1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
3.1 Terms defined
elsewhere
3.2 Terms defined in this
Recommendation
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Introduction to network softwarization for IMT-2020
6.1 Underlying technologies for softwarization
6.2 Potential use cases supported by network softwarization
7 Vertical aspects
7.1 Basic model for providing network slices
7.2 Network slicing for access networks – mobile fronthaul and
backhaul
7.3 Advanced data plane programmability
8 Horizontal aspects
8.1 Basic horizontal view of network slices
8.2 Capability exposure and APIs
Appendix I – Example details of slice-support
Appendix II – Consideration on the relationship with ETSI NFV model
Appendix III – Example procedures and flows for slice instance creation
Bibliography