Gnf
Gnf, or Generic Network Function, refers to a flexible, modular software component used in network function virtualization (NFV) environments. It encapsulates a specific network service—such as firewalling, load balancing, or packet inspection—in a generic framework that allows for rapid deployment and scaling on commodity hardware or cloud platforms. By decoupling hardware constraints from software functionality, Gnf enables operators to allocate resources dynamically based on traffic demands, thereby improving operational efficiency and reducing capital expenditures.
The typical Gnf architecture comprises a lightweight runtime engine, a policy management interface, and a set
Standardization efforts by bodies such as the ETSI NFV ISG and the Open Networking Foundation have defined
Adoption of Gnf has accelerated in large-scale carrier networks where dynamic service provisioning and rapid fault