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A case for virtualization of content delivery networks

Authors:

André Moreira,

Josilene Moreira,

Arthur Callado,

Moisés Rodrigues,

Per P. KarlssonAuthors Info & Claims

WSC '11: Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference

Pages 3183 - 3194

Published: 11 December 2011 Publication History

Abstract

Content Delivery Networks have gained a popular role among application service providers (ASPs) and infrastructural companies. A CDN is an overlay network that gives more control of asset delivery by strategically placing servers closer to the end-user, reducing response time and network congestion. Many strategies have been proposed to deal with aspects inherent to the CDN distribution model. Though mostly very effective, a traditional CDN approach of statically positioned elements often fails to meet quality of experience (QoE) requirements when network conditions suddenly change. In this paper, we introduce the idea of CDN virtualization. The goal is to allow programmatically modification in CDN infrastructure designed for video distribution, adapting it to new operating conditions. We developed a complete simulator focused on CDN overlay network characteristics where we implemented several approaches for each of the CDN elements. Our results show a decrease of 20% in startup delay and network usage.

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Robitza WAhmad AKara PAtzori LMartini MRaake ASun L(2017)Challenges of future multimedia QoE monitoring for internet service providersMultimedia Tools and Applications10.1007/s11042-017-4870-z76:21(22243-22266)Online publication date: 1-Nov-2017
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/s11042-017-4870-z
Rodrigues MMoreira ANeves MAzevêdo ESadok DCallado ASouza VImsand EWu SWu Q(2013)Optimizing cross traffic with an adaptive CDN replica placement strategyProceedings of the 46th Annual Simulation Symposium10.5555/2499604.2499618(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2499604.2499618
Rodrigues MMoreira AAzevedo ENeves MSadok DCallado AMoreira JSouza VImsand EWu SWu Q(2013)On learning how to plan content delivery networksProceedings of the 46th Annual Simulation Symposium10.5555/2499604.2499617(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2499604.2499617

Index Terms

A case for virtualization of content delivery networks
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation
    1. Model development and analysis
      1. Model verification and validation
2. Information systems
  1. Information retrieval
  2. Information storage systems

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WSC '11: Proceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference

December 2011

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SCS: Shanghai Computer Society
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Robitza WAhmad AKara PAtzori LMartini MRaake ASun L(2017)Challenges of future multimedia QoE monitoring for internet service providersMultimedia Tools and Applications10.1007/s11042-017-4870-z76:21(22243-22266)Online publication date: 1-Nov-2017
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/s11042-017-4870-z
Rodrigues MMoreira ANeves MAzevêdo ESadok DCallado ASouza VImsand EWu SWu Q(2013)Optimizing cross traffic with an adaptive CDN replica placement strategyProceedings of the 46th Annual Simulation Symposium10.5555/2499604.2499618(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2499604.2499618
Rodrigues MMoreira AAzevedo ENeves MSadok DCallado AMoreira JSouza VImsand EWu SWu Q(2013)On learning how to plan content delivery networksProceedings of the 46th Annual Simulation Symposium10.5555/2499604.2499617(1-8)Online publication date: 7-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2499604.2499617

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