Network Self-configuration for Edge Elements using Self-Organizing Networks Architecture (SONAr)

Daniel Oliveira, Natal Neto, Maurício Gonçalves, Flávio Silva, Pedro Rosa

2020

Abstract

5G networks deployment is already a commercial reality, while the specification groups move towards 5G standalone standardization. With the need for network slicing and edge computing capabilities – and therefore, inherent SDN and NFV adoption in a cloud environment –, these networks’ complexity will require some degree of automation. The concept of Self-Organizing Networks (SON) is a trend for next-generation systems, as it is already used in the mobile radio access network (RAN) context. In this work, we will present a self-configuration (one of the four basic self-* properties of SON) system basic design proposal, within the context of Self-Organizing Networks Architecture (SONAr) framework. We will discuss the generic system architecture and present one practical application example, using the self-configuration platform to automatically configure the network to receive an eNodeB (4G base station) edge component. All the system design is being conceived to work on a carrier-grade production environment, with application versatility, reliability, and scalability.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Oliveira D., Neto N., Gonçalves M., Silva F. and Rosa P. (2020). Network Self-configuration for Edge Elements using Self-Organizing Networks Architecture (SONAr).In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science - Volume 1: CLOSER, ISBN 978-989-758-424-4, pages 408-414. DOI: 10.5220/0009465104080414

in Bibtex Style

@conference{closer20,
author={Daniel Oliveira and Natal Neto and Maurício Gonçalves and Flávio Silva and Pedro Rosa},
title={Network Self-configuration for Edge Elements using Self-Organizing Networks Architecture (SONAr)},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science - Volume 1: CLOSER,},
year={2020},
pages={408-414},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0009465104080414},
isbn={978-989-758-424-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science - Volume 1: CLOSER,
TI - Network Self-configuration for Edge Elements using Self-Organizing Networks Architecture (SONAr)
SN - 978-989-758-424-4
AU - Oliveira D.
AU - Neto N.
AU - Gonçalves M.
AU - Silva F.
AU - Rosa P.
PY - 2020
SP - 408
EP - 414
DO - 10.5220/0009465104080414