An efficient process for estimation of network demand for QoS-aware IP network planning

Davy, Alan and Botvich, Dmitri and Jennings, Brendan (2006) An efficient process for estimation of network demand for QoS-aware IP network planning. In: Autonomic Principles Of Ip Operations And Management, Proceedings. Lecture Notes In Computer Science, 4268 . Springer, Berlin, pp. 120-131. ISBN 978-354047701-3

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Abstract

Estimations of network demand are an essential input to the IP network planning process. We present a technique for per traffic class IP network demand estimation based on harnessing information gathered for accounting and charging purposes. This technique represents an efficient use of pre-existing information, is easy to deploy, and, crucially, is highly cost-effective in comparison to traditional direct measurement systems employing dedicated traffic metering hardware. In order to facilitate QoS-aware network planning we also introduce a technique for estimation of QoS related effective bandwidth coefficients via analysis of a relatively small number of packet traces. The combination of the demand and effective bandwidth coefficient estimation techniques provide the basis for an effective, low-cost network planning solution. In this paper we present initial results that validate our contention that network accounting records can be reused to create a QoS aware demand matrix for IP networks.

Item Type: Book Section
Additional Information: ISI Document Delivery No.: BFL04 English Article <Go to ISI>://000242563100011
Departments or Groups: Walton Institute for Information and Communications Systems Science
Divisions: *NONE OF THESE*
Date Deposited: 17 Nov 2007 13:29
Last Modified: 30 May 2022 15:18
URI: https://repository.wit.ie/id/eprint/24

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