TS 28.531 – 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management
3GPP TS 28.531 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management. Its official 3GPP title is “Management and orchestration”. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-15 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.1.0 in Rel-20.
Specifies use cases, requirements, and procedures for provisioning 5G network slices, including lifecycle management and interactions with NFV-MANO.
Releases and versions of TS 28.531
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.8.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.10.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.16.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.13.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 28.531
Category: Management (Network Slice Management). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Management.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 28.531
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 38.300 NR and NG-RAN Overall Description
- TS 28.622 Generic Network Resource Information Service
- TS 28.623 Generic NRM IRP Solution Set Definitions
- TS 32.158 REST Solution Set Design Rules
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 28.525 Life Cycle Management for Virtualized Networks
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.526 Telecommunication management; Life Cycle Management (LCM) for mobile networks that include virtualized network functions; Procedures
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
Specifications that reference TS 28.531
- TS 23.501 5G System Architecture
- TS 28.541 5G Network Resource Model (NRM) Stage 2 and 3
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.700 Study on SEAL Phase 4
- TS 28.530 Network Slicing Concepts & Requirements
- TS 26.501 5G Media Streaming Architecture
- TS 28.550 5G Performance Assurance Management Services
- TS 28.104 Management Data Analytics
- TS 28.310 5G Network Energy Efficiency Management
- TS 28.538 Management and orchestration for edge computing
- TS 28.202 5G Network Slice Management Charging
Other specifications in the 28 series
- 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
- TS 28.532 Generic Management Services for Mobile Networks
- TS 28.533 5G Management Architecture Framework
- TS 28.535 Closed Control Loop Assurance Management
- TS 28.536 Management services for communication service assurance
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 28.531?
3GPP TS 28.531 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for 5G Network Slice Provisioning Management. Specifies use cases, requirements, and procedures for provisioning 5G network slices, including lifecycle management and interactions with NFV-MANO.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 28.531?
TS 28.531 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-15 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.1.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 28.531 belong to?
TS 28.531 belongs to the Management (Network Slice Management) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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