Programmable networks for IP service deployment

Today, programmable networks are being viewed as the solution for the fast, flexible and dynamic deployment of new telecommunications network services. At the vanguard of programmable network research is the Future Active IP Networks (FAIN) project. The authors of this book discuss their research in FAIN so you can get on the inside track to tomorrow's technology. Moreover, the book provides you with detailed guidelines for designing managed IP programmable networks.

Introduction. Programmable Networks and Security Background. Programmable Network Management and Services Background. Programmable Networks Requirements. Future Active IP Networks (FAIN) Overview. Virtual Environments and Management. Demultiplexing in Future Active IP Networks (FAIN). Resource Control Framework. Execution Environments: Active Packets. Control Execution Environments. Network Management. Service Deployment in Programmable Networks. Evaluation of Programmable Networks. Glossary and Acronyms. Index.