DDI for 5G Infrastructures How SOLIDserver™ enhances network performance, UX and security. Read as PDF Operator IT Challenges for 5G Networks In addition to financial impacts for operators linked to massive deployment costs, on the IT side the main challenges faced will include: Deploying network architecture to handle bandwidth for end user devices and increased number and variety of radio base stations (TDD, FDD and NB-LTE), in order to fulfill the three main contradictory usages: eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband at 10Gbps) uRLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency communications at 1ms delay) mMTC (massive machine type communications at 1 million devices per km²) Limiting overall round trip delay between device and content from any consumed application for new usages; this requires bringing computing resources near the device in the network for caching content, aggregating and preprocessing data, and optimizing network paths and IP routes Scaling capacities up and down in order to optimize running costs and energy consumption DDI (DNS-DHCP-IPAM) Requirements for 5G Networks 5G deployments face multiple challenges, mainly because they significantly change the way telcos normally build and operate their networks. Software is at the heart of the 5G revolution, and IP is the standard protocol between apps, making the DDI solution a fundamental base as an IP service enhancer. Low latency is pushing the limits on multiple systems so DNS resolution times have come very much to the foreground. And whereas hardware was previously common, fast deployment and auto-scaling architecture with NFV have become mandatory. Lastly, to minimize DNS lookup times and increase the cache-hit ratio for local users, it is essential to place DDI components for enabling IP services at the edge of the new networks and thus closer to end-users, while taking advantage of automation and scalability. That is exactly how EfficientIP’s SOLIDserver DDI is architectured. Optimizing Telco 5G operating costs and UX with Automated DNS Server Scaling in NFV Video Experience the future of DNS management with the revolutionary SmartArchitecture from EfficientIP, where automatic scaling of DNS Virtual Network Functions (VNF) meets the efficiency of zero-touch provisioning. This dynamic duo not only transforms the landscape of Telco 5G network scalability but also delivers significant benefits in terms of cost reduction and an elevated user experience (UX). Request A Demo See SOLIDserver DDI in action and learn how it can benefit your 5G network. Get Started SOLIDserver DDI for 5G Key Benefits EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI solution helps telcos with enabling their new 5G services, using a platform which regroups an extended set of services. These range from traditional IPAM, DNS and DHCP to advanced security, application traffic management and a rich set of API and events to be included easily in any ecosystem of NFV and legacy applications. Enhanced Performance Enhanced performance with the fastest available DNS and DHCP servers. Improved User Experience Improved user experience with scalability and intelligent user to application routing. Heightened Security Heightened security with filtering capabilities and deep client behavioral analysis. Simplified Deployment & Administration Simplified deployment with SmartArchitecture easing NFV management. Strengthened Resiliency Strengthened resiliency with rich topology capabilities, clustering and inherent resiliency. Open API for Rich Integration Collapse In any modern ecosystem APIs are the enabler for easy interconnection and loose coupling through event handling. SOLIDserver is built around API as a service based system and any action performed by automation or the GUI can be also performed through API. This allows easy integration of all the DDI, security and application traffic management to be administered centrally or through a VNF manager. It also allows the IPAM to act as the central repository for the whole 5G infrastructure with dynamic updates reflecting the exact configuration of services and networks in place in the SDN. Support of Standards Expand By implementing all the adopted standards on IP service protocols like DNS and DHCP, SOLIDserver is a robust cornerstone for 5G service deployment. One of the key evolutions in 5G internal requirements relates to finding resources using DNS. It enables complex network topologies and scale-out principles for all the internal components of the network. This support is enabled by a strict implementation of required features using S-NAPTR, SRV and A/AAAA DNS records as stated in the 3GPP normalization (cf TS 29.303), and also in the Internet standard like IETF RFC3958 (Domain-Based Application Service Location Using SRV RRs and the Dynamic Delegation Discovery Service (DDDS). In addition to standard compliance directly related to 5G, telcos are planning the future of their networking solutions, and in that context IPv6 is mandatory. To move to IPv6 at large scale, the SOLIDserver solution has long been proposing proven technologies like NAT64 and DNS64, which have been successfully deployed in many telco mobile networks worldwide. Conclusion Expand 5G telecommunication providers are changing the way data is exchanged and people are talking, sharing, playing, working and living together. Service providers are facing constant challenges to set up their infrastructure and evolve it to cater for new usages. More capacity, more devices, more bandwidth, and more powerful networks are required for all the use cases that can now be enabled by 5G technologies. At the heart of the engine we find all the components of modern IP networks and anything able to bring application content and service back to any user device. DDI is a cornerstone of any IP network, from a small home to a very large enterprise and obviously the whole Internet. By offering a coherent and integrated solution, EfficientIP SOLIDserver enables 5G networks by bringing network automation, standard support, industry-leading performances, high computing capacities and innovations. Key Resources Discover more content related to DDI and 5G. Solutions Documentation DDI Solutions for Telco Explore White Papers Telco/ISP: High Performance DNS Infrastructures In 3 Case Studies Explore View All Resources Simplify & Secure Your Network When our goal is to help companies face the challenges of modern infrastructures and digital transformation, actions speak louder than words. Request A Demo
