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

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