Combining deep reinforcement learning with graph neural networks for optimal VNF placement

P Sun, J Lan, J Li, Z Guo, Y Hu - IEEE Communications Letters, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology utilizes software to implement network
function as virtual instances, which reduces the cost on various middlebox hardware. A …

Optimal VNF placement via deep reinforcement learning in SDN/NFV-enabled networks

J Pei, P Hong, M Pan, J Liu… - IEEE Journal on Selected …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The emerging paradigm-Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function
Virtualization (NFV)-makes it feasible and scalable to run Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) …

Leveraging deep reinforcement learning with attention mechanism for virtual network function placement and routing

N He, S Yang, F Li, S Trajanovski, L Zhu… - … on Parallel and …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The efficacy of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) depends critically on (1) where the
virtual network functions (VNFs) are placed and (2) how the traffic is routed. Unfortunately …

Machine learning for dynamic resource allocation in network function virtualization

S Schneider, NP Satheeschandran… - 2020 6th IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network function virtualization (NFV) proposes to replace physical middleboxes with more
flexible virtual network functions (VNFs). To dynamically adjust to ever-changing traffic …

Machine learning for performance-aware virtual network function placement

DM Manias, M Jammal, H Hawilo… - 2019 IEEE Global …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the growing demand for data connectivity, network service providers are faced with the
task of reducing their capital and operational expenses while simultaneously improving …

Virtual network function placement optimization with deep reinforcement learning

R Solozabal, J Ceberio, A Sanchoyerto… - IEEE Journal on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) introduces a new network architecture framework that
evolves network functions, traditionally deployed over dedicated equipment, to software …

Joint placement and allocation of virtual network functions with budget and capacity constraints

G Sallam, B Ji - IEEE INFOCOM 2019-IEEE Conference on …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the advent of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), network services that traditionally
run on proprietary dedicated hardware can now be realized using Virtual Network Functions …

A-DDPG: Attention mechanism-based deep reinforcement learning for NFV

N He, S Yang, F Li, S Trajanovski… - 2021 IEEE/ACM 29th …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The efficacy of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) depends critically on (1) where the
virtual network functions (VNFs) are placed and (2) how the traffic is routed. Unfortunately …

Deep reinforcement learning for dynamic reliability aware NFV-based service provisioning

HR Khezri, PA Moghadam… - 2019 IEEE Global …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network function virtualization (NFV) is referred to the technology in which softwarized
network functions virtually run on commodity servers. Such functions are called virtual …

MAPLE: A machine learning approach for efficient placement and adjustment of virtual network functions

OA Wahab, N Kara, C Edstrom, Y Lemieux - Journal of Network and …, 2019 - Elsevier
As one of the many advantages of cloud computing, Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
has revolutionized the network and telecommunication industry through enabling the …