of 5G range from RAN sharing and Multi-Operator Core Networks to mobile convergence. Enhancing the user experience by providing smart and customized services, 5G will support the explosive growth of big data, mobile internet, digital media, and system efficiency. This SpringerBrief is designed for professionals, researchers, and academics working in networks or system applications. Advanced-level students of computer science or computer engineering will also find the content valuable.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Introduction

Abstract

In recent years, information communication and computation technologies are deeply converging, and various wireless access technologies have been successful in deployment. It can be predicted that the upcoming fifth-generation mobile communication technology (5G) can no longer be defined by a single business model or a representative technical characteristic. 5G is a multi-service and multi-technology integrated network, meeting the future needs of a wide range of big data and the rapid development of numerous businesses, and enhancing the user experience by providing intelligent and personalized services.

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Chapter 2. Cloud-Based Networking

Abstract

Cloud networking is an novel approach for building and managing secure private networks over the public Internet through the cloud computing infrastructure. In cloud networking, the traditional network functions and services including connectivity, security, management, and control are pushed to the cloud and published as services, such as Network Foundation Virtualization, Cloud Radio Access Networks, and Mobile Cloud Networking (MCN).

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Chapter 3. Cloud Platform for Networking

Abstract

It is known that cloud computing is a kind of Internet-based computing that provides shared processing resources and data to computers and other devices on demand. It is a model for enabling ubiquitous, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources. With the development of NFV, SDN and other advanced networking technologies, cloud platform is widely used to manage virtual network resources and functions for providing more connectivity choices, better performance, and lower prices.

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Chapter 4. Definable Networking

Abstract

For the purpose of high reliability and short delay of the end-to-end, it is necessary to optimize and evolve the existing network architecture and the functional configuration of network element. SDN and NFV provide new thought for the systemic design of 5G, i.e., the software-driven flexible system architecture integrating with the infrastructure closely. Compared with the traditional IP network based on the distributed routing calculation, the SDN based on centralized routing calculation can effectively schedule all the network resources. NFV is available to connect all the network nodes and realize network intelligence by software programming for improving the flexibility. Furthermore, NFV enables the operators to meet the users’ demands by controlling the network capacity for improving the scalability. The combination of SDN and NFV, the upgrade of the network application, and network hardware are separated. This chapter focuses on the definable networking, one of the key techniques supporting 5G network architecture.

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Chapter 5. Green Wireless Networks

Abstract

In order to improve the resource and energy efficiency of the mobile cellular networks, the architecture of green wireless networks are proposed. Based on the advanced technologies of cognitive engine with learning and decision capabilities as well as the interaction with SDN controller, a complete intelligent SDN system is available. New networking convergence architecture for future heterogeneous cellular networks based on the cognitive SDN can be expected. Wireless access network and core network will be unified under this novel architecture. In wireless access area, this chapter investigates the technology of control and data decoupling, uplink and downlink decoupling, dynamic resource adaptation with the control, and coordination of intelligent SDN controller, increasing both spectrum efficiency and energy efficiency.

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Chapter 6. 5G-Related Projects

Abstract

This chapter introduces five representative projects on 5G, including Mobile and wireless communications Enablers for the Twenty-twenty Information Society (METIS), Multi-hop Cellular Networks (MCN), Network Function as-a-service Over Virtualized Infrastructures (T-NOVA), iJOIN and Nuage Virtualized Services Platform (NUAGE).

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Chapter 7. 5G-Based Applications

Abstract

This chapter introduces some representative applications based on 5G, including RAN sharing, Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN), fixed mobile convergence, small cells, etc.

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Chapter 8. Conclusion

Abstract

Although there are already some 5G-relevant documents defining the technical specifications, the research on 5G is still at its initial stage. Looking into the future development of computer, network and communication technologies, 5G is expected to be the future architecture of wireless networks aiming to build a virtual, configurable and intelligent mobile communication systems.

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Titel: Cloud Based 5G Wireless Networks
verfasst von: Yin Zhang
Min Chen
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-47343-7
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-47342-0
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47343-7