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Network function virtualization

Network function virtualization (NFV) is a network architecture concept that leverages IT virtualization technologies to virtualize entire classes of network node functions into building blocks that may connect, or chain together, to create and deliver communication services.

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Distributed NFV

NFV modularity benefits

Relationship to SDN

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Management and orchestration (MANO)

Cloud-native network functions

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Network function virtualization

Nodes73
Edges72
Triples6
Avg. degree1.97
Density0.027397
Components1

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nfv network functions vnfs infrastructure service etsi management orchestration virtualization vnf virtualized software performance platform availability sdn function equipment services

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ETSI NFV Proof of Conceptinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text
ATIS Open Platform for NFV Projectinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text
Carrier Network Virtualization Awardsinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text
various supplier ecosystems.The vSwitchinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text
a key component of NFV platformsinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text
is responsible for providing connectivity both VM-to-VMinstance ofalign and promote NFV carrier-grade capabilities0.80text

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