Audience
IT teams looking for a platform for deploying 5G and SD-WAN network functions
About Azure Network Function Manager
Azure Network Function Manager offers a consistent management experience for pre-validated mobile network functions to enable a private LTE/5G solution. The service also enables a seamless cloud-to-edge experience for Azure Marketplace network functions such as SD-WAN. Run on-premises, secure private 5G/LTE mobile networks that you can rapidly deploy from your choice of mobile packet core network function partner in the Azure portal. These networks provide ultra-low latency to enable real-time edge applications for use cases like augmented reality, virtual reality, and industrial robotics. Easily deploy and manage SD-WAN, VPN solutions at the edge from a rich ecosystem of partners. For a true hybrid experience, use Azure Marketplace to choose from a pre-validated list of marketplace network functions just like the network functions you use for Azure and Azure Virtual WAN, to help ensure proper operation with Azure Stack Edge.
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Azure ExpressRoute
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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Company Information
Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/azure-network-function-manager
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Cloud
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Documentation
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Azure Network Function Manager Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Azure Network Function Manager work with?
Azure Network Function Manager works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Azure Network Function Manager support in their product?
Azure Network Function Manager supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Azure Network Function Manager offer?
Azure Network Function Manager offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Azure Network Function Manager integrate with?
Azure Network Function Manager integrates with: Azure Marketplace, Azure Stack Edge, and Microsoft Azure.
Q: What type of training does Azure Network Function Manager provide?
Azure Network Function Manager provides training in the form of documentation, webinars, and videos.
Q: How much does Azure Network Function Manager cost?
Pricing for Azure Network Function Manager starts at Free.
