The Interoperability Challenge in Telecom and NFV Environments

Explore the complex landscape of interoperability in telecom and NFV environments through this comprehensive tutorial. Delve into the challenges faced by communications service providers when building virtualized services, and learn about the crucial role of OpenStack as a cloud platform for telecom and NFV use cases. Gain insights into ETSI NFV Release 2 interoperability testing activities, including standardization efforts and the results of the ETSI PlugTest. Examine the New IP Agency (NIA) interoperability testing campaigns of commercial NFV implementations, focusing on outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations. Discover how vendors and open source projects are collaborating to address interoperability challenges, and learn strategies for staying current with OpenStack releases and community developments. Get guidance on how to actively participate in the OpenStack community to ensure awareness of the latest advancements and contribute to the platform's evolution.