Integration of Network Slice Controller for Enhanced Intent-Based Networking in 5G/6G Networks

Abstract

Intent-Based Networking (IBN) has emerged as a transformative paradigm in the dynamic realm of networking, revolutionizing network management by focusing on high-level intents expressed by users. This paper explores the integration of the Network Slice Controller (NSC) in an IBN context further enhances network management by enabling scalable resource requests, outsourcing resource evaluation, and modular operation of intent processing. However, challenges such as addressing the knapsack problem, obtaining sufficient network information without compromising privacy, and optimizing the process without counterproductive overloads need to be tackled. Overall, IBN holds immense potential in revolutionizing network management in the 5G/6G era, paving the way for personalized and efficient connectivity, and the Network Slice Controller can be a key feature to facilitate the integration of IBN with 5G/6G network controllers.