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Network Traffic Engineering

Author : Andrea Baiocchi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119632439
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Network Traffic Engineering written by Andrea Baiocchi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the concepts and applications of queuing theory and traffic theory Network Traffic Engineering: Models and Applications provides an advanced level queuing theory guide for students with a strong mathematical background who are interested in analytic modeling and performance assessment of communication networks. The text begins with the basics of queueing theory before moving on to more advanced levels. The topics covered in the book are derived from the most cutting-edge research, project development, teaching activity, and discussions on the subject. They include applications of queuing and traffic theory in: LTE networks Wi-Fi networks Ad-hoc networks Automated vehicles Congestion control on the Internet The distinguished author seeks to show how insight into practical and real-world problems can be gained by means of quantitative modeling. Perfect for graduate students of computer engineering, computer science, telecommunication engineering, and electrical engineering, Network Traffic Engineering offers a supremely practical approach to a rapidly developing field of study and industry.

Network and Traffic Engineering in Emerging Distributed Computing Applications

Author : Abawajy, Jemal H.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466618892
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Network and Traffic Engineering in Emerging Distributed Computing Applications written by Abawajy, Jemal H. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book focuses on network management and traffic engineering for Internet and distributed computing technologies, as well as present emerging technology trends and advanced platforms"--Provided by publisher.

Traffic Engineering with MPLS

Author : Eric D. Osborne
Publisher : Cisco Press
ISBN 13 : 9781587050312
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Traffic Engineering with MPLS written by Eric D. Osborne and published by Cisco Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design, configure, and manage MPLS TE to optimize network performance Almost every busy network backbone has some congested links while others remain underutilized. That's because shortest-path routing protocols send traffic down the path that is shortest without considering other network parameters, such as utilization and traffic demands. Using Traffic Engineering (TE), network operators can redistribute packet flows to attain more uniform distribution across all links. Forcing traffic onto specific pathways allows you to get the most out of your existing network capacity while making it easier to deliver consistent service levels to customers at the same time. Cisco(r) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) lends efficiency to very large networks, and is the most effective way to implement TE. MPLS TE routes traffic flows across the network by aligning resources required by a given flow with actual backbone capacity and topology. This constraint-based routing approach feeds the network route traffic down one or more pathways, preventing unexpected congestion and enabling recovery from link or node failures. Traffic Engineering with MPLSprovides you with information on how to use MPLS TE and associated features to maximize network bandwidth. This book focuses on real-world applications, from design scenarios to feature configurations to tools that can be used in managing and troubleshooting MPLS TE. Assuming some familiarity with basic label operations, this guide focuses mainly on the operational aspects of MPLS TE-how the various pieces work and how to configure and troubleshoot them. Additionally, this book addresses design and scalability issues along with extensive deployment tips to help you roll out MPLS TE on your own network. Understand the background of TE and MPLS, and brush up on MPLS forwarding basics Learn about router information distribution and how to bring up MPLS TE tunnels in a network Understand MPLS TE's Constrained Shortest Path First (CSPF) and mechanisms you can use to influence CSPF's path calculation Use the Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) to implement Label-Switched Path setup Use various mechanisms to forward traffic down a tunnel Integrate MPLS into the IP quality of service (QoS) spectrum of services Utilize Fast Reroute (FRR) to mitigate packet loss associated with link and node failures Understand Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)-based measurement and accounting services that are available for MPLS Evaluate design scenarios for scalable MPLS TE deployments Manage MPLS TE networks by examining common configuration mistakes and utilizing tools for troubleshooting MPLS TE problems "Eric and Ajay work in the development group at Cisco that built Traffic Engineering. They are among those with the greatest hands-on experience with this application. This book is the product of their experience." -George Swallow, Cisco Systems, Architect for Traffic Engineering Co-Chair, IETF MPLS Working Group Eric Osborne, CCIE(r) #4122, has been doing Internet engineering of one sort or another since 1995. He joined Cisco in 1998 to work in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), moved from there to the ISP Expert team and then to the MPLS Deployment team. He has been involved in MPLS since the Cisco IOS(r) Software Release 11.1CT days. Ajay Simha, CCIE #2970, joined the Cisco TAC in 1996. He then went on to support tier 1 and 2 ISPs as part of Cisco's ISP Expert team. Ajay has been working as an MPLS deployment engineer since October 1999, and he has first-hand experience in troubleshooting, designing, and deploying MPLS.

Traffic Engineering and QoS Optimization of Integrated Voice and Data Networks

Author : Gerald R. Ash
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080466057
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Traffic Engineering and QoS Optimization of Integrated Voice and Data Networks written by Gerald R. Ash and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-11-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes, analyzes, and recommends traffic engineering (TE) and quality of service (QoS) optimization methods for integrated voice/data dynamic routing networks. These functions control a network's response to traffic demands and other stimuli, such as link failures or node failures. TE and QoS optimization is concerned with measurement, modeling, characterization, and control of network traffic, and the application of techniques to achieve specific performance objectives. The scope of the analysis and recommendations include dimensioning, call/flow and connection routing, QoS resource management, routing table management, dynamic transport routing, and operational requirements. Case studies are included which provide the reader with a concrete way into the technical details and highlight why and how to use the techniques described in the book. Includes Case Studies of MPLS and GMPLS Network Optimization Presents state-of-the-art traffic engineering and quality of service optimization methods and illustrates the tradeoffs between the various methods discussed Contains practical Case Studies based on large-scale service provider implementations and architecture plans Written by a highly respected and well known active expert in traffic engineering and quality of service

Modern Traffic Engineering in the System Approach to the Development of Traffic Networks

Author : Elżbieta Macioszek
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030340694
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Modern Traffic Engineering in the System Approach to the Development of Traffic Networks written by Elżbieta Macioszek and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a number of guidelines that are particularly useful in the context of decisions related to system-approach-based modern traffic engineering for the development of transport networks. Including practical examples and describing decision-making support systems it provides valuable insights for those seeking solutions to contemporary transport system problems on a daily basis, such as professional working for local authorities involved in planning urban and regional traffic development strategies as well as representatives of business and industry directly involved in implementing traffic engineering solutions. The guidelines provided enable readers to address problems in a timely manner and simplify the choice of appropriate strategies (including those connected with the relation between pedestrians and vehicle traffic flows, IT development in freight transport, safety issues related to accidents in road tunnels, but also open areas, like roundabouts and crossings). Furthermore, since the book also examines new theoretical-model approaches (including the model of arrival time distribution forming in a dense vehicle flow, the methodological basis of modelling and optimization of transport processes in the interaction of railways and maritime transport, traffic flow surveys and measurements, transport behaviour patterns, human factors in traffic engineering, and road condition modelling), it also appeals to researches and scientists studying these problems. This book features selected papers submitted to and presented at the 16th Scientific and Technical Conference Transport Systems Theory and Practice organized by the Department of Transport Systems and Traffic Engineering at the Faculty of Transport of the Silesian University of Technology. The conference was held on 16–18 September 2019 in Katowice (Poland), more details at www.TSTP.polsl.pl.

Metro Ethernet

Author : Sam Halabi
Publisher : Cisco Press
ISBN 13 : 9781587050961
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (59 download)

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Download or read book Metro Ethernet written by Sam Halabi and published by Cisco Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: & Discover the latest developments in Metro networking, Ethernet, and MPLS services and what they can do for your organization. & & Learn from the easy-to-read format that enables networking professionals of all levels to understand the concepts. & & Gain from the experience of industry innovator and best-selling Cisco Press author, Sam Halabi, author of Internet Routing Architectures.

Network Traffic Engineering

Author : Andrea Baiocchi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119632501
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Network Traffic Engineering written by Andrea Baiocchi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS OF QUEUING THEORY AND TRAFFIC THEORY Network Traffic Engineering: Stochastic Models and Applications provides an advanced level queuing theory guide for students with a strong mathematical background who are interested in analytic modeling and performance assessment of service system networks, with a focus on communication networks. The text begins with the basics of queuing theory before moving on to more advanced levels. Examples and applications are a key part of the material. The topics covered in the book are derived from cutting-edge research, project development, teaching activity, and discussions on the subject. They include applications of queuing and traffic theory in: Cellular networks Wi-Fi networks Ad-hoc and vehicular networks Congestion control in the Internet The distinguished author seeks to show how insight into practical and real-world problems can be gained by means of quantitative modeling. Perfect for graduate and PhD students of engineering and science in the field of Information and Communication Technologies, including computer, telecommunications, and electrical engineering, computer science, data science, Network Traffic Engineering offers a supremely practical approach, grounded on a solid theoretical foundation, to a rapidly developing field of study and industry.

The Competitive Internet Service Provider

Author : Oliver M. Heckmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470030046
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Competitive Internet Service Provider written by Oliver M. Heckmann and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to the dramatic increase in competition over the last few years, it has become more and more important for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to run an efficient business and offer an adequate Quality of Service. The Competitive Internet Service Provider is a comprehensive guide for those seeking to do just that. Oliver Heckmann approaches the issue from a system point of view, looking not only at running a network, but also at connecting the network with peering and transit partners or planning the expansion of the network. The Competitive Internet Service Provider: Offers an advanced reference on the topic, drawing on state-of-the art research in network technology. Clearly defines the criteria enabling ISPs to operate with the greatest efficiency and deliver adequate Quality of Service. Discusses the implications of the future multiservice Internet and multimedia applications such as Voice over IP, peer-to-peer, or network games. Delivers a comparative evaluation of different feasible Quality of Service approaches. Explores scientific methods such as queuing theory, network calculus, and optimization theory. Illustrates concepts throughout with mathematical models and simulations. This invaluable reference will provide academic and industrial researchers in the field of network and communications technology, graduate students on telecommunications courses, as well as ISP managers, engineers and technicians, equipment manufacturers and consultants, with an understanding of the concepts and issues involved in running a successful ISP.

An Introduction to Telecommunications Network Traffic Engineering

Author : Lansun Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Telecommunications Network Traffic Engineering written by Lansun Lee and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Network Routing

Author :
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080474977
Total Pages : 958 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Network Routing written by and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Network routing can be broadly categorized into Internet routing, PSTN routing, and telecommunication transport network routing. This book systematically considers these routing paradigms, as well as their interoperability. The authors discuss how algorithms, protocols, analysis, and operational deployment impact these approaches. A unique feature of the book is consideration of both macro-state and micro-state in routing; that is, how routing is accomplished at the level of networks and how routers or switches are designed to enable efficient routing. In reading this book, one will learn about 1) the evolution of network routing, 2) the role of IP and E.164 addressing in routing, 3) the impact on router and switching architectures and their design, 4) deployment of network routing protocols, 5) the role of traffic engineering in routing, and 6) lessons learned from implementation and operational experience. This book explores the strengths and weaknesses that should be considered during deployment of future routing schemes as well as actual implementation of these schemes. It allows the reader to understand how different routing strategies work and are employed and the connection between them. This is accomplished in part by the authors' use of numerous real-world examples to bring the material alive. Bridges the gap between theory and practice in network routing, including the fine points of implementation and operational experience Routing in a multitude of technologies discussed in practical detail, including, IP/MPLS, PSTN, and optical networking Routing protocols such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP presented in detail A detailed coverage of various router and switch architectures A comprehensive discussion about algorithms on IP-lookup and packet classification Accessible to a wide audience due to its vendor-neutral approach

Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes

Author : Hewett, Beth L.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1605669954
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Virtual Collaborative Writing in the Workplace: Computer-Mediated Communication Technologies and Processes written by Hewett, Beth L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book investigates the use of computer-mediated communication technologies and collaborative processes to facilitate effective interdependent collaboration in writing projects, especially in virtual workplace settings"--Provided by publisher.

Traffic Management and Traffic Engineering for the Future Internet

Author : FITraMEn 2008
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788364204579
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Traffic Management and Traffic Engineering for the Future Internet written by FITraMEn 2008 and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Formal Methods for Industrial Critical Systems, FMICS 2009 held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in November 2009. The 10 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The volume also containswith 4 invited papers and 6 posters. The aim of the FMICS workshop series is to provide a forum for researchers who are interested in the development and application of formal methods in industry. It also strives to promote research and development for the improvement of formal methods and tools for industrial applications.

Traffic Engineering Handbook

Author : ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118762304
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Traffic Engineering Handbook written by ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a complete look into modern traffic engineering solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is a newly revised text that builds upon the reputation as the go-to source of essential traffic engineering solutions that this book has maintained for the past 70 years. The updated content reflects changes in key industry standards, and shines a spotlight on the needs of all users, the design of context-sensitive roadways, and the development of more sustainable transportation solutions. Additionally, this resource features a new organizational structure that promotes a more functionally-driven, multimodal approach to planning, designing, and implementing transportation solutions. A branch of civil engineering, traffic engineering concerns the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along roadways. Traffic flow, road geometry, sidewalks, crosswalks, cycle facilities, shared lane markings, traffic signs, traffic lights, and more—all of these elements must be considered when designing public and private sector transportation solutions. Explore the fundamental concepts of traffic engineering as they relate to operation, design, and management Access updated content that reflects changes in key industry-leading resources, such as the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASSHTO Policy on Geometric Design, Highway Safety Manual (HSM), and Americans with Disabilities Act Understand the current state of the traffic engineering field Leverage revised information that homes in on the key topics most relevant to traffic engineering in today's world, such as context-sensitive roadways and sustainable transportation solutions Traffic Engineering Handbook, Seventh Edition is an essential text for public and private sector transportation practitioners, transportation decision makers, public officials, and even upper-level undergraduate and graduate students who are studying transportation engineering.

Network Traffic Engineering

Author : Andrea Baiocchi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111963251X
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Network Traffic Engineering written by Andrea Baiocchi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the concepts and applications of queuing theory and traffic theory Network Traffic Engineering: Models and Applications provides an advanced level queuing theory guide for students with a strong mathematical background who are interested in analytic modeling and performance assessment of communication networks. The text begins with the basics of queueing theory before moving on to more advanced levels. The topics covered in the book are derived from the most cutting-edge research, project development, teaching activity, and discussions on the subject. They include applications of queuing and traffic theory in: LTE networks Wi-Fi networks Ad-hoc networks Automated vehicles Congestion control on the Internet The distinguished author seeks to show how insight into practical and real-world problems can be gained by means of quantitative modeling. Perfect for graduate students of computer engineering, computer science, telecommunication engineering, and electrical engineering, Network Traffic Engineering offers a supremely practical approach to a rapidly developing field of study and industry.

Network Congestion Control

Author : Michael Welzl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470025298
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Network Congestion Control written by Michael Welzl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-12-13 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Internet becomes increasingly heterogeneous, the issue of congestion control becomes ever more important. In order to maintain good network performance, mechanisms must be provided to prevent the network from being congested for any significant period of time. Michael Welzl describes the background and concepts of Internet congestion control, in an accessible and easily comprehensible format. Throughout the book, not just the how, but the why of complex technologies including the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Active Queue Management are explained. The text also gives an overview of the state-of-the-art in congestion control research and an insight into the future. Network Congestion Control: Presents comprehensive, easy-to-read documentation on the advanced topic of congestion control without heavy maths. Aims to give a thorough understanding of the evolution of Internet congestion control: how TCP works, why it works the way it does, and why some congestion control concepts failed for the Internet. Explains the Chiu/Jain vector diagrams and introduces a new method of using these diagrams for analysis, teaching & design. Elaborates on how the theory of congestion control impacts on the practicalities of service delivery. Includes an appendix with examples/problems to assist learning. Provides an accompanying website with Java tools for teaching congestion control, as well as examples, links to code and projects/bibliography. This invaluable text will provide academics and researchers in computer science, electrical engineering and communications networking, as well as students on advanced networking and Internet courses, with a thorough understanding of the current state and future evolution of Internet congestion control. Network administrators and Internet service and applications providers will also find Network Congestion Control a comprehensive, accessible self-teach tool.

MPLS Network Management

Author : Thomas D. Nadeau
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 008051216X
Total Pages : 525 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book MPLS Network Management written by Thomas D. Nadeau and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-01-04 with total page 525 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MPLS-enabled networks are enjoying tremendous growth, but practical information on managing MPLS-enabled networks has remained hard to find. Until now. MPLS Network Management: MIBs, Tools, and Techniques is the first and only book that will help you master MPLS management technologies and techniques, as they apply to classic MPLS networks, traffic-engineered networks, and VPNs. Written by the co-author of most current MPLS management standards, it provides detailed, authoritative coverage of official MIBs, examining key topics ranging from syntax to access levels to object interaction. It also offers extensive consideration of third-party management interfaces, including tools for metering traffic and predicting traffic growth and behavior. If you're a network operator, network device engineer, or MPLS application developer, you need this book to get all you can out of all of MPLS's many capabilities. * The only book devoted entirely to the tools and techniques for controlling, monitoring, debugging, and optimizing MPLS-enabled networks. * Authoritative information from the co-author of most IETF MIBs relating to MPLS and GMPLS, PWE3, and PPVPN. * Covers both standards-based and proprietary management technologies. * Includes interviews with seminal figures in the development of MPLS. * Via a companion web site, provides information on late-breaking developments in MPLS management and links to additional resources. * To be followed by a second volume presenting best-practice case studies dealing with how real companies approach the management of their MPLS networks.

Network Performance Engineering

Author : Demetres D. Kouvatsos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642027415
Total Pages : 1073 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Network Performance Engineering written by Demetres D. Kouvatsos and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 1073 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During recent years a great deal of progress has been made in performance modelling and evaluation of the Internet, towards the convergence of multi-service networks of diverging technologies, supported by internetworking and the evolution of diverse access and switching technologies. The 44 chapters presented in this handbook are revised invited works drawn from PhD courses held at recent HETNETs International Working Conferences on Performance Modelling and Evaluation of Heterogeneous Networks. They constitute essential introductory material preparing the reader for further research and development in the field of performance modelling, analysis and engineering of heterogeneous networks and of next and future generation Internets. The handbook aims to unify relevant material already known but dispersed in the literature, introduce the readers to unfamiliar and unexposed research areas and, generally, illustrate the diversity of research found in the high growth field of convergent heterogeneous networks and the Internet. The chapters have been broadly classified into 12 parts covering the following topics: Measurement Techniques; Traffic Modelling and Engineering; Queueing Systems and Networks; Analytic Methodologies; Simulation Techniques; Performance Evaluation Studies; Mobile, Wireless and Ad Hoc Networks, Optical Networks; QoS Metrics and Algorithms; All IP Convergence and Networking; Network Management and Services; and Overlay Networks.