3 Definitions of terms, symbols and abbreviations

28.5383GPPEdge Computing ManagementManagement and orchestrationRelease 18TS

3.1 Terms

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

Edge Computing: A concept, as described in 3GPP TS 23.501 [4], that enables operator and 3rd party services to be hosted close to the UE’s access point of attachment, to achieve an efficient service delivery through the reduced end-to-end latency and load on the transport network.

Edge Computing Service Provider: A mobile network operator offering Edge Computing service.

Edge Data Network: A local Data Network that supports the architecture for enabling edge applications.

ECSP Management System: is a part of 3GPP management system that utilizes 3GPP defined management services to enable consumers (e.g., ASP. ECSP) to orchestrate and manage the EDN.

PLMN Management System: is a part of 3GPP Management System that utilizes 3GPP defined management services to enable consumers (e.g., PLMN operator) to orchestrate and manage the mobile networks.

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].

ASP Application Service Provider

DN Data Network

DNAI Data Network Access Identifier

DNN Data Network Name

EAS Edge Application Server

ECS Edge Configuration Server

ECSP Edge Computing Service Provider

EDN Edge Data Network

FQDN Fully Qualified Domain Name

GSM Global System for Mobile Communications

GSMA GSM Association