Next-generation IP network technology guarantee: Multi-Protocol Label Switching: Multi-Protocol Label Switching

Author: Wu Wei
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book primarily introduces Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology and its related applications such as MPLS Traffic Engineering, MPLS Virtual Private Networks, GMPLS, etc. The book firstly covers the basic concepts and technologies of IP networks; the second part introduces the MPLS architecture, including label and label assignment, label switching processes, LSP control, etc.; the third part discusses MPLS applications, including general MPLS applications, MPLS Virtual Private Networks, and MPLS Traffic Engineering; the fourth part introduces the recently proposed Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS). This book is suitable for telecommunication network professionals with some knowledge of communication technology, as well as serving as a reference for students of communication or related fields.