Uncertainties in Next Generation Networks

A conceptual approach to reduce the basic uncertainty in worldwide networks, this exciting new text presents a deterministic solution to the key uncertainties, amongst the four-pronged problem of aggregation, switching, scheduling and information transport. The relation between these four functions can be understood as the progressive uncertainty in networks- the primary uncertainty being that of time dependent procedures.

The text presents a quantification of the uncertainties involved and shows that industry and academia have unknowingly and subconsciously developed heuristic solutions without focusing on the problem from a conceptual perspective, then seeks to solve the problem by creating conceptual theories from well-known and emerging innovations. It maps the solutions to each of the problems onto a comprehensive solution to the emerging problems in next generation networks (such as next generation multi-layered platforms for providing multiple services).

- Focuses on the conceptual understanding of how networks behave.

- Discusses the 6 basic areas of networking (switching, routing, aggregation, management, scheduling, transport), thereby identifying constant, fundamental uncertainties and shows how these uncertainties hang together.

- Presents technology independent concepts that bridge the gap between the application domain and the algorithm world.

- Provides a top-down approach to show the true uncertainty equilibrium existing in worldwide networks.

- Suggests plausible, unified solutions that save resources, cost, and meet the challenges of next generation Internet.

- Provides a series of analytical models illustrated with real-world examples and a conceptual proof of its theory.