Marchese M. QoS Over Heterogeneous Networks

Wiley, 2007. — 328 p.The importance of quality of service (QoS) has risen with the recent evolution of telecommunication networks, which are characterised by a great heterogeneity. While many applications require a specific level of assurance from the network; communication networks are characterized by different service providers, transmission means and implementer solutions such as asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), Internet protocol version 4 (IPv4), IPv6 and MPLS.
Providing comprehensive coverage of QoS issues within heterogeneous network environments, “QoS Over Heterogeneous Networks” looks to find solutions to questions such as does QoS fit within heterogeneous networks and what is the impact on performance if information traverses different network portions that implement specific QoS schemes.
Includes:
A series of algorithms and protocols to help solve potential QoS problems.
State of the art case studies and operative examples to illustrate points made.
Information on QoS mapping in terms of service-level specification (SLS) and an in-depth discussion of related issues
Chapters end-to-end (E2E) QoS, QoS architecture, QoS over heterogeneous networks and QoS internetworking and mapping.
An ideal book for graduate students, researchers and lecturers. System designers, developers and engineers will also find “QoS Over Heterogeneous Networks” a valuable reference.Preface

List of AbbreviationsWhat is QoS?
QoS Definition.
Applications.
QoS Metrics.
The Concept of Traffic Flow and Traffic Class.QoS-based Networks
Heterogeneous QoS-based Networks.
The Concept of Autonomous Systems.QoS-oriented Technologies
Layered Architecture and Remote Systems Connection Protocol Stack.
ATM.
MPLS.
QoS-IPv4.
QoS-IPv6.
Class of Service Full IPv6 Network (CSF6N).
Full IPv6 Switched Network (F6SN).Network Control Issues
QoS Management Functions.
The Risk of No Control.QoS Interworking in Heterogeneous Networks
Scenarios and Problems.
Vertical QoS Mapping.
Horizontal QoS Mapping.QoS Architectures
End-to-End Quality of Service: State-of-the-Art.
Architectures for QoS Control.
"Technology"-centric QoS Architecture.
IP-centric QoS Architecture.
MPLS-centric QoS Approach.
IPv6-centric QoS Approach.
QoS Overall Architecture.
QoS Architectures Comparison.Signalling over QoS ArchitecturesRSVP QoS Signalling.
RSVP-TE.
NSIS QoS Signalling.
Q-BGP (QoS-enhanced-Border Gateway Protocol).
Final Remarks Concerning Signalling.Vertical QoS Mapping
Reference Architecture.
Control Modules.
Technology Independent Layers' Implementation.
Technology Dependent Layers' Implementation.
TI-SAP Implementation.
Vertical QoS Mapping Problems.Algorithm for Vertical QoS MappingNetwork Optimization: State of the Art.
The SI-SAP QoS Mapping Problem.
Performance Analysis.QoS Gateways for Satellite and Radio Communication
Role of QoS Gateway.
Protocol Optimization Through Layers (POTL).
Protocol Stack Optimization Action.Bandwidth Allocation for Satellite EnvironmentSystem Scenario and Control Architecture.
General Bandwidth Allocation Architecture.
Pareto Optimality of the Bandwidth Allocation.
Resolution Approaches.
Numerical Examples.Transport Layer over SatelliteThe TCP Protocol.
The TCP Congestion Control.
TCP over Satellite Networks.
TCP Parameters.
Complete Knowledge TCP.
Further Improvement of the Performance.References

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