Network Function Virtualization (NFV) can cost-efficiently provide network services by
running different virtual network functions (VNFs) at different virtual machines (VMs) in a …

Decoupling network services from underlying hardware, network function virtualization
(NFV) is expected to significantly improve agility and reduce network cost. However, network …

This paper proposes a new fully decentralized approach to online placement and
optimization of virtual machines (VMs) for network functions virtualization (NFV). The …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) provides virtualized network services through service
chains of virtual network functions (VNFs). VNFs typically execute on virtual machines in a …

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 …

Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) has been revolutionizing and improving the way
networking services are deployed but also requires the dynamic scaling of resources during …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) represents a new paradigm of network service
provisioning. NFV providers acquire cloud resources, install virtual network functions …

Network function virtualization (NFV) proposes to replace physical middleboxes with more
flexible virtual network functions (VNFs). To dynamically adjust to ever-changing traffic …

Network function virtualization (NFV) is a new network architecture concept that simplifies
the deployment of network services and improves service management. However, it is …

The emerging paradigm of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises to shorten the
renewal cycles of network functions and reduce the capital expenses by flexibly deploying …