Explore best practices for successfully deploying Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) in this 45-minute interactive session. Learn about a holistic approach to creating an effective NFV architecture, covering infrastructure, orchestration, and applications. Discover how virtualized network infrastructure enables communications providers to move beyond traditional hardware, achieving greater efficiency, agility, and cost reduction. Understand the complexities of accommodating diverse performance and reliability requirements on a single platform. Gain insights into platform features and tools that enhance service assurance, performance, manageability, and operability. Topics covered include NFV drivers, open systems in telecommunications, MSC Architecture, OpenStack adoption, storage solutions, use cases, OpenStep Platform, CloudForms, day-to-day operations, Ansible, and Red Hat's role in NFV deployment.