Title :
Virtual private network services: scenarios, requirements and architectural constructs from a standardization perspective
Author :
Carugi, Marco ; De Clercq, Jeremy
fDate :
6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article describes scenarios, general requirements, and architectural constructs for the emerging category of services known as virtual private networks. According to the adopted reference models, the principal architectural choices in the service provider solution space and current VPN-related standardization initiatives are introduced.
Keywords :
local area networks; multiprotocol label switching; telecommunication services; telecommunication standards; virtual private networks; adopted reference models; architectural constructs; standardization initiatives; virtual private network services; Asynchronous transfer mode; Automation; Multiprotocol label switching; Protocols; Space technology; Spine; Standardization; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control; Virtual private networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2004.1304246