CNF Service Template Orchestration for Automated Network Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network function virtualization (NFV) systems face inefficiencies in deploying cloud-native network functions (CNFs) due to manual configuration processes, which hinder agile network management and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
An automated method and system for generating a network service template (NST) that integrates cloud-native network functions (CNFs) with IP address and unique host name managers, defines role details, and stores the template for efficient deployment on server clusters and container images, leveraging orchestrators for automated application deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual methods are used for generating and deploying network services, then integration with IP address and unique host name managers can be achieved, but the process is time-consuming and lacks automation
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automation through the orchestrator that automatically generates network service templates, integrates cloud-native network functions with IP address and unique host name managers, defines role details, and deploys services without requiring manual intervention for each step of the process
Solution Approach 2:
The orchestrator performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring and storing network service templates with all necessary integrations and role definitions before actual service deployment is needed, allowing for rapid instantiation when services are required
2Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive integration with IP address and unique host name managers is implemented, then network service functionality is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The orchestrator serves as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of integrating cloud-native network functions with IP address and unique host name managers, abstracting the complex integration logic into a centralized management layer that simplifies the overall system architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The orchestrator is designed as a universal platform that handles multiple functions including template generation, integration with various network managers, role definition, and deployment automation, allowing a single system component to manage diverse network service requirements
3Productivity
If automated template generation and role definition is implemented, then deployment efficiency is improved, but the initial system setup complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses template copying and replication mechanisms where standardized network service templates with pre-defined roles and integrations are created and reused multiple times, allowing efficient deployment of identical or similar services without recreating configurations each time
Data Source
AI summary
A computer-implemented method includes generating initial features of a network service template (NST), integrating a cloud-native network function (CNF) of the NST with an internet protocol (IP) address manager, integrating the CNF with a unique host name (UHN) manager, defining details of each role of a plurality of roles of the CNF, and storing the NST in a storage device.