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TEAS WG Young Lee TEAS WG Young Lee
Internet Draft Samsung Internet Draft Samsung
Intended status: Informational Haomian Zheng Intended status: Informational Haomian Zheng
Expires: August 22, 2021 Huawei Technologies Expires: March 8, 2022 Huawei
Daniele Ceccarelli Daniele Ceccarelli
Ericsson Ericsson
Bin Yeong Yoon Bin Yeong Yoon
ETRI ETRI
Sergio Belotti Sergio Belotti
Nokia Nokia
February 22, 2021 September 8, 2021
Applicability of YANG models for Abstraction and Control of Traffic Applicability of YANG models for Abstraction and Control of Traffic
Engineered Networks Engineered Networks
draft-ietf-teas-actn-yang-07 draft-ietf-teas-actn-yang-08
Abstract Abstract
Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) refers to the set of Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) refers to the set of
virtual network operations needed to orchestrate, control and manage virtual network operations needed to orchestrate, control and manage
large-scale multi-domain TE networks, so as to facilitate network large-scale multi-domain TE networks, so as to facilitate network
programmability, automation, efficient resource sharing, and end-to- programmability, automation, efficient resource sharing, and end-to-
end virtual service aware connectivity and network function end virtual service aware connectivity and network function
virtualization services. virtualization services.
This document explains how the different types of YANG models This document explains how the different types of YANG models
defined in the Operations and Management Area and in the Routing defined in the Operations and Management Area and in the Routing
Area are applicable to the ACTN framework. This document also shows Area are applicable to the ACTN framework. This document also shows
how the ACTN architecture can be satisfied using classes of data how the ACTN architecture can be satisfied using classes of data
model that have already been defined, and discusses the model that have already been defined, and discusses the
applicability of specific data models that are under development. It applicability of specific data models that are under development. It
also highlights where new data models may need to be developed. also highlights where new data models may need to be developed.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................. 3 1. Introduction...................................................3
1.1. Conventions Used in This Document ....................... 3 1.1. Conventions Used in This Document.........................3
2. Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) Architecture ... 3 2. Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) Architecture.....3
3. Service Models ............................................... 5 3. Service Models.................................................5
4. Service Model Mapping to ACTN ................................ 7 4. Service Model Mapping to ACTN..................................7
4.1. Customer Service Models in the ACTN Architecture (CMI) .. 7 4.1. Customer Service Models in the ACTN Architecture (CMI)....7
4.2. Service Delivery Models in ACTN Architecture ............ 8 4.2. Service Delivery Models in ACTN Architecture..............8
4.3. Network Configuration Models in ACTN Architecture (MPI) . 8 4.3. Network Configuration Models in ACTN Architecture (MPI)...8
4.4. Device Models in ACTN Architecture (SBI) ................ 9 4.4. Device Models in ACTN Architecture (SBI)..................9
5. Examples of Using Different Types of YANG Models ............ 10 5. Examples of Using Different Types of YANG Models..............10
5.1. Topology Collection .................................... 10 5.1. Topology Collection......................................10
5.2. Connectivity over Two Nodes ............................ 10 5.2. Connectivity over Two Nodes..............................10
5.3. VN example ............................................. 11 5.3. VN example...............................................11
5.4. Data Center-Interconnection Example .................... 12 5.4. Data Center-Interconnection Example......................12
5.4.1. CMI (CNC-MDSC Interface)............................14
Internet-Draft ACTN YANG February 20211 5.4.2. MPI (MDSC-PNC Interface)............................14
5.4.3. SBI (Southbound interface between PNC and devices)..14
5.4.1. CMI (CNC-MDSC Interface) .......................... 14 6. Security......................................................15
5.4.2. MPI (MDSC-PNC Interface) .......................... 14 7. IANA Considerations...........................................15
5.4.3. SBI (Southbound interface between PNC and devices). 14 8. Acknowledgements..............................................15
6. Security .................................................... 15 9. References....................................................15
7. IANA Considerations ......................................... 15 9.1. Informative References...................................15
8. Acknowledgements ............................................ 15 10. Contributors.................................................18
9. References .................................................. 15 Authors' Addresses...............................................18
9.1. Informative References ................................. 15
10. Contributors ............................................... 18
Authors' Addresses ............................................. 18
1. Introduction 1. Introduction
Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) describes a method for Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) describes a method for
operating a Traffic Engineered (TE) network (such as an MPLS-TE operating a Traffic Engineered (TE) network (such as an MPLS-TE
network or a layer 1 transport network) to provide connectivity and network or a layer 1 transport network) to provide connectivity and
virtual network for customers of the TE network. The services virtual network for customers of the TE network. The services
provided can be tuned to meet the requirements (such as traffic provided can be tuned to meet the requirements (such as traffic
patterns, quality, and reliability) of the applications hosted by patterns, quality, and reliability) of the applications hosted by
the customers. More details about ACTN can be found in Section 2. the customers. More details about ACTN can be found in Section 2.
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The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and
"OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in
BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all BCP 14 [RFC2119] [RFC8174] when, and only when, they appear in all
capitals, as shown here. capitals, as shown here.
2. Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) Architecture 2. Abstraction and Control of TE Networks (ACTN) Architecture
[RFC8453] describes the architecture model for ACTN including the [RFC8453] describes the architecture model for ACTN including the
entities (Customer Network Controller (CNC), Multi-domain Service entities (Customer Network Controller (CNC), Multi-domain Service
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Coordinator (MDSC), and Provisioning Network Controller (PNC)) and Coordinator (MDSC), and Provisioning Network Controller (PNC)) and
their interfaces. their interfaces.
Figure 1 depicts a high-level control and interface architecture for Figure 1 depicts a high-level control and interface architecture for
ACTN and is a reproduction of Figure 3 from [RFC8453]. A number of ACTN and is a reproduction of Figure 3 from [RFC8453]. A number of
key ACTN interfaces exist for deployment and operation of ACTN-based key ACTN interfaces exist for deployment and operation of ACTN-based
networks. These are highlighted in Figure 1 (ACTN Interfaces) below: networks. These are highlighted in Figure 1 (ACTN Interfaces) below:
+--------------+ +---------------+ +--------------+ +--------------+ +---------------+ +--------------+
| CNC-A | | CNC-B | | CNC-C | | CNC-A | | CNC-B | | CNC-C |
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- - ( ) ( ) ----- - - ( ) ( ) -----
( ) ( Phys. ) ( Phys. ) ( ) ( Phys. ) ( Phys. )
-------- ( Net ) ( Net ) -------- ( Net ) ( Net )
----- ----- ----- -----
Figure 1 : ACTN Interfaces Figure 1 : ACTN Interfaces
The interfaces and functions are described below (without modifying The interfaces and functions are described below (without modifying
the definitions) in [RFC8453]: the definitions) in [RFC8453]:
Internet-Draft ACTN YANG February 20211 . The CNC-MDSC Interface (CMI) is an interface between a CNC and
The CNC-MDSC Interface (CMI) is an interface between a CNC and
an MDSC. This interface is used to communicate the service an MDSC. This interface is used to communicate the service
request or application demand. A request will include specific request or application demand. A request will include specific
service properties, for example, services type, bandwidth and service properties, for example, services type, bandwidth and
constraint information. These constraints SHOULD be measurable constraint information. These constraints SHOULD be measurable
by MDSC and therefore visible to CNC via CMI. The CNC can also by MDSC and therefore visible to CNC via CMI. The CNC can also
request the creation of the virtual network based on underlying request the creation of the virtual network based on underlying
physical resources to provide network services for the physical resources to provide network services for the
applications. The CNC can provide the end-point applications. The CNC can provide the end-point
information/characteristics together with traffic matrix information/characteristics together with traffic matrix
specifying specific customer constraints. The MDSC may also specifying specific customer constraints. The MDSC may also
report potential network topology availability if queried for report potential network topology availability if queried for
current capability from the Customer Network Controller. current capability from the Customer Network Controller.
Performance monitoring is also applicable in CMI, which enables Performance monitoring is also applicable in CMI, which enables
the MDSC to report network parameters/telemetries that may the MDSC to report network parameters/telemetries that may
guide the CNC to create/change their services. guide the CNC to create/change their services.
The MDSC-PNC Interface (MPI) is an interface between a MDSC and . The MDSC-PNC Interface (MPI) is an interface between a MDSC and
a PNC. It allows the MDSC to communicate requests to a PNC. It allows the MDSC to communicate requests to
create/delete connectivity or to modify bandwidth reservations create/delete connectivity or to modify bandwidth reservations
in the physical network. In multi-domain environments, each PNC in the physical network. In multi-domain environments, each PNC
is responsible for a separate domain. The MDSC needs to is responsible for a separate domain. The MDSC needs to
establish multiple MPIs, one for each PNC and perform establish multiple MPIs, one for each PNC and perform
coordination between them to provide cross-domain connectivity. coordination between them to provide cross-domain connectivity.
MPI plays an important role for multi-vendor mechanism, inter- MPI plays an important role for multi-vendor mechanism, inter-
operability can be achieved by standardized interface modules. operability can be achieved by standardized interface modules.
The South-Bound Interface (SBI) is the provisioning interface . The South-Bound Interface (SBI) is the provisioning interface
for creating forwarding state in the physical network, for creating forwarding state in the physical network,
requested via the PNC. The SBI is not in the scope of ACTN, requested via the PNC. The SBI is not in the scope of ACTN,
however, it is included in this document so that it can be however, it is included in this document so that it can be
compared to models in [RFC8309]. compared to models in [RFC8309].
3. Service Models 3. Service Models
[RFC8309] introduces a reference architecture to explain the nature [RFC8309] introduces a reference architecture to explain the nature
and usage of service YANG models in the context of service and usage of service YANG models in the context of service
orchestration. Figure 2 below depicts this relationship and is a orchestration. Figure 2 below depicts this relationship and is a
reproduction of Figure 2 from [RFC8309]. Four models depicted in reproduction of Figure 2 from [RFC8309]. Four models depicted in
Figure 2 are defined as follows: Figure 2 are defined as follows:
Customer Service Model: A customer service model is used to . Customer Service Model: A customer service model is used to
describe a service as offer or delivered to a customer by a describe a service as offer or delivered to a customer by a
network operator. network operator.
Service Delivery Model: A service delivery model is used by a . Service Delivery Model: A service delivery model is used by a
network operator to define and configure how a service is network operator to define and configure how a service is
provided by the network. provided by the network.
Internet-Draft ACTN YANG February 20211 . Network Configuration Model: A network configuration model is
Network Configuration Model: A network configuration model is
used by a network orchestrator to provide network-level used by a network orchestrator to provide network-level
configuration model to a controller. configuration model to a controller.
Device Configuration Model: A device configuration model is . Device Configuration Model: A device configuration model is
used by a controller to configure physical network elements. used by a controller to configure physical network elements.
Customer Customer
------------------ Service ---------- ------------------ Service ----------
| | Model | | | | Model | |
| Service |<-------->| Customer | | Service |<-------->| Customer |
| Orchestrator | | | | Orchestrator | | |
| | ---------- | | ----------
------------------ ------------------
. . ----------- . . -----------
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: . . Device : : : . . Device : :
: . . Configuration : : : . . Configuration : :
: . . Model : : : . . Model : :
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
| Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network | | Network |
| Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element | | Element |
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Figure 2: An SDN Architecture with a Service Orchestrator Figure 2: An SDN Architecture with a Service Orchestrator
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4. Service Model Mapping to ACTN 4. Service Model Mapping to ACTN
YANG models coupled with the RESTCONF/NETCONF protocol YANG models coupled with the RESTCONF/NETCONF protocol
[RFC6241][RFC8040] provides solutions for the ACTN framework. This [RFC6241][RFC8040] provides solutions for the ACTN framework. This
section explains which types of YANG models apply to each of the section explains which types of YANG models apply to each of the
ACTN interfaces. ACTN interfaces.
Refer to Figure 5 of [RFC8453] for details of the mapping between Refer to Figure 5 of [RFC8453] for details of the mapping between
ACTN functions and service models. In summary, the following ACTN functions and service models. In summary, the following
mappings are held between and Service Yang Models in [RFC8309] and mappings are held between and Service Yang Models in [RFC8309] and
the ACTN interfaces in [RFC8453]. the ACTN interfaces in [RFC8453].
o Customer Service Model <-> CMI o Customer Service Model <-> CMI
o Network Configuration Model <-> MPI o Network Configuration Model <-> MPI
o Device Configuration Model <-> SBI o Device Configuration Model <-> SBI
4.1. Customer Service Models in the ACTN Architecture (CMI) 4.1. Customer Service Models in the ACTN Architecture (CMI)
Customer Service Models, which are used between a customer and a Customer Service Models, which are used between a customer and a
service orchestrator as in [RFC8309], should be used between the CNC service orchestrator as in [RFC8309], should be used between the CNC
and MDSC (e.g., CMI) serving as providing a simple intent-like and MDSC (e.g., CMI) serving as providing a simple intent-like
model/interface. model/interface.
Among the key functions of Customer Service Models on the CMI is the Among the key functions of Customer Service Models on the CMI is the
service request. A request will include specific service properties, service request. A request will include specific service properties,
including: service type and its characteristics, bandwidth, including: service type and its characteristics, bandwidth,
constraint information, and end-point characteristics. constraint information, and end-point characteristics.
The following table provides a list of functions needed to build the The following table provides a list of functions needed to build the
CMI. They are mapped with Customer Service Models. CMI. They are mapped with Customer Service Models.
Function Yang Model Function Yang Model
----------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------
VN Service Request [ACTN-VN-YANG] VN Service Request [ACTN-VN-YANG]
VN Computation Request [ACTN-VN-YANG]* VN Computation Request [ACTN-VN-YANG]*
TE & Service Mapping [TE-Service-Mapping]** TE & Service Mapping [TE-Service-Mapping]**
VN Performance Monitoring Telemetry [ACTN-PM-Telemetry]*** VN Performance Monitoring Telemetry [ACTN-PM-Telemetry]***
Topology Abstraction [RFC8795]**** Topology Abstraction [RFC8795]****
Layer 1 Connectivity Service Model [L1CSM] Layer 1 Connectivity Service Model [L1CSM]
Layer 2 VPN Service Model [RFC8466] Layer 2 VPN Service Model [RFC8466]
Layer 3 VPN Service Model [RFC8299] Layer 3 VPN Service Model [RFC8299]
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*VN computation request in the CMI context means network path *VN computation request in the CMI context means network path
computation request based on customer service connectivity request computation request based on customer service connectivity request
constraints prior to the instantiation of a VN creation. constraints prior to the instantiation of a VN creation.
**[TE-Service-Mapping] provides a mapping and cross-references **[TE-Service-Mapping] provides a mapping and cross-references
between service models (e.g., L3SM, L2SM, L1CSM) and TE model via between service models (e.g., L3SM, L2SM, L1CSM) and TE model via
[ACTN-VN-YANG] and [RFC8795]. This model can be used as either [ACTN-VN-YANG] and [RFC8795]. This model can be used as either
Customer Service Models, or Service Delivery model described in Customer Service Models, or Service Delivery model described in
Section 4.2. Section 4.2.
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The Network Configuration Models is used between the network The Network Configuration Models is used between the network
orchestrator and the controller in [RFC8309]. In ACTN, this model is orchestrator and the controller in [RFC8309]. In ACTN, this model is
used primarily between a MDSC and a PNC. The Network Configuration used primarily between a MDSC and a PNC. The Network Configuration
Model can be also used for the foundation of more advanced models, Model can be also used for the foundation of more advanced models,
like hierarchical MDSCs (see Section 4.5) like hierarchical MDSCs (see Section 4.5)
The Network Configuration Model captures the parameters which are The Network Configuration Model captures the parameters which are
network wide information. network wide information.
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The following table provides a list of functions needed to build the The following table provides a list of functions needed to build the
MPI. They are mapped with Network Configuration Yang Models. Note MPI. They are mapped with Network Configuration Yang Models. Note
that various Yang models are work in progress. that various Yang models are work in progress.
Function Yang Model Function Yang Model
-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------
Configuration Scheduling [Schedule] Configuration Scheduling [Schedule]
Path computation [PATH_COMPUTATION-API] Path computation [PATH_COMPUTATION-API]
Tunnel/LSP Provisioning [TE-tunnel] Tunnel/LSP Provisioning [TE-tunnel]
Topology Abstraction [RFC8795] Topology Abstraction [RFC8795]
Service Provisioning [Client-signal]&[TE-tunnel]* Service Provisioning [Client-signal]&[TE-tunnel]*
Client Topology Abstraction [Client-topo] Client Topology Abstraction [Client-topo]
OTN Topology Abstraction [OTN-topo] OTN Topology Abstraction [OTN-topo]
WSON Topology Abstraction [WSON-topo] WSON Topology Abstraction [RFC9094]
Flexi-grid Topology Abstraction [Flexi-topo] Flexi-grid Topology Abstraction [Flexi-topo]
Microwave Topology Abstraction [MW-topo] Microwave Topology Abstraction [MW-topo]
Client Signal Description [Client-signal] Client Signal Description [Client-signal]
OTN Tunnel Model [OTN-Tunnel] OTN Tunnel Model [OTN-Tunnel]
WSON TE Tunnel Model [WSON-Tunnel] WSON TE Tunnel Model [WSON-Tunnel]
Flexi-grid Tunnel Model [Flexigrid-Tunnel] Flexi-grid Tunnel Model [Flexigrid-Tunnel]
* This function is a combination of tunnel set up and client signal * This function is a combination of tunnel set up and client signal
description. Usually a tunnel is setting up first to get prepared to description. Usually a tunnel is setting up first to get prepared to
carry a client signal, in order to do the service provisioning. Then carry a client signal, in order to do the service provisioning. Then
the client signal is adapted to the established tunnel. It is worth the client signal is adapted to the established tunnel. It is worth
noting that various tunnel models such as [OTN-Tunnel] and [WSON- noting that various tunnel models such as [OTN-Tunnel] and [WSON-
Tunnel] can be used together with the [TE-tunnel] model to construct Tunnel] can be used together with the [TE-tunnel] model to construct
technology-specific tunnels, and carry different types of client technology-specific tunnels, and carry different types of client
signals. More details can be found in [Client-signal]. signals. More details can be found in [Client-signal].
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for transport network. for transport network.
4.4. Device Models in ACTN Architecture (SBI) 4.4. Device Models in ACTN Architecture (SBI)
Note that SBI is not in the scope of ACTN, as there is already Note that SBI is not in the scope of ACTN, as there is already
mature protocol solutions for various purpose on the device level of mature protocol solutions for various purpose on the device level of
ACTN architecture, such as RSVP-TE, OSPF-TE and so on. The ACTN architecture, such as RSVP-TE, OSPF-TE and so on. The
interworking of such protocols and ACTN controller hierarchies can interworking of such protocols and ACTN controller hierarchies can
be found in [gmpls-controller-inter-work]. be found in [gmpls-controller-inter-work].
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For the device YANG models are used for per-device configuration For the device YANG models are used for per-device configuration
purpose, they can be used between the PNC and the physical purpose, they can be used between the PNC and the physical
network/devices. One example of Device Models is ietf-te-device yang network/devices. One example of Device Models is ietf-te-device yang
module defined in [TE-tunnel]. module defined in [TE-tunnel].
5. Examples of Using Different Types of YANG Models 5. Examples of Using Different Types of YANG Models
This section provides some examples on the usage of IETF YANG models This section provides some examples on the usage of IETF YANG models
in the network operation. A few typical generic scenarios are in the network operation. A few typical generic scenarios are
involved. In [T-NBI Applicability], there are more transport-related involved. In [T-NBI Applicability], there are more transport-related
scenarios and examples. scenarios and examples.
5.1. Topology Collection 5.1. Topology Collection
Before any connection is requested and delivered, the controller Before any connection is requested and delivered, the controller
needs to understand the network topology. The topology information needs to understand the network topology. The topology information
is exchanged among controllers with topology models, such as is exchanged among controllers with topology models, such as
[RFC8795]. Moreover, technology-specific topology reporting may use [RFC8795]. Moreover, technology-specific topology reporting may use
the model described in [OTN-topo] [WSON-topo], and [Flexi-topo] for the model described in [OTN-topo] [RFC9094], and [Flexi-topo] for
OTN, WSON and Flexi-grid, respectively. By collecting the network OTN, WSON and Flexi-grid, respectively. By collecting the network
topology, each controller can therefore construct a local database, topology, each controller can therefore construct a local database,
which can be used for the further service deployment. which can be used for the further service deployment.
There can be different types of abstraction applied between each There can be different types of abstraction applied between each
pair of controllers, corresponding method can be found in [RFC8453]. pair of controllers, corresponding method can be found in [RFC8453].
The technology-specific features may be hidden after abstraction, to The technology-specific features may be hidden after abstraction, to
make the network easier for the user to operate. make the network easier for the user to operate.
When there is a topology change in the physical network, the PNC When there is a topology change in the physical network, the PNC
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synchronization. synchronization.
5.2. Connectivity over Two Nodes 5.2. Connectivity over Two Nodes
The service models, such as described in [RFC8299], [RFC8466] and The service models, such as described in [RFC8299], [RFC8466] and
[L1CSM] provide a customer service model which can be used in [L1CSM] provide a customer service model which can be used in
provider networks. provider networks.
It would be used as follows in the ACTN architecture: It would be used as follows in the ACTN architecture:
A CNC uses the service models to specify the two client nodes . A CNC uses the service models to specify the two client nodes
that are to be connected, and also indicates the amount of that are to be connected, and also indicates the amount of
traffic (i.e., the bandwidth required) and payload type. What traffic (i.e., the bandwidth required) and payload type. What
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may be additionally specified is the SLA that describes the may be additionally specified is the SLA that describes the
required quality and resilience of the service. required quality and resilience of the service.
The MDSC uses the information in the request to pick the right . The MDSC uses the information in the request to pick the right
network (domain) and also to select the provider edge nodes network (domain) and also to select the provider edge nodes
corresponding to the customer edge nodes. corresponding to the customer edge nodes.
If there are multiple domains, then the MDSC needs to If there are multiple domains, then the MDSC needs to
coordinate across domains to set up network tunnels to deliver coordinate across domains to set up network tunnels to deliver
a service. Thus coordination includes, but is not limited to, a service. Thus coordination includes, but is not limited to,
picking the right domain sequence to deliver a service. picking the right domain sequence to deliver a service.
Additionally, an MDSC can initiate the creation of a tunnel (or Additionally, an MDSC can initiate the creation of a tunnel (or
tunnel segment) in order to fulfill the service request from tunnel segment) in order to fulfill the service request from
CNC based on path computation upon the overall topology CNC based on path computation upon the overall topology
information it synthesized from different PNCs. The based model information it synthesized from different PNCs. The based model
that can cater this purpose is the TE tunnel model specified in that can cater this purpose is the TE tunnel model specified in
[TE-tunnel]. Technology-specific tunnel configuration may use [TE-tunnel]. Technology-specific tunnel configuration may use
the model described in [OTN-Tunnel] [WSON-Tunnel], and the model described in [OTN-Tunnel] [WSON-Tunnel], and
[Flexigrid-Tunnel] for OTN, WSON and Flexi-grid, respectively. [Flexigrid-Tunnel] for OTN, WSON and Flexi-grid, respectively.
Then, the PNCs need to decide the explicit route of such a . Then, the PNCs need to decide the explicit route of such a
tunnel or tunnel segment (in case of multiple domains) for each tunnel or tunnel segment (in case of multiple domains) for each
domain, and then create such a tunnel using protocols such as domain, and then create such a tunnel using protocols such as
PCEP and RSVP-TE or using per-hop configuration. PCEP and RSVP-TE or using per-hop configuration.
5.3. VN example 5.3. VN example
The service model defined in [ACTN-VN-YANG] describes a virtual The service model defined in [ACTN-VN-YANG] describes a virtual
network (VN) as a service which is a set of multiple connectivity network (VN) as a service which is a set of multiple connectivity
services: services:
A CNC will request VN to the MDSC by specifying a list of VN . A CNC will request VN to the MDSC by specifying a list of VN
members. Each VN member specifies either a single connectivity members. Each VN member specifies either a single connectivity
service, or a source with multiple potential destination points service, or a source with multiple potential destination points
in the case that the precise destination sites are to be in the case that the precise destination sites are to be
determined by MDSC. determined by MDSC.
o In the first case, the procedure is the same as the o In the first case, the procedure is the same as the
connectivity service, except that in this case, there is a connectivity service, except that in this case, there is a
list of connections requested. list of connections requested.
o In the second case, where the CNC requests the MDSC to o In the second case, where the CNC requests the MDSC to
select the right destination out of a list of candidates, select the right destination out of a list of candidates,
the MDSC needs to evaluate each candidate and then choose the MDSC needs to evaluate each candidate and then choose
the best one and reply with the chosen destination for a the best one and reply with the chosen destination for a
given VN member. After this is selected, the connectivity given VN member. After this is selected, the connectivity
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request setup procedure is the same as in the connectivity request setup procedure is the same as in the connectivity
example in section 5.2. example in section 5.2.
After the VN is set up, a successful reply message is sent from MDSC After the VN is set up, a successful reply message is sent from MDSC
to CNC, indicating the VN is ready. This message can also be to CNC, indicating the VN is ready. This message can also be
achieved by using the model defined in [ACTN-VN-YANG]. achieved by using the model defined in [ACTN-VN-YANG].
5.4. Data Center-Interconnection Example 5.4. Data Center-Interconnection Example
This section describes more concretely how existing YANG models This section describes more concretely how existing YANG models
described in Section 4 map to an ACTN data center interconnection described in Section 4 map to an ACTN data center interconnection
use case. Figure 3 shows a use-case which shows service policy- use case. Figure 3 shows a use-case which shows service policy-
driven Data Center selection and is a reproduction of Figure A.1 driven Data Center selection and is a reproduction of Figure A.1
from [RFC8454]. from [RFC8454].
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+----------------+ +----------------+
| CNC | | CNC |
| (Global DC | | (Global DC |
| Operation | | Operation |
| Control) | | Control) |
+--------+-------+ +--------+-------+
| | VN Requirement/Policy: | | VN Requirement/Policy:
CMI: | | - Endpoint/DC location info CMI: | | - Endpoint/DC location info
Service model | | - Endpoint/DC dynamic Service model | | - Endpoint/DC dynamic
| | selection policy | | selection policy
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+---+ / \ |DC6| +---+ / \ |DC6|
+---+ \ +---+ +---+ +---+ \ +---+ +---+
|DC3| \|DC4| |DC3| \|DC4|
+---+ +---+ +---+ +---+
DR: Disaster Recovery DR: Disaster Recovery
LB: Load Balancing LB: Load Balancing
Figure 3: Service Policy-driven Data Center Selection Figure 3: Service Policy-driven Data Center Selection
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Figure 3 shows how VN policies from the CNC (Global Data Center Figure 3 shows how VN policies from the CNC (Global Data Center
Operation) are incorporated by the MDSC to support multi-destination Operation) are incorporated by the MDSC to support multi-destination
applications. Multi-destination applications refer to applications applications. Multi-destination applications refer to applications
in which the selection of the destination of a network path for a in which the selection of the destination of a network path for a
given source needs to be decided dynamically to support such given source needs to be decided dynamically to support such
applications. applications.
Data Center selection problems arise for VM mobility, disaster Data Center selection problems arise for VM mobility, disaster
recovery and load balancing cases. VN's policy plays an important recovery and load balancing cases. VN's policy plays an important
role for virtual network operation. Policy can be static or dynamic. role for virtual network operation. Policy can be static or dynamic.
Dynamic policy for data center selection may be placed as a result Dynamic policy for data center selection may be placed as a result
of utilization of data center resources supporting VMs. The MDSC of utilization of data center resources supporting VMs. The MDSC
would then incorporate this information to meet the objective of would then incorporate this information to meet the objective of
this application. this application.
5.4.1. CMI (CNC-MDSC Interface) 5.4.1. CMI (CNC-MDSC Interface)
[ACTN-VN-YANG] is used to express the definition of a VN, its VN [ACTN-VN-YANG] is used to express the definition of a VN, its VN
creation request, the service objectives (metrics, QoS parameters, creation request, the service objectives (metrics, QoS parameters,
etc.), dynamic service policy when VM needs to be moved from one etc.), dynamic service policy when VM needs to be moved from one
Data Center to another Data Center, etc. This service model is used Data Center to another Data Center, etc. This service model is used
between the CNC and the MDSC (CMI). The CNC in this use-case is an between the CNC and the MDSC (CMI). The CNC in this use-case is an
external entity that wants to create a VN and operates on the VN. external entity that wants to create a VN and operates on the VN.
5.4.2. MPI (MDSC-PNC Interface) 5.4.2. MPI (MDSC-PNC Interface)
The Network Configuration Model is used between the MDSC and the The Network Configuration Model is used between the MDSC and the
PNCs. Based on the Customer Service Model's request, the MDSC will PNCs. Based on the Customer Service Model's request, the MDSC will
need to translate the service model into the network configuration need to translate the service model into the network configuration
model to instantiate a set of multi-domain connections between the model to instantiate a set of multi-domain connections between the
prescribed sources and the destinations. The MDSC will also need to prescribed sources and the destinations. The MDSC will also need to
dynamically interact with the CNC for dynamic policy changes dynamically interact with the CNC for dynamic policy changes
initiated by the CNC. Upon the determination of the multi-domain initiated by the CNC. Upon the determination of the multi-domain
connections, the MDSC will need to use the network configuration connections, the MDSC will need to use the network configuration
model such as [TE-tunnel] to interact with each PNC involved on the model such as [TE-tunnel] to interact with each PNC involved on the
path. [RFC8795] is used to for the purpose of underlying domain path. [RFC8795] is used to for the purpose of underlying domain
network abstraction from the PNC to the MDSC. network abstraction from the PNC to the MDSC.
5.4.3. SBI (Southbound interface between PNC and devices) 5.4.3. SBI (Southbound interface between PNC and devices)
The Device Model can be used between the PNC and its underlying The Device Model can be used between the PNC and its underlying
devices that are controlled by the PNC. The PNC will need to trigger devices that are controlled by the PNC. The PNC will need to trigger
signaling using any mechanisms it employees (e.g. [RSVP-TE-YANG]) to signaling using any mechanisms it employees (e.g. [RSVP-TE-YANG]) to
provision its domain path segment. There can be a plethora of provision its domain path segment. There can be a plethora of
choices how to control/manage its domain network. The PNC is choices how to control/manage its domain network. The PNC is
responsible to abstract its domain network resources and update it responsible to abstract its domain network resources and update it
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to the MDSC. Note that this interface is not in the scope of ACTN. to the MDSC. Note that this interface is not in the scope of ACTN.
This section is provided just for an illustration purpose. This section is provided just for an illustration purpose.
6. Security 6. Security
This document is an informational draft. When the models mentioned This document is an informational draft. When the models mentioned
in this draft are implemented, detailed security consideration will in this draft are implemented, detailed security consideration will
be given in such work. be given in such work.
How security fits into the whole architecture has the following How security fits into the whole architecture has the following
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10.17487/RFC2119, March 1997, 10.17487/RFC2119, March 1997,
<https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc2119>. <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc2119>.
[RFC8174] Leiba, B., "Ambiguity of Uppercase vs Lowercase in RFC [RFC8174] Leiba, B., "Ambiguity of Uppercase vs Lowercase in RFC
2119 Key Words", BCP 14, RFC 8174, DOI 10.17487/RFC8174, 2119 Key Words", BCP 14, RFC 8174, DOI 10.17487/RFC8174,
May 2017, <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8174>. May 2017, <https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8174>.
[RFC8309] Q. Wu, W. Liu and A. Farrel, "Service Models Explained", [RFC8309] Q. Wu, W. Liu and A. Farrel, "Service Models Explained",
RFC 8309. RFC 8309.
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[RFC8199] D. Bogdanovic, B. Claise, and C. Moberg, "YANG Module [RFC8199] D. Bogdanovic, B. Claise, and C. Moberg, "YANG Module
Classification", RFC 8199. Classification", RFC 8199.
[RFC6241] Enns, R., Ed., Bjorklund, M., Ed., Schoenwaelder, J., Ed., [RFC6241] Enns, R., Ed., Bjorklund, M., Ed., Schoenwaelder, J., Ed.,
and A. Bierman, Ed., "Network Configuration Protocol and A. Bierman, Ed., "Network Configuration Protocol
(NETCONF)", RFC 6241. (NETCONF)", RFC 6241.
[RFC8040] A. Bierman, M. Bjorklund, and K. Watsen, "RESTCONF [RFC8040] A. Bierman, M. Bjorklund, and K. Watsen, "RESTCONF
Protocol", RFC 8040. Protocol", RFC 8040.
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[L1CSM] G. Fioccola, K. Lee, Y. Lee, D. Dhody, O. Gonzalez de-Dios, [L1CSM] G. Fioccola, K. Lee, Y. Lee, D. Dhody, O. Gonzalez de-Dios,
D. Ceccarelli, "A Yang Data Model for L1 Connectivity D. Ceccarelli, "A Yang Data Model for L1 Connectivity
Service Model (L1CSM)", draft-ietf-ccamp-l1csm-yang, work Service Model (L1CSM)", draft-ietf-ccamp-l1csm-yang, work
in progress. in progress.
[Schedule] X. Liu, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Configuration [Schedule] X. Liu, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Configuration
Scheduling", draft-liu-netmod-yang-schedule, work in Scheduling", draft-liu-netmod-yang-schedule, work in
progress. progress.
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[OTN-topo] H. Zheng, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Optical [OTN-topo] H. Zheng, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Optical
Transport Network Topology", draft-ietf-ccamp-otn-topo- Transport Network Topology", draft-ietf-ccamp-otn-topo-
yang, work in progress. yang, work in progress.
[WSON-topo] Y. Lee, et. al., "A Yang Data Model for WSON Optical [RFC9094] Y. Lee, et. al., "A Yang Data Model for WSON Optical
Networks", draft-ietf-ccamp-wson-yang, work in progress. Networks", RFC 9094.
[Flexi-topo] J.E. Lopez de Vergara, et. al., "YANG data model for [Flexi-topo] J.E. Lopez de Vergara, et. al., "YANG data model for
Flexi-Grid Optical Networks", draft-ietf-ccamp-flexigrid- Flexi-Grid Optical Networks", draft-ietf-ccamp-flexigrid-
yang, work in progress. yang, work in progress.
[MW-topo] M. Ye, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Microwave [MW-topo] M. Ye, et. al., "A YANG Data Model for Microwave
Topology", draft-ietf-ccamp-mw-topo-yang, work in Topology", draft-ietf-ccamp-mw-topo-yang, work in
progress. progress.
[OTN-Tunnel] H. Zheng, et. al., "OTN Tunnel YANG Model", draft- [OTN-Tunnel] H. Zheng, et. al., "OTN Tunnel YANG Model", draft-
ietf-ccamp-otn-tunnel-model, work in progress. ietf-ccamp-otn-tunnel-model, work in progress.
[ACTN-PM-Telemetry] Y. Lee, D. Dhody, S. Karunanithi, R. Vilalta, D. [ACTN-PM-Telemetry] Y. Lee, D. Dhody, S. Karunanithi, R. Vilalta, D.
King, and D. Ceccarelli, "YANG models for ACTN TE King, and D. Ceccarelli, "YANG models for ACTN TE
Performance Monitoring Telemetry and Network Autonomics", Performance Monitoring Telemetry and Network Autonomics",
draft-ietf-teas-actn-pm-telemetry-autonomics, work in draft-ietf-teas-actn-pm-telemetry-autonomics, work in
progress. progress.
[WSON-Tunnel] Y. Lee, D. Dhody, V. Lopez, D. King, B. Yoon, and R. [WSON-Tunnel] Y. Lee, D. Dhody, V. Lopez, D. King, B. Yoon, and R.
Vilalta, "A Yang Data Model for WSON Tunnel", draft-ietf- Vilalta, "A Yang Data Model for WSON Tunnel", draft-ietf-
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[Flexigrid-Tunnel] J. Vergara, D. Perdices, V. Lopez, O. Gonzalez de [Flexigrid-Tunnel] J. Vergara, D. Perdices, V. Lopez, O. Gonzalez de
Dios, D. King, Y. Lee, and G. Galimberti, "YANG data model Dios, D. King, Y. Lee, and G. Galimberti, "YANG data model
for Flexi-Grid media-channels", draft-ietf-ccamp- for Flexi-Grid media-channels", draft-ietf-ccamp-
flexigrid-media-channel-yang, work in progress. flexigrid-media-channel-yang, work in progress.
[Client-signal] H. Zheng, et al, "A YANG Data Model for Optical [Client-signal] H. Zheng, et al, "A YANG Data Model for Optical
Transport Network Client Signals", draft-ietf-ccamp- Transport Network Client Signals", draft-ietf-ccamp-
client-signal-yang, work in progress. client-signal-yang, work in progress.
[Client-topo] H. Zheng, et al, "A YANG Data Model for Ethernet TE [Client-topo] H. Zheng, et al, "A YANG Data Model for Ethernet TE
Topology", draft-zheng-ccamp-client-topo-yang, work in Topology", draft-ietf-ccamp-eth-client-te-topo-yang, work
progress. in progress.
[TE-topo-tunnel] I.Bryskin, et. al., "TE Topology and Tunnel [TE-topo-tunnel] I.Bryskin, et. al., "TE Topology and Tunnel
Modeling for Transport Networks", draft-ietf-teas-te-topo- Modeling for Transport Networks", draft-ietf-teas-te-topo-
and-tunnel-modeling, work in progress. and-tunnel-modeling, work in progress.
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[T-NBI Applicability] I. Busi, et al, "Transport Northbound [T-NBI Applicability] I. Busi, et al, "Transport Northbound
Interface Applicability Statement and Use Cases", draft- Interface Applicability Statement and Use Cases", draft-
ietf-ccamp-transport-nbi-app-statement, work in progress. ietf-ccamp-transport-nbi-app-statement, work in progress.
[gmpls-controller-inter-work] H. Zheng, et al, "Interworking of [gmpls-controller-inter-work] H. Zheng, et al, "Interworking of
GMPLS Control and Centralized Controller System", draft- GMPLS Control and Centralized Controller System", draft-
ietf-teas-gmpls-controller-inter-work, work in progress. ietf-teas-gmpls-controller-inter-work, work in progress.
10. Contributors 10. Contributors
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Authors' Addresses Authors' Addresses
Young Lee Young Lee
Samsung Samsung
Korea Korea
Email: younglee.tx@gmail.com Email: younglee.tx@gmail.com
Haomian Zheng Haomian Zheng
Huawei Technologies Huawei Technologies
Email: zhenghaomian@huawei.com Email: zhenghaomian@huawei.com
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Daniele Ceccarelli Daniele Ceccarelli
Ericsson Ericsson
Torshamnsgatan,48 Torshamnsgatan,48
Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden
Email: daniele.ceccarelli@ericsson.com Email: daniele.ceccarelli@ericsson.com
Bin Yeong Yoon Bin Yeong Yoon
ETRI ETRI
Email: byyun@etri.re.kr Email: byyun@etri.re.kr
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