Migrating 5G Core to the Edge with Kubernetes - Strategies and Considerations

Explore the migration of 5G Core to the edge using Kubernetes in this informative conference talk. Delve into the world of Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) and its impact on data exchange latency and cybersecurity. Learn about three migration stages for transitioning a pre-existing 5G-Core Cloud Native solution to an ETSI-compliant 3GPP 5G EdgeApp architecture. Examine considerations for re-architecting Kubernetes for EdgeApps, including Etcd performance, pod-scheduling strategies, and data storage. Discover integrated MEC-5G architecture and deployment scenarios, including application mobility. Compare open-source edge projects like k0s, K3S, microK8S, and KubeEdge, analyzing their costs, maturity, documentation, and community support. Gain insights into real-world MEC use cases, such as AI platforms for edge devices and 5G-Core over Bare-metal. Benefit from a comprehensive overview of the migration process, complete with a demo and key takeaways for implementing 5G Core at the edge confidently and wisely.