Network Slicing-Based Customization of 5G Mobile Services

TL;DR

This paper presents an implementation of an end-to-end network slice orchestration platform for 5G, enabling dynamic customization of services based on diverse requirements like latency, bandwidth, and security.

Contribution

It introduces a novel E2E network slice orchestration platform and evaluates its performance in dynamic deployment and customization of 5G network slices.

Findings

Efficient dynamic deployment of network slices demonstrated

Platform supports diverse service requirements effectively

Potential enhancements for better customization discussed

Abstract

Through network slicing, different requirements of different applications and services can be met. These requirements can be in terms of latency, bandwidth, mobility support, defining service area, as well as security. Through fine and dynamic tuning of network slices, services can have their delivery platforms constantly customized according to their changing needs. In this article, we present our implementation of an E2E network slice orchestration platform, evaluate its performance in terms of dynamic deployment of network slices in an E2E fashion, and discuss how its functionality can be enhanced to better customize the network slices according to the needs of their respective services.