Multiagent models of management and selforganization in fifth generation networks
DOI: 10.31673/2412-9070.2023.050914
Abstract
The article extensively delves into the crucial challenge of effectively managing 5G telecommunication networks. In this landscape, the authors fervently champion the adoption of a multi-agent approach, which promises a remarkable increase in adaptability and flexibility in the realm of network management. This approach is vital for accommodating the inherently dynamic and diverse nature of 5G networks.
The imperative need for embracing multi-agent models in the management of 5G networks is staunchly justified. Conventional centralized control systems have been unequivocally deemed inadequate in the context of 5G environments, where they grapple with the rapid adaptation required to respond to the fluid nature of network changes. The multi-agent approach presents an innovative solution by facilitating the distribution of network management responsibilities across numerous agents, each empowered to make autonomous decisions even in conditions fraught with uncertainty.
In a display of innovative thinking, meticulously structured model for a multi-agent 5G network management system, comprised of the following components:
• Agents: These agents play a pivotal role, embodying various subsystems within the network, each bearing the responsibility for specific tasks, thus ensuring a more streamlined and efficient network management process.
• Situational Network: This functions as the connective tissue, providing a comprehensive framework to describe the intricate interactions and relationships between the agents and the network itself. It serves as a beacon for communication and coordination, facilitating a harmonious network operation.
• Management Efficiency Criteria: This critical aspect of the model establishes the set of benchmarks and standards by which the effectiveness of network management is meticulously assessed. It’s the yardstick by which the success and efficiency of the multi-agent approach are quantified.
In sum, this article underscores the pivotal role of multi-agent systems in the successful management of 5G networks, heralding a new era of adaptability, efficiency, and resilience in rapidly changing telecommunication landscape.
Keywords: multi-agent approach; adaptability and flexibility of management; multi-agent systems (MAC); Network Management System (NMS); 5G networks; network management.
