ASSIGNING ONE OR MORE NETWORK SERVICE TEMPLATES TO AN EXISTING NETWORK SERVICE MODEL

摘要

Methods of assigning network service templates in a communication network including a plurality of network elements that are configured to implement a plurality of network services are provided. The methods include providing a plurality of network service templates for a first network service, providing a network service model for providing the first network service by at least one network element in the communication network, comparing the plurality of network service templates with the network service model, and associating at least one network service template with the network service model in response to the comparison.