Collaborative Network Management for Private 5G O&M
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G network operation and maintenance for vertical industries face challenges in ensuring privacy and reducing costs, whether operators or enterprises manage the network, leading to potential data leakage and increased operational expenses.
Innovation Solution
A network management method involving collaboration between first and second network management devices, with separate permissions, to execute operation and maintenance services based on received information, preventing data leakage and reducing costs through shared responsibilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If network operation and maintenance are undertaken by operators, then network management expertise is available, but operation and maintenance data may be disclosed causing data leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network management system into multiple network management devices, each with specific management permissions. The first network management device manages first network elements while the second network management device manages second network elements, creating isolated management domains that prevent data leakage between operators and enterprises.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by assigning different management permissions to different network management devices. Each device has tailored management capabilities appropriate to its domain (operator network or enterprise network), allowing specialized management while maintaining security boundaries.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If network operation and maintenance are undertaken by enterprises, then data privacy is protected, but costs of enterprises increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the strengths of both operator and enterprise management by establishing a collaborative multi-device management system. The first network management device (operator) and second network management device (enterprise) work together through standardized interfaces, allowing enterprises to maintain data control while operators provide expert management capabilities, thereby reducing enterprise costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal management framework where multiple network management devices can operate with different permissions and capabilities. The network element management device serves multiple purposes by interfacing with both operator and enterprise management systems, providing cost-effective multi-functional management.
3Reliability
If multiple network management devices with separate permissions are implemented, then data leakage is prevented and costs are shared, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network element management device as an intermediary between the first network management device and the second network management device. This mediator coordinates management actions, standardizes interfaces, and manages the complexity of multi-device interactions, thereby reducing the burden on individual devices and simplifying the overall system architecture.
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AI summary
A network management method and a related device are provided. The method includes: receiving first operation and maintenance service information and/or second operation and maintenance service information; determining a first correspondence between the first operation and maintenance service and the first network management device, and a second correspondence between the second operation and maintenance service and the second network management device; and receiving third operation and maintenance service information, and executing a third operation and maintenance service based on a correspondence between a network device and an operation and maintenance service. At least two network management devices collaborate to provide an operation and maintenance service for a user of an enterprise network. This can prevent a risk of privacy data leakage caused by a reason that all network operation and maintenance services are provided by an operator, and reduce network operation and maintenance costs undertaken by an enterprise.