Ebook: Management, Control and Evolution of IP Networks

Management, Control and Evolution of IP Networks; Table of Contents; Part 1. Control of IP Networks; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Signaling; 1.2.1. Signaling operation; 1.2.2. Signaling for security; 1.2.3. Signaling for mobility management; 1.2.4. Signaling for network flow management; 1.3. Flow control and management techniques; 1.3.1. Flow control techniques; 1.3.2. Congestion control methods; 1.3.3. Priority technique; 1.3.4. Reactive congestion control; 1.3.5. Rapid resource management; 1.4. Policy-based management; 1.5. Security.;Internet Protocol (IP) networks have, for a number of years, provided the basis for modern communication channels. However, the control and management of these networks needs to be extended so that the required Quality of Service can be achieved. Information about new generations of IP networks is given, covering the future of pervasive networks (that is, networks that arealways present), Wi-Fi, the control of mobility and improved Quality of Service, sensor networks, inter-vehicle communication and optical networks.