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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2015
Amdocs Software Systems Limited, Dublin, IE;
Shai Herzog, Ganei Tikva, IL;
Amdocs Software Systems Limited, Dublin, IE;
Amdocs Development Limited, Limassol, CY;
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for adding a new element to a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network. In use, at least one new element to implement in an NFV-based communication network is identified, the at least one new element including at least one new service, at least one new virtual network function (VNF), at least one new device, or at least one new software upgrade. Additionally, the at least one new element is added to a service model associated with the NFV-based communication network, without disruption of existing elements in the NFV-based communication network. Further, a selection policy associated with the at least one new network element is generated. Moreover, the at least one new element is utilized in the NFV-based communication network, in accordance with the selection policy.