Network Policy Manager Template Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual configuration of service bundles and network elements in communication systems is error-prone and inefficient, especially with the increasing number of high-bandwidth infrastructure deployments, such as fiber to the curb or home (FTTC or FTTH), which requires a more automated and scalable approach.
Innovation Solution
A network policy manager utilizes base policy templates and atomic policy templates to automate the provisioning of network elements, allowing for the combination of these templates based on subscriber service orders, thereby reducing manual intervention and minimizing errors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration of service bundles and network elements is used, then flexibility in handling complex service definitions is maintained, but error rate increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automated service bundle provisioning. The service bundle configuration system automatically processes service definitions, validates configurations, and provisions network elements without manual intervention. This automation eliminates human errors while maintaining the ability to handle complex service bundles through structured data models and validation rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration processes with automated electronic systems. Service definitions are processed through software-based configuration management systems that automatically generate network element configurations, validate service parameters, and provision services. This substitution of manual operations with automated electronic processes simultaneously improves accuracy and efficiency.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the number of service bundles increases to meet growing infrastructure deployments, then service coverage improves, but configuration complexity and error potential increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments service bundle configurations into modular components. Service definitions are broken down into standardized service elements that can be independently configured, validated, and combined. This segmentation allows the system to handle a large variety of service bundles by assembling them from standardized parts, reducing overall configuration complexity while maintaining service diversity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universal configuration templates and standardized service definitions that can be applied across multiple service bundle types. A single set of configuration rules and validation mechanisms handles diverse service scenarios, allowing the system to accommodate growing service variety without proportionally increasing configuration complexity. The universal templates enable consistent processing of different service types through a unified approach.
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AI summary
A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a network policy manager having a controller element to provision one or more network elements in a communication system with at least one base policy template and at least one atomic policy template retrieved from one or more base policy templates and a plurality of atomic policy templates according to a service order of a subscriber. At least one base policy template can correspond to an operating baseline of the one or more network elements, while at least one atomic policy template can correspond to one among a plurality of service configurations of the one or more network elements. Additional embodiments are disclosed.