Network / Telecommunications
Active and Programmable Networks for Adaptive Architectures and Services
Syed Asad Hussain
Most conventional networks are passive, with only basic traffic monitoring, management, routing, and congestion control. At best, they can be called reactive. Deploying new functions and integrating new standards into these architectures is difficult due to the rigid embedding of software and hardware into the network components. Active and Programmable Networks for Adaptive Architectures and Services introduces a new generation of network technologies and architecture that allows the creation, customization. and management of new services and applications deployed dynamically into network nodes.
Following a brief introduction and historical overview, the author outlines the architecture of active and programmable networks, discusses the enabling technologies for network programmability in detail, and introduces several paradigms and prototypes. He then explores packet scheduling, management, routing, and security and examines active wireless and mobile networks. The final chapter presents several real-world examples of currently deployed active and programmable networks. Several tables present information on different schemes and architectures, allowing easy comparison among a range of networking options.
Features
• Provides a comprehensive survey of the architecture and operation of active and programmable networks
• Includes exercises in each chapter as well as many practical examples throughout the book
• Examines in detail such concepts as OSI and TCP IP models, drawbacks, and problems in contrast to the benefits offered by active and programmable networks
• Devotes an entire chapter to enabling technologies and studies quality of service (QoS) in depth
• Reflects current research trends in active packet scheduling, routing. management, wireless networks, and security
Placing the new paradigm in contrast with concepts such as TCP/IP and OSL. Active and Programmable Networks for Adaptive Architectures and Services makes it easy to see how these new technologies can help you build more flexible and adaptive Betworks that can seamlessly integrate new functions.