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TY - GEN
T1 - OpenCache
T2 - Distributed SDN/NFV based in-network caching as a service
AU - Alalmaei, S.
AU - Broadbent, M.
AU - Race, N.
AU - Chelloug, S.
N1 - The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36368-0_22
PY - 2019/12/10
Y1 - 2019/12/10
N2 - In-network content caching allows content to be located towards the edge of the network, closer to users. This approach addresses the challenge of exponentially increasing video traffic. We consider OpenCache: an open-source, highly configurable, efficient and transparent in-network caching that leverages Software Defined Networking (SDN) to benefit last mile environments. However, due to its reliance on a centralised OpenCache controller and SDN controller, it suffers from three issues: scalability, reliability and high availability. In this work, we build on and extend the capabilities of OpenCache as a caching solution by leveraging Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and using a distributed SDN controller. We discuss the architectural design and technology decisions for the caching platform distribution including the functional components and highlight the role of virtualising, orchestrating and managing the key processes of caching content and control functions. Our target is to design an open-source, distributed in-network caching platform that is highly available, reliable and with automated elasticity to enable serving the increasing VoD traffic quickly and efficiently.
AB - In-network content caching allows content to be located towards the edge of the network, closer to users. This approach addresses the challenge of exponentially increasing video traffic. We consider OpenCache: an open-source, highly configurable, efficient and transparent in-network caching that leverages Software Defined Networking (SDN) to benefit last mile environments. However, due to its reliance on a centralised OpenCache controller and SDN controller, it suffers from three issues: scalability, reliability and high availability. In this work, we build on and extend the capabilities of OpenCache as a caching solution by leveraging Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and using a distributed SDN controller. We discuss the architectural design and technology decisions for the caching platform distribution including the functional components and highlight the role of virtualising, orchestrating and managing the key processes of caching content and control functions. Our target is to design an open-source, distributed in-network caching platform that is highly available, reliable and with automated elasticity to enable serving the increasing VoD traffic quickly and efficiently.
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-030-36368-0_22
DO - 10.1007/978-3-030-36368-0_22
M3 - Conference contribution/Paper
SN - 9783030363673
VL - 2
T3 - Communications in Computer and Information Science
SP - 265
EP - 277
BT - Advances in Data Science, Cyber Security and IT Applications
A2 - Alfaries, A.
A2 - Mengash, H.
A2 - Yasar, A.
A2 - Shakshuki, E.
PB - Springer
CY - Cham
ER -