WO2015180068A1 - 一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、装置及系统 - Google Patents

一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、装置及系统 Download PDF

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WO2015180068A1
WO2015180068A1 PCT/CN2014/078637 CN2014078637W WO2015180068A1 WO 2015180068 A1 WO2015180068 A1 WO 2015180068A1 CN 2014078637 W CN2014078637 W CN 2014078637W WO 2015180068 A1 WO2015180068 A1 WO 2015180068A1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of communications technologies, and in particular, to a method, device, and system for implementing a virtualized network management.
  • the network element and the element management system need to be redeployed, such as adding some network elements and/or EMS, and updating the existing network. Yuan and / or EMS.
  • Different types of communication networks require different network element formats, and different types of network elements use different network element interfaces, and EMSs that are compatible with their interfaces need to manage the network elements.
  • the present invention provides a method, device and system for implementing a virtualized network management system, which can implement a virtualized network management system by using a universal device to meet the requirements of low-cost and fast network deployment.
  • the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:
  • the present invention provides a method for implementing a virtualized network management system, where the method includes: setting a configuration information of a virtualized network management system by a network function virtualization orchestrator or an operator operation support system, where the configuration information includes at least the following configuration.
  • the configuration information includes at least the following configuration.
  • the network function virtualization arranger or the operator operation support system instructs the network management virtualization manager to complete the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information.
  • the network management function configuration information is used to implement one or a combination of the following functions:
  • Fault management function configuration management function, billing management function, performance management function, security management
  • the function of the function the enhanced virtualization management function, the virtualized resource and the service association function, and the adjustment function of the mapping relationship between the network element and the virtual resource managed by the virtual network management.
  • the network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information including one or a combination of the following configurations:
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following:
  • the network management related interface configuration includes an interface configuration between the virtualized network management system and the virtualized network entity, where the virtualized network entity includes the following One or a combination:
  • the virtualization function network element the network function virtualization arranger, the network function virtualization manager, the virtual facility manager, the network function virtual resource or the virtual machine managed by the virtualized network management;
  • the interface configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the lifecycle configuration information includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the network management performance requirement configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the minimum response time of the virtualized network management to the event the maximum and/or minimum interval periodically measured by the virtualized network management, the upper limit of the number of network events or network management tasks or the upper limit of the number of related users.
  • the deployment policy configuration includes the following One or a combination of strategies:
  • the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device of the network element that it manages, the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device adjacent to the universal device of the network element it manages, and the virtualized network management system is deployed in the virtual resource availability. On a higher device, the virtualized network management system is deployed on a device with a preset geographical location.
  • the present invention provides a method for implementing a virtualized network management, where the method includes: receiving, by a network management virtualization manager, an indication sent by a network function virtualization arranger or an operator operation support system;
  • the network management virtualization manager reads the configuration information according to the received indication, and completes the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information; the configuration information is preset by the network management function virtualization or the operator operation support system.
  • the configuration information is used to complete the virtualization.
  • the configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information: network management function configuration, network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration, network management related interface configuration, lifecycle configuration, and network management performance requirements. Configure and deploy policy configurations.
  • the network management virtualization manager reads the configuration information according to the received indication, and completes the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information, including: the network management virtualization And obtaining, by the administrator, the configuration information from the network management function virtualization arranger or from the operator operation support system according to the received indication;
  • the network management virtualization manager selects a general-purpose device according to the configuration information, and virtualizes the selected universal device into a network management.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for implementing a virtualized network management, where the apparatus includes: a first setting unit, configured to set configuration information of a virtualized network management, and set configuration information of the virtualized network management, where the configuration information is at least
  • the configuration information includes one or a combination of the following: configuration information of the network management function, configuration information of the network management function and other virtual network entities, network management interface configuration information, lifecycle configuration information, network management performance requirement configuration information, and deployment policy configuration information.
  • the virtualization indication unit is configured to instruct the network management virtualization manager to complete the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information.
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following functions of the virtualized network management system: Fault management function, configuration management function, billing management function, performance management function, security management function, enhanced virtualization management function, virtualized resource and business association function, virtual network management between the network element and virtual resource managed by it The adjustment function of the mapping relationship.
  • the configuration information is configuration information of the network management function and other virtual network entity topological relationships
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set a topology relationship between the network management function and other virtual network entities, where the topology relationship includes one or a combination of the following configurations:
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following:
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set an interface configuration between the virtualized network management system and the virtualized network entity.
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following: a virtualized function network element managed by the virtualized network management system, a network function virtualization orchestrator, a network function virtualization manager, a virtual facility manager, and a network. Functional virtual resource or virtual machine;
  • the interface configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following configuration information of the virtualized network management system:
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one of the following configuration information of the virtualized network management system. Or a combination:
  • the minimum response time of the virtualized network management to the event the maximum and/or minimum interval periodically measured by the virtualized network management, the upper limit of the number of network events or network management tasks or the upper limit of the number of related users.
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following policies:
  • the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device of the network element that it manages, the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device adjacent to the universal device of the network element it manages, and the virtualized network management system is deployed in the virtual resource availability. On a higher device, the virtualized network management system is deployed on a device with a preset geographical location.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for implementing a virtualized network management, where the apparatus includes: a receiving unit, configured to receive an indication sent by a network function virtualization arranger or an operator operation support system;
  • the configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information: a network management function configuration information, a network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information, a network management related interface configuration information, and a lifecycle configuration. Information, network management performance requirements configuration information, deployment policy configuration information.
  • the virtualization control unit includes: a read subunit, configured to virtualize an orchestrator from the network management function or operate from an operator according to the received indication The system acquires the configuration information;
  • the virtualization subunit is configured to select a universal device according to the configuration information, and virtualize the selected universal device into a network management.
  • the present invention further provides a system for implementing a virtualized network management system, where the system includes: the apparatus in the foregoing third aspect or the third aspect, any one of the foregoing possible implementation manners A device in a fourth aspect or a first possible implementation of the fourth aspect, wherein the two devices communicate with each other.
  • the configuration information of the virtualized network management system is set by the network management function looper or the operator operation support system.
  • the configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information: the network management function configuration information, the network management function, and the network management function.
  • FIG. 1 is a flowchart of Embodiment 1 of a method for implementing a virtualized network management according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart of Embodiment 2 of a method for implementing a virtualized network management according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of a device for implementing a virtualized network management according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of implementing virtualization in an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of hardware of an intelligent terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the hardware configuration of another intelligent terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a system architecture based on implementing a virtualized network management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method includes:
  • Step 101 The network function virtualization or the operator operation support system sets the configuration information of the virtualized network management, and the configuration information includes at least one or a combination of the following configuration information: Network management function configuration information, network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information, network management related interface configuration information, lifecycle configuration information, network management performance requirement configuration information, and deployment policy configuration information.
  • the network management system may be an element management system (EMS) or a network management system (NMS).
  • EMS element management system
  • NMS network management system
  • the general communication system includes: a network element, a network element management system, and Network management system; the network management in the present invention may be a network element management system in these systems.
  • Some communication systems may also include only network elements and network management systems.
  • the network management systems in these communication systems are generally compatible with the functions of the network element management system; the network management in the present invention may also be the network management system in these systems.
  • Network Element is a generic term for various devices in a communication system, such as a Radio Network Controller (RNC) in a 3G Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) network.
  • RNC Radio Network Controller
  • WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
  • SGSN Service GPRS Supporting Node
  • MSC Mobile Switching Center
  • switch the multiplexer
  • evolved base station in the LTE system
  • network elements may be referred to as network elements.
  • the EMS is a system that manages one or more network elements of a specific type.
  • the EMS can operate, control, and maintain the NEs.
  • the NEs can be maintained locally.
  • the EMS is directly connected to the NE, and the EMS is the same as the NE.
  • the LAN Local Area Network
  • it can also be used in a remote maintenance environment.
  • the EMS and the NE are connected through a Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • WAN Wide Area Network
  • the maintenance personnel of the telecommunication equipment send the human language (for example, MNL) instruction to the network element through the EMS. After receiving the instruction, the network element runs according to the instruction requirements, and the operation result is fed back to the operator through the EMS.
  • MNL human language
  • each telecommunication equipment manufacturer provides an EMS to maintain its own generated network element equipment.
  • the telecommunications equipment manufacturer jointly launches the corresponding EMS when the network element is released, and provides different EMSs corresponding to the network elements of different types, different versions, and different languages. Therefore, when the system needs to upgrade the NE, the EMS corresponding to the NE must be upgraded at the same time. Otherwise, the maintenance task cannot be completed.
  • the inconvenience caused by the strict one-to-one deployment between the network element and the EMS is more complicated due to many problems involving multiple network elements, multiple versions, and multiple languages. Out.
  • a communication system When a communication system needs to update an existing network element or add some network elements, it must also update the EMS corresponding to the network element or deploy an EMS compatible with the newly added network element. In this case, the operator You need to purchase some EMS devices that are compatible with the network element and deploy them in the right place. Due to the high cost of EMS equipment and the need for professional technicians to install EMS equipment, the cost of this deployment is higher and the rate is lower.
  • the method for implementing the virtualized network management in the embodiment of the present invention sets the network management mode in a virtualized manner, thereby avoiding the field deployment operation of the operator, and meeting the low cost and high rate requirement of the communication system for network deployment.
  • the communication system needs to virtualize a network management system, you must first set the function that the virtualized network management system should implement, that is, the network management function. In order to make the interface between the virtualized network management system and the network element it manages compatible, you must also set up the virtualized network management system.
  • VIM Virtualized Infrastructure Manager
  • VIM Virtualized Infrastructure Manager
  • the virtualized network management system and other network elements except for the network elements managed by the network management unit
  • the above information is the configuration information of the virtualized network management system that must be set first when the virtualized network management system is established.
  • the setting operation may be performed by the operator operation support system, or may be performed by the network function virtualization orchestrator.
  • Step 102 The network function virtualization orchestrator or the operator operation support system instructs the network management virtualization manager to complete the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information.
  • the network function virtualization orchestrator or the operator operation support system sends an indication to the network management virtualization manager, where the instruction is used to command the virtualization manager to read the configuration information.
  • the network management virtualization manager may send an indication carrying the configuration information storage address, and after receiving the indication, the network management virtualization manager reads the corresponding information from the configuration information storage address; And sending, by the network management virtualization manager, an indication carrying the configuration information, after the network management virtualization manager receives the indication, The configuration information is read from the indication.
  • the network function virtualization orchestrator first saves the configuration information into a directory file.
  • the catalog file (For example: the catalog file); instruct the network management virtualization manager to read the catalog file, so that the network management virtualization manager virtualizes the general device into the network management according to the catalog file.
  • the operator operation support system first saves the configuration information into a directory file, and then instructs the network management virtualization manager to read the directory file, so that the network management virtualization manager is universal according to the directory file.
  • the device is virtualized as a network administrator.
  • the general device After the network management virtualization manager reads the directory file, the general device can be virtualized into a network management device according to the configuration information in the directory file.
  • the network management function configuration information is used to implement one or a combination of the following functions: a fault management function, a configuration management function, a charging management function, a performance management function, a security management function, an enhanced virtualization management function, and a virtualized resource.
  • a fault management function a configuration management function
  • a charging management function a charging management function
  • a performance management function a performance management function
  • a security management function an enhanced virtualization management function
  • a virtualized resource is used to implement one or a combination of the following functions: a fault management function, a configuration management function, a charging management function, a performance management function, a security management function, an enhanced virtualization management function, and a virtualized resource.
  • fault management is one of the most basic functions of network element management.
  • the NE management system finds the fault and eliminates it in time.
  • fault management includes fault detection, isolation, and correction.
  • the fault management function can include the following functions: Maintaining and checking the error log; Receiving and responding to the error detection report; Tracking the identification error; Performing the diagnostic test and correcting the error.
  • the configuration management function refers to initializing network elements and configuring network elements to provide communication network services.
  • the purpose of configuration management is to achieve a specific function or optimize network performance. Therefore, the configuration management function can include the following features:
  • Management of the managed network element and the managed network element group name initializing or shutting down the managed network element; collecting information about the network element as required; monitoring the change information of the important parameters of the network element itself; and changing the network element configuration.
  • the billing management function is used to perform cost statistics based on the usage of network resources, with the purpose of controlling and monitoring the cost and cost of network operations.
  • Performance management functions are used to manage the utilization of system resources. This function can include: monitoring and analyzing the performance mechanisms of managed network elements and the services they provide. This performance management function can include: collecting statistics and maintaining and checking system status. Due to the high communication security requirements of the communication network, the following security problems mainly exist in the communication network: the privacy of the network data (protecting the network data from being illegally acquired by the intruder); authorization (preventing the intruder from sending error information on the network; access control) (Controlling access to network resources.) Correspondingly, network security management may include: management of authorization mechanisms, access control, encryption, and encryption keywords; maintenance and inspection of security logs. Of course, when the configuration information is a network management function, You can also set up network planning for virtualized network management, management of network operators, and so on.
  • the network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information including one or a combination of the following configurations:
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following:
  • the network management related interface configuration includes an interface configuration between the virtualized network management system and the virtualized network entity.
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following:
  • the virtualization function network element the network function virtualization arranger, the network function virtualization manager, the virtual facility manager, the network function virtual resource or the virtual machine managed by the virtualized network management;
  • the interface configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the interface content description may be: information or signaling to be delivered in the interface, or may be described by a standard interface on the document number; the interface format is the interface in which the interface content is to be delivered, and a specific format protocol may be specified. For example, XML, Corba, you can specify what content to pass first, what form, what content to pass after specifying, and what form.
  • the virtualized network management system also considers the lifecycle configuration of the virtualized network management system.
  • the lifecycle configuration information includes one or a combination of the following configuration information: a lifecycle duration of the virtualized network management system, a network management activation time point, whether the network management system can sleep and/or a sleep condition, and a network management virtualization system is completed. Time limit or time limit required.
  • the so-called life cycle refers to the working cycle of the virtualized network management system.
  • the life cycle may be a specific time.
  • the life cycle time of the virtualized network management system may be set to a certain time of a certain month of a certain year.
  • the life cycle may also be a period of time offset from the virtualized network management instantiation time.
  • the life cycle of the virtualized network management system may be set to a duration of three months, and then the virtualized network management is instantiated.
  • the life cycle may also be an ending condition.
  • the end condition is set to be that when the number of NEs managed by the virtualized network management is less than a preset threshold (for example, 1), the virtualized network management system ends.
  • the so-called existence duration is different from the life cycle.
  • the virtualized network management working time reaches the existing time, the virtualized network management ends the lifetime, but the generalized device of the virtualized network management does not release the allocated resources.
  • the purpose of setting the duration is to quickly start the virtualized network management when the communication system needs to enable the virtualized network management again, and no need to redeploy.
  • For the setting of the duration refer to the setting of the above life cycle, and details are not described herein again.
  • the life cycle or the duration of the virtualized network management may be set to be permanent.
  • the virtualized network management system can meet the actual requirements of the communication network management system, and the presence status of the virtualized network management system can be automatically controlled without the need for the operator's field operation.
  • the performance requirement of the virtualized network management system can also be set, so as to ensure that the communication quality of the virtualized network management system meets the requirements of the entire communication network.
  • the network management performance requirement configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information: The maximum response time of the virtualized network management system to the event, the maximum and/or minimum interval periodically measured by the virtualized network management system, the upper limit of the number of network management network events or network management tasks, or the upper limit of the number of related users.
  • the network management virtualization manager deploys the virtualized network management system on the universal device.
  • the present invention also considers deployment policy configuration by utilizing communication network resources.
  • the deployment policy configuration includes one or a combination of the following policies:
  • the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device of the network element that it manages, the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device adjacent to the universal device of the network element it manages, and the virtualized network management system is deployed in the virtual resource availability. On a higher device, the virtualized network management system is deployed on a device with a preset geographical location.
  • one or more types of configuration information may be set according to specific scene requirements.
  • the configuration information including at least: configuration information of the NMS and network management functions and other virtual network entities.
  • the method for implementing the virtualized network management provided by the present invention first sets the configuration information of the virtualized network management system through the network function virtualization or the operator operation support system; and then instructs the network management virtualization manager to The configuration information is completed, and the network management function is virtualized, and finally the virtualized network management is implemented.
  • the foundation of the virtualized network management system is a variety of general-purpose devices, and the deployment of the virtualized network management system is an automatic control process, the technician does not need to deploy the corresponding equipment in the field, and only needs to implement the virtualization in the general-purpose equipment in the existing communication network.
  • Network management, visible virtual network management The method can realize low-cost and fast network management deployment, and can meet the communication network deployment requirements. In practical applications, in order to ensure better controllability and flexibility of the virtualized network management, the present invention also provides a preferred solution.
  • Embodiment 2 of a method for implementing a virtualized network management according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown, and the method may include:
  • Step 201 The network function virtualization or the operator operation support system sets the configuration information of the virtualized network management system, where the configuration information includes at least: the network management function configuration information, the network management function, and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information, and the network management system. Interface configuration information, lifecycle configuration information, network management performance requirement configuration information, and deployment policy configuration information.
  • the configuration information in this step is the same as the configuration information in the method embodiment 1, and is not described here.
  • Step 202 The network function virtualization orchestrator or the operator operation support system instructs the network management virtualization manager to complete the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information.
  • the purpose of setting the deployment policy configuration information in this embodiment is to inform the network management virtualization administrator of the appropriate general equipment according to the policy, and then deploy the virtualized network management system to the selected universal device.
  • the virtualized network management system is deployed in the communication system to manage one or some network elements in the system. Therefore, in order to manage the network element more conveniently, the virtualized network management system can be deployed on the universal device of the network element it manages. Or deploy the virtualized network management system on the adjacent universal device of the universal device of the network element that it manages. For example, if the virtualized network management system manages only one network element, and the network element is deployed on the general-purpose server 1, the virtualized network management system can also be deployed on the general-purpose server 1, or the virtualized network management system can be deployed in the universal network.
  • the server 1 is adjacent to the general-purpose server 2; if the virtualized network management manages a plurality of network elements, it is deployed on a general-purpose server of any one of the network elements.
  • the virtual resource utilization can be considered when deploying the virtualized network management, specifically analyzing the virtual resource utilization of the devices that can be virtualized in the communication network, and then The virtualized network management system is deployed on the general-purpose device with the highest or lowest resource availability. The virtualized network management system is deployed to avoid virtualized resources. On general-purpose devices that are being used, this reduces the chance of failure and reduces management costs.
  • the geographical location of the virtualized network management system may be preset, that is, the virtualized network management system is deployed on the universal device of the set geographical location.
  • the virtual resource group occupied by the virtualized network management system may be preset, so that the virtualized network management system is deployed on the universal device according to which devices own the virtual resource group.
  • the network address of the general-purpose device (physical server) of the virtualized network management system may be preset, and the corresponding universal device is deployed as the virtualized network management device according to the network address.
  • the network function virtualization arranger may save the set configuration information into a directory file, and then instruct the network management virtualization manager to read the directory file, so that the network management virtualization manager according to the directory file Virtualize generic devices into network management. After receiving the indication, the network management virtualization manager reads the directory file, and then selects a suitable general device according to the configuration information about the deployment policy in the directory file, and selects the selected device according to other configuration information in the directory file. Universal device virtualization is network management.
  • the configuration information is set, and the network management function configuration information, the network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information, the network management related interface configuration information, the lifecycle configuration information, and the network management performance requirement configuration are considered.
  • Information and deployment policy configuration information By configuring this information, the virtualized network management process becomes a highly controllable and flexible virtualization process, and the virtualized network management system can meet the actual application requirements to ensure the communication system resources. Get reasonable use.
  • the embodiment of the invention further provides a method for implementing a virtualized network management, which is described from the perspective of a network management virtualization manager.
  • Embodiment 3 of a method for implementing a virtualized network management according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.
  • the method may include:
  • Step 301 The network management virtualization manager receives an indication sent by the network function virtualization arranger or the operator operation support system.
  • Step 302 The network management virtualization manager reads the configuration information according to the received indication, and completes the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information.
  • the configuration information is the network management function virtualization or operator operation. Supporting system pre-set information for completing virtualization,
  • the configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information: a network management function configuration, a network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configurations, a network management related interface configuration, a lifecycle configuration, a network management performance requirement configuration, and a deployment policy configuration.
  • the network management virtualization manager reads the configuration information according to the received instructions, and completes the virtualization of the network management function according to the configuration information: the network management virtualization manager is in a general-purpose device (for example, an industry-standard server, a storage device, and A switching network device, etc.) virtualizes a network management system, which can replace a dedicated network management device in the communication network. Because of the low cost of general-purpose equipment, the use of general-purpose equipment can save investment costs.
  • a general-purpose device for example, an industry-standard server, a storage device, and A switching network device, etc.
  • the network management virtualization manager reads the configuration information according to the received indication, and completes the virtualization of the network management function according to the configuration information, including:
  • the network management virtualization manager selects a general-purpose device according to the configuration information, and virtualizes the selected universal device into a network management.
  • the network management virtualization manager When the virtual network management system needs to be deployed, the network management virtualization manager receives the indication sent by the network management function virtualization or the operator operation support system, and obtains the corresponding configuration information according to the indication. Then, the network management virtualization manager obtains the configuration information according to the configuration information. Complete network management virtualization. With this method, for different types of network elements, it is not necessary to purchase the corresponding network management equipment. Only the virtualized network management system for the network element can be deployed according to the method, so that low-cost and fast network management deployment can be realized. Therefore, when the network management equipment in the existing communication network fails, professional technicians are required to repair it in time to avoid harm to the communication network. After the network management device is repaired, it can work normally, but it still poses certain harm to the communication network during the maintenance.
  • the virtualized network management system in the embodiment of the present invention can be used when the general-purpose device of the virtualized network management device fails.
  • the virtualized network management system is transferred to a normal general-purpose device to ensure the normal operation of the virtualized network management system.
  • the virtualized network management system is virtualized on the general-purpose device, the virtualized network management system is independent of the operating system and hardware devices of the universal device; when the general-purpose device is virtualized, the computing resources are all pooled, when the resource pool is in the resource pool.
  • a node fails or another hardware failure occurs on a general-purpose device it runs on
  • the virtualized network management system on the general-purpose device may be in a timely manner, and the virtualized network management device on the general-purpose device may be in a timely manner.
  • the virtualized network management system is migrated to a normal general-purpose device to ensure the normal operation of the virtualized network management system.
  • the embodiment of the present invention provides a device for implementing a virtualized network management, and the device can also be regarded as the virtualized orchestration of the network management function in the implementation 1 or operated by the operator. supporting system.
  • Embodiment 1 of a device for implementing a virtualized network management may include: a first setting unit 401, and a virtualization indication unit 402, and the working principle of the device is combined below.
  • a first setting unit 401 may include: a first setting unit 401, and a virtualization indication unit 402, and the working principle of the device is combined below.
  • the working principle of the device is combined below.
  • the first setting unit 401 is configured to set configuration information of the virtualized network management system, and set configuration information of the virtualized network management system.
  • the configuration information includes at least one of the following configuration information: a network management function configuration information, a network management function, and other virtual network entities.
  • the virtualization indication unit 402 is configured to instruct the network management virtualization manager to complete the network management function according to the configuration information. Virtualization.
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following functions of the virtualized network management system:
  • Fault management function configuration management function, billing management function, performance management function, security management function, enhanced virtualization management function, virtualized resource and business association function, virtual network management between the network element and virtual resource managed by it The adjustment function of the mapping relationship.
  • the configuration information is the configuration information of the network management function and other virtual network entity topological relationships
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set a topology relationship between the network management function and other virtual network entities, where the topology relationship includes one or a combination of the following configurations:
  • the virtualized network entity includes one or a combination of the following: The network element managed by the virtualized network management system, the network function virtualization orchestrator, the network function virtualization manager, the virtual facility manager, the network function virtual resource or the virtual machine.
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set an interface configuration between the virtualized network management system and the virtualized network entity, where the virtualized network entity includes One or a combination of the following:
  • the virtualization function network element the network function virtualization arranger, the network function virtualization manager, the virtual facility manager, the network function virtual resource or the virtual machine managed by the virtualized network management;
  • the interface configuration includes one or a combination of the following configuration information:
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following configuration information of the virtualized network management system:
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following configuration information of the virtualized network management system:
  • the minimum response time of the virtualized network management to the event the maximum and/or minimum interval periodically measured by the virtualized network management, the upper limit of the number of network events or network management tasks or the upper limit of the number of related users.
  • the setting unit is specifically configured to set one or a combination of the following policies:
  • the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device of the network element that it manages, the virtualized network management system is deployed on the common device adjacent to the universal device of the network element it manages, and the virtualized network management system is deployed in the virtual resource availability. On a higher device, the virtualized network management system is deployed on a device with a preset geographical location.
  • the device may first use the first setting unit to set configuration information of the virtualized network management unit; and then use the virtualization indication unit to indicate The network management virtualization manager performs virtualization operations. After the device is used, it is no longer necessary to purchase a compatible network management system for different types of network elements.
  • the configuration information of the virtualized network management system can be adapted to the corresponding type of network element, and the virtualization mode is adopted. This saves the cost of manual deployment. It can be seen that the device can achieve low-cost, fast network management deployment.
  • the embodiment of the invention provides a device for implementing the virtualized network management, and the device can also be regarded as the network management virtualization manager in the foregoing implementation 3.
  • Embodiment 2 of a device for implementing a virtualized network management may include: a receiving unit 501 and a virtualization control unit 502, which are combined with the working principle of the device. The connection relationship between the units is explained.
  • the receiving unit 501 is configured to receive an indication sent by the network function virtualization arranger or the operator operation support system;
  • the virtualization control unit 502 is configured to read the configuration information according to the received indication, and complete the network management function virtualization according to the configuration information; the configuration information is the network management function virtualization or the operator operation support system. Pre-configured information for completing virtualization; the configuration information includes at least one or a combination of the following configuration information: network management function configuration information, network management function and other virtual network entity topology relationship configuration information, network management related interface configuration information, and life cycle Configuration information, network management performance requirements configuration information, and deployment policy configuration information.
  • the virtualization control unit includes:
  • a reading subunit configured to acquire the configuration information from the network management function virtualization orchestrator or from an operator operation support system according to the received indication
  • the virtualization subunit is configured to select a universal device according to the configuration information, and virtualize the selected universal device into a network management.
  • the device When a virtualized network management system needs to be deployed in a communication network system, the device is not required to purchase a network management system compatible with the network management system of different types of network elements, and only needs to obtain corresponding configuration information according to the received indication, and then according to the The configuration information virtualizes the general-purpose device into the network management system. It can be seen that the device can realize low-cost and fast network management deployment. Further, the embodiment of the present invention further provides the hardware configuration of the above-mentioned virtualized network management device. At least one processor (e.g., a CPU), at least one network interface or other communication interface, memory, and at least one communication bus may be included for enabling connection communication between the devices.
  • a processor e.g., a CPU
  • the processor is configured to execute an executable module, such as a computer program, stored in the memory.
  • the memory may include a high speed random access memory (RAM: Random Access Memory), and may also include a non-volatile memory such as at least one disk memory.
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • the communication connection between the system gateway and at least one other network element may be implemented through at least one network interface (which may be wired or wireless), and may use an Internet, a wide area network, a local network, a metropolitan area network, or the like.
  • program instructions are stored in the memory, and the program instructions may be executed by the processor, wherein the program instructions may include a first setting unit 401 and a virtualization indication unit 402.
  • program instructions are stored in the memory, and the program instructions can be executed by the processor, wherein the program instructions can include a receiving unit 501 and a virtualization control unit 502.
  • the embodiment of the present invention further provides a system for implementing a virtualized network management system, the system comprising: the device described in the foregoing device embodiment 1 and the device described in the device embodiment 2, Communicate with each other. That is, the system may include: a network function virtualization arranger and a network management virtualization manager. Alternatively, the system includes an operator operational support system and a network virtualization manager.
  • the embodiment of the present invention further provides a system for implementing a virtualized network management system.
  • FIG. 8 a schematic diagram of a system architecture for implementing a virtualized network management system is provided.
  • the system may include an operator operation support system ( Operation Support System (OSS) node 10, NFVO (Network Function Virtualization Orchestrator) node 20, V-0&M Manager (Virtual Operation and Maintenance Manager) node 30, VNF (Virtual Network) Function, virtual network function) Node 40, VNFM (Virtual Network Function Manager) node 50, VI M (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager) node 60, VFVI (Network Function Virtual Infrastructure, network function virtual Facility) Node 70, V-O&M (Virtual Operation and Maintenance) 80.
  • OSS Operation Support System
  • NFVO Network Function Virtualization Orchestrator
  • V-0&M Manager Virtual Operation and Maintenance Manager
  • VNF Virtual Network Function
  • VNFM Virtual Network Function Manager
  • VI M Virtualized Infrastructure Manager
  • VFVI Network Function Virtual
  • the operator operation support system 10 is separately virtualized with the virtualization network management system 80 and the network function.
  • the arranger 20 is connected, and the virtualized network management system 80 is connected to the virtual network function 40 and the virtual network function manager 50 respectively.
  • the network management virtualization manager 30 is connected to the network function virtualization arranger 20 and the operator operation support system 10, and the virtual network function is 40 is connected to the network function virtualization facility 70 and the virtual network management function manager 50 respectively, the network function virtualization arranger 20 is connected to the virtual network function manager 50, and the virtual network function manager 50 is connected to the virtual facility manager 60, the virtual facility The manager 60 is connected to the network management function virtual facility 70.
  • the virtualization network management system 80 is generated by the operator operation support system 10 and the network management virtualization manager 30, or is generated by the network function virtualization orchestrator 20 and the network management virtualization manager 30. Therefore, the virtualized network management system can be integrated into one physical entity or integrated into multiple physical entities, that is, the network management function is implemented through functional modules of multiple physical entities.
  • the NFVO node, the VNFM node, and the VI M node are included in the NFV-MANO (Network Function Virtualisation Management and Orchestrator); the virtualized communication network may include at least one EMS, at least one VNF, the EMS can virtualize the network management.
  • the functions of each VNF can be different.
  • the functions of the virtual network management system and the functions of the VNF can also be integrated into one physical device. They can also be integrated into different physical devices.
  • the underlying support architecture NFVI nodes include computing resources, storage resources, and transmission resources.
  • the above system for implementing a virtualized network management system can be implemented based on a cloud system, and the cloud system mainly includes cloud computing and cloud storage.
  • Cloud computing refers to distributed computing. Server clusters are set up through data centers in different places. Users are provided with different applications through the network. Cloud storage is to store user data in the cloud, avoiding the use of local resource storage, and achieving off-site use and off-site storage.
  • OSS is a support system for operators' integration and information resource sharing. It is mainly composed of network management, system management, billing, business, accounting and customer service.
  • An EMS is a system that manages one or more network elements.
  • the VNF can implement the function of the physical entity device in the communication network on the cloud system, that is, the virtualized network element.
  • the VNF can implement the functions of a network element such as a mobility management entity or a base station.
  • NFVO is used to deploy VNF
  • VNFM is used to manage VNF
  • VIM is used to manage NFVI.
  • VNF can be a function of mobile management entity.

Abstract

一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、装置及系统,其中方法包括:网络功能虚拟化编排者或运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网管的配置信息,所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信息、网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、网管相关接口配置信息、生命周期配置信息、网管性能要求配置信息、部署策略配置信息;网络功能虚拟化编排者或运营商运营支撑系统指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息,完成网管功能虚拟化。如此技术方案,就能够实现低成本、快速的网管部署。

Description

一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、 装置及系统
技术领域
本发明涉及通信技术领域, 具体涉及一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、 装置 及系统。
背景技术
现有的通信网络在网络类型需要改变或者网络性能需要增强时, 需要重 新部署网元和网元管理系统 (Element Management System, EMS) , 比如增加 一些网元和 /或 EMS、 更新已有的网元和 /或 EMS。 由于不同类型的通信网络 需要不同的网元制式, 而不同制式的网元又采用不同的网元接口, 且需要与 其接口相兼容的 EMS对该网元进行管理。
一般情况下, 电信设备制造商会生产 EMS来对自己生产的网元设备进行 维护, 因此, 运营商在部署通信网络时, 需要购买同一电信设备制造商生产 的配套 (即接口相互兼容) 的网元设备和 EMS设备, 灵活性较差网络部署成 本较高。 为了实现低成本的网络部署, 人们开始研究通信网络虚拟化技术, 以期实现低成本、 快速的网络部署。
发明内容
本发明提供一种实现虚拟化网管的方法、 装置及系统, 能够利用通用设 备实现虚拟化网管, 以满足低成本、 快速的网络部署的需求。
为了解决以上技术问题, 本发明采取的技术方案是:
第一方面, 本发明提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 所述方法包括: 网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网管的配置 信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息;
网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统指示网管虚拟化管理者 依据所述配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化。
在第一方面的第一种可能的实现方式中, 所述网管功能配置信息用于实 现以下功能之一或组合:
故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
在第一方面的第二种可能的实现方式中, 所述网管功能与其它虚拟网络 实体拓扑关系配置信息, 包括如下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
在第一方面的第三种可能的实现方式中, 所述网管相关接口配置, 包括 所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟化网络实体之间的接口配置, 其中, 所述虚拟化 网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
在第一方面的第四种可能的实现方式中, 所述生命周期配置信息, 包括 如下配置信息之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
在第一方面的第五种可能的实现方式中, 所述网管性能要求配置, 包括 如下配置信息之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
在第一方面的第六种可能的实现方式中, 所述部署策略配置, 包括如下 策略之一或组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
第二方面, 本发明提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 所述方法包括: 网管虚拟化管理者接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统 发送的指示;
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配 置信息完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化编排者或 者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息, 所述配置信息至 少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络 实体拓扑关系配置、 网管相关接口配置、 生命周期配置、 网管性能要求配置、 部署策略配置。
在第二方面的第一种可能的实现方式中, 所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所 接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配置信息完成网管功能虚拟化, 包括: 所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收的指示, 从所述网管功能虚拟化编排 者或者从运营商运营支撑系统获取所述配置信息;
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通 用设备虚拟化为网管。
第三方面, 本发明提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的装置, 所述装置包括: 第一设置单元, 用于设置虚拟化网管的配置信息, 设置虚拟化网管的配 置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信 息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信 息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息;
虚拟化指示单元, 用于指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成 网管功能虚拟化。
在第三方面的第一种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为网管功能 配置信息, 则设置单元具体用于设置虚拟化网管的以下功能之一或者组合: 故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
在第三方面的第二种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为所述网管 功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息,
则设置单元具体用于设置所述网管功能与其他它虚拟网络实体之间的拓 扑关系, 所述拓扑关系包括如下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
在第三方面的第三种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为网管相关 接口配置信息, 则设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟化网络 实体之间的接口配置, 其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合: 所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
在第三方面的第四种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为生命周期 配置信息, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管的如下配置信息之 一或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
在第三方面的第五种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为网管性能 要求配置, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管如下配置信息之一 或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
在第三方面的第六种可能的实现方式中, 如果所述配置信息为部署策略 配置, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置如下策略之一或者组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
第四方面, 本发明提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的装置, 所述装置包括: 接收单元, 用于接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统发 送的指示;
虚拟化控制单元, 用于根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配 置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化编排者 或者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息;所述配置信息 至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚 拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息。
在第四方面的第一种可能的实现方式中, 所述虚拟化控制单元, 包括: 读取子单元, 用于根据所接收的指示从所述网管功能虚拟化编排者或者 从运营商运营支撑系统获取所述配置信息;
虚拟化子单元, 用于根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通用 设备虚拟化为网管。
第五方面, 本发明还提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的系统, 所述系统包括: 上述第三方面或者第三方面第一种至第六种任一种可能的实现方式中的 装置和上述第四方面或者第四方面第一种可能的实现方式中的装置, 这两个 装置之间相互通信。
本发明实施例提供的实现虚拟化网管的方法、 装置以及系统, 在通信网 络需要部署网管系统时, 首先由网管功能循环编排者或者运营商运营支撑系 统设置虚拟化网管的配置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或 组合:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署 策略配置信息;然后指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成网管功 能虚拟化。 可见:本发明的方案利用虚拟化技术在通用设备上部署网管, 因 此, 不再需要购买与网元兼容的网管设备, 从而节约部署成本; 由于虚拟化 网管是在通信网络中的通用设备上部署的, 不再需要操作人员的实地部署操 作, 节约部署时间, 以满足通信网络低成本、 快速的网络部署需求。
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图 1是本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的方法实施例 1的流程图; 图 2是本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的方法实施例 2的流程图; 图 3是本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的方法实施例 3的流程图; 图 4是本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的装置实施例 1的结构图; 图 5是本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的装置实施例 2的结构图; 图 6是本发明实施例一种智能终端的硬件构成示意图;
图 7是本发明实施例另一种智能终端的硬件构成示意图;
图 8是本发明实施例一种基于实现虚拟化网管的系统构架示意图。
具体实施方式
为了使本技术领域的人员更好地理解本发明实施例的方案, 下面结合附 图和实施方式对本发明实施例作进一歩的详细说明。
参见图 1 , 示出的本发明实施例一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 所述方法 包括:
歩骤 101 ,网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网 管的配置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合: 网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署 策略配置信息。
在通信系统中, 网管可以是网元管理系统 (Element Management System EMS) , 也可能是指网络管理系统 (Network Management System, NMS) ; 目 前一般的通信系统均包括:网元、 网元管理系统以及网络管理系统;本发明 中的网管可以是这些系统中的网元管理系统。 有些通信系统也可以仅包括: 网元和网络管理系统, 这些通信系统中的网络管理系统中通常兼容了网元管 理系统的功能;本发明中的网管也可以是这些系统中的网络管理系统。
网元 (Network Element) 是通信系统中各种设备的通称, 比如:在 3G 的宽带码分多址移动通信系统 (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access, WCDMA) 网络中无线网络控制器 (Radio Network Controller, RNC)、 服务 GPRS 支持节点(Service GPRS Supporting Node, SGSN)、移动交换中心(Mobile Switching Center, MSC)、 交换机、 复用器以及长期演进系统中的演进基站等设 备都可称为网元。
EMS是指管理特定类型的一个或者多个网元的系统, EMS能够对网元的 进行操作、控制和维护, 既可以在本地维护网元, 比如: EMS直连网元, EMS 与网元同在 LAN (Local Area Network, 局域网) 内部;也可以应用在远程维 护环境, 比如: EMS与网元之间通过广域网 (Wide Area Network, WAN) 连 接。 电信设备的维护人员通过 EMS向网元发送人机语言 (例如 MNL) 指令, 网元接收到指令之后按照指令要求运行,并运行结果通过 EMS反馈给操作人 员。
由于 EMS和网元之间的关系十分密切, 涉及到很多内部接口, 因此, 每 一个电信设备制造商都提供了 EMS来对自己的生成的网元设备进行维护。电 信设备制造商在发布网元时一同推出对应的 EMS,针对不同类型、不同版本、 不同语种的网元分别提供与其对应的不同的 EMS。 因此, 当系统需要对网元 进行升级时, 还必须对与该网元对应的 EMS同时进行配套升级, 否则不能完 成维护任务。 全网设备升级时, 由于涉及多个网元、 多个版本和多个语种等 诸多问题, 这种网元与 EMS 之间严格的一一对应部署带来的不便就更为突 出。
当某个通信系统需要更新现有的网元或者增加一些网元时, 同时, 还必 须更新与网元对应的 EMS或者部署与新增加网元兼容的 EMS, 在这种情况 下,运营商就需要购买一些与网元兼容的 EMS设备,将其部署在合适的位置。 由于 EMS设备成本较高, 且还需要专业技术人员安装 EMS设备, 导致这种 部署方式的成本较高、 速率较低。
因此, 本发明实施例中实现虚拟化网管的方法, 通过虚拟化方式设置网 管, 避免了操作人员的实地部署操作, 能够满足通信系统对网络部署的低成 本、 高速率的需求。
当通信系统需要虚拟化一个网管时, 首先需要设置该虚拟化网管应该实 现的功能, 即, 网管功能;为了使得虚拟化网管与其所管理的网元之间的接 口兼容, 还必须设置虚拟化网管与其所管理的网元之间的通信协议; 由于通 信系统中的网元多种多样, 除了该虚拟化网管所管理的网元之外, 还有其他 类型的网元 (比如:虚拟设施管理者 (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager, VIM) 等), 为了保证虚拟化网管在整个通信系统中的正常工作, 还需要设置虚拟化 网管与其他网元 (除了该网管所管理的网元之外的网元) 之间的拓扑关系, 由于虚拟化网管与系统内各个网元之间有信息交互, 因此, 还需要设置网管 与这些网元之间的接口格式, 以保证他们之间的正常通信。 上述这些信息是 建立虚拟化网管时, 首先必须要设置的虚拟化网管的配置信息。 在实际应用 中该设置操作可以由运营商运营支撑系统执行, 也可以是由网络功能虚拟化 编排者执行。
歩骤 102,网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统指示网管虚拟 化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化。
当通信系统需要建立虚拟化网管时, 则网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营 商运营支撑系统向网管虚拟化管理者下发指示, 该指示用于命令虚拟化管理 者读取配置信息。 例如:可以向所述网管虚拟化管理者发送携带有所述配置 信息储存地址的指示, 当所述网管虚拟化管理者接收到该指示之后, 从所述 配置信息储存地址读取对应的信息;也可以向所述网管虚拟化管理者发送携 带有所述配置信息的指示, 当所述网管虚拟化管理者接收到该指示之后, 直 接从该指示中读取所述配置信息。
可选的, 所述网络功能虚拟化编排者先将所述配置信息保存成目录文件
(比如: Catalog文件) ;再指示网管虚拟化管理者读取所述目录文件, 以使所 述网管虚拟化管理者根据所述目录文件将通用设备虚拟化为网管。 或者, 所 述运营商运营支撑系统先将所述配置信息保存成目录文件, 再指示网管虚拟 化管理者读取所述目录文件, 以使所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所述目录文件 将通用设备虚拟化为网管。
所述网管虚拟化管理者读取所述目录文件之后, 就可以根据目录文件中 的配置信息, 将通用设备虚拟化为网管。
可选的, 所述网管功能配置信息用于实现以下功能之一或组合: 故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
其中, 故障管理是网元管理最基本的功能之一, 当网络中某个网元故障 无法正常服务时, 网元管理系统查找到故障并及时排除, 通常故障管理包括 故障检测、 隔离和纠正三个方面, 因此, 故障管理功能可包括以下功能: 维护并检查错误日志;接收错误检测报告并做出响应;跟踪辨认错误; 执行诊断测试以及纠正错误。
配置管理功能是指初始化网元、 并配置网元, 使其提供通信网络服务; 配置管理的目的是为了实现某个特定功能或者使网络性能达到最优。 因此, 配置管理功能可包括以下功能:
对被管理网元和被管理网元组名称的管理;初始化或关闭被管理网元; 根据要求收集网元的有关信息;监控网元自身重要参数的变化信息;和更改 网元配置。
计费管理功能用于根据网络资源的使用情况进行费用统计, 目的是控制 和监测网络操作的费用和代价。
性能管理功能用于管理系统资源的利用情况, 该功能可包括:监枧和分 析被管理网元以及其所提供服务的性能机制。 该性能管理功能可包括:收集 统计信息和维护并检查系统状态曰志。 由于通信网络对通信安全要求比较高,通信网络中主要有以下安全问题: 网络数据的私有性 (保护网络数据不被侵入者非法获取) ;授权 (防止侵入者 在网络上发送错误信息;访问控制 (控制对网络资源的访问)。 相应的, 网络 安全管理可包括:对授权机制、 访问控制、 加密和加密关键字的管理;维护 和检查安全日志。 当然, 所述配置信息为网管功能时, 还可以设置虚拟化网 管的网络规划、 网络操作人员的管理等。
可选的, 所述网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息, 包括如 下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
可选的, 所述网管相关接口配置, 包括所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟化网 络实体之间的接口配置;
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
接口内容描述可以是:接口中要传递的信息或信令, 也可以用标准接口 对就的文档号来描述;接口格式则是接口以什么样的形式来传递接口内容, 可以指定具体的格式协议, 如 XML, Corba, 可以指定先传递什么内容, 什 么形式, 再指定后传递什么内容, 什么形式。
在通信网络中, 实际的网管系统部署之后, 当通信网络不再需要该网管 系统或者重新部署时, 需要拆除原来的设备。 为了给通信系统提供灵活可控 的虚拟化网管, 本发明还考虑了虚拟化网管的生命周期配置。
可选的, 所述生命周期配置信息, 包括如下配置信息之一或组合: 所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
所谓生命周期是指该虚拟化网管的工作周期, 当虚拟化网管的生命周期 到达时, 该虚拟化网管的通用设备会使其停止工作, 并释放为其所分配的资 源。 所述生命周期可以是具体的时刻, 例如:可以设置该虚拟化网管生命周 期时间为某年某月某日某时间, 当到达这个时间时, 该虚拟化网管就结束工 作周期, 不再存在。 所述生命周期也可以是以虚拟化网管实例化时刻为起点 的一段时长偏移, 比如:可以设置该虚拟化网管生命周期为时长偏移为三个 月, 则当该虚拟化网管从实例化起始工作时长为三个月时, 停止工作。 所述 生命周期还可以是某种结束条件, 当虚拟化网管符合该结束条件时, 则结束 工作周期, 该虚拟化网管不再存在。 例如:可以设置该结束条件为当虚拟化 网管所管理的网元数目小于预设阈值 (比如:1) 时, 该虚拟化网管就结束工 作。
所谓存在时长与所述生命周期不同的是, 当虚拟化网管工作时间到达存 在时长时, 则虚拟化网管结束生命期, 但是该虚拟化网管的通用设备并不释 放为其所分配的资源。 设置存在时长的目的是当通信系统再次需要启用该虚 拟化网管时, 可以快速启动该虚拟化网管, 不再需要重新部署。 所述存在时 长的设置可参阅上述生命周期的设置, 在此不再赘述。
当然, 若通信系统需要该虚拟化网管提供永久性的服务时, 则可以设置 该虚拟化网管的生命周期或者存在时长为永久性。
通过设置虚拟化网管的配生命周期或者存在时长的方式, 能够使得虚拟 化网管系统满足通信网管的实际需求, 不再需要操作人员的实地操作就能够 自动控制虚拟化网管的存在状态。
为了满足人们对通信质量越来越高的要求, 在部署通信网络时, 需要考 虑各个环节的通信质量。基于此本发明还可设置了虚拟化网管性能要求配置, 从而保证虚拟化网管的通信质量满足整个通信网络的需求。
可选的, 所述网管性能要求配置, 包括如下配置信息之一或组合: 所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
当通信网络中只有一个可被虚拟化的通用设备时, 网管虚拟化管理者就 在该通用设备上部署虚拟化网管, 当通信网络中有多个可被虚拟化的通信设 备时, 为了更好地利用通信网络资源, 本发明还考虑了部署策略配置。
可选的, 所述部署策略配置, 包括如下策略之一或组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
需要说明的是, 在实现虚拟化网管时, 可以根据具体场景需要, 设置上 述一种或者多种配置信息。
比如:当系统中需要部署一个网管, 则需要设置的配置信息至少包括: 网管功能配置信息和网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息。
如果想要控制虚拟化网管的工作周期, 还需要设置生命周期配置信息; 如果网管相关接口配置信息需要重新配置, 则还需要设置网管相关接口配置 信息;如果实际应用中, 对网管的性能有一定的要求, 比如现有网管处理速 度下, 需要提高网管处理速度, 则还需要设置网管性能要求配置信息;如果 在难以部署网管的实际场景中, 则需要考虑部署因素, 此时还需要设置部署 策略配置信息, 以满足实际部署需求。 上述不同的配置信息能够使得虚拟化 网管满足不同的实际需求, 因此, 在实际应用中, 可根据具体网络需求, 设 置一种或者多种配置信息。
通过上述实施例可以看出, 本发明提供的实现虚拟化网管的方法, 先通 过网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网管的配置信 息;然后指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化, 最终实现虚拟化网管。 由于虚拟化网管的基础为各类通用设备, 且, 虚拟化 网管的部署是一个自动化控制的过程, 无须技术人员实地部署相应设备, 只 需要在现有的通信网络中通用设备中实现该虚拟化网管, 可见虚拟化网管的 方法, 能够实现低成本、 快速的网管部署, 能够满足通信网络部署需求。 在实际应用中, 为了保证虚拟化网管的可控性更好、 灵活性更高, 本发 明还提供了优选方案。
参阅图 2, 示出的本发明实施例实现虚拟化网管的方法实施例 2 的流程 图, 所述方法可包括:
歩骤 201 ,网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网 管的配置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其 它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置 信息、 网管性能要求配置信息和部署策略配置信息。
本歩骤中的各种配置信息与方法实施例 1 中的配置信息相同, 在此不再 赘述。
歩骤 202,网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统指示网管虚拟 化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化。
下面仅以部署策略配置信息为例进行解释说明。
在本实施例中设置该部署策略配置信息的目的是为了告知网管虚拟化管 理者根据什么策略选择合适的通用设备, 再将该虚拟化网管部署在所选择的 通用设备上。
在通信系统中部署虚拟化网管就是为了管理该系统中的一个或者一些网 元, 因此, 为了更加方便地管理网元, 可以将该虚拟化网管部署在其所管理 的网元的通用设备上, 或者将该虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设 备的相邻通用设备上。 比如:若该虚拟化网管只管理一个网元, 且该网元部 署在通用服务器 1上, 则可以将该虚拟化网管也部署在通用服务器 1上, 或 者,将该虚拟化网管部署在与通用服务器 1相邻的通用服务器 2;若该虚拟化 网管管理多个网元时, 则部署在任何一个网元的通用服务器上。
为了保证通信网络的资源得到合理的分配利用, 在部署虚拟化网管的时 候, 可以考虑虚拟资源的利用情况, 具体为分析通信网络中可被执行虚拟化 的设备的虚拟资源利用率情况, 然后将虚拟化网管部署在资源可利用率最高 或者次高的通用设备上, 尽可能地避免将该虚拟化网管部署在虚拟化资源未 被开始利用的通用设备上, 这样能够减少故障发生几率, 减少管理代价。 当然, 还可以预先设定好虚拟化网管的地理位置, 即, 在所设置的地理 位置的通用设备上部署该虚拟化网管。 或者, 还可以预先设定虚拟化网管所 占用的虚拟资源群组, 这样就根据哪些设备拥有这些虚拟资源群组, 从而将 该虚拟化网管部署在该通用设备上。 或者, 还可以预先设定虚拟化网管的通 用设备 (物理服务器) 的网络地址, 则根据网络地址来将对应的通用设备部 署为该虚拟化网管。
在实际应用中, 网络功能虚拟化编排者可以将设置的配置信息保存成目 录文件, 然后指示网管虚拟化管理者读取所述目录文件, 以使所述网管虚拟 化管理者根据所述目录文件将通用设备虚拟化为网管。 当网管虚拟化管理者 接收到指示之后, 读取所述目录文件, 然后根据目录文件中的关于部署策略 的配置信息, 选择合适的通用设备, 按照目录文件中的其他配置信息, 将所 选择的通用设备虚拟化为网管。
本优选方案在实现虚拟化网管之前, 设置了相关配置信息, 考虑到了网 管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相 关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息和部署策略配 置信息, 通过配置这些信息使得实现虚拟化网管过程成为一个可控性高、 灵 活性较好的虚拟化过程, 且使得虚拟化网管能够满足实际应用需求, 以保证 该通信系统资源得到合理利用。 本发明实施例还提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 该方法是从网管虚 拟化管理者的角度描述的。
参阅图 3, 示出的本发明实施例实现虚拟化网管的方法实施例 3 的流程 图, 所述方法可包括:
歩骤 301 ,网管虚拟化管理者接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营 支撑系统发送的指示。
歩骤 302,所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息,根 据所述配置信息完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化 编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息, 所述配 置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置、 网管功能与其它 虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置、 网管相关接口配置、 生命周期配置、 网管性能 要求配置、 部署策略配置。
网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配置信 息完成网管功能虚拟化的实质是:网管虚拟化管理者在通用设备 (比如:基 于行业标准的服务器、 存储设备以及交换设备等) 上虚拟化一个网管, 该虚 拟化网管能够取代通信网络中专用的网管设备。 由于通用设备的成本低廉, 因此, 利用通用设备能够节约投资成本。
可选的, 所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根 据所述配置信息完成网管功能虚拟化, 包括:
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收的指示, 从所述网管功能虚拟化编排 者获取所述配置信息;
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通 用设备虚拟化为网管。
当需要部署虚拟化网管时, 首先网管虚拟化管理者接收网管功能虚拟化 编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统发送的指示,根据指示获取对应的配置信息, 然后, 网管虚拟化管理者根据该配置信息完成网管虚拟化。 利用该方法, 针 对不同类型网元, 无需购买与其对应的网管设备, 只需要按照本方法为该网 元部署对应的虚拟化网管, 就能够实现低成本、 快速的网管部署。 由于, 现有通信网络中的网管设备出现故障时, 需要专业技术人员对其 及时维修, 才能避免对通信网络造成危害。 网管设备经过维修之后, 才能够 正常工作, 但是在维修期间仍旧会对通信网络造成一定的危害, 为了解决这 个问题, 本发明实施例中的虚拟化网管可以在虚拟化网管的通用设备出现故 障时, 将虚拟化网管转移至正常的通用设备上, 从而保证该虚拟化网管的正 常工作。
由于, 虚拟化网管是在通用设备上虚拟化出来的, 虚拟化网管独立于该 通用设备的操作系统和硬件设备;当通用设备被虚拟化后, 计算资源均被池 化, 当资源池里的节点发生故障或者通用设备出现其他硬件故障时, 运行在 其上的虚拟化网管将无法正常工作, 因此, 利用本发明实施例的方法将通用 设备虚拟化为网管之后, 当网管虚拟化管理者发现该通用设备上的虚拟化网 管出现故障时, 可以及时将该虚拟化网管迁移至正常的通用设备上, 以保证 虚拟化网管的正常工作。 与上述实施例 1 实现虚拟化网管的方法相对应, 本发明实施例提供一种 实现虚拟化网管的装置, 该装置也可以看成是上述实施 1 中的网管功能虚拟 化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统。
参阅图 4, 示出的本发明实施例实现虚拟化网管的装置实施例 1 的流程 图, 所述装置可包括:第一设置单元 401 , 和虚拟化指示单元 402, 下面结合 该装置的工作原理对其内部各单元之间连接关系进行解释说明。
第一设置单元 401 , 用于设置虚拟化网管的配置信息,设置虚拟化网管的 配置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置 信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置 信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息; 虚拟化指示单元 402, 用于指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完 成网管功能虚拟化。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为网管功能配置信息, 则设置单元具体用于 设置虚拟化网管的以下功能之一或者组合:
故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为所述网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关 系配置信息,
则设置单元具体用于设置所述网管功能与其他它虚拟网络实体之间的拓 扑关系, 所述拓扑关系包括如下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合: 所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为网管相关接口配置信息, 则设置单元具体 用于设置所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟化网络实体之间的接口配置, 其中, 所 述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为生命周期配置信息, 则所述设置单元具体 用于设置所述虚拟化网管的如下配置信息之一或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为网管性能要求配置, 则所述设置单元具体 用于设置所述虚拟化网管如下配置信息之一或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
可选的, 如果所述配置信息为部署策略配置, 则所述设置单元具体用于 设置如下策略之一或者组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
当通信网络系统中需要部署一个虚拟化网管时, 可以利用该装置首先通 过第一设置单元设置虚拟化网管的配置信息;再利用虚拟化指示单元将指示 网管虚拟化管理者执行虚拟化操作。 利用该装置之后, 针对不同类型的网元, 不再需要购买与其兼容的网管系统, 只需要对虚拟化网管的配置信息进行设 置, 就能够使其适应于对应类型的网元, 且虚拟化方式节省了人工部署的成 本, 可见, 该装置能够实现低成本、 快速的网管部署。 与上述实施例 3实现虚拟化网管的方法相对应, 本发明实施例提供一种 实现虚拟化网管的装置, 该装置也可以看成是上述实施 3中的网管虚拟化管 理者。
参阅图 5, 示出的本发明实施例实现虚拟化网管的装置实施例 2 的流程 图, 所述装置可包括:接收单元 501和虚拟化控制单元 502, 下面结合该装置 的工作原理对其内部各单元之间连接关系进行解释说明。
接收单元 501 ,用于接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统 发送的指示;
虚拟化控制单元 502, 用于根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息,根据所述 配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化编排 者或者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息;所述配置信 息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它 虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信 息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息。
可选的, 所述虚拟化控制单元, 包括:
读取子单元, 用于根据所接收的指示从所述网管功能虚拟化编排者或者 从运营商运营支撑系统获取所述配置信息;
虚拟化子单元, 用于根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通用 设备虚拟化为网管。
当通信网络系统中需要部署一个虚拟化网管时, 利用该装置针对不同类 型的网元, 不再需要购买与其兼容的网管系统, 只需要根据接收到的指示, 获取对应的配置信息, 再根据该配置信息将通用设备虚拟化为网管, 可见利 用该装置能够实现低成本、 快速的网管部署。 更进一歩地, 本发明实施例还分别提供了上述实现虚拟化网管装置的硬 件构成。 可包括至少一个处理器 (例如 CPU) , 至少一个网络接口或者其他通 信接口, 存储器, 和至少一个通信总线, 用于实现这些装置之间的连接通信。 处理器用于执行存储器中存储的可执行模块, 例如计算机程序。 存储器可能 包含高速随机存取存储器 (RAM: Random Access Memory) , 也可能还包括非 不稳定的存储器 (non-volatile memory) , 例如至少一个磁盘存储器。 通过至少 一个网络接口 (可以是有线或者无线) 实现该系统网关与至少一个其他网元 之间的通信连接, 可以使用互联网, 广域网, 本地网, 城域网等。
参见图 6, 在一些实施方式中, 存储器中存储了程序指令, 程序指令可以 被处理器执行, 其中, 程序指令可包括第一设置单元 401 和虚拟化指示单元 402。
参见图 7, 在一些实施方式中, 存储器中存储了程序指令, 程序指令可以 被处理器执行, 其中, 程序指令可包括接收单元 501和虚拟化控制单元 502。 进一歩地, 本发明实施例还提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的系统, 所述系 统包括:上述装置实施例 1所述的装置和上述装置实施例 2所述的装置, 这 两个装置之间相互通信。 即该系统可包括:网络功能虚拟化编排者和网管虚 拟化管理者。 或者, 该系统包括运营商运营支撑系统和网络虚拟化管理者。
本发明实施例还提供了一种实现虚拟化网管的系统, 参见图 8, 示出的 本发明实施例提供的一种实现虚拟化网管的系统构架示意图, 该系统可包括 运营商运营支撑系统(Operation Support System, OSS)节点 10, NFVO (Network Function Virtualization Orchestrator, 网络功能虚拟化编排者)节点 20、 V-0&M Manager(Virtual Operation and Maintenance Manager,网管虚拟化管理者)节点 30、 VNF(Virtual Network Function, 虚拟网络功能) 节点 40、 VNFM (Virtual Network Function Manager,虚拟网络功能管理者) 节点 50、 VI M (Virtualized Infrastructure Manager,虚拟设施管理者) 节点 60、 VFVI (Network Function Virtual Infrastructure, 网络功能虚拟设施) 节点 70、 V-O&M (Virtual Operation and Maintenance, 虚拟化网管) 80。
其中, 运营商运营支撑系统 10分别与虚拟化网管 80和网络功能虚拟化 编排者 20连接, 虚拟化网管 80分别与虚拟网络功能 40和虚拟网络功能管理 者 50连接, 网管虚拟化管理者 30与网络功能虚拟化编排者 20和运营商运营 支撑系统 10连接, 虚拟网络功能 40分别与网络功能虚拟化设施 70和虚拟网 管功能管理者 50连接, 网络功能虚拟化编排者 20与虚拟网络功能管理者 50 连接, 虚拟网络功能管理者 50与虚拟设施管理者 60连接, 虚拟设施管理者 60与网管功能虚拟设施 70连接。
需要说明的是, 上述虚拟化网管 80是通过运营商运营支撑系统 10和网 管虚拟化管理者 30虚拟化生成的, 或者是通过网络功能虚拟化编排者 20和 网管虚拟化管理者 30虚拟化生成的, 因此, 虚拟化网管可以集成在一个物理 实体, 也可以集成在多个物理实体中, 即, 通过多个物理实体的功能模块实 现网管功能。
需要说明的是, NFVO节点、 VNFM 节点和 VI M节点包含于 NFV-MANO (Network Function Virtualisation Management and Orchestrator, 网络功能虚 ί以 化管理与编排) ;虚拟化通信网络可以包括至少一个 EMS、 至少一个 VNF, 该 EMS可以虚拟化网管, 每一个 VNF的功能可以不同, 虚拟化网管的功能 与 VNF的功能也可以集成在一个物理设备实现;也可以分别集成在不同的物 理设备实现;底层支撑架构的 NFVI 节点包括计算资源、 存储资源和传输资 源。
上述实现虚拟化网管的系统可以基于云系统实现, 云系统主要包括云计 算和云存储。 云计算是指分布式计算, 通过各地的数据中心设置服务器集群, 通过网络为用户提供不同的应用云存储是将用户数据存储在云端, 避免使用 本地资源存储, 达到异地使用和异地存储的目的。
OSS 是运营商的一体化、 信息资源共享的支持系统, 主要由网络管理、 系统管理、 计费、 营业、 账务和客户服务等部分组成。 EMS是管理一个或多 个网元的系统。 VNF可以实现云系统上用于实现通信网络中物理实体设备的 功能, 也就是虚拟化网元。 例如, VNF可以实现移动管理实体或基站等网元 的功能。 NFVO用于布署 VNF, VNFM用于管理 VNF, VIM用于管理 NFVI。
示例的,假设 VNF需要实现基站的功能,运营商可以使用 OSS配置 VNF 的基站功能,通过 OSS与 EMS的接口和 EMS和 VNF的接口将配置信息传输 至 VNF, 再通过 NFVO布署 VNF, 实现虚拟化通信网络的小区覆盖, 使用 户能够进行通话, 还可以通过 VNFM管理 VNF, VNF可以是具备移动管理 实体的功能。
通过以上的实施方式的描述可知, 本领域的技术人员可以清楚地了解到 上述实施例方法中的全部或部分歩骤可借助软件加必需的通用硬件平台的方 式来实现。 基于这样的理解, 本发明的技术方案本质上或者说对现有技术做 出贡献的部分可以以软件产品的形式体现出来, 该计算机软件产品可以存储 在存储介质中, 如 ROM/RAM、 磁碟、 光盘等, 包括若干指令用以使得一台 计算机设备 (可以是个人计算机, 服务器, 或者诸如媒体网关等网络通信设 备, 等等) 执行本发明各个实施例或者实施例的某些部分所述的方法。
需要说明的是, 本说明书中的各个实施例均采用递进的方式描述, 各个 实施例之间相同相似的部分互相参见即可, 每个实施例重点说明的都是与其 他实施例的不同之处。 尤其, 对于设备及系统实施例而言, 由于其基本相似 于方法实施例, 所以描述得比较简单, 相关之处参见方法实施例的部分说明 即可。 以上所描述的设备及系统实施例仅仅是示意性的, 其中作为分离部件 说明的单元可以是或者也可以不是物理上分开的, 作为单元显示的部件可以 是或者也可以不是物理单元, 即可以位于一个地方, 或者也可以分布到多个 网络单元上。 可以根据实际的需要选择其中的部分或者全部模块来实现本实 施例方案的目的。 本领域普通技术人员在不付出创造性劳动的情况下, 即可 以理解并实施。
以上所述仅为本发明的较佳实施例而已, 并非用于限定本发明的保护范 围。 凡在本发明的精神和原则之内所作的任何修改、 等同替换、 改进等, 均 包含在本发明的保护范围内。

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权 利 要 求
1、 一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 其特征在于, 所述方法包括: 网络功能虚拟化编排者或运营商运营支撑系统设置虚拟化网管的配置信 息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署 策略配置信息;
网络功能虚拟化编排者或运营商运营支撑系统指示网管虚拟化管理者依 据所述配置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化。
2、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述网管功能配置信息用 于实现以下功能之一或组合:
故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
3、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述网管功能与其它虚拟 网络实体拓扑关系配置信息, 包括如下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
4、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述网管相关接口配置, 包括所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟化网络实体之间的接口配置, 其中, 所述虚 拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
5、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述生命周期配置信息, 包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
6、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述网管性能要求配置, 包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
7、 根据权利要求 1所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述部署策略配置, 包括 如下策略之一或组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
8、 一种实现虚拟化网管的方法, 其特征在于, 所述方法包括: 网管虚拟化管理者接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或者运营商运营支撑系统 发送的指示;
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配 置信息完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化编排者或 者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息, 所述配置信息至 少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络 实体拓扑关系配置、 网管相关接口配置、 生命周期配置、 网管性能要求配置、 部署策略配置。
9、 根据权利要求 8所述的方法, 其特征在于, 所述网管虚拟化管理者根 据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配置信息完成网管功能虚拟化, 包括: 所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所接收的指示, 从所述网管功能虚拟化编排 者或者从运营商运营支撑系统获取所述配置信息;
所述网管虚拟化管理者根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通 用设备虚拟化为网管。
10、 一种实现虚拟化网管的装置, 其特征在于, 所述装置包括: 第一设置单元, 用于设置虚拟化网管的配置信息, 设置虚拟化网管的配 置信息, 所述配置信息至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信 息、 网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信 息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息; 虚拟化指示单元, 用于指示网管虚拟化管理者依据所述配置信息, 完成 网管功能虚拟化。
11、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为网 管功能配置信息, 则设置单元具体用于设置虚拟化网管的以下功能之一或者 组合:
故障管理功能、 配置管理功能、 计费管理功能、 性能管理功能、 安全管 理功能、 增强虚拟化管理功能、 虚拟化资源与业务关联功能、 虚拟化网管对 其所管理的网元与虚拟资源之间的映射关系的调整功能。
12、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为所 述网管功能与其它虚拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息,
则设置单元具体用于设置所述网管功能与其他它虚拟网络实体之间的拓 扑关系, 所述拓扑关系包括如下配置之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的相互连接关系, 或部署时位置 关系设定, 或所述虚拟化网管与虚拟化网络实体之间的数量比例关系。
其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组合:
所述虚拟化网管所管理的网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网络功能虚拟 化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机。
13、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为网 管相关接口配置信息, 则设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管与所述虚拟 化网络实体之间的接口配置, 其中, 所述虚拟化网络实体包括如下之一或组 合 ·
所述虚拟化网管所管理的虚拟化功能网元、 网络功能虚拟化编排者、 网 络功能虚拟化管理者、 虚拟设施管理者、 网络功能虚拟资源或虚拟机;
所述接口配置包括如下配置信息之一或组合:
接口名、 接口位置、 接口内容描述、 接口传输时的内容格式或传输顺序、 接口使用的传输协议名或协议号或对应的标准文档编号、接口传输带宽要求、 接口传输时延要求、 接口对应的地址绑定要求、 地址数量要求、 接口安全策 略设置。
14、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为生 命周期配置信息, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管的如下配置 信息之一或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管的生命周期时长、 网管激活时间点、 网管是否可休眠和 / 或休眠条件、 完成网管虚拟化所需的时间限制或时间点限制。
15、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为网 管性能要求配置, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置所述虚拟化网管如下配置信 息之一或者组合:
所述虚拟化网管对事件的最短响应时长、虚拟化网管定期测量的最大和 / 或最小间隔、 所述虚拟化网管处理网络事件或网管任务的数量上限或相关用 户数量上限。
16、 根据权利要求 10所述的装置, 其特征在于, 如果所述配置信息为部 署策略配置, 则所述设置单元具体用于设置如下策略之一或者组合:
将虚拟化网管部署在其所管理的网元的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署 在与其所管理的网元的通用设备相邻的通用设备上、 将虚拟化网管部署在虚 拟资源可利用率较高的设备上或者将虚拟化网管部署在预设地理位置的设备 上。
17、 一种实现虚拟化网管的装置, 其特征在于, 所述装置包括: 接收单元, 用于接收网络功能虚拟化编排者或运营商运营支撑系统发送 的指示;
虚拟化控制单元, 用于根据所接收到的指示读取配置信息, 根据所述配 置信息, 完成网管功能虚拟化;所述配置信息是所述网管功能虚拟化编排者 或者运营商运营支撑系统预先设置的用来完成虚拟化的信息;所述配置信息 至少包括如下配置信息之一或组合:网管功能配置信息、 网管功能与其它虚 拟网络实体拓扑关系配置信息、 网管相关接口配置信息、 生命周期配置信息、 网管性能要求配置信息、 部署策略配置信息。
18、 根据权利要求 17所述的装置, 其特征在于, 所述虚拟化控制单元, 包括:
读取子单元, 用于根据所接收的指示从所述网管功能虚拟化编排者或者 从运营商运营支撑系统获取所述配置信息;
虚拟化子单元, 用于根据所述配置信息选择通用设备, 将所选择的通用 设备虚拟化为网管。
19、 一种实现虚拟化网管的系统, 其特征在于, 所述系统包括: 权利要求 10至 16中任一项所述的装置和权利要求 17或 18所述的装置, 这两个装置之间相互通信。
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