LightNF: Simplifying Network Function Offloading in Programmable Networks

In network function virtualization (NFV), network functions (NFs) are chained as a service function chain (SFC) to enhance NF management with high flexibility. Recent solutions indicate that the processing performance of SFCs can be significantly improved by offloading NFs to programmable switches. However, such offloading requires a deep understanding of NF properties to achieve the maximum SFC p...