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Satisfying Application Requirements over a Single Packet Switching NetworkCourse descriptionOver the past few decades, it has become clear that there is a need for a transition to a single packet switched network that can support all applications, and in particular can replace the existing circuit switching network (which was optimized for telephony). However, challenges remain in realizing this transition. One of the major challenges is how to satisfy new interactive streaming media applications. Another challenge is how to effectively satisfy distributed computing with bursty data sources.
Networking scenarios, as seen by users as well as providers, envision the future Internet as the platform unifying various types of communications: (i) providing the end-user with a high bit rate of optical and wireless access supporting various data and streaming media applications, and (ii) carrying the aggregated traffic on an optical infrastructure. A networking scenario such as this demands a tight coupling between the wireless and optical components. Combining high-speed optical transport with wireless mobility, while satisfying the applications requirements, is challenging. Two other challenges are how to satisfy interactive and non-interactive streaming media applications and how to effectively and efficiently satisfy distributed grid computing and storage with bursty data sources. Business and technical questions remain in the transition from different network types to a single IP packet network, which is able to satisfy all applications, and in particular can replace the existing wired/wireless circuit-switching network.
Course objective:
This course primary objective is to provide Ph.D. students with in depth understanding of the current IP networking challenges, so they can formulate meaningful questions and pursue their solutions. The perspective on the various issues is satisfying both computing and streaming applications over combined optical and wireless networks.
Reference list:
Will be provided.
Course structure
Course requirements
Individual project with presentation, written report and oral exam.
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