5G networks are being built using container-based architectures, and in particular Kubernetes, bringing many benefits to service providers. However, experience with Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) has shown that we should not consider Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs) as just another virtualisation technology.
To benefit from cloud-native techniques, service providers must get to grips with a range of unfamiliar operations. This session will highlight the key changes that need to be considered when moving to CNFs.
The advantages of moving to a GitOps model
The importance of changing the "source of truth" for new deployments
How standard Kubernetes patterns can be used in telco use cases
Andrew Bargery
Solutions Architect
Raffaele D'Albenzio
Manager Solutions Engineering