TF extends the OpenStack networking API with templating capabilities. Offering BGP peering, service chaining, etc.
TF has integration with both OpenStack and K8S. But the functionality exposed through standard OpenStack and K8S APIs is limited. Real value is provided through extensions.
There is an expectation from the TF side to see a standardization of interfaces towards an SDN controller, for providing the required functionality such as BGP.
Potential integration should cover both orchestration and E2E monitoring
Open discussion
One low hanging fruit could be re-using the code from the ECOMP/Contrail integration. This will require legal approval from the AT&T side
legacy code may be obsolete at this point
typical end-users of TF are both Telco and Enterprise
APIs alone are probably not a significant driver
In ONAP Aarna is working on virtual central office (VCO) for telcos - may be a good use-case for collaboration
Both communities are limited as to available developer and test resources to perform work
Technical followup meeting is necessary - joint meeting between TSCs would be appropriate. Should be a "sales pitch" to ONAP
Action items
@Dan Timoney follow-up within AT&T on the possibility of bringing in legacy seed code
Kenny Paul , Casey Cain schedule time at an upcoming ONAP TSC meeting for a presentation from TF TSC