Network function virtualization can significantly improve the flexibility and effectiveness of
network appliances via a mapping process called service function chaining. However, the …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is an emerging technology decouples network
functions from hardware. Network service in NFV is deployed as a service chain, also known …

Abstract Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a vital player of modern networks providing
different types of services such as traffic optimization, content filtering, and load balancing …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) decouples network functions from dedicated
hardware platforms, and reduces the cost of proprietary physical equipment. In NFV …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) decouples network functions from hardware, improves
the flexibility of resource allocation, and enhances network scalability. Any failures of …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising technique to greatly improve the
effectiveness and flexibility of network management through a process called Service …

Service function chains (SFC) mapping takes the responsibility for managing virtual network
functions (VNFs). In SFC mapping, existing solutions duplicate VNFs with redundant …

Abstract The emergence of Network Function Virtualization enables the deployment of
network services in the form of service function chains. In this context, one of the key …

Network softwarization is one of the major paradigm shifts in the next generation of
networks. It enables programmable and flexible management and deployment of the …

To establish a network service in network functions virtualization (NFV) networks, the
orchestrator addresses the challenge of service chaining and virtual network function …