Network Slice Deployment Automation via Template Correlation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network slice deployment methods in mobile communications systems require manual involvement, leading to low efficiency due to the need for manual selection of deployment flavors and network device configurations.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that automatically determine deployment information for network slices based on performance requirements using pre-defined network slice templates, allowing for direct deployment without manual intervention by correlating performance requirements with deployment information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual selection of deployment flavors and network device configurations is used, then deployment accuracy and control are improved, but deployment efficiency and automation level deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures deployment flavors and network device parameters in template files before deployment. The network management device retrieves these pre-configured templates and automatically fills them into deployment scripts, eliminating the need for manual configuration during deployment while maintaining accuracy through pre-validated templates.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automated self-service deployment by having the network management device automatically generate deployment scripts from templates, select appropriate network slice subnets, and configure network devices without human intervention. The automation engine orchestrates the entire deployment process, allowing the system to serve itself.
2Productivity
If automated deployment without manual involvement is used, then deployment efficiency is improved, but deployment precision and control capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the network management device monitors deployment status, validates configured parameters against template requirements, and adjusts automated decisions based on real-time network conditions and resource availability. This ensures deployment precision is maintained through continuous verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts deployment parameters based on validated templates and real-time conditions. The automation engine modifies script parameters within predefined ranges and constraints, ensuring that automated deployment maintains precision by adhering to validated parameter sets while adapting to current network state.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pre-designed network slice templates are stored and selected, then deployment flexibility and adaptability are improved, but system complexity and template management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates multi-functional deployment templates that can serve multiple network slice types and scenarios. A single template framework supports different service types (eV2X, mobile broadband, IoT) by parameter customization, reducing the number of separate templates needed while maintaining flexibility for diverse deployment scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the template management system into modular components: template definition, template storage, template selection, and template validation. This segmentation allows independent management of each function, reducing overall complexity by allowing parallel processing and specialized handling of template-related tasks.
4Reliability
If network slice deployment is divided into multiple subnets based on network functions, then service quality and functional organization are improved, but deployment process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the management of multiple network slice subnets into a unified automated deployment process. The network management device orchestrates the deployment of access network subnets, core network subnets, and transport network subnets through a single automated workflow, reducing the perceived complexity while maintaining functional separation for service quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an automated deployment script as an intermediary that coordinates between different network slice subnets. The script acts as a mediator that manages dependencies, sequences deployment operations, and ensures proper configuration across multiple subnets, simplifying the overall process while maintaining service quality through structured organization.
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AI summary
This application discloses a network slice management method and a device that is designed to improve network slice deployment efficiency. In the network slice management method, after obtaining indication information of a network slice template and performance requirement information of a target network slice, a first network management device may determine deployment information of the target network slice based on the two pieces of information, and may manage the target network slice based on the deployment information of the target network slice, without manual involvement. Therefore, network slice deployment efficiency can be improved.