Abstract: A network management intent configuration method and an apparatus. An applied airspace associated with a network management intent is received. At least one managed entity of the network management intent is configured based on the applied airspace to enable a target of the network management intent to be fulfilled in response to the at least one managed entity providing a service for a terminal device in the applied airspace. The managed entity centralizes resources to provide the service for the terminal device in the applied airspace, so that network management intent configuration is more appropriate.