NFV Use Cases (On-Demand)

Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) isn’t just a concept, it’s a practical solution shaping
the future of telecom and IT services. This course explores real-world NFV applications,
showing how virtualisation delivers flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency across diverse
network environments.

In this course, we’ll look at NFV use cases, diving into specific scenarios, including:

• NFVI as a Service (NFVIaaS) and how it operates across multiple domains
  
• Virtual Network Function as a Service (VNFaaS) and Virtual Network Platform as a
  Service (VNPaaS), plus a comparison of the two
  
• VNF Forwarding Graphs (VNF FGs) and their role in service chaining
  
• Virtualisation of mobile core networks, IMS, base stations, and home environments
  
• Advanced deployments such as virtual CDNs (vCDN) and fixed access NFV
  

You’ll also explore ETSI Proof of Concept (PoC) projects, including demonstrations of
virtual EPC applications, SDN-controlled forwarding graphs, and resilience techniques.

These examples show how NFV is implemented in real networks and the benefits it brings
to operators and service providers.

Designed for professionals in telecoms, IT, and network engineering, this course provides a
practical, jargon-free look at NFV in action. Ideal for anyone who wants to understand how
virtualisation is applied to real-world network challenges.