scope:

This Recommendation provides the function set and functional requirements for synergy management of cloud and SDN-based networks. It describes the synergy management structure and the composition of the function set, explains the functions of each component in the function set. The functional requirements for the synergy management of cloud and SDN-based networks are also described.

This Recommendation focuses on the management of synergy services composed of both cloud computing services and SDN-based network services provided by telecommunication operators. The synergy services mentioned in this Recommendation refer to the services provided by the same operator to customers.