Title :
Beyond MPLS ... Less is More
Author :
Metz, Chris ; Barth, Colby ; Filsfils, Clarence
Abstract :
Multiprotocol label switching possesses a simple data plane that has enabled new services and functions operating in many service provider networks. Yet, the MPLS control plane can impose both technical and operational challenges. This article explores these challenges and examines recent advances in IP routing technology suggesting that all services - including those that are MPLS-based - can be delivered over networks running only IP.
Keywords :
IP networks; multiprotocol label switching; telecommunication network routing; IP network; IP routing technology; MPLS control; multiprotocol label switching; service provider network; Asynchronous transfer mode; Hardware; Industrial control; Multiprotocol label switching; Packet switching; Routing; Spine; Switches; Tellurium; Virtual private networks; MPLS; Multiprotocol Label Switching; Packets and Protocols; VPN; backbone network; networking;
Journal_Title :
Internet Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIC.2007.100
