Intent-Based Network Management Automation in 5G
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G networks lack a comprehensive framework to integrate intent-based networking and monitoring for multiple network service functions, hindering the full implementation of network intelligence and automation.
Innovation Solution
An intent-based network management automation system utilizing an IBN controller that translates high-level network policies into low-level policies, selects appropriate network service functions, and enforces these policies through natural language processing and machine learning, while monitoring and analyzing performance to adjust network rules as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If intent-based networking framework is implemented, then network intelligence and automation are improved, but device complexity and implementation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments network management into distinct functional modules: an IBN controller for policy translation and decision-making, an IBN analyzer for monitoring and analysis, and multiple network service functions for execution. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while enabling advanced automation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The IBN controller acts as an intermediary between high-level network policies and low-level network service functions. It translates abstract intent-based policies into concrete configuration commands, mediating between the control plane and data plane. This intermediary layer simplifies the complexity by providing a standardized interface and translation mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple network service functions are integrated, then network capacity and functionality are improved, but monitoring and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The IBN analyzer is designed as a universal monitoring component that can analyze and monitor multiple types of network service functions through standardized interfaces. It performs multi-functional analysis including performance monitoring, fault detection, and security analysis across diverse network functions, reducing monitoring difficulty through a unified approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where the IBN analyzer monitors network service functions and provides feedback to the IBN controller. This feedback mechanism enables automatic adjustment and optimization of network policies based on real-time monitoring data, making it easier to manage complex multi-function networks through closed-loop control.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a network management automation (NMA) technology of cellular network services in 5G networks. A device for providing an intent-based network management automation in an intent-based networking (IBN) framework includes an IBN controller configured to control and manage system components including network service functions (NSFs). The IBN controller is further configured to translate a high-level network policy into a corresponding low-level network policy, select an appropriate NSF for the translated low-level network policy, and induce the selected NSF to execute network rules of the low-level network policy.