Telecom Testing (4G) using Python and Robot Framework
A 3-month course on Telecom Testing (4G) using Python and Robot Framework.
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Syllabus
This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects
Course Overview
- The students will gain a thorough knowledge of 4G core entities.
- Students will gain exposure to industry-standard 4G testing with a detailed analysis of 4G call flows.
- Through this course, the students will learn virtualization, Docker containers, Kubernetes container orchestration engine, and 5G call flow.
- Also, they will learn about testing with Python and ROBOT automation framework.
Course Syllabus
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Week 01- Overview of Key concepts
- OSI Model
- TCP/IP Stack
- Ethernet
- Internet Protocol (IPv4/IPv6)
- Address Resolution Protocol
- ICMPv4/ICMPv6
- Basic Linux Commands on File Handling
- IP or Route Addition/Modification
- GTPv1 and GTPv2
- DIAMETER, S1AP, and HTTP/HTTP2
- Introduction to LTE
- Understanding of 3GPP/ETSI/RFC Specifications
Week 02- LTE 3GPP EPS Architecture- Deep Dive
- Overview of 3GPP EPS Architecture for LTE
- LTE Network Elements - eNB, MME, SGW, HSS, PGW, AAA
- LTE interfaces - S1, S6, X2, S5, Gx, Gy, Gz
- Protocols (S1AP, GTPV2, DIAMETER, NAS) Associated with Network Elements
- Call Flow (Without 3GPP Call Flow Diagram) from UE Power-ON to UE Power-OFF (Flight Mode)
- LTE-A (CA, MIMO), CUPS Architecture, EPC, and Radio Network Relation
Week 03 - LTE Key Concepts and CUPS Architecture
- LTE-A(CA, MIMO), CUPS architecture, EPC, and Radio Network Relation
- Call Flow (Without 3GPP Call Flow Diagram) from UE Power-ON to UE Power-OFF (Flight Mode)
Week 04 - Basics Linux commands and getting started with Python
- Introduction to Vi(Vim) Editor
- Linux Tools
- SED
- AWK
- Grep
- File Creation
- Directory Creation
- Secure Shell Remote Login and Debugging Problems
- tcpdump
- JSON Files
- Introduction
- Python
- Python Interpreter
- Installing Python
- Installing Vs Code (Visual Studio Code)
- Introduction to Git
Week 05 - Python Basics
- Hello World Program
- Data Types in Python (Strings, Arrays, Dictionary, Tupple, and Set)
- Loops, Functions, Conditional Constructs, and Classes in Python
- File Operations with Python
- Generators and Decorators
Week 06 - Python Special Uses - LTE Testing
- Introduction to Special Python Functions
- Map
- Lambda
- Pytest
- Unit Test Frameworks
- Difference between Pytest and Unit test
- Test Cases with Python Pytest
- API Calls with Python
- Parsing APIs with Python
- REST APIs
Week 07 - Manual testing on EPC
- Writing Test Scenarios
- Executing Manual Test Cases
- Exploratory Test Scenarios
- Use Case Testing
- White Box Testing
- Corner Scenario Testing
- Black Box Testing
- Techniques [Boundary Values, State Transition, Decision Table, and Equivalence Partitioning]
- Load Testing
- System Testing - Writing Operator Scenarios
- IVT Test:
- Writing Scenarios with All Components of the Network
Week 08 - EPC Functions
- Network Elements in EPC
- ENB
- MME
- SGW
- PGW
- HSS
- PCC
- Elements Interworking with 3G Network Elements
- SRVCC Architecture
- Identifiers in LTE
- Mobility and Connectivity States (EMM/ECM states)
- Selection Functions
Week 09 - Bearers in LTE
- Types of Bearers (GBR/Non-GBR)
- Concepts of Data Flow (SDU/PDU)
- Different Parts of a Bearer, TFTs in LTE, ARP, QCI, MBR, GBR
- Priority Services in LTE
Week 10 - LTE Security
- 3 Pillars of LTE Security (Authentication, Integrity, Encryption)
- LTE Security Procedure
- LTE Security Call Flow
- Different Authentication Parameters in LTE Security
Week 11 - LTE Procedures
- S1-Setup
- Attach (Packet Capture Analysis Demonstration)
- Detach
- Handover (S1 and X2)
- Inter-RAT Handover (3GPP and Non-3GPP Access (LTE to WLAN))
- Tracking Area Updates
- Service Requests
- Paging
- CSFB
- Roaming Procedures
- Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)
- Charging Procedures
- Live Network Capture Analysis
Week 12 - IMS Architecture
- Components of IMS Architecture
- End-to-end VoLTE Call Flow
Week 13 - ROBOT Framework
- Basics of ROBOT Framework
- Installing ROBOT Framework
- Executing Test Cases in ROBOT
- Writing Keywords
- Libraries
- Test Suites
- ROBOT Framework Test Cases
Week 14 - TTCN3
- Overview of TTCN3
- Installing TTCN3
- Components of TTCN3(MTC, PTC), Test Verdicts, Data Types, Modules, etc
- Sample Test Cases with TTCN3
Week 15 - Introduction to Orchestration and Road to 5G
- Virtualization
- NFVs
- Containers
- Orchestration with Kubernetes
- Deployment with Helm Charts
- Scaling(Up/Down) of Containers
- 5G Architecture Overview with Simple PDU Establishment Call Flow
Our courses have been designed by industry experts to help students achieve their dream careers
Industry Projects
Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.
Bring-Up GTPv2 Stack with Python
In this project, the student will work on developing a GTPv2 stack using Python, based on the given input. All relevant packet captures should be provided in the report.
Write a Testcase in ROBOT Framework to validate the IEs
Using the knowledge gained from this course, students are expected to use a simulator to write a ROBOT test case to validate all the IEs in the create session response tab using Tshark and ROBOT framework.
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Instructors profiles
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1 industry expert
Our instructors are industry experts along with a passion to teach.
8 years in the experience range
Instructors with 8 years extensive industry experience.
Areas of expertise
- 5G/6G Technology
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