Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(21), P. 7031 - 7031
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
This
paper
proposes
a
novel
decentralized
federated
reinforcement
learning
(DFRL)
framework
that
integrates
deep
(DRL)
with
(DFL).
The
DFRL
boosts
efficient
virtual
instance
scaling
in
Mobile
Edge
Computing
(MEC)
environments
for
5G
core
network
automation.
It
enables
multiple
MECs
to
collaboratively
optimize
resource
allocation
without
centralized
data
sharing.
In
this
framework,
DRL
agents
each
MEC
make
local
decisions
and
exchange
model
parameters
other
MECs,
rather
than
sharing
raw
data.
To
enhance
robustness
against
malicious
server
attacks,
we
employ
committee
mechanism
monitors
the
DFL
process
ensures
reliable
aggregation
of
gradients.
Extensive
simulations
were
conducted
evaluate
proposed
demonstrating
its
ability
maintain
cost-effective
usage
while
significantly
reducing
blocking
rates
across
diverse
traffic
conditions.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
strong
resilience
adversarial
nodes,
ensuring
operation
management.
These
results
validate
framework's
effectiveness
adaptive
management,
particularly
dynamic
varied
scenarios.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(16), P. 5283 - 5283
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
In
the
era
of
ubiquitous
computing,
challenges
imposed
by
increasing
demand
for
real-time
data
processing,
security,
and
energy
efficiency
call
innovative
solutions.
The
emergence
fog
computing
has
provided
a
promising
paradigm
to
address
these
bringing
computational
resources
closer
sources.
Despite
its
advantages,
characteristics
pose
in
heterogeneous
environments
terms
resource
allocation
management,
provisioning,
connectivity,
among
others.
This
paper
introduces
COGNIFOG,
novel
cognitive
framework
currently
under
development,
which
was
designed
leverage
intelligent,
decentralized
decision-making
processes,
machine
learning
algorithms,
distributed
principles
enable
autonomous
operation,
adaptability,
scalability
across
IoT–edge–cloud
continuum.
By
integrating
capabilities,
COGNIFOG
is
expected
increase
reliability
next-generation
environments,
potentially
providing
seamless
bridge
between
physical
digital
worlds.
Preliminary
experimental
results
with
limited
set
connectivity-related
building
blocks
show
improvements
network
utilization
real-world-based
IoT
scenario.
Overall,
this
work
paves
way
further
developments
on
framework,
are
aimed
at
making
it
more
resilient,
aligned
ever-evolving
demands
environments.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(21), P. 7031 - 7031
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
This
paper
proposes
a
novel
decentralized
federated
reinforcement
learning
(DFRL)
framework
that
integrates
deep
(DRL)
with
(DFL).
The
DFRL
boosts
efficient
virtual
instance
scaling
in
Mobile
Edge
Computing
(MEC)
environments
for
5G
core
network
automation.
It
enables
multiple
MECs
to
collaboratively
optimize
resource
allocation
without
centralized
data
sharing.
In
this
framework,
DRL
agents
each
MEC
make
local
decisions
and
exchange
model
parameters
other
MECs,
rather
than
sharing
raw
data.
To
enhance
robustness
against
malicious
server
attacks,
we
employ
committee
mechanism
monitors
the
DFL
process
ensures
reliable
aggregation
of
gradients.
Extensive
simulations
were
conducted
evaluate
proposed
demonstrating
its
ability
maintain
cost-effective
usage
while
significantly
reducing
blocking
rates
across
diverse
traffic
conditions.
Furthermore,
demonstrated
strong
resilience
adversarial
nodes,
ensuring
operation
management.
These
results
validate
framework's
effectiveness
adaptive
management,
particularly
dynamic
varied
scenarios.