Category: NFVI
NFVO Management Function Validation Test Suite
Virtualized Network Functions (VNF) are managed and orchestrated by the NFV MANO through the NFVI. It allows a VNF to be instantiation, management, scaled up or down and in or […]
Open RAN (O-RAN) Reference Architecture
The O-RAN Reference Architecture is designed to enable next generation RAN infrastructures. It is designed with the principles of intelligence and openness, the O-RAN architecture is the foundation for building […]
What is Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet. […]
What is NUMA (non-uniform memory access)?
In the past, processors had been designed as Symmetric Multi-processing or Uniform Memory Architecture (UMA) machines, which mean that all processors shared the access to all memory available in the system over the single […]
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Definition, Architecture and Design
A Network Function (NF) is an element within a network with well defined external interfaces and functional behavior e.g. DHCP , Firewall, SAE Gateway, MME, eNodeB. Virtual Network Function (VNF) […]
Virtual Network’s Most Common Definitions
Life Cycle Management (LCM) : LCM is a set of functions required to manage the instantiation, maintenance and termination of a Virtual Network Function (VNF) or Network Service (NS). Network […]
NFV Management and Orchestration [MANO] Key Performance Indicators [KPIs]
NFV management and orchestration (MANO) systems are being developed to meet the agile and flexible management requirements of virtualized network services in 5G Networks. Regarding this, ETSI ISG NFV has […]