Title :
A survey of information-centric networking
Author :
Ahlgren, Bengt ; Dannewitz, Christian ; Imbrenda, Claudio ; Kutscher, Dirk ; Ohlman, Börje
fDate :
7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The information-centric networking (ICN) concept is a significant common approach of several future Internet research activities. The approach leverages in-network caching, multiparty communication through replication, and interaction models decoupling senders and receivers. The goal is to provide a network infrastructure service that is better suited to today¿s use (in particular. content distribution and mobility) and more resilient to disruptions and failures. The ICN approach is being explored by a number of research projects. We compare and discuss design choices and features of proposed ICN architectures, focusing on the following main components: named data objects, naming and security, API, routing and transport, and caching. We also discuss the advantages of the ICN approach in general.
Keywords :
Internet; cache storage; computer network security; content management; failure analysis; API; ICN; Internet; disruption; failure analysis; in-network caching; information centric networking; interaction model decoupling receiver; interaction model decoupling sender; multiparty communication; named data object; network infrastructure service; network routing; replication model; resilience; security; Information management; Internet; Network security; Peer to peer computing; Receivers; Routing protocols; Videos;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2012.6231276