Flow optimization strategies in data center networks: A survey

Y Liu, T Yu, Q Meng, Q Liu - Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 2024 - Elsevier
In the era of digitization, Data Center Networks (DCN) have emerged as a critical component
supporting infrastructure for cloud computing, big data analytics, online services, and more …

[HTML][HTML] Packet reordering in the era of 6g: Techniques, challenges, and applications

J Lin, X Zhang, X Gao, P Kang, Y Zhou, Y Ouyang… - Electronics, 2023 - mdpi.com
The advent of sixth-generation (6G) networks brings unmatched speed, reliability, and
capacity for massive connections, making it a cornerstone for revolutionary applications …

Flowlet-level multipath routing based on graph neural network in OpenFlow-based SDN

B Yan, Q Liu, JL Shen, D Liang - Future Generation Computer Systems, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Software-Defined Networking (SDN) revolutionizes the rigid operation and
management mode of traditional vertical architecture. A centralized controller enables more …

DOFMS: DRL-based out-of-order friendly multipath scheduling in mobile heterogeneous networks

Z Xu, W Quan, M Liu, N Cheng, X Zhang… - IEEE Transactions …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Multipath transmission brings strong bandwidth aggregation capability for services in
wireless networks. Nonetheless, the heterogeneous nature of paths and the motion of …

Node essentiality assessment and distributed collaborative virtual network embedding in datacenters

W Fan, F **ao, M Lv, L Han, J Wang… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Network virtualization (NV) has extensive and significant applications in cloud computing
and parallel and distributed systems. Virtual network embedding (VNE) is a key issue in NV …

Load balancing inside programmable data planes based on network modeling prediction using a GNN with network behaviors

WX Liu, J Cai, YH Zhu, JM Luo, J Li - Computer Networks, 2023 - Elsevier
In data center networks, existing control plane-and end host-based load-balancing methods
are encumbered by excessively large decision delays during rapid reactions to microbursts …

Load balancing with traffic isolation in data center networks

T Zhang, Q Zhang, Y Lei, S Zou, J Huang… - Future Generation …, 2022 - Elsevier
The topologies of current data center networks are typically multi-rooted trees (eg leaf–
spine) with rich parallel paths between any pair of hosts. Recent progress has demonstrated …

Load balancing with deadline-driven parallel data transmission in data center networks

T Zhang, R Huang, Y Hu, Y Li, S Zou… - IEEE Internet of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the explosive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), an increasing amount of sensor
data generated by soft real-time IoT applications has been moved to data centers for storage …

Towards fine-grained load balancing with dynamical flowlet timeout in datacenter networks

J Hu, R Li, Y Liu, J Wang - Computer Networks, 2024 - Elsevier
In modern datacenter networks (DCNs), load balancing mechanisms are widely deployed to
enhance link utilization and alleviate congestion. Recently, a large number of load …

Survey on traffic management in data center network: from link layer to application layer

W Li, J Liu, S Wang, T Zhang, S Zou, J Hu… - IEEE …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Due to the explosive growth of all kinds of Internet services, data centers have become an
irreplaceable and vital infrastructure to support this soaring trend. Compared with traditional …