In a multi-service IP/MPLS network, it is a key challenge to provide Quality of Service (QoS) to end-users applications while effectively using network resources and providing reliable services. In this framework, native TE mechanisms can be used to improve network performance, whereas a set of procedures that protects the traffic flows carried on different paths enforces resilience techniques. The paper presents the main functionalities of MTENS (MPLS- TE network simulator), a new NS2-based simulator, specifically developed to facilitate the design of MPLS networks with TE support. Moreover, to highlight the effectiveness of MTENS in the design of MPLS-TE networks, the paper shows a case study concerning the performance evaluation of different recovery strategies when path computation algorithms with QoS constraints are used for primary and backup label switched paths.
MTENS: a New Simulator for the Design of MPLS Networks with Traffic Engineering Support
CALLEGARI, CHRISTIAN;GIORDANO, STEFANO;PAGANO, MICHELE
2010-01-01
Abstract
In a multi-service IP/MPLS network, it is a key challenge to provide Quality of Service (QoS) to end-users applications while effectively using network resources and providing reliable services. In this framework, native TE mechanisms can be used to improve network performance, whereas a set of procedures that protects the traffic flows carried on different paths enforces resilience techniques. The paper presents the main functionalities of MTENS (MPLS- TE network simulator), a new NS2-based simulator, specifically developed to facilitate the design of MPLS networks with TE support. Moreover, to highlight the effectiveness of MTENS in the design of MPLS-TE networks, the paper shows a case study concerning the performance evaluation of different recovery strategies when path computation algorithms with QoS constraints are used for primary and backup label switched paths.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
