Network Convergence

Network Convergence: Ethernet Applications and Next Generation Packet Transport Architectures provides the guidance and solutions you'll need to understand Ethernet and emerging applications such as cloud computing and mobile apps, as well as large-scale retail and business deployments.

This reference starts with an overview of the Ethernet and existing broadband architectures, including XDSL, WIMAX, and VLANs. It moves on to cover next-generation networks and mobile architectures, as well as cloud computing. The book also addresses the convergence of optical, Ethernet and IP/MPLS layers, considered to be the backbone of next-generation packet transport architecture.

If you're a network designer or architect, a technical sales professional, or if you're pursuing technical certifications, you will benefit from Network Convergence's fundamental information on this rapidly evolving technology.

• Discusses architectural nuances and includes practical case studies for deploying the next-generation framework for each service type
• Explains data center and cloud computing interconnect schemes for building next-generation cloud infrastructures that support a new array of requirements
• Provides configuration schemes from leading vendors, including Cisco, Juniper and Alcatel

Product managers, service architects, network managers, IT managers.

Introduction

1. Deploying Ethernet Multi-Point Services Using VPLS

Abstract

Introduction

Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS)

Inter-Provider VPLS

Conclusion

2. Understanding Advanced MPLS Layer 3 VPN Services

Abstract

Introduction

MPLS Layer 3 VPNs

MPLS Layer 3 Inter-AS VPNs

Advanced Next Generation Multicast over Layer 3 VPNs

Migration from Draft-Rosen to NG-MVPNs

Summary

3. Provider Backbone Bridging with VPLS

Abstract

Introduction

Operational Examples

Conclusion

4. Scaling Packet Ethernet Services Using Seamless MPLS

Abstract

Introduction

State of the Mobile Transport Industry

Next Generation Mobile Transport Characteristics

System Concept

Transport Models

Service Models

Large Network, Inter-AS Design with IP/MPLS Access

Large Network Inter-AS Design with Non-IP/MPLS Access

Small Network, Integrated Core and Aggregation with IP/MPLS Access

Small Network, Integrated Core, and Aggregation with Non-IP/MPLS Access

Service Architecture

Inter-Domain Hierarchical LSPs

Inter-Domain LSPs for Multi-Area IGP Design

Inter-Domain LSPs for Inter-AS Design

Inter-Domain LSPs for Integrated Core and Aggregation Design

Transport and Service Control Plane

BGP Control Plane for Multi-Area IGP Design

BGP Control Plane for Inter-AS Design

BGP Control Plane for Integrated Core and Aggregation Design

Quality of Service

Synchronization Distribution

Conclusion

5. QoS in Mobile IP Networks

Abstract

Introduction

The First Generation Mobile Network

The Second Generation Mobile Network

The 2.5G Mobile Network

The Third Generation Mobile Vision

The Evolution toward 3G

The Third Generation Evolution for GSM

Converged NGN Infrastructure for Mobile Transport

Third Generation Release 99 Overview

Third Generation Release 4 Overview

Third Generation Release 5/6 Overview

Mobile Network RAN Access

IPV6 in 3G Networks

Overview of QoS and the 3GPP Standards

3G Traffic Classes

Bearer Service Attributes

Mobile Network Protocol Stacks

The Iu Interface in the Circuit-Switched Domain

Mobile Network Transport Framework

Quality of Service Framework

Conclusion

6. Emerging Trends in Packet Optical Convergence

Abstract

Introduction

Basics about Optical Networks

Optical Transmission Principles

DWDM Transponders

Multiplexers and De-Multiplexers

Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers

Overview of Fixed OADM & ROADM Technology

The Optical Transport Network (OTN)

Design Constraints and Initial Design Considerations for Fiber Optic Networks

IPoDWDM

7. MPLS Transport Profile

Abstract

Introduction

Why MPLS-TP? Why Now?

IP/MPLS and MPLS-TP Inter-operability

Overlay Model

Peer Model

Application Scenario: The Overlapping Interconnection Scenario of the L2/L3 VPN Bridging in the LTE Environment

Application Scenario: The Peer-to-Peer Interconnection Scenario in the MS-PW Environment

Index