The Telco Cloud reference architecture is intended for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to deliver Telco Grade services in a single environment that supports a wide range of telco NFs in both VNFs and CNFs.
VMware Telco Cloud provides an automated approach to deploy telco applications, from legacy applications to 5G Core and RAN functions.
The modularized Telco Cloud architecture is based on various building blocks. This enables components to be interchanged to create a modular, customized design with specific outcomes as determined by the CSPs.
Elements are not exclusively allocated to a single tier, so elements within each tier are flexible and can be consumed as required. The architecture overview diagram represents one way of building a Telco Cloud.
The modules and elements are rigorously tested, beyond the traditional interoperability to ensure stability and wide-ranging compatibility. The objective is to create an architecture that guarantees the attainment of outcomes and goals set by CSPs.
In relation to the Telco Cloud Abstraction Layers diagram, the following diagram illustrates the building blocks of the Telco Cloud and the VMware products that exist within each tier.
Telco Cloud Infrastructure is integrated into Telco Cloud Platform, so a separate Telco Cloud Infrastructure stack no longer exists. However, the infrastructure components (foundational IaaS layer) reside within the Telco Cloud.
Not all components in each Tier are necessary. The Telco Cloud design and implementation are based on specific customer requirements. In this diagram, Telco Cloud Automation includes the Airgap server (if required) for deploying Kubernetes in an internet-restricted environment.
