GSM, GPRS & EDGE
Description

This practical course provides an extremely comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand treatment of the entire GSM network and the signaling methods of its terrestrial interfaces. In this course, you will gain the knowledge necessary to understand and use GSM services, network, architecture, protocols, terminology, implementation and all the interfaces in between the GSM subsystems.
It provides you with a comprehensive business and technical foundation in GSM network, services and applications. This course will familiarize you with all essential GSM nodes, their functionality as well as their interaction with each other and with nodes outside GSM network.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Ø Understand the functionality of a GSM network

Ø Explain the basics of GSM network planning

Ø Explore project planning process of GSM/GPRS networks

Ø Understand the engineering tools and procedures required for GSM engineering and planning

Ø Understand existing and emerging standards for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS

Ø Review successful GSM deployments

Ø Discuss successful and unsuccessful GSM/GPRS deployments

Ø Step through a practical process for managing a GSM/GPRS project

Ø Explore advanced features in GSM and GPRS networks

Ø Explain GSM architecture and services

Ø Describe functions of BTS, BSC and TRAU

Ø Describe functions of VLR, HLR,EIR, MSC, G-MSC

Ø Describe SS7 network architecture and functions

Ø Explore IMSI Attach/Detach and Location Update GSM procedures

Ø Understand GSM protocols and layers

Ø Explore GSM/GPRS operation procedures

Ø Explore GSM radio and core network signaling

Ø Explore GSM/GPRS customer care and support

Ø Explore GSM/GPRS troubleshooting

Ø Explain the basics of GSM security

 

Prerequesite

None

Who Should Attend
This course is designed to provide a general overview for strategic or technical managers, consultants, communications professionals, software engineers, system engineers, network professionals, marketing and sales professional, IT professionals, and others who plan on using, evaluating or working with GSM, EDGE, GPRS, 3G and other wireless networks, applications and services.
Type
On-Site & Public
Duration
2 Days