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Benefits of MPLS in the Enterprise Network

As enterprises evolve to keep pace with the ever-changing business climate, enterprises' networking needs are becoming more dynamic. Their networks must be able to deliver sophisticated applications quickly and efficiently while minimizing costs. MPLS is a technology that can be very beneficial to enterprises and this paper outlines what MPLS...

Tags: MPLS, Benefit, Enterprise Network, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-03-25

On-Demand Webcast: MPLS in 2009: Where to From Here?

With nearly 75% of all enterprises deploying MPLS for site-to-site connectivity, the question becomes "Now what?" The attendee will learn how to make the most of the MPLS network as the presenter discusses best practices for managing MPLS services and application optimization. - - With nearly 75% of all enterprises...

Tags: MPLS, On-demand, Network Technology, Networking

Webcasts 2009-02-25

DINloop Based Inter-Domain Multicast With MPLS

To overcome the existing scalability problems, DINloop (Data-In-Network loop) based multicast with MPLS multiprotocol label switching is proposed to optimize inter-domain multicast. In this approach, multiple DIN Nodes in the core network form the DINloop using MPLS so that multiple multicast sessions share a single DINloop. A label stack method...

Tags: MPLS, DINloop, Label Stack Method, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-02-03

A DINloop-Based Inter-Domain Multicast Using MPLS

To overcome scalability and control overhead problems existing in inter-domain multicast, DINloop (Data-In-Network loop) based multicast with MPLS is proposed. DINloop is a special logical path formed using MPLS Label Switched Paths and it consists of multiple DIN Nodes which are core routers that connect to each intra-domain. DINloop is...

Tags: MPLS, Institute For Infocomm Research, DINloop, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-02-03

Ethernet and MPLS OAM: Operations, Administration and Maintenance

This paper describes the Ethernet and Multi-Protocol Label Switching MPLS tools and procedures used to accomplish Operations, Administration, and Maintenance OAM. This functionality addresses the fault management aspects of the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security FCAPS model as defined by the ITU-T Telecommunication Management Network TMN. Recent enhancements to Ethernet...

Tags: MPLS, Administration, CIENA Communications, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-02-01

MPLS PLug-and-PLay for Metro Ethernet Networks

This paper will focus on an opportunity to revolutionize the way Metro Ethernet networks are built by applying the concept of MPLS Plug-and-Play, a technology developed by Juniper Networks. MPLS Plug-and-Play offers carriers a way to reduce the operating expense associated with deploying and managing MPLS-based Metro Ethernet networks while...

Tags: MPLS, Network, Juniper Networks Inc., Metro Ethernet, Network Technology, Ethernet, Networking

White papers 2009-02-01

Mechanism for Per-Class QoS Monitoring in IP/MPLS Transport Networks

This paper presents a study on the usage of MPLS as the technology for transport networks which have to be sensitive to IP Differentiated Services. Advantages of MPLS for implementing Traffic Engineering and the capabilities that lead it towards integration with IP-DiffServ are discussed. Several solutions for DS-TE MPLS are...

Tags: MPLS, Network, IP, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-28

Modelling of MPLS Over WDM Anycast and Unicast Flow Allocation Problem

This paper presents model of joint unicast and anycast flows optimization in multilayer networks. The paper assumes that in the upper layer the MPLS Multiprotocol Label Switching technique is used to transport unicast and anycast demands. The MPLS works on the top of optical layer applying WDM Wavelength Division Multiplexing....

Tags: MPLS, Optimization, Allocation, WDM, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-08

MPLS: What is it? What can it do for me?

Multiprotocol Label Switching MPLS began as a way for routers to short-cut the time-consuming process of treating each packet independently, looking up the target IP address each time and in every router along the path. MPLS streamlines the packet forwarding process by introducing a label, assigned by the ingress edge...

Tags: Router, MPLS, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-07

Performance of IP Multicast in MPLS Using PIM-SM (Protocol Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode)

From a technology perspective, the Internet performs a gigantic role in communication, compelling the Internet Protocol IP to be famous. The approach of modern applications requires Quality of Service QoS guarantee with multicast support being unavailable in the legacy network. Multi Protocol Label Switching MPLS, providing traffic engineering and QoS...

Tags: QoS, Performance, MPLS, Network, IP Multicast, IP, Networking, Network Technology

White papers 2009-01-01

DiffServ Traffic Management With MPLS

This paper describes a proportional differentiated services architecture based on MPLS constraint based routing for traffic engineering. Three classes are defined: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Gold class gets the best service and, whenever possible, the double of the bandwidth of the Silver class. The Bronze class is a best...

Tags: MPLS, Class, University Of Pisa, Gold Class, Bronze Class, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-01

A New Approach to Construct Multicast Trees in MPLS Networks

This paper presents a new approach to construct multicast trees in MPLS networks. This approach utilizes MPLS LSPs between multicast tree branching node routers in order to reduce forwarding states and enhance scalability. In authors approach only routers that are acting as multicast tree branching node for a group need...

Tags: MPLS, Scalability, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-01

MPLS Traffic Engineering Using Enhanced Minimum Interference Routing: An Approach Based on Lexicographic Max-Flow

The main contribution of this paper is a new algorithm for dynamic routing of bandwidth guaranteed tunnels. The algorithm is a generalization of the "minimum-interference" based algorithm. The routing objective is to satisfy as many potential future requests as possible in an environment where requests arrive one-by-one, and there is...

Tags: Algorithm, MPLS, Engineering

White papers 2009-01-01

Simulative Comparison of the Performance of MPLS Protection Switching and OSPF Routing

Due to the growing commercial importance of the Internet, resilience is becoming a key design issue for future IP-based networks. Reconfiguration times on the order of a few hundred milliseconds are required in the case of network element failures - far away from the slow rerouting of current implementations. Besides...

Tags: Performance, MPLS, Network, Siemens AG, Open Shortest Path First, IP, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2009-01-01

Short-Term QoS Provisioning in MPLS Ingress Nodes

This paper proposes a new switching scheme to improve the short-term delay and the packet jitter for real-time traffic. Even though, the proposed scheme is general and can be used in different points of the network, the paper propose to use it in MPLS ingress nodes. In this plan, the...

Tags: MPLS, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2008-11-03

Watching the WAN: Is it time to invest?

As companies start to tighten the belt and look for places around the office to save money and hopefully increase efficiency. I wondered what else could be done for a company's tech backbone to keep the pencil-pushers from just hacking away. For some input, I tapped the folks at SilverPeak...

Tags: MPLS, Network, WANs, Networking, Network Technology, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-10-20

A Comprehensive Analysis of Mobility Management in MPLS-Based Wireless Access Networks

Efficient mobility management is one of the major challenges for next-generation mobile systems. Indeed, a Mobile Node MN within an access network may cause excessive signaling traffic and service disruption due to frequent handoffs. The two latter effects need to be minimized to support Quality of Service QoS requirements of...

Tags: Mobile, MPLS, Mobility, Analysis, Wireless Access, Wireless, Mobility Management, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-10-01

SingTel MPLS: The Great Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) Migration

There are now a variety of alternatives when it comes to connecting multiple sites with WAN links. Multi Protocol Label Switching is fast gaining popularity for many businesses as their preferred choice when it comes to creating a Virtual Private Network VPN over WAN. This paper will discuss the differences...

Tags: MPLS, SingTel, Migration, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2008-09-18

Deploying IP/MPLS in Mobile Networks

As mobile service providers prepare for the evolution to mobile broadband, they require a robust transport infrastructure that supports CDMA/EV-DO and GSM/UMTS/HSPA today and is well suited to support WiMAX, LTE and Fixed-Mobile Convergence FMC. Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) has grown to become a foundation for many fixed, mobile...

Tags: Mobile Network, Mobile, MPLS, Network, IP, Advertising & Promotion, Networking, Network Technology, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

White papers 2008-07-24

Virtual Villains of Security & PCI Compliance: Future Challenges of MPLS, Virtual Machines and VLANs

Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard PCI DSS will continue to change and adapt to mitigate the risk of compromised card holder information. Due to the ever changing landscape of security, a proactive stance towards threats and compliance needs to be taken. Organizations are increasing the use...

Tags: MPLS, Compliance, VLAN, Virtual Machine, SecureState, PCI, Security, Networking, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2008-07-17