Herramientas virtualizadas para evaluación y gestión de redes ópticas pasivas

Abstract

In this project, the implementation of a virtualized infrastructure based on network functions, with the ability to monitor and manage passive optical networks (PON) within an academic environment, specifically, the Telecommunications Networks laboratory at Espol, was achieved. To conduct this process, it was necessary to complement the existing network infrastructure in the Telecommunications Networks laboratory at Espol, creating a more reliable network capable of supporting the deployment of these new services. The main technology selected was the network functions virtualization (NFV), to achieve a centralized administration of the system through free software tools, such as Proxmox, which serves as the main server where different virtual machines and containers such as OPNsense, used for routing and firewall, and LibreNMS for real-time traffic monitoring will be hosted. As a result, centralized administration, optimization of network traffic and reduction of operating costs were achieved. Laying the foundations for the development of more complex systems within the framework of academic practices. Keywords: NFV, monitoring, open-source software, Proxmox, virtual machines