Quantum Machine Learning for Controller Placement in Software Defined Networks

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Abstract

As the number of dynamic applications grows, so does the demand for Network Programming Interoperability, resulting in the birth of Software Defined Networking. Novel sources, including quantum technologies, are required to enable the shift to a software-centric and autonomous next-generation 6G network with integrated intelligence. In this research, we use quantum machine learning to provide a unique technique for addressing the issue of SDN controller placement inside a multi-controller. We evaluate the proposed strategy's efficacy by analyzing simulation results and considering the polylogarithmic computational cost associated with QML algorithms. The evaluation, focused on latency metrics, reveals that QML can resolve the SDN clustering problem with latencies equivalent to those observed in classical machine learning methods such as K-means. This study marks the first application of QML to the controller placement issue in SDN, signifying its potential to influence the design and development of future 6G networks and the quantum internet.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication28th European Wireless Conference, EW 2023
PublisherVDE Verlag, Berlin [u. a.]
Pages382-387
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)9783800762262
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title28th European Wireless Conference
Subtitle6G driving a sustainable growth
Abbreviated titleEW 2023
Conference number28
Duration2 - 4 October 2023
CityRome
CountryItaly

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/161891366

Keywords

Keywords

  • Controller Placement, K-means cluster, Quantum Computing, Quantum Machine Learning, SDN