Network characterization using constraint-based definitions of capacity, utilization, and efficiency.

Capacity planning in an operational network requires continuous monitoring of network resources so that corrective actions can be taken in response to changes in traffic patterns, performance requirements, and network technology. In this article we characterize network resources in terms of capacity...

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Published in:	IEEE Communications magazine 43, 9 (2005).
Main Author:	Yegenoglu, Ferit
Other Authors:	Sherk, Erik
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	capacity planning. constraint-based definitions. failure survivability requirements. network characterization. network design. network resources. routing policy constraints. service level agreement objectives. traffic patterns.