A Queuing based Dynamic Auto Scaling Algorithm for the LTE EPC Control Plane

Jonathan Prados-Garzon, Abdelquoddouss Laghrissi, Miloud Bagaa, Tarik Taleb

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    Abstract

    Network softwarization paradigm, whose main enabler is Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), facilitates the automation of the management operations and orchestration of the future networks, thus reducing the operational expenditures of the network. The envisioned management practices include the introduction of automation in the scaling of network services. This may enable operators to handle workload fluctuations to keep the desired performance with great agility and reduced costs. This procedure introduces a non-negligible delay in allocating or releasing virtual resources. Therefore, waiting until the system is overloaded or underutilized so as to scale resources up or down could negatively impact user Quality of Experience, or lead to inefficient resource utilization. In this vein, this paper proposes a novel and agile Dynamic Auto Scaling Algorithm for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) Control Plane (CP). The resources dimensioning stage of the algorithm is based on an original queuing model for the LTE CP. To model the LTE CP, we use an open network of G/G/m queues. We also provide expressions to derive the steady state transition probabilities of the queuing network. Finally, we validate the proper operation of our solution using accurate simulation tools.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2018 IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2018
    PublisherIEEE
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-5386-4727-1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
    EventIEEE Global Communications Conference - UAE, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 9 Dec 201813 Dec 2018
    https://globecom2018.ieee-globecom.org/

    Publication series

    NameIEEE Global Communications Conferences
    PublisherIEEE
    ISSN (Electronic)2576-6813

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE Global Communications Conference
    Abbreviated titleGLOBECOM
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period09/12/201813/12/2018
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • queuing model
    • dimensioning
    • LTE EPC
    • control plain
    • NFV
    • network softwarization
    • dynamic resource provisioning
    • dynamic auto scaling algorithm

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