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+# Add support for parameter "ip_address” in newviminstace specification #
+
+## Proposer ##
+Vanessa Little (TDC,VMware)
+
+## Type ##
+**Feature**
+
+## Target MDG/TF ##
+RO
+
+## Description ##
+Add support for parameter "ip_address” in newviminstace specification to assign
+IP address to VM if explictly stated
+
+
+## Demo or definition of done ##
+Definition of Done:  Create a VM with IP address specified on the interface
+identified in the VNFD
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