US Patent 10560525 Synchronization between virtual network functions and host systems

A network function virtualization (NFV) platform may include one or more processors to identify a condition associated with the NFV platform, where the condition may affect operation of at least one virtual network function (VNF) hosted by or associated with the NFV platform; determine, based on the condition, information that may be provided or an action that may be performed with regard to the at least one VNF; and/or generate or transmit a message identifying the information and/or that may cause the action to be performed with regard to the at least one VNF.