ORMO–RANOAM Coordination for Traffic Draining and Inventory Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for seamless interaction between O-Cloud Resources Management and Orchestration (ORMO) and Radio Access Network Operations Administration Maintenance (RANOAM) functions to manage network functions effectively, particularly in scenarios involving traffic distribution and termination of network function deployments.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for managing interactions between ORMO and RANOAM, including receiving services from Service Management and Exposure (SME), requesting traffic draining or termination of network functions, and updating inventory through Topology Exposure and Inventory Management (TE/IV), facilitating smooth communication and management of network functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If O-Cloud Resources Management and Orchestration (ORMO) and Radio Access Network Operations Administration Maintenance (RANOAM) functions operate independently, then each function can be managed separately, but seamless interaction and coordination between them is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism that enables seamless interaction between ORMO and RANOAM functions. This intermediary facilitates coordinated communication and data exchange, allowing the two functions to work together effectively without direct complex interactions, thus maintaining reliability while managing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a universal interaction framework that allows ORMO and RANOAM to communicate through standardized interfaces and protocols. This multi-functional approach enables the same communication mechanisms to handle various interaction scenarios, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring reliable coordination.
2Productivity
If traffic draining and network function termination processes are automated, then operational efficiency is improved, but coordination between ORMO and RANOAM becomes more critical and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action mechanisms where ORMO prepares and coordinates with RANOAM before executing traffic draining or network function termination. This advance coordination ensures that automation processes run smoothly without unexpected conflicts, maintaining high productivity while managing coordination complexity through proactive planning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback loops where RANOAM provides status information back to ORMO during traffic draining and termination processes. This real-time feedback enables automated coordination without requiring complex manual intervention, improving productivity while keeping the coordination mechanism manageable through continuous monitoring and adjustment.
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AI summary
Provided are a method, system, and device for managing interactions between an O-Cloud Resources Management and Orchestration (ORMO) Service Management Orchestration Function (SMOF) and a Radio Access Network Operations Administration Maintenance (RANOAM) function. The method may include receiving, by the ORMO, a service related to an SMOF from a Service Management and Exposure (SME); sending, by the ORMO, a request to the SMOF to drain traffic of at least one network function (NF); and sending, by the ORMO, a request to a Topology Exposure and Inventory Management (TE/IV) to update an inventory.