IEEE Access,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. 97909 - 97919
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
open
and
standardized
interfaces
for
radio
access
networks
(Open
RAN),
promoted
by
standard
organization
O-RAN
alliance,
demonstrate
potential
to
apply
artificial
intelligence
in
6G
networks.
Among
O-RAN,
newly
introduced
controller
(RIC),
including
near-real-time
RIC
non-real-time
RIC,
provides
intelligent
control
of
network.
However,
existing
research
on
only
focuses
implementation
progress,
while
ignoring
resource
allocation
between
near-RT
non-RT
which
is
essential
ultra-low
latency
this
paper,
we
propose
a
reinforcement
learning-based
scheme
that
minimizes
service
optimizing
requests
allocated
processed
RIC.Specifically,
aim
at
improving
request
acceptance
minimum
average
latency,
our
policy,
Double
DQN
decide
whether
are
or
then
allocate
finish
requests.
Firstly,
define
formulate
problem
Markov
decision
process
framework.
Then
an
based
Deep
Q
network
technique
(Double
DQN),
with
two
variations
cache
without
cache)
handling
different
types.
Extensive
simulations
effectiveness
proposed
method
offering
maximum
reward.
Additionally,
conduct
experiments
analyze
updating
cached
AI
models
results
show
performance
always
optimal
compared
other
algorithms
terms
accepted
number
International Journal of Intelligent Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2024, С. 1 - 27
Опубликована: Март 25, 2024
Wireless
technologies
are
growing
unprecedentedly
with
the
advent
and
increasing
popularity
of
wireless
services
worldwide.
With
advancement
in
technology,
profound
techniques
can
potentially
improve
performance
networks.
Besides,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
enables
systems
to
make
intelligent
decisions,
automation,
data
analysis,
insights,
predictive
capabilities,
learning,
adaptation.
A
sophisticated
AI
will
be
required
for
next-generation
networks
automate
information
delivery
between
smart
applications
simultaneously.
technologies,
such
as
machines
deep
learning
techniques,
have
attained
tremendous
success
many
recent
years.
Hances,
researchers
academia
industry
turned
their
attention
advanced
development
AI-enabled
This
paper
comprehensively
surveys
different
various
applications.
Moreover,
we
present
that
exploit
power
enable
desired
evolution
challenges
unsolved
research
this
area,
which
represent
future
trends
networks,
discussed
detail.
We
provide
several
suggestions
solutions
help
more
handle
complicated
problems.
In
summary,
deeply
understand
up-to-the-minute
network
designs
based
on
identify
interesting
issues
pursued
a
fast
way.
Abstract
The
advent
of
5G
networks
has
precipitated
an
unparalleled
surge
in
demand
for
mobile
communication
services,
propelled
by
the
sophisticated
wireless
technologies.
An
increasing
number
countries
are
moving
from
fourth
generation
(4G)
to
fifth
(5G)
networks,
creating
a
new
expectation
services
that
dynamic,
transparent,
and
differentiated.
It
is
anticipated
these
will
be
adapted
multitude
use
cases
become
standard
practice.
diversity
increasingly
complex
network
infrastructures
present
significant
challenges,
particularly
management
resources
orchestration
services.
Network
Slicing
emerging
as
promising
approach
address
it
facilitates
efficient
Resource
Allocation
(RA)
supports
self‐service
capabilities.
However,
effective
segmentation
implementation
requires
development
robust
algorithms
guarantee
optimal
RA.
In
this
regard,
artificial
intelligence
machine
learning
(ML)
have
demonstrated
their
utility
analysis
large
datasets
facilitation
intelligent
decision‐making
processes.
certain
ML
methodologies
limited
ability
adapt
evolving
environments
characteristic
beyond
(B5G/6G).
This
paper
examines
specific
challenges
associated
with
evolution
B5G/6G
particular
focus
on
solutions
RA
dynamic
slicing
requirements.
Moreover,
article
presents
potential
avenues
further
research
domain
objective
enhancing
efficiency
next‐generation
through
adoption
innovative
technological
solutions.
IEEE Access,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10, С. 106581 - 106612
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2022
One
of
the
key
foundations
5
th
Generation
(5G)
and
beyond
5G
(B5G)
networks
is
network
slicing,
in
which
partitioned
into
several
separated
logical
networks,
taking
account
requirements
diverse
applications.
In
this
context,
resource
management
great
importance
to
instantiate
operate
slices
meet
their
performance
functional
requirements.
Resource
Radio
Access
Networks
(RANs)
associated
with
a
range
challenges
due
dynamics
specific
each
application
while
ensuring
isolation.
paper,
we
present
survey
on
state-of-the-art
works
that
employ
Machine
Learning
(ML)
techniques
RAN
slicing.
We
begin
by
reviewing
challenges,
then
review
existing
papers
comprehensive
manner,
classify
based
used
ML
algorithm,
addressed
type
allocated
resources.
evaluate
maturity
current
methods
state
number
open
some
solutions
address
these
management.
IEEE Access,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11, С. 39123 - 39153
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
5G
and
beyond
networks
are
expected
to
support
a
wide
range
of
services,
with
highly
diverse
requirements.
Yet,
the
traditional
"one-size-fits-all"
network
architecture
lacks
flexibility
accommodate
these
services.
In
this
respect,
slicing
has
been
introduced
as
promising
paradigm
for
networks,
supporting
not
only
mobile
but
also
vertical
industries
very
heterogeneous
Along
its
benefits,
practical
implementation
brings
lot
challenges.
Thanks
recent
advances
in
machine
learning
(ML),
some
challenges
have
addressed.
particular,
application
ML
approaches
is
enabling
autonomous
management
resources
paradigm.
Accordingly,
paper
presents
comprehensive
survey
on
contributions
slicing,
identifying
major
categories
sub-categories
literature.
Lessons
learned
presented
open
research
discussed,
together
potential
solutions.
Computer Networks,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
234, С. 109908 - 109908
Опубликована: Июль 6, 2023
Network
slicing
is
a
core
technology
to
enable
new
services
and
solutions
in
5G
upcoming
6G
communications.
However,
many
issues
arise
when
applying
network
at
commercial
scale,
as
this
requires
end-to-end
management
automation
of
the
network.
also
various
state-of-the-art
technologies
based
on
collaboration
across
international
standards
organizations
open-source
communities.
This
paper
reviews
summarizes
recent
technological
trends
challenges
related
Software-Defined
Networking
(SDN)
service
assurance
for
slicing.
First,
we
focus
essential
use
cases
associated
with
slicing,
followed
by
survey
standard
projects
how
they
have
evolved.
Then,
overview
an
architecture
considering
Open
Radio
Access
(O-RAN)
standard.
For
(RAN)
zero
managing
RAN
xHaul
integrated
policy.
transport
discuss
SDN
requirements
traffic
isolation,
unified
QoS
policy,
engineering.
We
cover
SLA
using
protocol-independent
active
monitoring
passive
monitoring.
In
later
part
paper,
summarize
technical
considerations
including
RAN-integrated
architecture,
converged
enterprise
multi-connectivity,
edge
data
center
architectures
programmable
plane,
security.
Overall,
design
proposals
resolve
these
facilitate
scale.
IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
26(3), С. 1989 - 2047
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
effects
of
transport
development
on
people's
lives
are
diverse,
ranging
from
economy
to
tourism,
health
care,
etc.
Great
progress
has
been
made
in
this
area,
which
led
the
emergence
Internet
Vehicles
(IoV)
concept.
main
objective
concept
is
offer
a
safer
and
more
comfortable
travel
experience
through
making
available
vast
array
applications,
by
relying
range
communication
technologies
including
fifth-generation
mobile
networks.
proposed
applications
have
personalized
Quality
Service
(QoS)
requirements,
raise
new
challenging
issues
for
management
allocation
resources.
Currently,
interest
doubled
with
start
discussion
sixth-generation
In
context,
Network
Slicing
(NS)
was
presented
as
one
key
5G
architecture
address
these
challenges.
article,
we
try
bring
together
NS
implications
field
show
impact
development.
We
begin
reviewing
state
art
IoV
terms
architecture,
types,
life
cycle,
enabling
technologies,
network
parts,
evolution
within
cellular
Then,
discuss
benefits
brought
use
such
dynamic
environment,
along
technical
Moreover,
provide
comprehensive
review
deploying
various
aspects
Learning
Techniques
Vehicles.
Afterwards,
present
utilization
different
application
scenarios
domains;
terrestrial,
aerial,
marine.
addition,
Vehicle-to-Everything
(V2X)
datasets
well
existing
implementation
tools;
besides
presenting
concise
summary
Slicing-related
projects
that
an
IoV.
Finally,
order
promote
deployment
IoV,
some
directions
future
research
work.
believe
survey
will
be
useful
researchers
academia
industry.
First,
acquire
holistic
vision
regarding
IoV-based
realization
identify
challenges
hindering
it.
Second,
understand
progression
powered
fields
(terrestrial,
marine).
determine
opportunities
using
Machine
(MLT),
propose
their
own
solutions
foster
NS-IoV
integration.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(9), С. e29916 - e29916
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2024
With
the
rapid
development
of
Internet
Things
(IoT)
technology,
Terminal
Devices
(TDs)
are
more
inclined
to
offload
computing
tasks
higher-performance
servers,
thereby
solving
problems
insufficient
capacity
and
battery
consumption
TD.
The
emergence
Multi-access
Edge
Computing
(MEC)
technology
provides
new
opportunities
for
IoT
task
offloading.
It
allows
TDs
access
networks
through
multiple
communication
technologies
supports
mobility
terminal
devices.
Review
studies
on
offloading
MEC
have
been
extensive,
but
none
them
focus
in
MEC.
To
fill
this
gap,
paper
a
comprehensive
in-depth
understanding
algorithms
mechanisms
network.
For
each
paper,
main
solved
by
mechanism,
technical
classification,
evaluation
methods,
supported
parameters
extracted
analyzed.
Furthermore,
shortcomings
current
research
future
trends
discussed.
This
review
will
help
potential
researchers
quickly
understand
panorama
approaches
find
appropriate
paths.
IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5, С. 3690 - 3734
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
6G
networks
are
envisioned
to
deliver
a
large
diversity
of
applications
and
meet
stringent
quality
service
(QoS)
requirements.Hence,
integrated
terrestrial
non-terrestrial
(TN-NTNs)
anticipated
be
key
enabling
technologies.However,
the
TN-NTNs
integration
faces
number
challenges
that
could
addressed
through
network
virtualization
technologies
such
as
Software-Defined
Networking
(SDN),
Network
Function
Virtualization
(NFV)
slicing.In
this
survey,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
on
adaptation
these
networking
paradigms
in
networks.We
begin
with
brief
overview
NTNs
techniques.Then,
highlight
integral
role
Artificial
Intelligence
improving
by
summarizing
major
research
areas
where
AI
models
applied.Building
foundation,
survey
identifies
main
issues
arising
from
SDN,
NFV,
slicing
TN-NTNs,
proposes
taxonomy
offering
thorough
relevant
contributions.The
is
built
four-level
classification
indicating
for
each
study
level
integration,
used
technology,
problem,
type
proposed
solution,
which
can
based
conventional
or
AI-enabled
methods.Moreover,
present
summary
simulation
tools
commonly
testing
validation
networks.Finally,
discuss
open
give
insights
future
directions
advancement
era.