Multi-cloud Distribution of Virtual Functions and Dynamic Service Deployment: Open ADN Perspective

Abstract

Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Service Chaining (SC) are novel service deployment approaches in the contemporary cloud environments for increased flexibility and cost efficiency to the Application Service Providers and Network Providers. However, NFV and SC are still new and evolving topics. Optimized placement of these virtual functions is necessary for acceptable latency to the end-users. In this work we consider the problem of optimal Virtual Function (VF) placement in a multi-cloud environment to satisfy the client demands so that the total response time is minimized. In addition we consider the problem of dynamic service deployment for OpenADN, a novel multi-cloud application delivery platform.