Q-Learning for Conflict Resolution in B5G Network Automation

07/28/2021
by   Sayantini Majumdar, et al.
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Network automation is gaining significant attention in the development of B5G networks, primarily for reducing operational complexity, expenditures and improving network efficiency. Concurrently operating closed loops aiming for individual optimization targets may cause conflicts which, left unresolved, would lead to significant degradation in network Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), thereby resulting in sub-optimal network performance. Centralized coordination, albeit optimal, is impractical in large scale networks and for time-critical applications. Decentralized approaches are therefore envisaged in the evolution to B5G and subsequently, 6G networks. This work explores pervasive intelligence for conflict resolution in network automation, as an alternative to centralized orchestration. A Q-Learning decentralized approach to network automation is proposed, and an application to network slice auto-scaling is designed and evaluated. Preliminary results highlight the potential of the proposed scheme and justify further research work in this direction.

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