A network function descriptor describes the instantiation parameters and operational behaviors of the VNFs. It contains key requirements for onboarding and managing the life cycle of a VNF. Onboarding a network function includes uploading a network function package to the catalog, and creating or editing a network function descriptor draft.
Upload a Network Function Package Using VMware Telco Cloud Automation, you can upload a SOL001/SOL004 compliant Virtual Network Function Descriptor (VNFD) and Cloud Service Archive (CSAR) package. The system parses and validates the configuration, and presents the topology in a visual viewer. It then persists the entry into the Network Function Catalog.
Designing a Network Function Descriptor You can create ETSI-compliant network functions using VMware Telco Cloud Automation. The Network Function Designer is a visual design tool within VMware Telco Cloud Automation that generates SOL001-compliant TOSCA descriptors based on your design.
Edit Network Function Descriptor Drafts If you have saved a draft in the Network Function Designer, you can modify or delete it at a later stage. The draft is saved as a new version every time you save. When you want to edit, select the version of draft to edit.
Edit the Network Function Catalog Source Files You can edit the source files of a Network function catalog and update it, or save the catalog as a new version.
Edit a CSAR File Manually You can manually edit a CSAR file and upload it to VMware Telco Cloud Automation.
Delete a Network Function You can delete a network function from the catalog.