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Software instance of a network function running on NFVI
Compute, storage, and networking resources that host VNFs
Framework for lifecycle management and orchestration of NFV resources
Abstraction layer that decouples VNF software from underlying hardware
Manages fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security for a VNF
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Correct answer & explanation
Virtual Network Function (VNF): Software instance of a network function running on NFVI
VNFs are software implementations of network functions; NFVI provides the infrastructure; MANO orchestrates and manages the lifecycle.
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