Network Virtualization Resource Allocation and Economics Based on Prey-Predator Food Chain Model.

Network virtualization (NV) allows multiple heterogeneous virtual networks (VNs) to coexist and operate over the same physical network (PN) infrastructures. Some of the benefits of this advancement include flexibility in VN topologies, heterogeneity in VN technologies, and modularity of network operations. However, there are a few areas, such as resource allocation and economics, which challenge t...