An improved approach to organising mobile edge computing in a 5G network
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.20535/SRIT.2308-8893.2024.2.06Keywords:
5G network, mobile edge computing, task allocation scheme, call flow, load balancing, task verificationAbstract
Mobile edge computing is an important element in ensuring the efficiency of the 5G network as a whole, as it enables data storage and computing at the network edge. Existing solutions do not fully address the issues of load distribution between computing nodes, and most solutions do not offer methods for verifying computations and controlling errors. Accordingly, this paper aims to develop an approach to the organization of mobile edge computing in a 5G mobile network that would authenticate distribution servers and computing nodes, manage the process of distributing computing nodes, have a procedure for verifying the correctness of calculations, and take into account the parameters of computing nodes during distribution. To achieve this goal, we propose to use the developed method. The method of load balancing and selection of computing nodes for edge computing via 5G allows for identifying available nodes and distributing computing blocks among them. It also provides mutual authentication of elements and includes a method of data verification and error detection for the MEC system. The provided solution allows for controlling errors during calculations and protecting the server from incorrect data. These methods are optimized according to minimum network resources and computing time criteria. These improvements increase the efficiency of mobile edge computing in a 5G network.
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