Innovative Network Analysis and Design

  Innovative Network Analysis and Design presents an accessible, thorough examination of network design based on modeling and simulation, rather than the traditional OSI/ISO layered paradigm.  Part I focuses on the elements that comprise networking, their properties, and the underlying control and coordination algorithms that govern how the elements interact with each other to define the nature and overall behavior of the network.  Part II describes and employs behavior modeling and asynchronous distributed simulation as a scientific approach.  This approach permits any design concept under consideration to be studied, experimented, and analyzed scientifically and later incorporated into a prototype network design. Professionals, policy makers, and advanced students in network design, information systems, computer and communications engineering, networking, and consulting will find the book an essential and practical resource. It is also highly suitable for short courses and self-study. TOC: * Introduction * Origin of networking and its role in the information age * Definition and fundamental attributes of networking * History and evolution of networking * Network design fundamentals * Role of modeling and simulation in future network design * ATM networking principles * Buffer architecture and management design for ATM networks * Routing algorithms in ATM networks * IP + ATM = IVCC? * IVCC as a new networking algorithm * Distributed computing architectures for ATM network nodes * Network management * Self-healing algorithms in ATM networks * Network topology and performance in ATM networks * Stability and scalability in networking * Performance evaluation in networking * Distributed resources management * Distributed visualization of geographically dispersed operational ATM network * Challenges of mobile wireless network design * Security consideration in future networks * Future research and quantum leaps in networking * Bibliography * Index