Network Innovation through OpenFlow and SDN


Book Description

This book explains how to use software-defined networking (SDN) technologies powered by the OpenFlow protocol to build networks that are easy to design, less expensive to build and operate, and more agile and customizable. Among the first books to systematically address the design aspects in SDN/OpenFlow, it presents the insights of expert contributors from around the world. Focused on OpenFlow engineering design and basic principles, it includes coverage of system architectures, language and programming issues, switches, multimedia support, and network operating systems.




Handbook Of Security And Networks


Book Description

This valuable handbook is a comprehensive compilation of state-of-art advances on security in computer networks. More than 40 internationally recognized authorities in the field of security and networks contribute articles in their areas of expertise. These international researchers and practitioners are from highly-respected universities, renowned research institutions and IT companies from all over the world. Each self-contained chapter covers one essential research topic on security in computer networks. Through the efforts of all the authors, all chapters are written in a uniformed style; each containing a comprehensive overview, the latest pioneering work and future research direction of a research topic.







The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis


Book Description

Based on the author's experience in industry, this book focuses on simple techniques for solving everyday problems in systems design and analysis. All techniques are covered in a non-mathematical way, so that no statistics expertise is necessary.




Broadband Access Communication Technologies V


Book Description

Includes Proceedings Vol. 7821




Optical Networks — Recent Advances


Book Description

Optical Networks with terabits per second bandwith have received significant interest from both researchers and practitioners. This book captures a collection of research and survey papers presenting the most recent developments in this exciting area. Contributions are from active researchers and cover a wide range of topics, including static and dynamic wavelength assignment algorithms, optimized wavelength converter allocation, traffic scheduling for QoS support, connection management, multicast routing, terabit packet switch architectures, multifiber networks, and multistage interconnection networks. The articles summarize the existing techniques, current developments and future directions as well as propose novel solutions to some important problems. Audience: The book is an ideal reference for researchers, engineers and students interested in optical networks to learn about current research activity and guide their own research.




Optical Transmission Systems and Equipment for WDM Networking III


Book Description

Proceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.




Performance of TCP/IP Over ATM Networks


Book Description

Gain an in-depth understanding of performance issues central to the planning, designing, and efficient operation of TCP/IP over ATM networks with this practical new book. Containing information essential to solving internetworking problems between TCP/IP and ATM networks, this book helps you guarantee quality of service for ATM applications and understand the enhancements required to run TCP over wireless links.




IEEE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks


Book Description

Abstract: The MAC service provided by all IEEE 802 MACs along with the Internal Sublayer Service (ISS) that is provided by IEEE 802 MACs to the relay function of a Media Access Control (MAC) Bridge are defined in this standard. Keywords: IEEE 802, IEEE 802.1AC, Internal Sublayer Service, ISS, local area networks, MAC Service, metropolitan area networks.