Next-generation IP network technology guarantee - 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 (VPNs), GMPLS, etc. The book is divided into four parts: the first part introduces the basic concepts and technologies of IP networks; the second part covers the MPLS architecture, including label and label distribution, label switching processes, LSP control, etc.; the third part discusses the applications of MPLS, including general MPLS applications, MPLS VPNs, 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 for reference use by students majoring in communication or related fields.