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8.4 Internal reference points among functions of S-NICE

Figure 8-4 and the following content provides the descriptions of the internal reference points among
functions of S-NICE:

Figure 8-4 – Internal reference points of S-NICE

IOF-CF the reference point between S-NICE orchestration functions and S-NICE controller functions.

With this reference point, S-NICE orchestration functions invoke the capabilities of S-NICE controller
functions according to the request from the applications.
ICF-IF the reference point between S-NICE controller functions and S-NICE infrastructure functions.
With this reference point, S-NICE controller functions retrieve the network and traffic information
from S-NICE infrastructure functions.
S-NICE controller functions also send instructions to S-NICE infrastructure functions for executing
with this reference point.

8.5 External reference points of S-NICE

Figure 8-5 and the following content provides the descriptions of the external reference points:

Figure 8-5 – External reference points of S-NICE

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