Optimal orchestration of virtual network functions
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 …
algorithmic challenges in the operation of communication networks. NFV introduces volatility …
On orchestrating virtual network functions
Middleboxes or network appliances like firewalls, proxies, and WAN optimizers have
become an integral part of today's ISP and enterprise networks. Middlebox functionalities …
become an integral part of today's ISP and enterprise networks. Middlebox functionalities …
A multi-objective heuristic for the optimization of virtual network function chain placement
The Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) paradigm offers network operators benefits in
terms of cost efficiency, vendor independence, as well as flexibility and scalability. However …
terms of cost efficiency, vendor independence, as well as flexibility and scalability. However …
Virtual network function placement for serving weighted services in NFV-Enabled networks
Network function virtualization (NFV) is a novel network architecture yielding many
optimization choices to Internet service providers due to its flexibility. Based on this …
optimization choices to Internet service providers due to its flexibility. Based on this …
Joint placement and allocation of virtual network functions with budget and capacity constraints
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 …
run on proprietary dedicated hardware can now be realized using Virtual Network Functions …
Orchestrating virtualized network functions
Middleboxes or network appliances like firewalls, proxies, and WAN optimizers have
become an integral part of today's ISP and enterprise networks. Middlebox functionalities …
become an integral part of today's ISP and enterprise networks. Middlebox functionalities …
A survey on the placement of virtual network functions
The dependence of traditional network functions (NFs) on special hardware results in high
capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Network Function …
capital expenditures (CAPEX) and operating expenditures (OPEX). Network Function …
Revisiting NFV orchestration with routing games
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging approach that has received attention
from both academia and industry as a way to improve flexibility, efficiency, and …
from both academia and industry as a way to improve flexibility, efficiency, and …
Virtual network function placement optimization with deep reinforcement learning
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Network Function Virtualization (NFV) introduces a new network architecture framework that
evolves network functions, traditionally deployed over dedicated equipment, to software …
evolves network functions, traditionally deployed over dedicated equipment, to software …
A fix-and-optimize approach for efficient and large scale virtual network function placement and chaining
Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a novel concept that is reshaping the
middlebox arena, shifting network functions (eg firewall, gateways, proxies) from specialized …
middlebox arena, shifting network functions (eg firewall, gateways, proxies) from specialized …