Orchestrate edge application and virtual network function on cloud multi-clusters

The centralized orchestrator addresses the challenge of deploying 5G vRAN and edge applications across multiple edge clusters by automating the selection of suitable clusters based on collected resource information, achieving efficient and optimized deployments.

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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/CN2023/118307
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-12
Publication Date
2025-03-20

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Technical Problem

Current cloud orchestrators lack the capability to automatically and efficiently deploy 5G virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) and edge applications across multiple edge clusters due to the complexity of resource requirements, including computing, network, timing, and management resources.

Method used

A centralized orchestrator that collects capacity and capability information from distributed operators across multiple edge clusters, determines the requirements for deploying edge applications and virtual network functions, and selects the most suitable edge clusters for deployment based on the collected information and requirements.

Benefits of technology

This solution enables zero-touch automation for 5G vRAN and edge application deployments, efficiently managing complex resource requirements across multiple edge clusters, and ensuring optimal performance and compliance with service level agreements.

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Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatuses, methods, devices and computer readable storage medium to model and auto orchestrate edge application and virtual network function on cloud multi-clusters. The method comprising: at a first apparatus, the first apparatus obtains, from at least one distributed operator, capacity information and capability information of one or more edge clusters, each of one or more edge clusters being arranged with a distributed operator, the capacity information and the capability information being associated with one or more capability categories comprise at least one of the following: computing resources of the one or more edge clusters, networking resources of the one or more edge clusters, timing synchronization information of the one or more edge clusters, or management capability resources of the one or more edge clusters; the first apparatus determines requirements for deploying edge APPs and / or VNFs; and the first apparatus determines, at least based on the capacity information and the capability information and the requirements, one or more target edge clusters on which the edge APPs and / or the VNFs are to be deployed.
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