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A Virtualized Network Function (VNF) built and deployed using cloud native technologies. These technologies include containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable infrastructure and declarative APIs that allow deployment in public, private and hybrid cloud environments through loosely coupled and automated systems.
Cloud Native Network Function (CNF)
A Virtualized Network Function (VNF) built and deployed using cloud native technologies. These technologies include containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable infrastructure and declarative APIs that allow deployment in public, private and hybrid cloud environments through loosely coupled and automated systems.