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Challenge: Telco networks are complex, with diverse network elements, protocols, and technologies, making integration a challenge.
Solution: Standardized Interfaces, NFV Abstraction, and GitOps-based management
To address network complexity in telco cloud design, leverage standardized interfaces, containerized network functions (CNFs), and a simplified management approach with GitOps. Use RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications for seamless integration. Container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and package managers like Helm simplify CNF deployment. Istio or Calico enhances networking capabilities and provides advanced service mesh functionality. Adopt GitOps with tools like Git, GitHub, or GitLab for declarative configuration management and automated deployments. Slim down ETSI MANO using GitOps principles and tools like Argo CD or Flux to deliver CNFs and associated resources continuously.