Abstract
Estimations of network demand are an essential input to the IP network planning process. We present a technique for per traffic class IP network demand estimation based on harnessing information gathered for accounting and charging purposes. This technique represents an efficient use of pre-existing information, is easy to deploy, and, crucially, is highly cost-effective in comparison to traditional direct measurement systems employing dedicated traffic metering hardware. In order to facilitate QoS-aware network planning we also introduce a technique for estimation of QoS related effective bandwidth coefficients via analysis of a relatively small number of packet traces. The combination of the demand and effective bandwidth coefficient estimation techniques provide the basis for an effective, low-cost network planning solution. In this paper we present initial results that validate our contention that network accounting records can be reused to create a QoS aware demand matrix for IP networks.
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Davy, A., Botvich, D., Jennings, B. (2006). An Efficient Process for Estimation of Network Demand for QoS-Aware IP Network Planning. In: Parr, G., Malone, D., Ó Foghlú, M. (eds) Autonomic Principles of IP Operations and Management. IPOM 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4268. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11908852_11
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