Bidirectional service function chain (BSFC) consists of multiple virtual network functions
(VNFs). Through VNF deployment and link mapping, BSFCs can be embedded into …

We propose a new algorithmic framework for traffic-optimal virtual network function (VNF)
placement and migration for policy-preserving data centers (PPDCs). As dynamic virtual …

Abstract Virtualized Network Functions (VNF), Service Function Chains (SFC) and Network
Functions Virtualization (NFV) architecture are promising basis of modern network …

Network Function Virtualization decouples network function deployment from dedicated
hardware and reduces costs. Network services are structured as chains of VNFs. Each chain …

The evolution of virtualization technologies and of distributed computing architectures has
inspired the socalled cloud native applications development approach. A cornerstone of this …

Network function virtualization (NFV) is an emerging design paradigm that replaces physical
middlebox devices with software modules running on general purpose commodity servers …

In data centers, applications are typically deployed in a distributed manner across servers
via Virtual Machines (VMs). In order to enhance the application security and performance …

Cloud-native applications, comprised of multiple services, optimize their execution on the
edge cloud continuum, by leveraging both edge for time-critical computations and the more …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has promoted the implementation of network functions
from expensive hardwares to software middleboxes. These software middleboxes, also …

Fairness and efficiency are two important goals of multi-resource allocation in mobile edge
computing systems. We model the system as a shared computing system consisting of …