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Intel® Network Academy - Network Transformation 101
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Welcome to the Intel® Network Academy – a comprehensive training program on network transformation. In this program, we will be covering the topic areas of software defined infrastructure (SDI) network functions virtualization (NFV), software-defined networking (SDN) and beyond. The Network Academy includes a broad collection of online content and technical training aimed to assist technical professionals in the network industry to improve their knowledge of key Intel® technologies, industry trends, and technical aspects of NFV deployments. After completing this training course, please find Network Transformation 102 offered by Intel® Network Academy to advance your technical expertise.

Modules

Welcome

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Welcome
  • Introduction

Network Transformation Drivers for Service Providers

    • 14 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Coursera Opt-in
  • Communication Service Providers Network Transformation

14 Videos

  • Network Transformation Drivers for Service Providers - Introduction
  • Service Provider Transformation Drivers
  • Service Provider Network
  • 5G
  • 5G Innovation
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • IoT Requirements
  • IoT Verticals: Transportation and Logistics
  • IoT Verticals: Health and Wellness
  • IoT Verticals: Smart Cities and Utilities
  • IoT Verticals: Industrial
  • IoT Verticals: Connected Car
  • IoT Verticals: Connected Car (Continued)
  • Additional IoT Use Cases

Impact of 5G Use Cases on Network Architecture

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Impact of 5G Use Cases on Network Architecture

4 Videos

  • Network Slicing
  • Network Slicing Architecture
  • Network Slicing Challenges
  • IoT Impact on Service Provider Architecture

Core Network Elements

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Core Network Elements Destined for Transformation
  • More Core Network Elements Destined for Transformation

Communication Service Provider Digital Transformation

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Communication Service Provider Digital Transformation

9 Videos

  • Transforming the Network End-to-End
  • The Original ETSI NFV Goals
  • Examples
  • The NFV Vision
  • NFV Workloads
  • Decomposing the NFV workloads
  • Examples
  • Operating at the Edge of the Network
  • What NFV Means to the Industry

Communication Services Provider - Edge Transformation Use Cases

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Communication Services Provider - Edge Transformation Use Cases

7 Videos

  • The Evolution of Mobile Wireless Network – Toward 5G and IoT
  • 5G: A Deeper Dive
  • 5G Use Cases: A Deeper Dive
  • 5G Implications for the Core Network
  • Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) and SD-WAN (Software Defined WAN)
  • SD-WAN with CPE
  • SD-WAN with CPE – Deployment Options

Visual Cloud

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Visual Cloud

3 Videos

  • Visual Cloud
  • Visual Cloud Use Cases
  • Visual Cloud Providers

Communications Service Provider (CommSP) and Telco Cloud

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Communications Service Provider (COMMSP) and Telco Cloud

3 Videos

  • Inside the Telco Cloud - Introduction
  • What is the CommSP?
  • How CommSP Differs from Cloud Service Providers

Leveraging Artificial intelligence for Communications Service Providers

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Artificial Intelligence for Communications Service Providers

5 Videos

  • Artificial Intelligence Landscape for Communications Service Providers
  • What is Artificial Intelligence?
  • Artificial Intelligence Use Cases for Communications Service Providers
  • Artificial Intelligence and Intel
  • Get Started Today

Radio Access Technology (RAT)

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Radio Access Technology (RAT)

6 Videos

  • Wireless Technology and Spectrum
  • Overview and Comparison of Cellular Technologies
  • Overview and Comparison of MTC/IoT Wireless Technologies
  • IoT Licensing
  • Overview of WiFi and Other Wireless LAN Technologies in Unlicensed Spectrum
  • Market Trends

Edge Computing and Mobile Edge Computing

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Edge Computing and Mobile Edge Computing

4 Videos

  • Defining the Edge
  • Architecture and Infrastructure
  • Use Cases
  • Industry leaders

EPC and vEPC

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • EPC and vEPC

3 Videos

  • Wireless Telecommunications
  • EPC Architecture
  • Virtualization

FlexRAN

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • FlexRAN

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Virtual RAN
  • VRAN Enablement - Software
  • VRAN Enablement - Hardware Platform

Universal CPE (uCPE)

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Universal CPE (uCPE)

4 Videos

  • Overview of UCPE and SD-WAN
  • SD-WAN Deployment Options
  • Reference Stack
  • Summary

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)

3 Videos

  • Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) - Introduction
  • Network Function Virtualization and Virtual Network Functions
  • What does NFV Do?

Communications Service Providers (CommSPs) And the NFV Transition

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Communications Service Providers (CommSPs) And the NFV Transition

2 Videos

  • The NFV Transformation
  • Identify the Intended Business Outcome

The Adoption of NFV

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Adoption of NFV

2 Videos

  • Deployment
  • Open Source Technologies (Ecosystem)

NFV Orchestration

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • NFV Orchestration

5 Videos

  • What is Orchestration?
  • Information & Data Models
  • Yet Another Next Generation (Yang) Data Modeling Language
  • Topology and Orchestration Specification for Cloud Applications (TOSCA) Data Model
  • Open Source Orchestration

Meeting the Service Assurance Challenge to NFV

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Meeting the Service Assurance Challenge to NFV

4 Videos

  • Virtualization and Automation of the Network
  • Service Assurance (SA)
  • Enabling “Open” Service Assurance
  • Summary

SDN Overview

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • SDN Overview

5 Videos

  • Software Defined Networking (SDN) - Introduction
  • Define SDN, SDI, NFV, NFVI
  • The History and Purpose of SDN
  • Who Uses SDN and Why
  • Where SDN/SDI Fit for Communications Service Providers

Network Slicing

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Network Slicing

4 Videos

  • Network Slicing
  • 5G Network Architecture and Challenges
  • Design Imperatives and Network Slicing
  • Network Slicing Enablement

Up Next: Network Transformation 102

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  • Up Next: Network Tranformation 102

Auto Summary

Embark on a journey to master network transformation with the Intel® Network Academy's Network Transformation 101. This foundational course, offered through Coursera, dives deep into the evolving world of IT and Computer Science, focusing on critical areas such as software-defined infrastructure (SDI), network functions virtualization (NFV), and software-defined networking (SDN). Designed for technical professionals in the networking industry, this engaging program provides a robust collection of online content and technical training. Participants will gain valuable insights into key Intel® technologies, current industry trends, and the technical intricacies of NFV deployments. Taught by expert instructors, this course ensures that learners are well-equipped with the knowledge needed for network transformation. Upon completion, learners are encouraged to continue their educational journey with the subsequent course, Network Transformation 102, to further enhance their technical skills. This course is accessible through various subscription options, including Starter and Professional levels, making it flexible for diverse learning needs. Whether you're just beginning your career in network technology or looking to update your expertise, Network Transformation 101 offers a solid foundation to build upon. Join now and take the first step towards becoming a network transformation expert.

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