Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC (20240340658). UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS simplified abstract
UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Ronald Mark Parker of Manchester MA (US)
Mark Gordon Libby of Groton MA (US)
Michael Anthony Brown of McKinney TX (US)
Rahul Bose of Westford MA (US)
Alex Xiaoguang Xia of Lexington MA (US)
UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340658 titled 'UPDATING NETWORK FUNCTIONS IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK UTILIZING ATOMIC CONFIGURATION SNAPSHOTS
The present disclosure pertains to a network function configuration system that efficiently manages network function configurations in a cloud computing system for a 5G (and beyond) telecommunications network. The system utilizes configuration snapshots to update configurations atomically to network functions of a mobile packet core in a cloud computing environment.
- Configuration snapshots are used to perform batches of configuration updates atomically to network functions.
- The system stages configuration changes in a snapshot and applies them together to the cloud computing system.
- This approach offers technical advantages and benefits over conventional systems in managing network function configurations in a cloud computing environment.
- Potential Applications:**
- Telecommunications networks - Cloud computing systems - Mobile packet core networks
- Problems Solved:**
- Efficient management of network function configurations - Accurate application of configuration updates - Flexibility in handling configuration changes in a cloud computing system
- Benefits:**
- Improved efficiency in managing network function configurations - Accurate and flexible configuration updates - Enhanced performance of network functions in a cloud computing environment
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Enhanced Network Function Configuration System for Telecommunications Networks This technology can be applied in telecommunications companies to streamline network function configuration management, leading to improved network performance and reliability.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the network function configuration system ensure atomic updates to network functions? 2. What are the key advantages of using configuration snapshots in a cloud computing environment?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to a network function configuration system that efficiently, accurately, and flexibly manages network function configurations in a cloud computing system for a 5g (and beyond) telecommunications network. for example, the network function configuration system utilizes configuration snapshots to perform batches of configuration updates atomically to network functions of a mobile packet core that is implemented in a cloud computing system. to illustrate, in a cloud computing system (such as a core network), network functions run in a current state. to modify the configuration snapshot to a desired state, numerous network function configuration changes must often be applied. rather than applying each configuration change individually, the network function system generates a configuration snapshot that stages the configuration changes and atomically applies them to the cloud computing system together, which provides several technical advantages and benefits over conventional systems, discussed in this disclosure.
