5G network automation: from manual operating to full autonomous

Abstract

To realize automatic management via digitization and intellectualization has become a key technology for thousands of industries to reduce their operation and maintenance costs.As an enabler of digitization and intellectualization, 5G mobile communication system has evolved from manual operating network to human-assisted automation network.Based on the study of automatic technologies of 5G network, the L0～L5 autonomous network levels proposed by 3GPP were analyzed, several key technologies for intent-driven 5G autonomous network including intent life-cycle maintenance and solutions for intent conflict were discussed.Last but not least, a practice of intent-driven 5G autonomous network was proposed: solution of intent-driven application experience assurance.

Keywords

• 5G
• autonomous network
• intent-driven