VMware, Inc.
Systems and methods for selectively implementing services on virtual machines and containers

Abstract:

Examples of the present disclosure can include a method. The method may include (1) identifying, by a virtual infrastructure manager ("VIM"), a virtual network function ("VNF") descriptor from information obtained from the integrated network, (2) selectively generating at least one container on the physical network based on the VNF descriptor, (3) determining, by the VIM, an integrated network requirement based on state information associated with the integrated network, (4) providing, by the VIM, to a container management platform, the integrated network requirement, and (5) causing a VNF to be generated in the container to fulfill the integrated network requirement. Corresponding systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods are also disclosed.