TS 28.525 – Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
3GPP TS 28.525 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Specifies requirements for Life Cycle Management of virtualized network functions in mobile networks, covering VNF and NS operations.
Releases and versions of TS 28.525
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 14.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 28.525
Category: Services (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 28.525
- TS 28.510 NFV Configuration Management Requirements
- TS 28.515 Fault Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 32.501 Self-Configuration of Network Elements Concepts
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 28.500 Management of Virtualized Network Functions
- TS 32.101 PLMN Management Principles and Requirements
- TS 32.102 Telecom Management Physical Architecture Framework
- TS 28.520 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks
Specifications that reference TS 28.525
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 28.531 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
- TS 28.510 NFV Configuration Management Requirements
- TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures
- TS 32.103 3GPP Management IRP Overview
- TR 28.925 Enhancement of Service Based Management Architecture
Other specifications in the 28 series
- TS 28.520 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks
- TS 28.521 PM for Virtualized Network Functions
- TS 28.522 PM for Virtualized Mobile Networks Stage 2
- TS 28.523 Performance Management for Virtualized Mobile Networks
- TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures
- TS 28.527 Life Cycle Management (LCM) Stage 2
- TS 28.528 Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 28.525?
3GPP TS 28.525 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks. Specifies requirements for Life Cycle Management of virtualized network functions in mobile networks, covering VNF and NS operations.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.525?
TS 28.525 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 28.525 belong to?
TS 28.525 belongs to the Services (Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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