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| STEP | DESCRIPTION |
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| x | REQUEST LICENSES - The PNF, for example 5G RAN PNF (DU) contacts the License Service to request licenses. Note: This step is optional. This step is labeled "X" because it can be initiated any time after stage 3 in the Plug and Play flow. |
| y | RESPONSE WITH LICENSES - The License Service responds to the request for licenses to the originating PNF. Note: This step is optional. This step is labeled "Y" because it can be initiated any time after stage 3 in the Plug and Play flow. |
WHAT: (Future) Licensing renewal is architected as part of the vendor solution. VNF obtains and manages Key licensing and must ensure renewal before expiry. ONAP doesn't know anything about it.
SUMMARY OF CASABLANCA PLUG AND PLAY ENHANCEMENTS
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