= Cloud-Native Network Function
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A Cloud-Native Network Function (CNF) refers to a software-based network function that is designed to run in a cloud-native environment, leveraging containerization, microservices architecture, and orchestration technologies. CNFs are an evolution of traditional network functions, such as firewalls, routers, and load balancers, which were typically implemented as dedicated hardware appliances or virtual machines.
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