A Novel Method for SFC Segmentation in Edge-Cloud Environments

Year: 2024

Abstract: A Service Function Chain (SFC) is a chain of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). SFCs enable orchestration of complex network services in edge-cloud environments. To execute an SFC in a multi-domain environments, it is necessary to split the SFC into small parts named segments. This paper presents the Distributed Segmentation Strategy (DSS), a novel approach to segmenting SFCs. The SFC segmentation problem involves dividing an SFC into smaller parts to optimize the deployment and operation of network services across multiple domains. Our method allows for configurable segmentation strategies, enabling different SFC placement methods to tailor the segmentation process according to their specific requirements. Experimental results demonstrate that DSS enhances performance based on the SFC placement criteria, making it a valuable contribution to Network Function Virtualization (NFV) environments.

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@INPROCEEDINGS{10815829,
  author={Éden Battisti, Anselmo Luiz and Delicato, Flavia C. and Muchaluat-Saade, Débora Christina},
  booktitle={2024 IEEE 13th International Conference on Cloud Networking (CloudNet)}, 
  title={A Novel Method for SFC Segmentation in Edge-Cloud Environments}, 
  year={2024},
  volume={},
  number={},
  pages={1-8},
  keywords={Cloud computing;Costs;Service function chaining;Stars;Complex networks;Network function virtualization;Topology;Bars;Service Function Chain;SFC placement;SFC segmentation},
  doi={10.1109/CloudNet62863.2024.10815829}
}