Managing VNF and PNF packages

A VNF or PNF package is a ZIP archive in which you must place the following components to deploy a network function and manage its lifecycle:

• The VNF/PNF descriptor is a file in the YAML format with parameters of the network function.
• The /image directory contains virtual machine images in the QCOW format for deploying the virtual network function. This directory is not included in the PNF package.
• The /scripts directory contains scripts for deploying and managing the network function.
• A PNG file to be used as the icon of the network function. This component is optional.
• A PDF file that contains technical documentation or specification of the virtual or physical network function. This component is optional.

You must upload the VNF or PNF package to the orchestrator web interface to add a virtual or physical network function to the topology when managing a network service template or network service.