Network Slice Intention Prioritization for SLA Conflict Resolution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional networks face high management overhead due to manual configuration and diagnostics, and lack effective solutions for network slice processing in multi-intention scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for network slice processing that involves acquiring multiple intentions, determining priorities based on Service Level Agreements (SLA) between network slice clients and providers, and creating or modifying network slices accordingly to avoid conflicts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual configuration and diagnostics are used in conventional networks, then network control and management can be performed, but management overhead increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The network system automatically identifies conflicts between multiple intentions and resolves them based on priority rules without requiring manual intervention. The system self-manages the conflict resolution process by comparing intentions, determining priorities based on SLA requirements, and automatically selecting which intentions to execute, thereby reducing management overhead while maintaining control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple intentions for network slice creation are processed simultaneously, then service diversity is improved, but conflict management becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the conflict management process into distinct steps: identifying conflicting intentions, determining their priorities based on SLA requirements, and selectively executing intentions based on priority levels. This structured segmentation makes it easier to manage multiple diverse intentions by breaking down the complex conflict resolution into manageable stages.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of intention priority by evaluating SLA requirements associated with each intention. By assigning different priority levels based on SLA parameters, the system can effectively manage multiple diverse intentions without direct conflict, as higher priority intentions are executed first while lower priority ones are deferred or modified.
3Reliability
If network slice processing follows strict SLA requirements, then service quality is maintained, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary prioritization of intentions based on SLA requirements before actual network slice creation. By pre-determining which intentions have higher priority based on their SLA characteristics, the system can quickly execute high-priority intentions without extensive deliberation, thereby maintaining service quality while reducing overall processing time.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a network slice processing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring at least two intentions, the intentions being used for creating or modifying one or more network slices; determining the priorities of the at least two intentions according to a first policy, the first policy at least comprising a demand of a service level agreement (SLA) signed between a network slice customer and a network slice provider; and creating or modifying the network slice on the basis of the priorities of the intentions.