Network function virtualization (NFV) has been introduced by network service providers to
overcome various challenges that hinder them from satisfying the growing demand for …

Recently, the widespread use of Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has meant a
significant shift in communication and network cloud-based services. NFV increases network …

The adoption of virtualization technologies in networking is promoting a radical innovation in
the way network services are managed and delivered. Indeed, some network services may …

Nowadays, network functionalities are provided through dedicated hardware middleboxes.
These hardware middleboxes are statically embedded with network topology to provide the …

Re-architecting mobile network functions and central office is one of the hottest topics of
software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV). It is known as …

Abstract Network Function Placement (NFP) involves placing virtual network functions
(VNFs) on the nodes of a network such that the data that flow through the network are …

Given the increasing size and complexity of today's systems, reusability is an important
quality aspect. In this work we consider development and reuse of reusable components in …

The Network Function Placement (NFP) problem involves placing Virtual Network Functions
(VNFs) in a network in order to meet the Service Function Chain (SFC) requirements of the …

ABSTRACT Network Function Virtualization (NFV) deals with dynamic changes in traffic with
appropriate deployment and scaling of Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs). Determining …