Overview of NFV and connecting with SDN

Overview of NFV and interconnection with SDNIng. Tom HalaganOutlineTodays network infrastructureNFV in nutshellTerms and definitions of NFVNFV High Level ArchitectureBenefits of NFVExisting NFV solutionsWhich is better SDN or NFV ?My workTodays network infrastructureDiverse network functions (NF).Providing desired overall functionality or service.Adding new servicesNew service instances take weeks to activateNew service types may take months up to yearsNew service types require either new equipment or upgrading of existing equipmentTodays network infrastructureCisco thinks about 50 billion devices will be connected by 2020, after coming out with an earlier analysis in January that claimed 8.7 billion connected devices in 2012.We have to simplifying network design, increase agility, speed up deployment of new services.

What is NFV ?NFV Network Functions VirtualizationLikewise VMVirtualization NF and part of the infrastructure is implemented as a software.Result from dedicated proprietary appliance to COTS hardwareNFV in nutshell

NFV in nutshell

Terms and definition of NFVNetwork Function (NF)Network Function Set (NF SetPhysical Network Function (PNF) AnVirtualized Network Function (VNF)Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI)

Terms and definition of NFVNFV-Resource (NFV-Res)NF Forwarding GraphVNF forwarding GraphNFV OrchestratorNFV High Level ArchitectureVirtualized Network Functions (VNFs)NFV Infrastructure (NFVI) Physical InfrastructureVirtual Infrastructure

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StorageNetworkVirtual ComputingVirtual StorageVirtual NetworkingNFV Management and Orchestration (MANO)VNFVNFVNFVNFNFV ScopeOSS / BSS Service End-Points(End-users,Other Services)Other NetworksBenefits of NFVReduce Capex reducing purpose-built hardware, supporting pay-as-growReduce Opex reducing space, power, cooling of equipmentAccelerate Time-to-Market reducing the time to deploy new networking servicesDeliver Agility and Flexibility scale up or down services, inovationExisting NFV solutionsCloudNFV taking NFV to the CloudImplementing NFV based on cloud computing and SDN in multi-vendor environment.The network and applications are not just equal, but the same in the cloud.Product of cooperation between 6WIND, CIMI, DELL, EnterpriseWeb, Overture Networks and QomosContrail developed by Junipernetworking solution that automates and orchestrates the creation of highly scalable virtual networks.Cisco ONE offers the broadest approach to open, programmable networks, including SDN controllers, open APIs, and virtual network infrastructures across a variety of deployment models.Existing NFV solutions - Contrail

Which is better SDN or NFV ?

Which is better SDN or NFV ?

Which is better SDN or NFV ?

My workFocusing on NFV, SDN and their interconnectionPropose simple plugin to SDN controller, which could be as orchestrator and manages VNFs, NFVIs, their deployment to customers

My work

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