Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

What is NFV?

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a concept in which network services such as firewalls, routers and load balancers, which traditionally ran on special hardware, in virtual form. virtual form are provided. These services run on standard servers and are provided using virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM operated.

Advantages and areas of application

NFV reduces the costs and increases flexibilityas companies no longer need expensive hardware solutions. Network services can be provided and scaled quickly, which is particularly important in Telecommunications company, cloud services and data centers is an advantage. NFV enables a faster introduction of new servicesimproves the network agility and simplifies the management of complex network infrastructures.