Towards a new SDN NFV approach for the management of MPLS infrastructures

Abstract

Network infrastructure virtualization has become an active research area. Indeed, network feature virtualization (NFV) brings unparalleled flexibility to next-generation networks and goes far beyond cost reduction. This technology reduces vendor dependency and allows new features to be deployed faster than ever before. In this article we propose a new solution for the virtualization of network services, particularly in relation to concepts related to MPLS technology. Our solution ensures fast access to the access network while guaranteeing quality of service.