Network function virtualization for a network device

A network function and network equipment technology, applied in the field of network function virtualization of network equipment, can solve problems such as CAPEX reduction and OPEX expenditure reduction

CN105247826AActive Publication Date: 2016-01-13HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
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2016-01-13

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Abstract

An apparatus for performing network function virtualization (NFV), comprising: a memory, a processor coupled to the memory, wherein the memory includes instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to perform the following: receive an instruction to virtualize a network device within a network, divide, according to the instruction, the network device into a plurality of network functions (NFs) used to form a virtualized network node that corresponds to the network device, launch the NFs within one or more virtual containers, and group the virtual containers together using a group identifier (ID) that corresponds to the virtualized network node, wherein each of the NFs correspond to a network function performed by the network device prior to virtualization.
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[0001] Related Applications Cross Application

[0002] This application claims U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 751,672, filed January 11, 2013, by Peter Ashwood Smith, entitled "Network Function Virtualization Platform" and filed May 22, 2013 Priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 826,284, filed by Peter Ashwood Smith et al., entitled "System and Method for Provider Edge Device Virtualization," The contents of these two prior applications are incorporated by reference into this text as if reproduced in full.

[0003] Statement Regarding Research or Development Sponsored by the Federal Government

[0004] Not applicable.

[0005] Refer to Microfiche Addendum

[0006] Not applicable. Background technique

[0007] In today's service provider networks, network edge devices such as provider edge (PE) nodes are configured to provide virtual private network (VPN) services to one or more customers. For example, a PE node can provide VPN services at Laye...

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[0025] It should be understood at the outset that although an illustrative implementation of one or more embodiments is provided below, the disclosed systems, devices and / or methods may be implemented using any number of techniques, whether currently known or existing of. The invention should in no way be limited to the illustrative implementations, drawings, and techniques illustrated below, including the exemplary designs and implementations illustrated and described herein, but rather be within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents Modified within the full range of . While certain aspects of conventional technology have been discussed to enable the present invention, applicants in no way deny such technical aspects, and contemplate that the present invention may incorporate one or more of the conventional technical aspects described herein.

[0026] The present invention discloses at least one method, device and system for virtualizing at least a part of p...