1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
3.1 Terms defined elsewhere
3.2 Terms defined in this Supplement
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Introduction
7 Reconfigurable networking mechanisms
8 Reconfigurable networking scenarios
8.1 Internet service providers can build customized data networks
with high efficiency and minimum functions
8.2 Future Internet researchers can build a future Internet testbed
with routers so that functions can be conveniently expanded
8.3 Flexible network architecture supported by reconfigurable
networking can improve network security and robustness
8.4 Traditional network operators can adopt reconfigurable
networking to build smart pipe or network intelligence capability enhancement
(NICE)
8.5 Flexible network architecture supported by reconfigurable
networking can facilitate the business mode of network virtual operation
9 Function requirements
9.1 Routing mechanisms requirements
9.2 Network functions requirements
9.3 Service provision requirements
9.4 Context awareness requirements
9.5 Resource virtualization requirements
9.6 Network manageability requirements
9.7 Open operation interfaces and protocols requirements
10 Security considerations
Appendix I – A candidate solution of reconfigurable networking based on minimum
network functions and network polymorphism
I.1 Network function reference model
I.2 Functions and concepts