NFV Orchestration for Multi-Network Resource Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network function virtualization (NFV) systems face challenges in coordinating the operation and resource management across multiple NFV-based networks, leading to inefficiencies in service deployment and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for coordinating multiple NFV-based networks through inter-network coordination modules that facilitate communication, authorization, and control instructions between NFV orchestration components, enabling seamless resource sharing and service orchestration across different networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple NFV-based networks operate independently without coordination mechanisms, then each network maintains operational simplicity and autonomy, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates and service deployment becomes suboptimal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an NFV orchestration component as an intermediary between multiple NFV-based networks. This orchestrator receives resource requests from one network, coordinates with other networks to allocate resources, and manages the resource sharing lifecycle. The intermediary abstracts the complexity of inter-network coordination, allowing networks to maintain operational autonomy while achieving improved resource utilization through centralized orchestration.
2Speed
If NFV orchestration components directly coordinate resource sharing between networks without authorization mechanisms, then resource allocation speed improves, but network security and resource protection deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary authorization actions before resource allocation. The NFV orchestration component first verifies authorization credentials and validates resource sharing permissions through secure communication protocols. Only after successful authorization does the orchestrator proceed with resource allocation. This preliminary security check ensures that resource allocation speed is maintained while network security and resource protection are preserved through pre-validation of authorization tokens and credentials.
3Adaptability or versatility
If VNFs are frequently installed, removed, and moved between hardware facilities to optimize service deployment, then service flexibility and adaptability improve, but operational complexity and management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal NFV orchestration framework that manages VNF lifecycle operations across multiple hardware facilities through a single centralized interface. The orchestrator handles installation, removal, migration, and scaling of VNFs across different networks and hardware platforms using standardized protocols. This universal management approach enables service deployment flexibility through frequent VNF movements while reducing operational complexity by consolidating management tasks into a single multi-functional orchestration system.
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AI summary
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for coordinating a plurality of networks based on network function virtualization (NFV). This includes controlling, by a first network function virtualization based communication network (NFV-based network), a resource provided by a second NFV-based network, comprising: communicating a request for a resource control, the request being transmitted by the first NFV-based network to the second NFV-based network; communicating an authorization for the request for the resource control, the authorization being received by the first NFV-based network from the second NFV-based network; and communicating a control instruction associated with the resource, the control instruction being associated with the authorization, and the control instruction being transmitted by the first NFV-based network to the second NFV-based network.