Optimization of Computer Networks (eBook)

Modeling and Algorithms: A Hands-On Approach

Pablo Pav n Mari o (Autor)

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2016
Wiley (Verlag)
978-1-119-01334-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This book covers the design and optimization of computer networks applying a rigorous optimization methodology, applicable to any network technology. It is organized into two parts. In Part 1 the reader will learn how to model network problems appearing in computer networks as optimization programs, and use optimization theory to give insights on them. Four problem types are addressed systematically traffic routing, capacity dimensioning, congestion control and topology design. Part 2 targets the design of algorithms that solve network problems like the ones modeled in Part 1. Two main approaches are addressed gradient-like algorithms inspiring distributed network protocols that dynamically adapt to the network, or cross-layer schemes that coordinate the cooperation among protocols; and those focusing on the design of heuristic algorithms for long term static network design and planning problems. Following a hands-on approach, the reader will have access to a large set of examples in real-life technologies like IP, wireless and optical networks. Implementations of models and algorithms will be available in the open-source Net2Plan tool from which the user will be able to see how the lessons learned take real form in algorithms, and reuse or execute them to obtain numerical solutions. An accompanying link to the author s own Net2plan software enables readers to produce numerical solutions to a multitude of real-life problems in computer networks (www.net2plan.com).

Autor

Pablo Pavon Marino, Professor, Technical University of Cartaginia, Spain. Professor Pavon Marino has a PhD in telecommunications and his research interests in the past 15 years have been in network optimization and planning. He also lectures in network optimization and planning courses for computer networks. He is the author or co-author of more than 100 journals and conference papers, and he is the originator of the Net2Plan open-source initiative which includes the Net2Plan tool and public repository of algorithms and network planning resources (www.net2plan.com). He has participated in the organizing and technical committees at multiple international conferences, and he is Technical Editor of the Optical Switch and Networking Journal.

Rezensionen

?This is an exceptional textbook smoothly linking optimization theory with practical issues of computer network design?Almost all chapters contain a special section entitled ?Notes and Sources? reviewing the key literature, a set of exercises for students, and a comprehensive list of references. The book is full of useful design hints, lists of potential problems facing designers, as well as illustrative examples. Unlike many textbooks on optimization, this work smartly combines the depth of mathematical analysis with a very good understanding of practical engineering issues. One of the important added values of this book is that the code of the devised algorithms implemented in the Net2Plan tool is accessible and algorithm convergence of the case studies is illustrated in empirical tests. To sum it up, this is an excellent textbook not only for engineering students but also for researchers and practicing engineers working in the area of computer and telecommunication network design.?
-Andrzej Jajszczyk, AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.3.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Netzwerke
• Themenwelt: Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Algorithmen
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
• Schlagworte: algorithms • capacity dimensioning • Communication Technology - Networks • Computer Networks • Electrical & Electronics Engineering • Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik • Kommunikationsnetze • Modeling • network problems • Numerical Methods & Algorithms • numerical modeling • Numerische Methoden u. Algorithmen • Optimization • topology design • Traffic Routing
• ISBN-10: 1-119-01334-8 / 1119013348
• ISBN-13: 978-1-119-01334-1 / 9781119013341