The Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) paradigm offers network operators benefits in
terms of cost efficiency, vendor independence, as well as flexibility and scalability. However …

We focus on the placement of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) chains in the Network
Function Virtualization (NFV) context where NFV Infrastructures (NFVIs) are used to host the …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising paradigm which can increase
network flexibility by deploying newly network services into networks. Because of the …

Abstract The emergence of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) is bringing a set of novel
algorithmic challenges in the operation of communication networks. NFV introduces volatility …

We propose a meta-heuristic based on the Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II
(NSGA-II) to address the NP-Hard service function chain placement problem. This work …

This paper addresses Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) placement and chaining in the
presence of physical link failures. A decision tree approach to the NP-Hard VNF placement …

The dependence of traditional network functions (NFs) on special hardware results in high
capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Network Function …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a novel concept that is reshaping the
middlebox arena, shifting network functions (eg firewall, gateways, proxies) from specialized …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is an important shift in telecommunication service
provisioning. It enables the decoupling of network element functions and dedicated …

Network services have been significantly increased in today's enterprise networks. The time
and cost of deploying these services are recently considered as critical challenges for …