Traffic engineering with MPLS in the Internet

Author

Xiao, Xipeng ; Hannan, Alan ; Bailey, Brook ; Ni, Lionel M.

Author_Institution

Global Center Inc., USA

Volume

14

Issue

2

fYear

2000

Firstpage

28

Lastpage

33

Abstract

This article discusses traffic engineering with multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) in an Internet service provider´s network. We first review MPLS, constraint-based routing, and enhanced link state interior gateway protocols to provide a background for traffic engineering. We then discuss the general issues of designing an MPLS system for traffic engineering. The design of GlobalCenter´s MPLS system is presented. Based on our experiences, a generic procedure for deploying an MPLS system is proposed. We also discuss how to provide QoS in a network with MPLS. Putting these together, we present to readers the practical issues of traffic engineering and a working solution for traffic engineering with MPLS in the Internet

Keywords

Internet; internetworking; packet switching; quality of service; telecommunication network routing; telecommunication traffic; transport protocols; ATM; GlobalCenter MPLS system; Internet; MPLS; MPLS system design; QoS; constraint-based routing; link state interior gateway protocols; multiprotocol label switching; packet forwarding; service provider network; traffic engineering; Artificial intelligence; Asynchronous transfer mode; Clouds; Design engineering; Intelligent networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Routing protocols; Systems engineering and theory; Telecommunication traffic; Web and internet services;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Network, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0890-8044

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/65.826369

Filename

826369