F5 Partner CNF Certification For Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Service providers want assurance that their cloud-native solution is interoperable, secure, and optimized for performance and efficiency.
Use Cases
Certify new deployments and subsequent software upgrades. BIG-IP Next SPK uniquely aligns HTTP/2 and other protocols for ingress/egress into clusters (N-S). Carrier-Grade Aspen Mesh can manage 10,000+ sites with unique packet capture (E-W).
Network Function Services Authentication
Service mesh authentication
BIG-IP Next SPK Ingress/Egress Workflow
Check ingress/egress to and from single and multiple IPs
Service Mesh Security Functionality
Sidecar and non-sidecar in-mesh and out-mesh
CNF Authentication Token Verification
Service mesh request and authentication
How it Works
F5 and its partners will certify set-up, onboarding, integration, deployment, and life cycle management of BIG-IP Next SPK and Carrier-Grade Aspen Mesh in a cloud-native environment with vendor CNFs.
Certified partners include global tier one network equipment providers (NEPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs).
Deploying Your Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Building your next gen networks with F5’s 5G Core network and infrastructure solution.
Program Features
Embedded security from the outset provides visibility and policy continuity
Reduce deployment risk and improve return on investment
Early problem solving before container deployment in both architecture and interoperability
Carrier-grade feature support for cloud-native functions
Assurance of Professional Services. Test results in certified architectures e.g. (OpenShift, Calico)
Aid rapid deployment of new automated services
Ensure your product works in a telco cloud environment
Have confidence of app interoperability, get to market faster
Resources
Next Steps
Apply for certification
Assess qualification criteria and sign up for solution interoperability testing