CN108259200B - A kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant device - Google Patents

A kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant device Download PDF

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CN108259200B
CN108259200B CN201611246922.6A CN201611246922A CN108259200B CN 108259200 B CN108259200 B CN 108259200B CN 201611246922 A CN201611246922 A CN 201611246922A CN 108259200 B CN108259200 B CN 108259200B
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The embodiment of the invention discloses a kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant devices, the method is applied to network function and virtualizes NFV system, the NFV system includes network function virtualization composer NFVO, the described method includes: the triggering migration message that the NFVO receiving network managing system OSS is sent, the function of PNF node is migrated to NFV system for triggering the NFVO, there is the virtual network resource description of substitution PNF in NSD;After PNF resource distribution in the NFV described in the NFV system-kill, the NFVO is identified based on the PNFD, PNF node instanceization mark and the virtual network resource describe to instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF.Quickly PNF function is migrated into VNF system to be able to achieve, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.

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A kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant device
Technical field
The present invention relates to the communications fields, and in particular to a kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant device.
Background technique
Network function virtualizes (Network Function Virtualization, NFV) mainly for network function void Quasi-ization formulates the industry universal standard.
In NFV, mainly realized by NFV-MANO (NFV Management and Orchestration) to entire NFV Management and layout function.In NFV-MANO, it is managed by each different functional module come the function different to NVF, For example, NFVO is an important module in NFV-MANO, can be used for describing (Network Service according to network service Descriptor, NSD) decomposite need to each virtual network function (Virtualised Network Function, VNF) It asks, the deployment of VNF is realized in cooperation virtualization network function manager (VNF Manager, VNFM).And VNFM is mainly used for basis VNFD template and VNF capacity requirement, decomposite the demand to virtual resources such as virtual machines, cooperate with NFVO, VIM and complete VNF Instantiation.
Currently, NFV-MANO is not managed traditional physical network function (PNF), with traditional physical network function (PNF) belong to external opposite joining relation, when in Network Service PNF node failure or PNF node to move to cloud Resource then needs operator to redesign the VNFD for replacing the PNF, while needing to redesign new NSD, and the arrangement time is long, Cause business interruption time long.
Summary of the invention
The embodiment of the invention provides a kind of physical network function PNF moving method and relevant device, to can be quick PNF function is migrated into VNF system, PNF transport efficiency is improved.
In a first aspect, this method is virtualized applied to network function the embodiment of the invention provides a kind of PNF moving method NFV system, which includes network function virtualization composer NFVO, this method comprises: NFVO receiving network managing system The triggering migration message that OSS is sent, migrates the function of PNF node to NFV system for triggering the NFVO, triggering migration Message includes that physical network function descriptors PNFD mark corresponding with above-mentioned PNF node and PNF node instanceization identify, There is the virtual network resource description of substitution PNF, the network service of network service NS where NSD is used to identify PNF node in NSD Description, the virtual network resource are described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD;After the PNF resource distribution in NFV system-kill NFV, it is real which is based on PNFD mark, PNF node The virtual network resource of exampleization mark and virtual network resource description instantiation PNF, the virtual network resource are and VNFD pairs The virtual network function VNF answered, or built-in network business nestedNS corresponding with nestedNSD.
In scheme provided in an embodiment of the present invention, by advance in NSD design substitution PNF VNFD or NestedNSD, thus when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud, NFVO can based on above-mentioned VNFD or Person nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
In a possible design, the virtual network resource of instantiation PNF is described in NFVO based on virtual network resource Before, this method further include: NFVO receives the instantiation instruction message that OSS is sent, which includes PNFD mark Know, is used to indicate and corresponding PNF node progress NS instantiation is identified to PNFD, to obtain the PNF in above-mentioned triggering migration message Node instanceization mark.By the instantiation instruction message, NS instantiation can be carried out to PNF node.
In a possible design, the virtual network resource of instantiation PNF is described in NFVO based on virtual network resource Afterwards, this method further include: NFVO receives the message of moving back that OSS is sent, which is used to indicate NFVO for the function of PNF node It can move back from NFV to PNF, which includes PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark;Then NFVO is deleted replace again Change the connection that the virtual network resource that PNF is used configures and instantiates PNF.To realize PNF function from virtual network resource It moves back into PNF.
It, should before the triggering migration message that NFVO receiving network managing system OSS is sent in a possible design Method further include: NFVO sends state to OSS and sends instruction message, and it includes PNF node instance which, which sends instruction message, Mark, the state send instruction message and are used to indicate OSS when the current state of PNF changes, and send working as PNF to NFVO Preceding state.So as to so that NFVO timely learning PNF state, and in time initiate PNF migration or move back, improve PNF migration Or efficiency of moving back.
In a possible design, which further includes PNF failure, is based on PNFD mark, PNF in NFVO Before node instance mark and the virtual network resource of virtual network resource description instantiation PNF, this method further include: NFVO sends announcing removal message to OSS, and for the announcing removal message for notifying OSS, which migrates PNF function to NFV, The announcing removal message includes PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.So that NFVO is receiving PNF failure After information, triggering PNF migration.And after NFVO, which is determined, carries out PNF migration, OSS is notified, so that OSS can be with timely learning The case where PNF will be migrated, and corresponding function is adjusted for the situation.
In a possible design, which further includes the success of PNF fault restoration, and NFVO deletes what PNF was used Before virtual network resource configures and instantiates PNF, this method further include: NFVO sends notification message of moving back to OSS, this is moved back For notification message for notifying OSS, which moves back PNF function to PNF from NFV, which includes PNFD mark And PNF node instanceization mark.So that NFVO, after receiving the successful information of PNF fault restoration, triggering PNF is returned It moves.And after NFVO, which is determined, carries out PNF migration, OSS is notified, so that the feelings that OSS can will be moved back with timely learning PNF Condition, and corresponding function is adjusted for the situation.
In a possible design, instantiation instruction message further include network node deployment mark or PNF failure whether It is replaced and is identified using VNF, which is based on PNFD mark, PNF node instance mark and virtual network resource and describes example Change the virtual network resource of PNF, specifically: when network node is disposed using PNF in network node deployment mark instruction NS, it is somebody's turn to do NFVO is identified based on PNFD, PNF node instance mark and virtual network resource describe to instantiate the virtual network money of PNF Source;Alternatively, when being replaced when whether PNF failure replaces mark instruction NFVO in PNF failure using VNF using VNF, NFVO Virtual network resource based on PNFD mark, PNF node instance mark and virtual network resource description instantiation PNF.From And OSS is controlled for greater flexibility whether NFVO migrates PNF to virtual network resource.
In a possible design, which further includes mark of whether moving back after PNF fault restoration, should NFVO deletes the virtual network resource that PNF is used and configures and instantiate the PNF, specifically: whether returned after PNF fault restoration It moves mark instruction PNF and carries out PNF when moving back, NFVO deletes the virtual network resource that replacement PNF is used and configures and instantiate PNF's Connection.So that whether OSS by PNF moves back and can control for greater flexibility to NFVO.
In one example, PNFD mark, PNF node instance mark and virtual network resource description are based in NFVO Instantiate PNF virtual network resource after, this method further include: NFVO to OSS send migration success notification message, the migration at For notifying the OSS, the virtual network resource of the PNF instantiates successfully function notification message.To which OSS can be with timely learning PNF migrates successful state.
In one example, which further includes following at least one: PNFD, virtual network resource are retouched The mark of the mark and virtual network resource stated.So that OSS can more directly know the virtualization of replacement PNF function Resource.
In one example, it is configured in the virtual network resource that NFVO deletion replacement PNF is used and instantiates the connection of PNF Later, this method further include: NFVO sends success notification message of moving back to OSS.So that OSS energy timely learning PNF moves back Successful state.
In one example, which further includes following at least one: PNFD mark and PNFD are real Exampleization mark.So that OSS more directly gets the PNF to move back from VNF.
In one example, which includes network slice manager.So that this method also can be applied to the shifting of the 5th generation In the dynamic communication technology (5th-Generation, abbreviation 5G) network.
Second aspect, the embodiment of the present invention also provide a kind of physical network function PNF moving method, and this method is applied to net Network virtualization of function NFV system, the NFV system include network function virtualization composer NFVO, this method comprises: need by In the case that the function of PNF node is migrated to NFV system, Network Management System OSS generates triggering migration message, for triggering NFVO migrates the function of PNF node to NFV system, which includes physical network function corresponding with PNF node It can descriptor PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark;The OSS sends the triggering migration message to NFVO, has in NSD There is the virtual network resource description of substitution PNF, the network service description of network service NS where which is used to identify PNF node, The virtual network resource is described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD.
In scheme provided in an embodiment of the present invention, by advance in NSD design substitution PNF VNFD or NestedNSD, thus when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud, NFVO can based on above-mentioned VNFD or Person nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
In a possible design, OSS to NFVO send triggering migration message before, this method further include: OSS to NFVO sends instantiation instruction message, which includes PNFD mark, is used to indicate corresponding to PNFD mark PNF node carries out NS instantiation, to obtain the PNF node instanceization mark in triggering migration message.It is indicated by the instantiation Message, OSS can indicate that NFVO carries out NS instantiation to PNF node.
In a possible design, OSS to NFVO send triggering migration message after, this method further include: OSS to NFVO sends message of moving back, and the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and the function of the PNF node is moved back from the NFV To the PNF, the message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.To realize that OSS refers to Show that NFVO moves back PNF function into PNF from virtual network resource.
In a possible design, before OSS sends triggering migration message to NFVO, this method further include: OSS is received The state that NFVO is sent sends instruction message, and it includes PNF node instanceization mark which, which sends instruction message, which sends Instruction message is used to indicate OSS when the current state of PNF changes, and the current state of the PNF is sent to NFVO.Pass through PNF state subscription, so as to so that NFVO timely learning PNF state, and in time initiate PNF migration or move back, improve PNF Migrate or move back efficiency.
In a possible design, which further includes PNF failure, which sends triggering to NFVO and move It moves after message, this method further include: OSS receives the announcing removal message that NFVO is sent, and the announcing removal message is for notifying The OSS, the NFVO migrate PNF function to NFV, which includes PNFD mark and PNF node instance Mark.So that NFVO, after the information for receiving PNF failure, triggering PNF is migrated.And when NFVO determines that carrying out PNF moves After shifting, OSS is notified, so that the case where OSS can will be migrated with timely learning PNF, and corresponding function is adjusted for the situation.
In a possible design, which further includes the success of PNF fault restoration, and OSS sends to NFVO and triggers After migration message, this method further include: OSS receives the notification message of moving back that NFVO is sent, and the notification message of moving back is for leading to Know OSS, which moves back PNF function to PNF from NFV, which includes PNFD mark and PNF node instance Change mark.So that NFVO, after receiving the successful information of PNF fault restoration, triggering PNF moves back.And when NFVO is determined After carrying out PNF migration, OSS is notified, so that the case where OSS can will be moved back with timely learning PNF, and adjusted for the situation Corresponding function.
In one example, which includes network slice manager.So that this method also can be applied to 5G network In.
The third aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of NFVO, which is applied to network function and virtualizes NFV system, The NFVO has the function of realizing that above-mentioned first aspect, the function can also be executed by hardware realization by hardware Corresponding software realization.The hardware or software include one or more modules corresponding with above-mentioned function.
Fourth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of NFVO, which includes processor, receiver and transmitter, institute Processor is stated to be configured as that NFVO is supported to execute corresponding function in the above method.The receiver and transmitter are for supporting Communication between NFVO and OSS.Further, NFVO can also include memory, and the memory is used to couple with processor, It saves the necessary program instruction of NFVO and data.
5th aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of computer storage medium, above-mentioned for third party for being stored as Computer software instructions used in NFVO described in face, it includes for executing program designed by above-mentioned aspect.
6th aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of OSS, which has the function of realizing above-mentioned second aspect, described Function can also execute corresponding software realization by hardware realization by hardware.The hardware or software include one Or multiple modules corresponding with above-mentioned function.
7th aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of OSS, which includes processor, receiver and transmitter, described Processor is configured as that OSS is supported to execute corresponding function in the above method.The receiver and transmitter for support OSS with Communication between NFVO.Further, OSS can also include memory, and the memory is saved for coupling with processor The necessary program instruction of OSS and data.
Eighth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of computer storage medium, above-mentioned are used for the 6th side for being stored as Computer software instructions used in OSS described in face, it includes for executing program designed by above-mentioned aspect.
9th aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of PNF migratory system, which includes NFVO described in above-mentioned aspect And OSS.
Compared to the prior art, in the scheme of the embodiment of the present invention, by the VNFD for designing substitution PNF in NSD in advance Perhaps thus when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud, NFVO can be based on above-mentioned nestedNSD VNFD or nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
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Fig. 1 is a kind of configuration diagram of network function virtualization NFV system provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a kind of flow diagram of physical network function PNF moving method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 is the flow diagram of another physical network function PNF moving method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is a kind of functional unit frame for network function virtualization composer NFVO that apparatus of the present invention embodiment provides Figure;
Fig. 5 is the structural schematic diagram of another kind NFVO provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 6 is a kind of functional unit block diagram for Network Management System OSS that apparatus of the present invention embodiment provides;
Fig. 7 is the structural schematic diagram of another kind OSS provided in an embodiment of the present invention.
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In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present invention, below in conjunction in the embodiment of the present invention Attached drawing, technical scheme in the embodiment of the invention is clearly and completely described.
Technical solution for a better understanding of the present invention first virtualizes (Network Function to network function below Virtualization, NFV) framework of system is briefly described.
It is a kind of network function virtualization (Network provided in an embodiment of the present invention referring first to Fig. 1, Fig. 1 Function Virtualization, NFV) system 100 configuration diagram, as shown in Figure 1, the NFV system includes network function It can virtual management and 110, network function arranging system (NFV Management and Orchestration, NFV MANO) Virtualized infrastructure layer (NFV Infrastructure, abbreviation NFVI) 120, multiple virtual network function (Virtual Network Function, VNF) 130, multiple NE Explorer (Element Manager, EM) 140 and operation/business Support system (Operation Support System/Business Support System, OSS/BSS) 150.
Wherein, NFV MANO110 includes network function virtualization composer (NFV Orchestrator, NFVO) 111, one A or multiple virtualization network function managers (VNF Manager, VNFM) 112 and virtualized infrastructure manager (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager, VIM) 113, Web Services directory (Network Service Catalogue, NS Catalogue) 114, network function catalogue (VNF Catalogue) 115 is virtualized, network function is virtual Change example (NFV Instance) 116, network function virtualization resource (NFV Resources) 117 is common to complete entirely The management and layout function of NVF100.
Wherein, the major function of NFVO111 is to realize the life cycle pipe of network service (Network Service, NS) Reason, such as the functions such as deployment, dilatation, capacity reducing, offline and NFVI120 resource layout, tactical management;NFVO111 is according to net Network service descriptor (Network Service Descriptor, NSD) decomposites the demand to each VNF115, cooperation The deployment of VNFM112 realization VNF.
The major function of VNFM112 is for realizing the life cycle management of VNF115, such as deployment, dilatation, capacity reducing, offline Deng;VNFM112 divides according to virtual network function descriptor (VNF Descriptor, VNFD) template and VNF115 capacity requirement The demand to virtual resources such as virtual machines is solved, the instantiation for completing VNF115 is cooperated with NFVO111, VIM113.
VIM113 is used to control and manage the calculating, storage and Internet resources of NFVI120, these usual resources are same The infrastructure field of one operator, such as in all of a NFVI130 point of presence (Point of Presence, POP) Resource, the resource across multiple NFVI-POP or the resource in the subnet of a NFVI-POP.
In addition, EM140 can also be used for unified management cloud for being managed collectively cloud and non-cloud network element, BSS/OSS150 With non-cloud network element.
Currently, NFV-MANO is not to traditional physical network function (Physical Network Function, abbreviation PNF it) is managed, belongs to external opposite joining relation with traditional PNF, in NFV-MANO110, PNF's passes through physical network function Energy descriptor (PNF Descriptor, PNFD) is described, so that the PNF node failure or PNF node worked as in NS will move When moving on to cloud resource, needs operator to redesign the VNFD for replacing the PNF, while needing to redesign new NSD, cause Transit time is long, low efficiency.In view of the above-mentioned problems, the embodiment of the invention provides a kind of physical network function PNF moving methods. It is specifically described below.
Pass through the design substitution PNF in NSD in advance in physical network function PNF moving method provided in an embodiment of the present invention VNFD perhaps built-in network business description (nestedNSD) thus when PNF failure or operator need PNF function When cloud migrates, NFVO quickly can be migrated PNF function into VNF system based on above-mentioned VNFD or nestedNSD, be shortened The time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
The design scheme of NSD is specifically described first.
In embodiments of the present invention, PNF function is migrated to before VNF in NFVO, it is necessary first to NSD is designed, Specifically, by increasing field in the following path of NSD: being increased newly in NSD:nsDeploymentFlavour:pnfProfile ProfileofReplacePNF field, for identifying suceeding generation for the mark of the VNFD or nestedNSD of the PNF node.Tool Body design method is referring to following table:
NSD information element is referring to following table:
NsDeploymentFlavour information element in above table is referring to following table:
PnfProfile information element in above table is referring to following table:
To by the design so that have the mark of the VNFD or nestedNSD of substitution PNF node in NSD, with Fast transferring is carried out to PNF in subsequent, without redesigning again to PNF.
Above-mentioned PNF moving method is described in detail respectively under different scenes below.
It is a kind of process of physical network function PNF moving method provided in an embodiment of the present invention referring first to Fig. 2, Fig. 2 Schematic diagram, this method are applied to network function and virtualize NFV system, and the NFV system includes network function virtualization composer NFVO.Embodiment shown in Fig. 2 is used in PNF failure, Network Management System (Operations Support System, letter Claim OSS) activly request NFVO carry out PNF migration scene in.
In embodiments of the present invention, when the mark for the VNFD or nestedNSD for devising substitution PNF node in NSD Afterwards, first to NS carry out initial caseization obtain PNFD mark with PNF node instanceization identify, then again to PNFD mark with The function that PNF node instance identifies corresponding PNF node carries out Autonomic Migration Framework and moves back, it can by executing shown in Fig. 2 The step of PNF Autonomic Migration Framework and move back.In step process shown in Fig. 2, step S201- step S203 shows NS The process of initial case, step S204- step S208 show the process of PNF migration, and step S209- step S213 is shown The process that PNF moves back.Details are as follows:
Step S201, OSS sends instantiation instruction message to NFVO.NFVO receives the instantiation instruction message that OSS is sent.
Wherein, the instantiation instruction message, which is used to indicate, identifies corresponding PNF node progress NS example to the PNFD Change, to obtain PNF node instanceization mark for subsequent progress PNF fast transferring.It include PNFD in the instantiation instruction message Mark.
In embodiments of the present invention, when needing newly to establish a network service, OSS sends instantiation to NFVO and refers to Show message, for example, OSS sends instantiation instruction message to NFVO, thus at this time when needing to establish a voice call service NS initial case will be carried out, and corresponding PNF node is identified to PNFD during NS initial case and carries out NS example Change.
Optionally, when PNF failure, under the scene that PNF migration is actively initiated by OSS, which may be used also To include network node deployment mark, it is used to indicate NS network node and carries out PNF deployment or VNF deployment.Specifically, at this time should Instantiate instruction message can for instantiation NS request (InstantiateNsRequest) message, by Increase PNFD mark in InstantiateNsRequest message and PNF or VNF deployment mark, Lai Jinhang NS initialize example Process.To which when being disposed using PNF, NFVO is identified PNF node instance is returned to OSS.
Optionally, which may be other interface message types, for realizing corresponding function.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, which can be In InstantiateNsRequest message, by increasing PNFD mark newly in the InstantiateNsRequest message (PNFD_id) and priority tag (PNForVNF_priority_flag).PNForVNF_priority_flag is for referring to Show that the network node in NS dispose using PNF or VNF is disposed, work as PNForVNF_priority_flag=PNF, Then the network node is disposed using PNF, works as PNForVNF_priority_flag=VNF, then the node is carried out using VNF Deployment.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the form of message of the instantiation instruction message can be with are as follows: InstantiateNsRequest (NS id, PNFD_id, PNForVNF_priority_flag=PNF), wherein InstantiateNsRequest indicates instantiation NS request, and NS id indicates to need the mark of the NS instantiated, and PNFD_id is used In indicating PNFD mark, PNForVNF_priority_flag=PNF is for indicating that network node is disposed using PNF.
Step S202, NFVO carries out NS initial case process according to instantiation instruction message.
Specifically, in embodiments of the present invention, when the network node is disposed using PNF, then in NS instantiation completion After obtain PNF node instance identification information.
It optionally, can also be by under the 5th third-generation mobile communication technology (5th-Generation, abbreviation 5G) network scenarios Network slice carries out NS initial case.
Step S203, NFVO sends the response message of instantiation instruction message to OSS.
It specifically, include that PNF node instanceization identifies in the response message of the instantiation instruction message, for notifying NFVO The PNF node instantiated on NS.
It is appreciated that by adding PNForVNF_priority_flag in instantiation instruction message, so as to logical Message is crossed to indicate to carry out network node PNF deployment or VNF deployment.
In embodiments of the present invention, after having executed NS initial case process, when PNF failure, step can be used The step of S204- step S208, carries out PNF migration automatically.
It is to be appreciated that above-mentioned NS initial case process also can be applied to non-PNF failure, OSS activly request PNF cloud Migrate scene.
Step S204, in PNF failure, OSS receives PNF failure message.
Specifically, when PNF failure, PNF will by entity management system (Element Manager System, EMS) PNF failure message is reported to OSS system.
Step S205, OSS sends triggering migration message to NFVO.NFVO receives the triggering migration message that OSS is sent.
Wherein, the triggering migration message migrates the function of PNF node to NFV for triggering the NFVO, the touching It includes physical network function descriptors PNFD mark corresponding with the PNF node and PNF node instance that deportation, which moves message, It identifies, there is the virtual network resource description of substitution PNF, the NSD is for identifying PNF node place net in the NSD The network service of network business NS describes, and the network service of network service NS is retouched where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node It states, the virtual network resource is described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD。
In embodiments of the present invention, due to having completed the design to NSD before the migration of the function of PNF node.In The virtual network resource description for increasing substitution PNF in NSD, so that can realize Autonomic Migration Framework when needing to carry out PNF migration.
Wherein, PNFD is used to identify physical network function description of the function of PNF node on NS.
PNF node instanceization mark is for identifying the PNF node instantiated in NS, to take in triggering migration message It can be used for the PNF node that OSS informing NFVO needs to instantiate with PNDF mark and PNF node instanceization mark.The PNF node Instantiation mark can be one, or multiple.
Optionally, when PNF failure, under the scene that PNF migration is actively initiated by OSS, which be can be When PNF failure, PNF is by EMS, and by fault information reporting to OSS system, the request that then OSS system is sent to NFVO is carried out The message of PNF migration.Namely it can be carried out at this time by carrying PNF migration mark in triggering migration message for triggering NFVO PNF migration.Specifically, the triggering migration message be update NS request message (UpdateNsRequest) message, carry PNF to VNF migrates (PNF_Migrate_to_VNF) mark.
Optionally, which is also possible to when operator needs to carry out the migration of PNF cloud node, by OSS The message that the request PNF sent to NFVO is migrated.Specifically, at this point, the triggering migration message may be UpdateNsRequest message.
Optionally, which may be other newly-increased interface message classes for realizing above-mentioned function Type.For example, PNFMigratetoVNFRequest message.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the concrete form of the triggering migration message can be with are as follows: UpdateNsRequest (NS id, PNF_Migrate_to_VNF, Be_Migrated_PNFD id, PNF ins id), In, UpdateNsRequest indicates to update NS request, and PNF_Migrate_to_VNF indicates PNF moving to VNF, Be_ The PNFD mark for the PNF that Migrated_PNFD id is used to indicate to migrate, PNF ins id is for indicating PNF node instance Change mark.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, which may be newly-increased interface message, should The form for triggering migration message can be with are as follows: PNFMigratetoVNFRequest (NS id, Be_Migrated_PNFD id, PNF ins id).Wherein, PNFMigratetoVNFRequest indicates that PNF moves to the request of VNF.
Step S206, NFVO carries out the validity checking of PNF migration.
Specifically, at this time NFVO judge whether to have in NSD template according to the NSD that NS id is indicated the PNFD for substituting the PNF or Person nestedNSD.When NFVO determined according to the NSD that NS id is indicated whether have in NSD template the PNFD for substituting the PNF or When nestedNSD, NFVO determines that the validity checking of PNF migration passes through, therefore executes step S207 and carry out PNF migration.Otherwise, no It executes.
Step S207, the described NFVO triggers the PNF resource distribution in NFV described in the NFV system-kill, and based on described PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network of the PNF Resource, the virtual network resource be virtual network function VNF corresponding with the VNFD, or with described nestedNSD pairs The built-in network business (nestedNS) answered.
Wherein, virtual network resource refers to for replacing the virtual resource of above-mentioned PNF function in VNF system, to be based on The virtual resource may be implemented to migrate PNF function into VNF system.
Specifically, NFVO instantiates the connection resource and relevant configuration of mark deletion and failure PNF, and example according to PNF Change new VNF or nestedNS.
Step S208, after the completion of PNF instantiation, NFVO sends migration success notification message to OSS.OSS receives NFVO hair The migration success notification message sent.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the migration success notification message further includes in following information It is at least one:
The mark of the PNFD, the mark of virtual network resource description and the virtual network resource.
Wherein, the mark of virtual network resource description and the mark of virtual network resource are for indicating that PNF function is moved After moving to VNF, occupied NFV resource.
Optionally, if being the NVF instantiated instead of the virtual network resource of the PNF, virtual network resource description Mark can identify (VNFD identification, VNFD ID) for VNFD, which is identified as VNF mark (VNF identification, VNF ID).
Optionally, if being the nested NS instantiated, the virtual network resource instead of the virtual network resource of the PNF The mark of description can identify (nested NS identification, nested NS ID) for nested NSD, this is virtual Internet resources are identified as nested NS mark (nested NS identification, nested NS ID).
It optionally, can also include that PNF migrates success flag in the migration success notification message, for notifying OSS, PNF It migrates successfully.
It is appreciated that being described by the virtual network resource for carrying replacement PNF function in the message that VNFD returns to OSS Mark and virtual network resource mark, so as to so that OSS more directly know replacement PNF function virtualization money Source.
Specifically, which can be update Ns response message UpdateNsResponse message, In In the embodiment of the present invention, PNF is carried in the UpdateNsResponse message and migrates successfully (PNF_Migrate_to_ to VNF VNF_success it) identifies, is used to indicate PNF and migrates successfully.The migration success notification message also carries the PNF's being replaced PNFD ID, VNFD id information and new instantiation VNF id information instead of the PNF;Or if use nested NSD Instead of original PNF, then the migration success notification message also carries the nested NS id information for substituting the PNF and instantiation Nested NS id information.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the form of the migration success notification message specifically: UpdateNsRequest (PNF_Migrate_to_VNF_success, Be_Migrated_PNFD id, VNFD id of Replace PNF, VNF ins id of replace PNF).Wherein, UpdateNsRequest indicates that updating Ns request disappears Breath, PNF_Migrate_to_VNF_success are that PNF migrates success flag, and Be_Migrated_PNFD id is that will migrate PNF PNFD mark, VNFD id of replace PNF be replacement PNF VNFD, VNF ins id of replace PNF is the VNF mark for replacing PNF.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, which may be that newly-increased interface disappears Breath, the concrete form of the migration success notification message are as follows: PNFMigratetoVNFResponse (success, Be_ Migrated_PNFD id, VNFD id of replace PNF, VNF ins id of replace PNF), wherein PNFMigratetoVNFResponse indicates that PNF migrates response message to VNF, and success indicates migration success flag, Be_ Migrated_PNFD id is used to indicate the PNFD mark of the PNF of migration, and VNFD id of replace PNF is replacement PNF VNFD, VNF ins id of replace PNF are the VNF mark for replacing PNF.
After OSS receives the message, records current PNF node and use virtualization node, while saving interface transmitting Relevant information.
, can be after PNF failure by above-mentioned process, it will be on the automatic fast transferring to VNF of PNF.It is to be appreciated that above-mentioned move Advection journey also can be applied to non-PNF failure, and when OSS activly request carries out the scene of cloud migration, OSS is sent to NFVO at this time It will not include PNF failure message in first request message.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, in the case where OSS activly request carries out cloud migration scene, triggering migration Message may be newly-increased interface message, specific form of message are as follows: PNFMigratetoVNFRequest (NS id, Be_ Migrated_PNFD id, PNF ins id), wherein PNFMigratetoVNFRequest indicate PNF to VNF migration request, NS id indicates the mark of initial case NS, the PNFD mark for the PNF that Be_Migrated_PNFD id is used to indicate to migrate Know, PNF ins id is for indicating that PNF node instanceization identifies.Migrating success notification message may be newly-increased interface message, The concrete form of the migration success notification message are as follows: PNFMigratetoVNFResponse (success, Be_Migrated_ PNFD id, VNFD id of replace PNF, VNF ins id of replace PNF), wherein PNFMigratetoVNFResponse indicates that VNFD id of replace PNF is the VNFD, VNF ins id for replacing PNF Of replace PNF is the VNF mark for replacing PNF.
Therefore physical network function PNF moving method provided in an embodiment of the present invention, by being set in NSD in advance Meter substitution PNF VNFD perhaps nestedNSD thus when PNF failure or operator need by PNF function cloud migrate when, NFVO quickly can be migrated PNF function into VNF system based on above-mentioned VNFD or nestedNSD, shortened PNF and moved to VNF The time of shifting.
In the embodiment of the present invention, after PNF fault recovery, the step of step S209- step S212 can be used automatically into Row PNF moves back.
Step S209, after the completion of PNF fault restoration, OSS sends message of moving back to NFVO.NFVO receives what OSS was sent It moves back message.
Wherein, the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and the PNF function is moved back from the NFV to PNF, described Message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, under the scene that NFVO actively initiates PNF, which can Be after the completion of PNF fault restoration, OSS system to NFVO activly request carry out a request message moving back of PNF namely this When can by message of moving back carry PNF move back mark for trigger NFVO carry out PNF move back.Specifically, this, which is moved back, disappears Breath can request (UpdateNsRequest) message to update Ns.
Optionally, in another embodiment of the present invention, which is also possible to need to carry out PNF in operator When cloud node is moved back, message that the request PNF sent from OSS to NFVO moves back.
Optionally, in another embodiment of the present invention, which may be other for realizing above-mentioned function The newly-increased interface message type of energy.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, it pulls subscription when NFVO sends state transmission instruction message to OSS When PNF state, the message of moving back further includes the successful information of PNF fault restoration, namely when the success of PNF fault restoration Afterwards, OSS sends the status information of PNF to NFVO, then the NFVO stream that i.e. executable PNF moves back in the case where this moves back message trigger Journey.
It is appreciated that being moved back by carrying PNF fault restoration message in message of moving back for triggering NFVO progress PNF. By this way, the state of NFVO timely learning PNF can be made, and initiate PNF migration in time or move back, improve PNF migration Or efficiency of moving back.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, VNF can be carried to PNF by carrying in the message of moving back (VNF_Migrate_to_PNF) mark is migrated, is used to indicate and PNF function is moved back from VNF to PNF, in the message of moving back simultaneously Carry the PNFD to be moved back mark and PNF node instanceization mark.The PNFD ID and PNF instantiation mark are for notifying Which PNF function NFVO moves back to PNF.PNF node instanceization mark can be one, or multiple.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the concrete form of the message of moving back can be with are as follows: UpdateNsRequest (NS id, VNF_Migrate_to_PNF, PNFD id, PNF ins id), wherein UpdateNsRequest is to update Ns request message, and NS id indicates that the NS of instantiation, VNF_Migrate_to_PNF indicate VNF It moves back mark to PNF, PNFD id is PNFD mark, and PNF ins id is that PFN node instanceization identifies.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, which may be newly-increased interface message, specific shape Formula can be with are as follows: VNFMigratetoPNFRequest (NS id, PNFD id, PNF ins id), wherein VNFMigratetoPNFRequest is that VNF moves back request message to PNF, and NS id is used to identify the NS where PNF node, PNFD id is used to identify the PNFD of the PNF to move back, and PNF ins id indicates the PNF to move back instantiation mark.
Step S210, NFVO carries out the validity checking that PNF moves back.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, NFVO judges the information and replacement that whether there are the PNFD in NSD VNFD the or nested NSD information of the PNF determines the information for having the PNFD in NSD in NFVO and replaces the VNFD of the PNF Or when nested NSD information, NFVO determines that PNF legitimacy of moving back passes through.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, NFVO also judge the current shape of PNF whether be using VNF or nested NSD.When NFVO determines the current shape of PNF using VNF nested NSD, NFVO determines that PNF moves back legitimacy Pass through.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, NFVO simultaneously judge NSD whether have the PNFD information and It whether is using VNF nested NSD instead of the current shape of the VNFD or nested NSD information and PNF of the PNF.In NFVO determines the information for having the PNFD in NSD and replaces VNFD the or nested NSD information of the PNF and PNF current When shape uses VNF nested NSD, NFVO determines that PNF legitimacy of moving back passes through.
Optionally, if NFVO carries out the validity checking that PNF moves back and passes through, S603 is thened follow the steps, NFVO is executed to PNF The process moved back.
Optionally, if NFVO carries out the validity checking that PNF moves back and do not pass through, NFVO does not make sound to message of moving back It answers.
Step S211, the virtual network resource that NFVO deletes that replacement PNF is used configures and instantiates the connection of PNF.
Specifically, NFVO determines replacement PNF function according to PNFD ID and PNF the instantiation ID in message of moving back Then VNF deletes the relevant connection and configuration of the VNF of replacement PNF function.
At this point, NFVO moves back PNF function into PNF from virtual network resource.
Step S212, after being replaced successfully, NFVO sends success notification message of moving back to OSS.
Wherein, for notifying the OSS, the PNF function is moved back from the NFV to be moved to the success notification message of moving back PNF success.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the success notification message of moving back further includes in following information It is at least one:
The PNFD mark and PNF instantiation mark.
Optionally, which can also include that PNF move back successful mark, should for notifying OSS PNF moves back success.Specifically, success notification message of moving back can be notice (Noftiy) message, can be in the Notify message It moves back successful mark including PNFD mark, PNF instantiation mark and PNF.
It is appreciated that by after moving back successfully, NFVO return to carried in the message of OSS the PNFD mark and One of PNFD instantiation mark is a variety of, so that OSS more directly gets and moves back from VNF PNF。
Specifically, VNF is carried in the success notification message of moving back to move back success flag (VNF_Migrate_to_ to PNF PNF_success), and be repaired PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark, for notifying OSS, PNF nodal function It moves back function, and the PNF node specifically moved back.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the concrete form of the success notification message of moving back are as follows: UpdateNsRequest (VNF_Migrate_to_PNF_success, PNFD id, PNF ins id), wherein UpdateNsRequest is to update Ns request message, and VNF_Migrate_to_PNF_success is that VNF moves back success to PNF Mark, PNFD id are the corresponding PNFD mark of PNF moved back, and PNF ins id is the PNF node instanceization mark moved back.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, which may be that newly-increased interface disappears Breath, concrete form are as follows: VNFMigratetoPNFResponse (success, PNFD id, PNF ins id), wherein VNFMigratetoPNFResponse is that VNF moves back response message to PNF, and success is moved back into for identifying VNF to PNF Function, PNF ins id indicate the PNF to move back instantiation mark.
By above-mentioned S209-S212 step, moving back automatically to PNF function may be implemented.It is to be appreciated that above-mentioned migration stream Journey also can be applied to non-PNF failure, and when OSS activly request carries out the scene of cloud migration, OSS moves back to what NFVO was sent at this time It will not include PNF fault restoration information in message.
It is to be appreciated that the embodiment of the present invention also can be applied to the 5th third-generation mobile communication technology (5th- simultaneously Generation, abbreviation 5G) in network, above-mentioned OSS system can be sliced manager for network at this time.
Show referring to the process that Fig. 3, Fig. 3 are another physical network function PNF moving methods provided in an embodiment of the present invention It is intended to.Embodiment shown in Fig. 3 is used in the scene that NFVO carries out PNF state subscription, is disappeared in the failure that NFVO receives PNF After breath, NFVO is actively initiated in the scene of PNF migration.Wherein, same or like with method shown in Fig. 2 in method shown in Fig. 2 Content can refer to foregoing detailed description, details are not described herein again.
In step process shown in Fig. 3, step S301- step S305 shows the process of NS initial case, step S306- step S311 shows the process of PNF migration, and step S2312- step S316 shows the process that PNF moves back.It is described in detail such as Under:
S301, OSS send instantiation instruction message to NFVO.NFVO receives the instantiation instruction message that OSS is sent.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, under the scene that NFVO actively initiates PNF migration and moves back, In When PNF failure, which can also include whether PNF failure can be used VNF replacement mark and PNF failure Whether move back after reparation mark.By sending the two marks from OSS to NFVO in initialization, to indicate subsequent NFVO actively When initiating PNF migration or moving back, if carry out PNF migration or shifting of moving back.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, when instantiation instruction message in include PNF failure whether can be used When VNF replacement mark, then only when whether VNF replacement can be used to be identified as certainly for PNF failure, in PNF failure by PNF function It can migrate to VNF, otherwise without migration.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, when instantiate instruction message in include PNF fault restoration after whether It moves back when identifying, then only whether moves back after PNF fault restoration when being identified as certainly, by PNF function after PNF fault restoration It moves back from VNF to PNF, otherwise without moving back.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, it is created in a Network Service request in OSS, at this time The instantiation instruction message can be implementationization Ns request message (InstantiateNsRequest) message, In Increase PNFD mark in InstantiateNsRequest message, whether PNF failure uses VNF replacement mark and PNF failure Whether move back after reparation mark.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, the form of message of the instantiation instruction message are as follows: InstantiateNsRequest (NS id, PNFD_id, PNForVNF_priority_flag=PNF, PNF-fail- Migtate_to_VNF_flag, PNF-Restore-Back-flag).
Wherein, InstantiateNsRequest is instantiation Ns request message, PNF-fail-Migtate_to_VNF_ Whether flag namely PNF failure can be used VNF replacement mark, and VNF whether can be used for identifying PNF failure and be replaced, If this is identified as Yes, then it represents that PNF failure can be used VNF and be replaced, if this is identified as NO, then it represents that PNF failure can not To use VNF to be replaced.
Wherein, whether move back after PNF-Restore-Back-flag namely PNF fault restoration mark, for identifying PNF therefore Barrier repair after whether to move back mark or this be identified as Yes, then it represents that need to move back after PNF fault restoration, if this is labeled as No, then it represents that do not need to move back after PNF fault restoration.After NFVO receives instantiation instruction message, recording-related information.
S302, NFVO carry out NS initial case process according to instantiation instruction message.
Specifically, in embodiments of the present invention, when the network node is disposed using PNF, then in NS instantiation completion After obtain PNF node instance identification information namely PNF ID.
Optionally, under 5G network scenarios, it can also be sliced by network and carry out NS initial case.
Step S303, NFVO sends the response message of instantiation instruction message to OSS.
It specifically, include that PNFD and PNFD instantiates id information in the response message of the instantiation instruction message.
Step S304, NFVO sends state to OSS and sends instruction message.OSS receives the state that NFVO is sent and sends instruction Message.
Wherein, it includes the PNF node instanceization mark that the state, which sends instruction message, and the state sends instruction and disappears Breath is used to indicate the OSS when the current state of the PNF changes, and Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current shape of the PNF State.
Optionally, it can also include PNF status indicator which, which sends instruction message, for identifying the shape for subscribing to the PNF State information.
Specifically, which sends instruction message and can disappear to subscribe to (Subscriber) message in the Subscriber It include PNF instantiation mark and PNF status indicator in breath.
Specifically, state transmission instruction message can also be with other interface message types.For realizing corresponding function.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, when whether VNF replacement can be used to be identified as certainly for PNF failure, NFVO then sends state to OSS and sends instruction message.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, it pulls subscription when NFVO sends state transmission instruction message to OSS When PNF state, the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, namely when PNF failure, and OSS sends PNF to NFVO Status information, the then process of NFVO i.e. executable PNF migration under the triggering of the triggering migration message.
It is appreciated that the status information in order to make NFVO timely learning PNF, NFVO can be ordered by sending state to OSS Message is read, so that the status information of PNF is sent to NFVO in time by OSS when the state of PNF changes, so that NFVO exists When the status information for getting PNF is PNF failure, i.e. triggering NFVO carries out PNF migration.Namely by triggering migration message PNF failure message is carried, carries out PNF migration for triggering NFVO.By this way, the shape of NFVO timely learning PNF can be made State, and initiate PNF in time and migrate perhaps move back raising PNF migration or efficiency of moving back.
Specifically, the PNF-fail-Migtate_to_VNF_ in InstantiateNsRequest is read in NFVO When the value of flag is Yes, NFVO sends state to OSS and sends instruction message.
Optionally, it can also include that PNF starts migration mark which, which sends in instruction message, notify OSS for NFVO It will start to carry out PNF migration.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, which sends the form of message of instruction message are as follows: Subscriber (PNF ins id, PNF-State, Begin_PNF_Migrate_to_VNF), wherein Subscriber is to order Message is read, PNF-State is PNF status indicator, and PNF_Migrate_to_VNF_success, which is used to indicate, will start to carry out PNF migration.
Step S305, OSS sends state to NFVO and sends instruction message response message.
Wherein, it is that OSS disappears in the state transmission instruction for receiving NVFO transmission which, which sends instruction message response message, After breath, the response message made.
By above-mentioned process, NS initial case process may be implemented, while NFVO may be implemented to PNF status information It subscribes to, to realize that NFVO can timely receive the status information of PNF, and makes sound in time after PNF failure or PNF fault recovery It answers.
In embodiments of the present invention, after the completion of NS initial case process, when PNF failure, then step can be used S306- step S311 carries out Autonomic Migration Framework to PNF.
Step S306, PNF breaks down, the fault information reporting to OSS.To which OSS receives PNF failure message.
Step S307, OSS sends triggering migration message to NFVO.NFVO receives the triggering migration message that OSS is sent.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, PNF state subscription is carried out in NFVO, if PNF failure, NFVO Under the scene for actively initiating migration, after OSS system receives PNF failure message, which is sent to by OSS system NFVO, triggering migration message at this time includes the PNF failure message.Then after NFVO knows PNF failure, PNF migration is actively carried out, Namely think that carrying PNF failure message in triggering migration message carries out PNF migration for triggering NFVO.It specifically, at this point, should Triggering migration message can be publication (Publish) message.It include the information of PNF failure in the Publish message.
In embodiments of the present invention, since in NS initial case process, NFVO initiated PNF state subscription to OSS Process, so OSS sends triggering migration message to NFVO after PNF failure.
It in embodiments of the present invention, include PNFD ID in the triggering migration message, PNF instantiates ID and PNF state letter Breath, PNF status information is PNF failure at this time.
It optionally, further include PNF Status Type in the triggering migration message, for example, when PNF status information is PNF failure, The reason of type of PNF state is PNF failure.
Specifically, which is publication (Publish) message, the concrete form of message are as follows: Pulish (PNFD Id, PNF ins id, PNF_State=fault, cause=XXX), wherein PNFD id is used for the PNF for indicating to migrate PNFD mark, PNF ins id for indicate PNF node instanceization identify, PNF_State=fault indicate PNF failure, The fault type of cause=XXX expression PNF.
Step S308, NFVO carries out the validity checking of PNF migration.
In embodiments of the present invention, the information for having occurred and that failure due to carrying PNF in the triggering migration message, and tool Body is which PNF breaks down, and NFVO can execute PNF migration under the triggering of triggering migration message.
Specifically, in one embodiment of the invention, NFVO judge whether to have in NSD substitution PNF VNFD or NestedND, when NFVO determines VNFD nestedND in NSD with substitution PNF, NFVO determines the legal of PNF migration Property inspection passes through.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, due to being the migration request actively initiated by NFVO, so working as When including whether VNF replacement can be used to be identified as certainly for PNF failure in the instantiation instruction message that OSS is sent, NFVO is determined The validity checking of PNF migration passes through.
Specifically, in another embodiment of the present invention, when NFVO determine in NSD have substitution PNF VNFD or In the instantiation instruction message that nestedND and OSS is sent include whether VNF replacement can be used to be identified as affirmative for PNF failure When, NFVO determines that the validity checking of PNF migration passes through.
Optionally, when NFVO determines that the validity checking of PNF migration passes through, S309 is thened follow the steps, and carries out PNF and moves It moves.
Optionally, NFVO determines that the validity checking of PNF migration is obstructed out-of-date, then ignores the triggering of the triggering migration message Request.
Step S309, NFVO sends announcing removal message to OSS.OSS receives the announcing removal message that NFVO is sent.
Wherein, the announcing removal message is for notifying the OSS, the NFVO to migrate the PNF function to described NFV, the announcing removal message include the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
It in embodiments of the present invention, include PNFD ID, PNF node instanceization mark and PNF in the announcing removal message Migration mark.
It optionally, can also include that PNF starts migration mark in the announcing removal message, it will for NFVO notice OSS Start to carry out PNF migration.
Specifically, which can be notice (Notify) message, and form of message can be with are as follows: Notity (PNFD id, PNF ins id, Begin_PNF_Migrate_to_VNF), wherein PNFD id is the PNF's that will be migrated PNFD, PNF ins id are the PNF node instanceization mark that will be migrated, and Begin_PNF_Migrate_to_VNF opens for PNF Begin migration mark, and PNF will be started by being used to indicate migrates to VNF.
It is appreciated that after NFVO, which is determined, carries out PNF migration, OSS is notified, so that OSS can be timely under the scene Know the case where PNF will be migrated, and adjusts corresponding function for the situation.
Step S310, NFVO delete with the connection resource and relevant configuration of failure PNF, and instantiate new VNF or nestedNS。
Further, the corresponding of VNF or nestedNS node of the new substitution PNF of NFVO configuration is connected to the network and matches It sets.
Step S311, after the completion of PNF instantiation, NFVO sends migration success notification message to OSS.OSS receives NFVO hair The migration success notification message sent.
In embodiments of the present invention, which includes PNFD ID and PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, which further includes PNF migration successfully instruction information.
Specifically, which can be notice (Notify) message, and form of message can be with are as follows: Notity (PNFD id, PNF ins id, PNF_Migrate_to_VNF_success), wherein PNF_Migrate_to_VNF_ Success is used to indicate PNF and migrates successfully to VNF.
The step of S306-S311 through the above steps can migrate rapidly PNF in PNF failure automatically.Also, by PNF status information is subscribed in NFVO, so NFVO can in time migrate PNF in PNF failure, ensures PNF function.
In embodiments of the present invention, after PNF fault recovery, step S312-S316 can be used, the automatic of PNF is returned It moves.
Step S312, after the completion of PNF fault restoration, OSS sends message of moving back to NFVO.
In embodiments of the present invention, which includes PNFD mark, and PNF node instanceization mark and PNF are repaired Success flag.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, PNF failure message is subscribed in NFVO, PNF is actively initiated by NFVO Under the scene moved back, which is also possible to after the completion of PNF fault restoration, and OSS system successfully believes the fault restoration Breath is sent to NFVO, and triggering migration message at this time includes the PNF fault restoration successful information, and then NFVO knows that PNF failure is repaired After multiple success, actively carries out PNF and move back, namely think that OSS carries PNF fault restoration success message in the message of moving back and is used for Triggering carries out NFVO progress PNF and moves back.Specifically, at this point, this is moved back, message can be publication (Publish) message.It should It include the information of PNF fault recovery in Publish message.
Specifically, for the message of moving back for publication (Publish) message, form of message can be with are as follows: Pulish (PNFD id, PNF ins id, PNF_State=Normal), wherein PNFD id indicates to need the PNFD, PNF ins id of the PNF to move back Indicate the PNF node instanceization for needing to move back mark, PNF_State=Normal indicates the success of PNF fault restoration.
Step S313, the validity judgement that NFVO moves back.
Optionally, NFVO judges the information for whether having the PNFD in NSD and replaces VNFD the or nested NSD of the PNF Information.When the information for having the PNFD in NSD and when replacing VNFD the or nested NSD information of the PNF, NFVO determines that PNF is returned The legitimacy moved passes through.
And optionally, NFVO also judges whether the current shape of PNF is using VNF nested NSD.When PNF works as Preceding shape is that the legitimacy for determining that PNF moves back using VNF nested NSD, NFVO passes through.
Optionally, due to whether being returned after it includes PNF fault restoration that OSS is in instantiating instruction message under the scene When moving mark, whether NFVO also judges to move back after the PNF fault restoration identify whether instruction PNF fault restoration after can move back, when When can move back after PNF fault restoration, the legitimacy that NFVO determines that PNF moves back passes through.
Step S314, NFVO sends notification message of moving back to OSS.
Wherein, the notification message of moving back is for notifying the OSS, the NFVO to return the PNF function from the NFV The PNF is adjourned to, the notification message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
It optionally, can also include that PNF starts mark of moving back in the notification message of moving back, it will for NFVO notice OSS Start progress PNF to move back.
Specifically, which can be notice (Notity) message, and form of message can be with are as follows: Notity (PNFD id, PNF ins id, Begin_VNF_Migrate_to_PNF), wherein PNFD id is the PNF's that will be moved back PNFD, PNF ins id are the PNF node instanceization mark that will be moved back, and Begin_PNF_Migrate_to_VNF opens for PNF Begin mark of moving back, and VNF will be started by being used to indicate migrates to PNF.
It is appreciated that after NFVO determines that carrying out PNF moves back, OSS is notified, so that OSS can be timely under the scene Know the case where PNF will move back, and adjusts corresponding function for the situation.
Step S315, NFVO instantiates the network connection and configuration to PNF, while deleting the phase of the VNF of replacement PNF function Connection connects and configures.
Step S316, after being replaced successfully, NFVO sends success notification message of moving back to OSS.
Specifically, PNFD ID and PNF instantiation mark are carried in the success notification message of moving back.
Optionally, the success notification message of moving back further include PNF move back successfully instruction information.
Specifically, which can be notice (Notify) message, and form of message can be with are as follows: Notity (PNFD id, PNF ins id, Begin_VNF_Migrate_to_PNF_success), wherein PNFDid is to move back successfully The PNFD of PNF, PNF ins id are successful PNF node instanceization mark of moving back, Begin_VNF_Migrate_to_PNF_ Success indicates that VNF moves back success to PNF.
By above-mentioned process of moving back, can move back rapidly automatically in PNF fault restoration to PNF.Also, due to NFVO PNF status information is subscribed to, so NFVO can in time move back to PNF after PNF fault restoration, PNF is improved and moves back effect Rate.
It is to be appreciated that the embodiment of the present invention also can be applied in 5G network simultaneously, above-mentioned OSS system can be net at this time Network is sliced manager.
Referring to Fig. 4, Fig. 4 is a kind of network function virtualization composer NFVO400 that apparatus of the present invention embodiment provides Functional unit block diagram, as shown, the NFVO400 include receiving module 410, instantiation module 420.Wherein:
Receiving module 410, it is described for triggering for the triggering migration message that receiving network managing system OSS is sent NFVO migrates the function of PNF node to NFV system, and the triggering migration message includes physics corresponding with the PNF node Network function descriptor PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization identify, and there is the virtual network resource of substitution PNF to retouch in NSD It states, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, the virtual network resource is retouched It states as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD.
Module 420 is instantiated, after the PNF resource distribution in the NFV described in the NFV system-kill, is based on institute State the virtual net that PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the PNF Network resource, the virtual network resource be virtual network function VNF corresponding with the VNFD, or with the nestedNSD Corresponding built-in network business nestedNS.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the receiving module 410 is also used to receive what the OSS was sent Instruction message is instantiated, the instantiation instruction message includes PNFD mark, is used to indicate and identifies corresponding PNF to the PNFD Node carries out NS instantiation, to obtain the PNF node instanceization mark in the triggering migration message.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the receiving module 410 is also used to receive what the OSS was sent It moves back message, the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and the function of the PNF node is moved back from the NFV to described PNF, the message of moving back include the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark;
The NFVO further includes removing module 430, is configured simultaneously for deleting the virtual network resource that the replacement PNF is used Instantiate the connection of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the NFVO400 further include:
Sending module 440 sends instruction message for sending state to the OSS, and the state sends instruction message packet The PNF node instanceization mark is included, the state sends instruction message and is used to indicate the OSS in the current shape of the PNF When state changes, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, described Sending module 440 is also used to send announcing removal message to the OSS, and the announcing removal message is for notifying the OSS, institute It states NFVO to migrate the PNF function to the NFV, the announcing removal message includes the PNFD mark and the PNF Node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the message of moving back further includes the PNF fault restoration success, The sending module 440 is also used to send notification message of moving back to the OSS, and the notification message of moving back is described for notifying OSS, the NFVO move back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, and the notification message of moving back includes the PNFD Mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the instantiation instruction message further includes network node deployment mark Know or whether PNF failure use VNF replacement mark, the instantiation module 420 is specifically used for:
When network node deployment mark indicates that network node is disposed using PNF in the NS, based on the PNFD Mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network money of the PNF Source;Alternatively,
It is used when whether the PNF failure uses the VNF replacement mark instruction NFVO in the PNF failure described When VNF is replaced, based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description Instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the instantiation instruction message, which further includes after PNF fault restoration, is No mark of moving back, the removing module 430 are specifically used for the mark instruction PNF that whether moves back after the PNF fault restoration When progress PNF moves back, deletes the virtual network resource that the replacement PNF is used and configure and instantiate the connection of the PNF.
As can be seen that the present embodiment scheme in, by advance in NSD design substitution PNF VNFD or NestedNSD, so that NFVO400 can be based on above-mentioned when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud VNFD or nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
It should be noted that virtual network function processing unit described in apparatus of the present invention embodiment is with functional unit Form present.Term " unit " used herein above should be understood as meaning as widest as possible, for realizing each " single The object of function described by member " for example can be integrated circuit ASIC, single circuit, for executing one or more softwares or consolidating The processor (shared, dedicated or chipset) and memory of part program, combinational logic circuit, and/or offer are realized above-mentioned Other suitable components of function.
For example, those skilled in the art, which can consider the NFVO specifically, can be NFVO entity apparatus shown in fig. 5.
Referring to Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is the structural schematic diagram of another kind NFVO provided in an embodiment of the present invention.As shown, this hair The NFVO500 that bright embodiment provides includes processor 501 and memory 502, receiver 503, transmitter 504 and bus 505, is somebody's turn to do Processor 501, memory 502, receiver 503 and transmitter 504 connect by bus 504 and complete mutual communication.
The processor 501 is used to call the executable program code in the memory 502, executes following operation:
The triggering migration message sent by the 503 receiving network managing system OSS of receiver, it is described for triggering NFVO migrates the function of PNF node to NFV system, and the triggering migration message includes physics corresponding with the PNF node Network function descriptor PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization identify, and there is the virtual network resource of substitution PNF to retouch in NSD It states, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, the virtual network resource is retouched It states as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD;
After PNF resource distribution in the NFV described in the NFV system-kill, based on PNFD mark, the PNF Node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF, the virtual net Network resource is virtual network function VNF corresponding with the VNFD, or built-in network industry corresponding with the nestedNSD Be engaged in nestedNS.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the virtual network resource is based in the NFVO describe example Before the virtual network resource for changing the PNF, the processor 501 is also used to:
The instantiation instruction message that the OSS is sent, the instantiation instruction message packet are received by the receiver 503 PNFD mark is included, is used to indicate and corresponding PNF node progress NS instantiation is identified to the PNFD, to obtain the triggering migration PNF node instanceization mark in message.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the virtual network resource is based in the NFVO describe example After the virtual network resource for changing the PNF, the processor 501 is also used to:
The message of moving back that the OSS is sent is received by the transmitter 504, the message of moving back is used to indicate described NFVO moves back the function of the PNF node to the PNF from the NFV, the message of moving back include PNFD mark with And the PNF node instanceization mark;
The virtual network resource that the replacement PNF is used is deleted to configure and instantiate the connection of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the triggering sent in the NFVO receiving network managing system OSS Before migration message, the processor 501 is also used to:
State is sent to the OSS by the transmitter 504 and sends instruction message, and the state sends instruction message packet The PNF node instanceization mark is included, the state sends instruction message and is used to indicate the OSS in the current shape of the PNF When state changes, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, described Instantiate the PNF's based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description Before virtual network resource, the processor 501 is also used to:
Announcing removal message is sent to the OSS by the transmitter 504, the announcing removal message is for notifying institute State OSS, the NFVO migrates the PNF function to the NFV, the announcing removal message include PNFD mark and The PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the message of moving back further includes the PNF fault restoration success, The NFVO is deleted before the virtual network resource that the PNF is used configures and instantiate the PNF, and the processor 501 is also For:
Notification message of moving back is sent to the OSS by the transmitter 504, the notification message of moving back is for notifying institute OSS is stated, the NFVO moves back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, and the notification message of moving back includes described PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the instantiation instruction message further includes network node deployment mark Know or whether PNF failure uses VNF replacement mark, the processor 501 is based on PNFD mark, the PNF node instance Change mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF, specifically:
When network node deployment mark indicates that network node is disposed using PNF in the NS, based on the PNFD Mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network money of the PNF Source;Alternatively,
It is used when whether the PNF failure uses the VNF replacement mark instruction NFVO in the PNF failure described When VNF is replaced, based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description Instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the instantiation instruction message, which further includes after PNF fault restoration, is No mark of moving back, the processor 501 delete the virtual network resource that the PNF is used and configure and instantiate the PNF, specifically Are as follows:
When mark of whether moving back after the PNF fault restoration indicates that the PNF progress PNF moves back, delete described in replacement The virtual network resource that PNF is used configures and instantiates the connection of the PNF.
As can be seen that the present embodiment scheme in, by advance in NSD design substitution PNF VNFD or NestedNSD, so that NFVO100 can be based on above-mentioned when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud VNFD or nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
It should be noted that processor 501 here can be a processor, it is also possible to the system of multiple processing elements Claim.For example, the processor can be central processing unit (Central Processing Unit, CPU), it is also possible to specific collection At circuit (Application Specific Integrated Circuit, ASIC), or it is arranged to implement the present invention One or more integrated circuits of embodiment, such as: one or more microprocessors (digital signal processor, DSP), or, one or more field programmable gate array (Field Programmable Gate Array, FPGA).
Memory 502 can be a storage device, be also possible to the general designation of multiple memory elements, and for storing and can hold Parameter, data required for line program code or access net management equipment are run etc..And memory 502 may include random access memory It (RAM), also may include nonvolatile memory (non-volatile memory), such as magnetic disk storage, flash memory (Flash) etc..
It is total that bus 505 can be industry standard architecture (Industry Standard Architecture, ISA) Line, external equipment interconnection (Peripheral Component, PCI) bus or extended industry-standard architecture (Extended Industry Standard Architecture, EISA) bus etc..It is total that the bus 505 can be divided into address bus, data Line, control bus etc..Only to be indicated with a thick line in Fig. 5, it is not intended that an only bus or a type convenient for indicating The bus of type.
In aforementioned embodiment shown in Fig. 4, each unit function can be realized based on the structure of NFVO shown in fig. 5.It is aforementioned In Fig. 2 or embodiment shown in Fig. 3, each step method process can be realized based on NFVO shown in fig. 5.
Referring to Fig. 6, Fig. 6 is a kind of functional unit block diagram for OSS600 that apparatus of the present invention embodiment provides, as schemed institute Show, the OSS600 includes generation module 610, sending module 620.Wherein:
Generation module 610, for generating touching in the case where needing the function by PNF node to migrate to the NFV system Migration message is sent out, migrates the function of the PNF node to the NFV system, the triggering migration for triggering the NFVO Message includes physical network function descriptors PNFD mark corresponding with the PNF node and PNF node instanceization mark;
Sending module 620 has in NSD for sending the triggering migration message to the NFVO and substitutes the virtual of PNF Internet resources description, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node are described virtual Internet resources are described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the sending module 620 is also used to send example to the NFVO Change instruction message, the instantiation instruction message includes PNFD mark, is used to indicate and identifies corresponding PNF node to the PNFD NS instantiation is carried out, to obtain the PNF node instanceization mark in the triggering migration message.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, described in the sending module 620 is also used to send to the NFVO It moves back message, the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and the function of the PNF node is moved back from the NFV to described PNF, the message of moving back include the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the OSS600 further include:
Receiving module 630 sends instruction message for receiving the state that the NFVO is sent, and the state sends instruction and disappears Breath includes that the PNF node instanceization identifies, and the state sends instruction message and is used to indicate the OSS working as in the PNF When preceding state changes, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, described It receives 630 pieces of mould and is also used to receive the announcing removal message that the NFVO is sent, the announcing removal message is described for notifying OSS, the NFVO migrate the PNF function to the NFV, and the announcing removal message includes the PNFD mark and institute State PNF node instanceization mark.
Optionally, in one embodiment of the invention, the message of moving back further includes the PNF fault restoration success, The receiving module 620 is also used to receive the notification message of moving back that the NFVO is sent, and the notification message of moving back is for notifying The OSS, the NFVO move back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, and the notification message of moving back includes described PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
As can be seen that the present embodiment scheme in, by advance in NSD design substitution PNF VNFD or NestedNSD, thus when PNF failure or operator need to migrate in PNF function cloud, NFVO can based on above-mentioned VNFD or Person nestedNSD quickly migrates PNF function into VNF system, shortens the time that PNF is migrated to VNF.
It should be noted that virtual network function processing unit described in apparatus of the present invention embodiment is with functional unit Form present.Term " unit " used herein above should be understood as meaning as widest as possible, for realizing each " single The object of function described by member " for example can be integrated circuit ASIC, single circuit, for executing one or more softwares or consolidating The processor (shared, dedicated or chipset) and memory of part program, combinational logic circuit, and/or offer are realized above-mentioned Other suitable components of function.
For example, those skilled in the art, which can consider the OSS specifically, can be OSS entity apparatus shown in Fig. 7.
Referring to Fig. 7, referring to Fig. 7, Fig. 7 is the structural schematic diagram of another kind OSS provided in an embodiment of the present invention, such as Fig. 7 institute Show, which includes:
Emitter/receiver 701 and processor 702.Wherein, processor 702 may be controller, be expressed as in Fig. 7 " controller/processor 702 ".The emitter/receiver 701 is used to support between the NFVO in OSS700 and above-described embodiment It receives and sends messages, and supports to carry out radio communication between the OSS700 and other equipment.The processor 702 executes various Function for being communicated with OSS700.In uplink, the uplink signal from other equipment is received via antenna, by connecing It receives device 701 and is demodulated (such as high-frequency signal is demodulated into baseband signal), and further handled by processor 702 Lai extensive Multiple OSS700 is transmitted to arrive business datum and signaling information.On the uplink, business datum and signaling message are by processor 702 It is handled, and is modulated (such as by modulates baseband signals be high-frequency signal) by transmitter 701 to generate downlink letter Number, and other equipment are transmitted to via antenna.It should be noted that the function of above-mentioned demodulation or modulation can also be by processor 702 complete.For example, processor 702 is also used to execute corresponding steps and/or the embodiment of the present invention in above method embodiment Other processes of described technical solution.
Further, OSS700 can also include memory 703, and memory 703 is used to store the program code of OSS700 And data.In addition, OSS700 can also include communication unit 704.Communication unit 704 for support couple in router and terminal into Row communication.For example, the communication unit 704 is also possible to S1-MME interface, for supporting OSS and mobility pipe in LTE system Reason entity (Mobility Management Entity, MME) is communicated.
It is designed it is understood that Fig. 7 illustrate only simplifying for OSS700.In practical applications, OSS700 can wrap Containing any number of transmitter, receiver, processor, controller, memory, communication unit etc., and all this hair may be implemented The OSS of bright embodiment is within the protection scope of the embodiment of the present invention.
The embodiment of the present invention also provides a kind of computer storage medium, wherein the computer storage medium can be stored with journey Sequence, the program include some or all of the PNF moving method recorded in above method embodiment step when executing.
It should be noted that for the various method embodiments described above, for simple description, therefore, it is stated as a series of Combination of actions, but those skilled in the art should understand that, the present invention is not limited by the sequence of acts described because According to the present invention, some steps may be performed in other sequences or simultaneously.Secondly, those skilled in the art should also know It knows, the embodiments described in the specification are all preferred embodiments, and related actions and modules is not necessarily of the invention It is necessary.
In the above-described embodiments, it all emphasizes particularly on different fields to the description of each embodiment, there is no the portion being described in detail in some embodiment Point, reference can be made to the related descriptions of other embodiments.
In several embodiments provided herein, it should be understood that disclosed device, it can be by another way It realizes.For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely exemplary, such as the division of the unit, it is only a kind of Logical function partition, there may be another division manner in actual implementation, such as multiple units or components can combine or can To be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed.Another point, shown or discussed is mutual Coupling, direct-coupling or communication connection can be through some interfaces, the indirect coupling or communication connection of device or unit, It can be electrical or other forms.
The unit as illustrated by the separation member may or may not be physically separated, aobvious as unit The component shown may or may not be physical unit, it can and it is in one place, or may be distributed over multiple In network unit.It can select some or all of unit therein according to the actual needs to realize the mesh of this embodiment scheme 's.
In addition, each functional unit in various embodiments of the present invention can integrate in one processing unit, it can also To be that each unit physically exists alone, can also be integrated in one unit with two or more units.It is above-mentioned integrated Unit both can take the form of hardware realization, can also realize in the form of software functional units.
If the integrated unit is realized in the form of SFU software functional unit and sells or use as independent product When, it can store in a computer readable storage medium.Based on this understanding, technical solution of the present invention is substantially The all or part of the part that contributes to existing technology or the technical solution can be in the form of software products in other words It embodies, which is stored in a storage medium, including some instructions are used so that a computer Equipment (can for personal computer, server or network equipment etc.) execute each embodiment the method for the present invention whole or Part steps.And storage medium above-mentioned includes: that USB flash disk, read-only memory (ROM, Read-Only Memory), arbitrary access are deposited Reservoir (RAM, Random Access Memory), mobile hard disk, magnetic or disk etc. be various to can store program code Medium.
The above, the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than its limitations;Although referring to before Stating embodiment, invention is explained in detail, those skilled in the art should understand that: it still can be to preceding Technical solution documented by each embodiment is stated to modify or equivalent replacement of some of the technical features;And these It modifies or replaces, the range for technical solution of various embodiments of the present invention that it does not separate the essence of the corresponding technical solution.

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1. a kind of physical network function PNF moving method, which is characterized in that the method is applied to network function and virtualizes NFV System, NFV system include network function virtualization composer NFVO, which comprises
The triggering migration message that NFVO receiving network managing system OSS is sent, for triggering the NFVO for physical network function The function of PNF node is migrated to NFV system, and the triggering migration message includes physical network function corresponding with the PNF node Energy descriptor PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization identify, and have the virtual net of substitution PNF in network function descriptor NSD Network resource description, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, the virtual net Network resource description is virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD;
After PNF resource distribution in the NFV described in the NFV system-kill, the NFVO is based on the PNFD and identifies, is described PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF, described virtual Internet resources are virtual network function VNF corresponding with the VNFD, or built-in network corresponding with the nestedNSD Business nestedNS.
2. the method according to claim 1, wherein it is real to be based on virtual network resource description in the NFVO Before the virtual network resource of the exampleization PNF, the method also includes:
The NFVO receives the instantiation instruction message that the OSS is sent, and the instantiation instruction message includes PNFD mark, uses Corresponding PNF node is identified to the PNFD in instruction and carries out NS instantiation, to obtain the PNF section in the triggering migration message Point instantiation mark.
3. according to the method described in claim 2, it is characterized in that, being based on virtual network resource description in fact in the NFVO After the virtual network resource of the exampleization PNF, the method also includes:
The NFVO receives the message of moving back that the OSS is sent, and the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and saves the PNF The function of point is moved back from the NFV to the PNF, and the message of moving back includes that the PNFD mark and the PNF node are real Exampleization mark;
The NFVO deletes the virtual network resource that the replacement PNF is used and configures and instantiate the connection of the PNF.
4. according to the method described in claim 3, it is characterized in that, in NFVO receiving network managing system OSS transmission Before triggering migration message, the method also includes:
The NFVO sends state to the OSS and sends instruction message, and it includes the PNF node that the state, which sends instruction message, Instantiation mark, the state send instruction message and are used to indicate the OSS when the current state of the PNF changes, The current state of the PNF is sent to the NFVO.
5. according to the method described in claim 4, it is characterized in that, the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, institute It states and the PNF is instantiated based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description Virtual network resource before, the method also includes:
The NFVO sends announcing removal message to the OSS, and the announcing removal message is described for notifying the OSS NFVO migrates the PNF function to the NFV, and the announcing removal message includes the PNFD mark and PNF section Point instantiation mark.
6. according to the method described in claim 4, it is characterized in that, the message of moving back further include the PNF fault restoration at Function, the NFVO are deleted before the virtual network resource that the PNF is used configures and instantiate the PNF, and the method is also wrapped It includes:
The NFVO sends notification message of moving back to the OSS, and the notification message of moving back is described for notifying the OSS NFVO moves back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, the notification message of moving back include PNFD mark and The PNF node instanceization mark.
7. according to the method described in claim 2, it is characterized in that, the instantiation instruction message further includes network node deployment Whether mark or PNF failure use VNF replacement mark, and the NFVO is based on PNFD mark, the PNF node instance mark Know and the virtual network resource describe to instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF, specifically:
When network node deployment mark indicates that network node is disposed using PNF in the NS, the NFVO is based on described PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network of the PNF Resource;Alternatively,
The PNF failure whether use VNF replacement mark used when indicating the NFVO in the PNF failure VNF into When row replacement, the NFVO is based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and the virtual network resource and retouches State the virtual network resource for instantiating the PNF.
8. according to the method described in claim 3, it is characterized in that, the instantiation instruction message further includes PNF fault restoration Whether move back afterwards mark, the NFVO deletes the virtual network resource that the PNF is used and configures and instantiate the PNF, specifically Are as follows:
When mark of whether moving back after the PNF fault restoration indicates that the PNF progress PNF moves back, the NFVO deletes replacement The virtual network resource that the PNF is used configures and instantiates the connection of the PNF.
9. a kind of physical network function PNF moving method, which is characterized in that the method is applied to network function and virtualizes NFV System, NFV system include network function virtualization composer NFVO, which comprises
In the case where needing the function by physical network function PNF node to migrate to the NFV system, Network Management System OSS generates triggering migration message, migrates the function of the PNF node to the NFV system for triggering the NFVO, described Triggering migration message includes physical network function descriptors PNFD mark corresponding with the PNF node and PNF node instance Change mark;
The OSS sends the triggering migration message to the NFVO, has the void of substitution PNF in network function descriptor NSD Quasi- Internet resources description, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, the void Quasi- Internet resources are described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD.
10. according to the method described in claim 9, it is characterized in that, the OSS to the NFVO send triggering migration message it Before, the method also includes:
The OSS sends instantiation instruction message to the NFVO, and the instantiation instruction message includes PNFD mark, for referring to Show that identifying corresponding PNF node to the PNFD carries out NS instantiation, it is real to obtain the PNF node in the triggering migration message Exampleization mark.
11. according to the method described in claim 10, it is characterized in that, the OSS sends triggering migration message to the NFVO Later, the method also includes:
The OSS sends message of moving back to the NFVO, and the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO for the PNF node Function is moved back from the NFV to the PNF, and the message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and the PNF node instance Mark.
12. according to the method for claim 11, which is characterized in that the OSS sends triggering migration message to the NFVO Before, the method also includes:
The OSS receives the state that the NFVO is sent and sends instruction message, and it includes the PNF that the state, which sends instruction message, Node instanceization mark, the state transmission instruction message are used to indicate current state of the OSS in the PNF and change When, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
13. according to the method for claim 12, which is characterized in that the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, After the OSS sends triggering migration message to the NFVO, the method also includes:
The OSS receives the announcing removal message that the NFVO is sent, and the announcing removal message is for notifying the OSS, institute It states NFVO to migrate the PNF function to the NFV, the announcing removal message includes the PNFD mark and the PNF Node instanceization mark.
14. according to the method for claim 13, which is characterized in that the message of moving back further includes the PNF fault restoration Success, after the OSS sends triggering migration message to the NFVO, the method also includes:
The OSS receives the notification message of moving back that the NFVO is sent, and the notification message of moving back is for notifying the OSS, institute State NFVO and the PNF function moved back from the NFV to the PNF, the notification message of moving back include PNFD mark with And the PNF node instanceization mark.
15. a kind of network function virtualizes composer NFVO, which is characterized in that it is applied to network function and virtualizes NFV system, NFVO includes:
Receiving module, for the triggering migration message that receiving network managing system OSS is sent, for triggering the NFVO for physics The function of network function PNF node is migrated to NFV system, and the triggering migration message includes object corresponding with the PNF node Network function descriptor PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark are managed, there is substitution PNF in network function descriptor NSD Virtual network resource description, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, institute It states virtual network resource and is described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD;
Module is instantiated, after the PNF resource distribution in the NFV described in the NFV system-kill, is marked based on the PNFD Knowledge, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF, The virtual network resource is virtual network function VNF corresponding with the VNFD, or corresponding with the nestedNSD embedding Enter formula network service nestedNS.
16. NFVO according to claim 15, which is characterized in that the receiving module is also used to receive the OSS and sends Instantiation instruction message, the instantiation instruction message include PNFD mark, be used to indicate to the PNFD identify it is corresponding PNF node carries out NS instantiation, to obtain the PNF node instanceization mark in the triggering migration message.
17. NFVO according to claim 16, which is characterized in that
The receiving module is also used to receive the message of moving back that the OSS is sent, and the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO The function of the PNF node is moved back from the NFV to the PNF, the message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and institute State PNF node instanceization mark;
The NFVO further includes removing module, replaces the virtual network resource that the PNF is used for deleting and configures and instantiate The connection of the PNF.
18. NFVO according to claim 17, which is characterized in that the NFVO further include:
Sending module sends instruction message for sending state to the OSS, and it includes described that the state, which sends instruction message, PNF node instanceization mark, the state send instruction message and are used to indicate the OSS in the current state generation of the PNF When change, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
19. NFVO according to claim 18, which is characterized in that the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, The sending module is also used to send announcing removal message to the OSS, and the announcing removal message is used to notify the OSS, The NFVO migrates the PNF function to the NFV, and the announcing removal message includes PNFD mark and described PNF node instanceization mark.
20. NFVO according to claim 18, which is characterized in that the message of moving back further includes the PNF fault restoration Success, the sending module are also used to send notification message of moving back to the OSS, and the notification message of moving back is described for notifying OSS, the NFVO move back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, and the notification message of moving back includes the PNFD Mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
21. NFVO according to claim 15, which is characterized in that the instantiation instruction message further includes network node portion Whether administration's mark or PNF failure use VNF replacement mark, and the instantiation module is specifically used for:
When the network node disposes mark and indicates that network node is disposed using PNF in the NS, based on PNFD mark, The PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiate the virtual network resource of the PNF;Or Person,
The PNF failure whether use VNF replacement mark used when indicating the NFVO in the PNF failure VNF into When row replacement, based on PNFD mark, PNF node instanceization mark and virtual network resource description instantiation The virtual network resource of the PNF.
22. NFVO according to claim 17, which is characterized in that the instantiation instruction message further includes that PNF failure is repaired Whether move back after multiple mark, whether the removing module is specifically used for moving back after the PNF fault restoration described in mark indicates When PNF progress PNF moves back, deletes the virtual network resource that the replacement PNF is used and configure and instantiate the connection of the PNF.
23. a kind of Network Management System OSS, which is characterized in that the OSS includes:
Generation module, for needing the function by physical network function PNF node to migrate to network function virtualization NFV system In the case where, triggering migration message is generated, migrates the function of the PNF node to the NFV system for triggering the NFVO System, the triggering migration message include physical network function descriptors PNFD mark corresponding with the PNF node and PNF section Point instantiation mark;
Sending module has substitution in network function descriptor NSD for sending the triggering migration message to the NFVO The virtual network resource of PNF describes, the network service description of network service NS where the NSD is used to identify the PNF node, The virtual network resource is described as virtual network function descriptor VNFD or nested type virtual network business description nestedNSD。
24. OSS according to claim 23, which is characterized in that the sending module is also used to send to the NFVO real Exampleization instruction message, the instantiation instruction message include PNFD mark, are used to indicate and identify corresponding PNF section to the PNFD Point carries out NS instantiation, to obtain the PNF node instanceization mark in the triggering migration message.
25. OSS according to claim 24, which is characterized in that the sending module is also used to send back to the NFVO Message is moved, the message of moving back is used to indicate the NFVO and the function of the PNF node is moved back from the NFV to the PNF, The message of moving back includes the PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
26. OSS according to claim 25, which is characterized in that the OSS further include:
Receiving module sends instruction message for receiving the state that the NFVO is sent, and the state sends instruction message and includes The PNF node instanceization mark, the state send instruction message and are used to indicate the OSS in the current state of the PNF When changing, Xiang Suoshu NFVO sends the current state of the PNF.
27. OSS according to claim 26, which is characterized in that the triggering migration message further includes the PNF failure, The receiving module is also used to receive the announcing removal message that the NFVO is sent, and the announcing removal message is described for notifying OSS, the NFVO migrate the PNF function to the NFV, and the announcing removal message includes the PNFD mark and institute State PNF node instanceization mark.
28. OSS according to claim 27, which is characterized in that the message of moving back further include the PNF fault restoration at Function, the receiving module are also used to receive the notification message of moving back that the NFVO is sent, and the notification message of moving back is for notifying The OSS, the NFVO move back the PNF function to the PNF from the NFV, and the notification message of moving back includes described PNFD mark and PNF node instanceization mark.
29. a kind of physical network function PNF migratory system, which is characterized in that the system comprises network functions to virtualize layout Device NFVO and Network Management System OSS;
The NFVO is the described in any item NFVO of claim 15 to 22;
The OSS is the described in any item OSS of claim 23 to 28.
30. a kind of computer readable storage medium, which is characterized in that the computer-readable recording medium storage has computer journey Sequence, the computer program can be realized method described in claim 1 to 8 any one when being executed by hardware.
31. a kind of computer readable storage medium, which is characterized in that the computer-readable recording medium storage has computer journey Sequence, the computer program can be realized method described in claim 9 to 14 any one when being executed by hardware.
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