The technology that virtualizes network functions like firewalls and routers on commodity hardware is called Network Functions ________.
- ABHA / Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
- UEBA / User and Entity Behavior
- Virtualization / NFV
- Fab / Foundry
Answer: Virtualization / NFV
NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) runs network services as software on standard servers, reducing cost and increasing flexibility vs proprietary hardware. Complements SDN for agile networks. Critical for telecom modernization questions.