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Network-Aware Orchestration for QoS-Constrained Application Deployment
Fernando Rego
José Eduardo Ferreira da Costa
Carlos Resende
João Oliveira
Lúıs Almeida
André Restivo
Aug 2026 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Software-Defined Networks and 5G
Abstract
The computing continuum extends computation beyond centralized cloud data centers to edge resources, supporting applications with stringent Quality-of-Service (QoS) requirements. However, the heterogeneity and dynamic nature of edge environments make orchestration challenging, particularly when decisions rely on static network information. This paper proposes a network-aware orchestration architecture that integrates a continuously maintained network representation to support adaptive application placement and management. By combining network and computational awareness, the proposed approach aims to improve orchestration decisions and application performance across the computing continuum.