Title :
ENIGMA: a testbed for MPLS and QoS integration on IP networks
Author :
Gonzalo, J. ; Triay, J. ; Hesselbach, X. ; Abella, J.
Author_Institution :
Vodafone Group R&D Software Lab., Huesca
Abstract :
ENIGMA is a network configuration and management environment that provides end to end QoS (quality of service) across an MPLS transport network for UMTS services. As a result, a new concept of transport network is defined, which links the new trends in IP with the operator´s needs. This solution will allow an improvement in the mobile user experience thanks to QoS and traffic engineering provisioning. This paper describes the project and explores the state of the art of the technology. It also introduces how the management software works and finishes with a testbed proposal and results
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; IP networks; multiprotocol label switching; quality of service; telecommunication network management; telecommunication traffic; testing; ENIGMA; IP network; Internet protocol; MPLS transport network; QoS; UMTS service; Universal Mobile Telecommunication System; management software; mobile user; multiprotocol label switching; quality of service; traffic engineering provisioning; 3G mobile communication; Bandwidth; Communication system traffic control; IP networks; Multiprotocol label switching; Protection; Protocols; System testing; Telecommunication traffic; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Testbeds and Research Infrastructures for the Development of Networks and Communities, 2006. TRIDENTCOM 2006. 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0106-2
DOI :
10.1109/TRIDNT.2006.1649197
