Nondeterministic Classifier Performance Evaluation for Flow Based IP Switching

In modern IP networks, processing cost in network nodes is considered as a bottleneck. This problem is tackled with traffic based IP switching. The performance of traffic based IP switching depends heavily on flow classification. We demonstrate a method to evaluate the performance gains available with this technique with an optimal nondeterministic classifier giving a practical lower bound for processing cost and compare it with two real life classifiers using recorded traces. Keywords IP switching, flow classification, cost optimization, Internet, traffic measurements

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: HPN
• Authors: Jouni Karvo, Mika Ilvesmäki
• Keywords: Computer Networks, HPN 1998, IP Switching, Modern Ip Networks, Traffic Based Ip