3 Definitions of terms, symbols and abbreviations

28.3113GPPManagement and orchestrationNetwork policy management for mobile networks based on Network Function Virtualization (NFV) scenariosRelease 17TS

3.1 Terms

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3.2 Symbols

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3.3 Abbreviations

For the purposes of the present document, the abbreviations given in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1] and the following apply. An abbreviation defined in the present document takes precedence over the definition of the same abbreviation, if any, in 3GPP TR 21.905 [1].

EM Element Management

IRP Integration Reference Point

NE Network Element

NFVI Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure

NFVO Network Functions Virtualization Orchestrator

NM Network Management

PAF Policy Administration Function

PF Policy Function

VIM Virtualized Infrastructure Manager

VNF Virtualized Network Function

VNFM VNF Manager