№ files_lp_4_process_2_84199
This document provides details on proposed changes to the architecture for Network Function Deployment Lifecycle Management (LCM) to support external orchestration systems.
Year: 2026
Region / city: Goa, India
Subject: Network Function Deployment Lifecycle Management
Document type: Change Request
Organization / institution: 3GPP
Author: Rakuten Mobile, Inc, Orange, China Mobile, Nokia, AT&T, Redhat
Target audience: SA5 Working Group, 3GPP TSG
Period of validity: January 30, 2026 - ongoing
Approval date: 2026-01-30
Amendment date: Not specified
Release: Rel-20
Category: B
Work item code: NF_Deployment_LCM-OAM
Affected clauses: 3.1, 5.2
Other specifications affected: TS 28.531, TR 21.900
Other comments: Detailed explanations available in 3GPP TR 21.900
Change reason: Recommendations for lifecycle management of Network Functions in TR 28869-200
Change summary: Introduction of a deployment management reference point for orchestration systems
Consequences if not approved: Lack of defined interfaces for cloud-based management and orchestration
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