Virtual Network Function Glossary Definition

Term Virtual Network Function
Definition

Virtual Network Function is a Network virtualization or automation concept used to separate policy, control, or forwarding behavior from fixed hardware configuration.
Context & Usage

Cloud, platform, and infrastructure teams use this concept when automating networks and moving connectivity policies into software-defined controls.

Related concepts include Routing.

Additional Resource: Open Networking Foundation SDN Definition.

Software implementation of a network function.
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