TS 28.500 – Management of Virtualized Network Functions
3GPP TS 28.500 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management of Virtualized Network Functions. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies management concepts, requirements, and architecture for mobile networks including virtualized network functions.
Releases and versions of TS 28.500
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 28.500
Category: Management (Network Management). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 28.500
- TS 28.510 NFV Configuration Management Requirements
- TS 32.102 Telecom Management Physical Architecture Framework
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 32.101 PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
- TS 32.401 Performance Management Concept & Requirements
- TS 32.111 Fault Management Requirements
- TS 32.150 IRP Concept and Definitions
Specifications that reference TS 28.500
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 32.401 Performance Management Concept & Requirements
- TS 32.426 EPC Performance Measurements Specification
- TS 32.409 IMS Performance Management Measurements
- TS 28.510 NFV Configuration Management Requirements
- TS 28.516 Fault Management for Virtualized Mobile Networks
- TS 28.522 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks Stage 2
- TS 28.525 Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures
- TS 28.515 Fault Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.520 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks
- TS 28.521 PM for Virtualized Network Functions
Other specifications in the 28 series
- TS 28.403 WLAN Performance Measurements
- TS 28.404 QoE Measurement Collection: Concepts & Requirements
- TS 28.405 QoE Measurement Control & Configuration
- TS 28.406 QoE measurement collection: info definition & transport
- TS 28.510 NFV Configuration Management Requirements
- TS 28.511 Configuration Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.512 CM for Virtualized Network Functions Stage 2
- TS 28.513 Configuration Management for Virtualized Networks
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 28.500?
3GPP TS 28.500 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Management of Virtualized Network Functions. Specifies management concepts, requirements, and architecture for mobile networks including virtualized network functions.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.500?
TS 28.500 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TS 28.500 belong to?
TS 28.500 belongs to the Management (Network Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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