Summary
In this chapter, we discussed the different aspects of network edge architecture. It showed the importance of CSPs needing to adopt cloud and virtualization to offer new services that drive growth and improve customer experience. CSPs are attempting to become DSPs.
We talked about the virtualization of NFs and how it is helping telcos take advantage of cloud-native technologies. You also learned about SDN. We saw the prevalence of network management systems and how they help network administrators.
Finally, we closed the chapter with a description of MEC, which has gained popularity with the advent of 5G technology. Three common edge use cases were described that showed variations in the location of the network components.
In the next chapter, we will look at end-to-end architectures.
