Title :
Network management research in ATDNet
Author :
Doverspike, Robert ; Maeda, Mari ; Narain, Sanjai ; Pastor, Jorge ; Shen, Chien-Chung ; Stoffel, Ned ; Tsai, Yukun ; Wilson, Brian
Author_Institution :
Bellcore, USA
Abstract :
The Advanced Technology Demonstration Network (ATDNet) is a major testbed facility established by DARPA and other U.S. government agencies to conduct network and applications research on the next generation of high speed ATM/SONET networks. This article presents the approaches and results of our work in network management on ATDNet. The research addresses different aspects of next-generation systems design, including integrated network management of different technology layers, multitier and multiprotocol architectures, robust distributed computing platforms, and object-oriented technologies. To address these challenges in a practical manner, the authors describe their implementation of a prototype software system developed on a distributed computing platform, discuss how this research addresses the current and evolving needs of ATDNet, and present possible future research directions
Keywords :
SONET; asynchronous transfer mode; computer network management; object-oriented methods; protocols; telecommunication computing; telecommunication network routing; ATDNet; Advanced Technology Demonstration Network; DARPA; distributed computing platforms; high speed ATM/SONET networks; integrated network management; multiprotocol architectures; multitier architectures; network management research; next-generation systems design; object-oriented technologies; prototype software system; Computer architecture; Computer network management; Distributed computing; Government; Next generation networking; Robustness; SONET; Software prototyping; Technology management; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE