Getting Started
Introduction to Kube-VIM NFV Virtual Infrastructure Manager
Getting Started with Kube-VIM
Kube-VIM is a Kubernetes-native NFV Virtual Infrastructure Manager that brings carrier-grade network function virtualization to modern cloud platforms.
What is Kube-VIM?
Kube-VIM enables NFV workloads on Kubernetes infrastructure with:
- Easy setup and deployment
- Top-tier security through Talos immutable OS
- Great network flexibility supporting diverse topologies
- Huge network workloads with enterprise-scale performance
- Progressive technologies including DPDK and SR-IOV
Key Benefits
- Zero-touch provisioning for rapid deployment
- Telco-grade SLAs with 99.99% availability targets
- Cloud-native architecture with GitOps patterns
- Multi-tenancy support for service providers
- Standards compliance with ETSI NFV specifications
Platform Components
- KubeVirt - Virtualization layer for VM-based VNFs
- Talos OS - Immutable operating system for security
- Kube-OVN - Advanced networking and overlay management
- OSM Integration - MANO orchestrator connectivity
TBD Installation
Installation instructions and configuration details will be provided in upcoming releases.
Next Steps
- Architecture Overview - Understand the platform design
- Standards Compliance - ETSI NFV certification details