KR-20260064415-A - Method and System for Automating Private 5G Installation

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a method for automating the installation of a Private 5G, the step of querying a template configuration file related to configuration and installation work for each server constituting the Private 5G and each device constituting the server; and the step of automating the configuration and installation of the Private 5G using the queried template configuration file and the configuration file, wherein the template configuration file is created by an operator by selecting at least two templates required for installation from among all template configuration files, and the at least two templates include configuration information corresponding to each of the server and the device constituting the Private 5G.

Inventors

• 김종민
• 황경회
• 조정범

Assignees

• 주식회사 에치에프알

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241210

Priority Date

20241030

Claims (4)

1. Regarding methods to automate private 5G installation, A process of querying template configuration files related to the configuration and installation tasks for each device constituting the server configuring Private 5G and said server; and It includes a process of automating the configuration and installation of the Private 5G using retrieved template configuration files and setting files, and The above template configuration file is, At least two templates required for installation are selected from the entire template configuration file and created by the operator, and The above at least two templates are, A method for automating the installation of Private 5G, comprising configuration information corresponding to each of the server and the device constituting the Private 5G.
2. In paragraph 1, The above configuration file is, A method for automating Private 5G installation, comprising information regarding a server to be installed for each of the above devices, information regarding a version to be installed for each of the above devices, and configuration information for operation for each of the above devices, configured by an operator of the Private 5G.
3. In paragraph 1, The above template configuration file is, It includes templates related to CU/DU (Central Unit/Distributed Unit) configuration, templates related to cluster installation and configuration, and templates related to installation and configuration for each of the above devices, and The above cluster is, A method for automating the installation of Private 5G, wherein multiple servers constituting the Private 5G are grouped into a single group.
4. In a device for automating private 5G installation, Memory containing instructions; and It includes a processor that retrieves a template configuration file related to the configuration and installation work for each device configuring the Private 5G and the server configuring the server by executing the above command, and automates the configuration and installation of the Private 5G using the retrieved template configuration file and configuration file. The above template configuration file is, At least two templates required for installation are selected from the entire template configuration file and created by the operator, and The above at least two templates are, A device for automating the installation of Private 5G, comprising configuration information corresponding to each of the server and the device constituting the Private 5G.

Description

Method and System for Automating Private 5G Installation The present disclosure relates to a method and system for automating the installation of Private 5G. The following description merely provides background information related to the present embodiment and does not constitute prior art. Public networks must handle the demands of diverse users simultaneously, making it difficult to meet the specific requirements of individual companies. On the other hand, unlike public networks, Private 5G offers the advantage of optimizing performance to suit the specific needs of enterprises. Furthermore, organizations and industries handling sensitive data utilize Private 5G to easily restrict users with network access and securely protect data. Private 5G is establishing itself as an essential network solution, particularly in fields where high performance, stability, and security are critical, such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and smart factories. Technical standardization related to 5G is progressing at a very rapid pace to reflect diverse user requirements, with various advanced technologies being incorporated into standard specifications. Regarding the implementation of 5G technology, devices are being virtualized and primarily developed using a software approach to respond to rapidly evolving technological changes without hardware modifications. Devices implemented via virtualization operate by installing the necessary software functions on standard commercial servers. However, installing software-based Private 5G on a server requires a complex installation process, leading to issues such as problems caused by frequent errors and significant installation time consumption. Private 5G consists of a CU/DU (Central Unit/Distributed Unit), a 5G Core, and various devices for managing Private 5G. Private 5G needs to be installed in various configurations depending on the scale and environment of the installation. Manually installing multiple functions on servers in such diverse configurations is a very complex and difficult task. Therefore, a method and system to automate Private 5G installation are required. FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the operation of a Private 5G automatic installation management system to which the present invention can be applied. FIG. 2 shows an example of an embodiment of various configurations for installing Private 5G according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 shows an example of the detailed configuration contents of a template configuration file used by a Private 5G installation automation system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 shows an example of the configuration of a configuration file used by a Private 5G installation automation system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a computing device for executing a method to automate a Private 5G installation according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Some embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to exemplary drawings. It should be noted that in assigning reference numerals to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same reference numeral whenever possible, even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in describing the present disclosure, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known components or functions could obscure the essence of the present disclosure, such detailed description is omitted. In describing the components of the embodiments according to the present disclosure, symbols such as first, second, i), ii), a), b), etc., may be used. These symbols are intended only to distinguish the components from other components, and the essence, order, or sequence of the components is not limited by the symbols. When a part in the specification is described as 'comprising' or 'having' a component, this means that, unless explicitly stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components. The detailed description set forth below, together with the accompanying drawings, is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and is not intended to represent the only embodiment in which the present disclosure can be practiced. FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of a Private 5G installation automation system to which the present invention can be applied. A system for automating the installation of Private 5G includes a Git repository (110) and Private 5G (120). The Git repository (110) is connected to the Private 5G (120) via the internet and primarily performs the role of automating and efficiently operating network and application configuration, management, and distribution. The Git repository (110) does not necessarily need to be operated in a cloud environment, and can be installed in an on-premises environment, and is not limited to a specific f