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O-RAN Lab Operations

Master O-RAN lab operations — near-RT RIC deployment on Kubernetes, xApp development with Python/Go SDKs, E2 service models, traffic steering and anomaly detection xApps, multi-vendor CU/DU/RU integration, open fronthaul testing, conformance certification, and real-world O-RAN deployments from Rakuten to Dish.

12 interactive2 simulation5 labs3 quizzes
0/22 lessons

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RIC Platform & Deployment

0/7

Near-RT RIC architecture, Non-RT RIC and rApps, Kubernetes deployment, Shared Data Layer, and E2 service models.

Near-RT RIC architecture: E2 termination, SDL, xApp framework
RIC internal components with E2 termination, SDL, and xApp framework data flows.
interactive3 min
Non-RT RIC and R1 interface: rApp lifecycle, A1 policy
rApp deployment pipeline with A1 policy management and R1 interface operations.
interactive3 min
RIC deployment on Kubernetes: Helm charts, O-RAN SC releases
Deploying near-RT RIC on Kubernetes using Helm charts from O-RAN SC releases.
interactive3 min
Shared Data Layer: Redis-backed low-latency store for xApps
SDL architecture with Redis-backed read/write flows for xApp data sharing.
interactive3 min
E2 Service Models: KPM, RC, CCC — what each exposes
Comparing E2 service models and their information elements for RAN control.
simulation3 min
Lab: Deploy near-RT RIC on a K8s cluster
Guided step-by-step RIC deployment exercise with validation checks.
lab5 min
Quiz: RIC Platform & Deployment
Test your understanding of RIC architecture and deployment.
quiz5 min

xApp Development

0/8

xApp anatomy, Python/Go SDKs, traffic steering, anomaly detection, testing frameworks, and onboarding workflow.

xApp anatomy: subscription manager, SDL, RMR messaging, REST API
Internal xApp architecture with subscription manager, SDL interface, and RMR.
interactive3 min
xApp SDK: Python and Go frameworks, message routing, E2 subscription
SDK API reference for building xApps with Python and Go frameworks.
interactive3 min
Building a traffic steering xApp: KPM → load analysis → RC handover
Design a traffic steering xApp from E2 KPM subscription to RC handover control.
lab4 min
Building an anomaly detection xApp: KPM → ML inference → alerts
Design an ML-based anomaly detection xApp with KPM metrics and alert generation.
lab4 min
xApp testing: E2 simulator, mock RAN, integration testing
Test environment setup with E2 simulator, mock RAN, and integration frameworks.
interactive3 min
xApp onboarding: packaging, Helm chart, App Manager deployment
xApp onboarding workflow from packaging through Helm chart to RIC deployment.
interactive3 min
Lab: Design and test a QoE optimization xApp
Full xApp design exercise: collect metrics, analyze QoE, enforce policy.
lab5 min
Quiz: xApp Development
Test your knowledge of xApp development and testing.
quiz5 min

Multi-Vendor Integration & Testing

0/7

Multi-vendor CU/DU/RU integration, open fronthaul testing, conformance certification, plugfest, and real-world deployments.

Multi-vendor O-RAN integration: CU/DU/RU from different vendors
Multi-vendor topology with CU, DU, and RU from different O-RAN vendors.
interactive3 min
Open fronthaul testing: M-plane, CUS-plane, timing sync
Fronthaul test procedures for M-plane, CUS-plane, and synchronization.
simulation3 min
O-RAN conformance testing: TIFG test specs, IOT lab setup
TIFG conformance test framework with IOT lab architecture overview.
interactive3 min
O-RAN plugfest and certification: process, badges, compliance
Certification pathway from plugfest participation to compliance badges.
interactive3 min
Real-world: Multi-vendor O-RAN — Rakuten, Dish, Vodafone, NTIA
Case studies from major O-RAN deployments with lessons learned.
interactive3 min
Lab: Plan multi-vendor O-RAN integration test
Integration test planning exercise with 3 vendors and 5 test scenarios.
lab5 min
Quiz: Multi-Vendor Integration — Level Gate
Level gate quiz covering RIC, xApps, and multi-vendor integration.
quiz5 min