Deploying Entra vCMTS on AWS Infrastructure

This technical report discusses the deployment of the Entra vCMTS on AWS infrastructure, focusing on the transition of cable operators from traditional integrated headend architectures to modular headend systems with Remote PHY Node deployments. It outlines the benefits of cloud-native principles, such as scalability and cost efficiency, which are essential for modern cable networks. The report details the architecture of Entra vCMTS, emphasizing its disaggregated and containerized design that separates management, control, and data planes. It presents three deployment models: Converged, Cloud Federation, and Cloud Native, each offering different advantages for operators. The report also highlights the collaboration between Vecima and AWS in testing a proof of concept for hosting Entra vCMTS on AWS, demonstrating the viability of cloud-native architectures for cable networking. Furthermore, it explains the role of AWS infrastructure, including Regions, Local Zones, and Outposts, in optimizing vCMTS deployments to meet operational and performance needs.