Software defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) are key
enabling technologies in fifth generation (5G) communication networks for embedding …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) is a promising paradigm that separates network
functions from proprietary devices. Network service in NFV-enabled networks is achieved as …

5G networks are expected to support numerous novel services and applications with
versatile quality of service (QoS) requirements such as high data rates and low end-to-end …

Network slicing is a promising approach to provisioning service-level virtual network
customization, based on the integration of SDN and NFV technologies. Although different …

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) can support customized on-demand network services
with flexibility and cost-efficiency. Virtual Network Function (VNF) instances need to be …

Next-generation core networks are expected to achieve service-oriented traffic management
for diversified Quality-of-Service (QoS) provisioning based on software-defined networking …

In 5G Slice-as-a-Service (SlaaS), supporting ultra-low delay is an essential network
capability for 5G infrastructure providers (InPs). However, network slicing in 5G SlaaS has a …

Network slicing is a critical feature in 5G and beyond communication systems, enabling the
creation of multiple virtual networks (ie, slices) on a shared physical network infrastructure …

In this chapter, we present comprehensive SDN/NFV-enabled adaptive transmission
protocols supporting time-critical and video streaming services. The protocol elements are …

In this chapter, a dynamic flow migration problem for embedded services is studied, to
guarantee per-service average E2E delay in the presence of time-varying traffic. To address …