1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
3.1 Term defined elsewhere
3.2 Terms defined in this Recommendation
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Conventions
6 Overview
7 Problem spaces
7.1 Coexistence of multiple networks
7.2 Simplified access to resources
7.3 Flexibility in provisioning
7.4 Evolvability
8 Design goals
8.1 Isolation
8.2 Network abstraction
8.3 Topology awareness and quick reconfigurability
8.4 Performance
8.5 Programmability
8.6 Management
8.7 Mobility
8.8 Wireless
9 Applicability
10 Environmental considerations
11 Security considerations
Appendix I – Detailed description of LINP
Appendix II – Use cases of network virtualization
II.1 Case 1: Network virtualization for network service providers
II.2 Case 2: Experiments on the feasibility of new network
architectures [b-GENI GDD0608]
II.3 Case 3: mobility in virtualized network
II.4 Case 4: Wireless access network virtualization
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