This chapter focuses on this issue, reviewing the applicability of cloud networking technologies to satcom platforms and determining the benefits and the challenges associated with the integration of satellite infrastructures into future cloud networks.

Chapter Contents:

• 4.1 Brief introduction to cloud computing
• 4.2 NFV orchestration overview
• 4.3 Integration scenarios
• 4.3.1 Scenario 1: virtual CDN as a Service
• 4.3.1.1 Actors and roles
• 4.3.1.2 Description and added value
• 4.3.1.3 Implementation aspects and challenges
• 4.3.2 Scenario 2: satellite virtual network operator (SVNO)
• 4.3.2.1 Actors and roles
• 4.3.2.2 Description and added value
• 4.3.2.3 Implementation aspects and challenges
• 4.3.3 Scenario 3: dynamic backhauling with edge processing
• 4.3.3.1 Actors and roles
• 4.3.3.2 Description and added value
• 4.3.3.3 Implementation aspects and challenges
• 4.3.4 Scenario 4: customer functions virtualization
• 4.3.4.1 Actors and roles
• 4.3.4.2 Description and added value
• 4.3.4.3 Implementation aspects and challenges
• 4.4 Conclusions
• References

Inspec keywords: satellite communication; cloud computing; computer networks; virtualisation

Other keywords: satellite infrastructures; cloud networking technologies; satellite-terrestrial integration; network function virtualization; SatCom platforms; NFV-based scenarios

Subjects: Computer communications; Satellite communication systems; Computer networks and techniques