Title :
Network virtualization and resource description in software-defined wireless networks
Author :
Qianru Zhou ; Cheng-Xiang Wang ; McLaughlin, Stephen ; Xiaotian Zhou
fDate :
11/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Future networks will be defined by software. In contrast to a wired network, the software defined wireless network (SDWN) experiences more challenges due to the fast-changing wireless channel environment. This article focuses on the state-of-the-art of SDWN architecture, including control plane virtualization strategies and semantic ontology for network resource description. In addition, a novel SDWN architecture with resource description function is proposed, along with two ontologies for the resource description of the latest wireless network. Future research directions for SDWN, control strategy design, and resource description are also addressed.
Keywords :
ontologies (artificial intelligence); radio networks; software defined networking; virtualisation; wireless channels; SDWN architecture; control plane virtualization strategies; control strategy design; network resource description function; network virtualization; semantic ontology; software-defined wireless networks; wireless channel environment; Computer architecture; Network topology; Ontologies; Resource description framework; Semantics; Software defined networking; Wireless communication;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2015.7321979