- Contributions:
- Saad Ullah Sheikh - Saad contribution-section 3. Analysis of NFV Testing Survey
- Lei Huang - 2.1- 2.3 analysis of NFV testing status, include testing scenario, process, challenges
- Others?
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At the same time, from the perspective of equipment, instrument, environment, personnel, etc., there are many difficulties include diversification of network elements and interfaces, complex instruments, problem location, large test capacity, large demand for personnel, and high skill requirements, etc. Specifically, we use the 5G core test as an example, the testing challenges include-
Dimensions | Challenges |
Equipment | Many network elements, interfaces, service processes; complex service models, large service volume, complex network element configuration, and difficult to locate problems. |
Instrument | Complex operation, high degree of professionalism, difficult to locate problems. |
Environment | The test capacity is large and requires a lot of resources. Material preparation, environment and networking construction will consume lots of time. |
Personnel | Multi-vendors, multi-network elements, multi-instruments, and multi-processes lead to high requirements for personnel and technical skills. |