Distributed resource allocation for network virtualization

Abstract

The explosive development of mobile data service makes our lives convenient and efficient. However, due to the limitation of resources and high flexibility of users' requirements, the resource management and allocation remain challenging. In this chapter, we first overview the development of mobile network. Based on the increasingly complicated mobile network, we analyze the current trends for service architecture, and show the features of distributive control and network virtualization in the future data services. According to the service architecture, game theory is adopted to discuss the distributed behaviors of each service provider and user. We model the resource allocation problem as a hierarchical game, where the strategies for each service provider and each mobile user is proposed to achieve optimal and stable utilities. Finally, we conclude the chapter and put forwards future directions for distributed resource allocation problem in the virtualized data service network.