Dynamic inter-cloud placement of virtual network functions for a slice
US11329901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0864
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples can include an optimizer that dynamically determines where to place virtual network functions for a slice in a distributed Telco cloud network. The optimizer can determine a slice path that complies with a service level agreement and balances network load. The virtual network functions of the slice can be provisioned at clouds identified by the optimal slice path. In one example, performance metrics are normalized, and tenant-selected weights can be applied. This can allow the optimizer to prioritize particular SLA attributes in choosing an optimal slice path.
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