System, method, and computer program for planning distribution of network resources in a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network
US9882828B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/74
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for planning distribution of one or more network resources in a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network. In use, at least one Virtual Network Function (VNF) instance of a VNF is migrated between processing units in a NFV-based communication network, according to a change of load. Further, a lack of at least one network resource associated with at least one network node is reported for planning distribution of one or more network resources in the NFV-based communication network, the missing network resource at least partially limiting migration of one or more VNF instances.
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