Dynamic virtualized network function allocation in a multi-cloud environment

Aris Leivadeas, Matthias Falkner, Ioannis Lambadaris, George Kesidis

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Abstract

Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Cloud Computing, and Software Defined Networking (SDN) are closely related technologies and their combination can provide complete and high quality services to the end users. Multiple Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) can be implemented as Virtual Machines (VMs) on top of cloud servers, while the traffic flow traversing these VNFs can be facilitated through SDN creating a service chain paradigm. This model promises high performance attracting Service Providers to offer high quality services while reducing the total capital and operating expenses. In this paper, we study the problem of allocating service chains in a multi-cloud environment, where a random number of users are associated with each service chain creating dynamic flow requirements. The framework consists of allocating service chain instances in all the available cloud providers, while associating the incoming users to an appropriate cloud provider based on a number of criteria related to distance and network resource utilization. Towards this extent, a number of algorithms are proposed and evaluated in terms of their overall performance and fairness achieved.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 23rd International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509019908
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 27 2016
Event23rd International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2016 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Duration: May 16 2016May 18 2016

Publication series

Name2016 23rd International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2016

Other

Other23rd International Conference on Telecommunications, ICT 2016
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityThessaloniki
Period5/16/165/18/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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