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==NFV Framework==
The NFV framework consists of three main components:<ref>Network-Functions Virtualization (NFV) Proofs of Concept; [http://www.etsi.org/technologies-clusters/technologies/nfv Framework], GS NFV-PER 002 v1.1.1 (2013-10),</ref>
# Virtualized network functions (VNFs) are software implementations of network functions that can be deployed on a network functions virtualization infrastructure (NFVI).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.datapath.io/network-function-virtualization-nfv|title=What is Network Function Virtualization (NFV)|work=blog.datapath.io}}</ref>
# Network functions virtualization infrastructure (NFVI) is the totality of all hardware and software components that build the environment where VNFs are deployed. The NFV infrastructure can span several locations. The network providing connectivity between these locations is considered as part of the NFV infrastructure.
# Network functions virtualization management and orchestration architectural framework (NFV-MANO Architectural Framework) is the collection of all functional blocks, data repositories used by these blocks, and reference points and interfaces through which these functional blocks exchange information for the purpose of managing and orchestrating NFVI and VNFs.
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