Dynamic hierarchical management of ATM networks

Asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks will transfer many different traffic classes with different service and performance requirements. There will be different users and network managers, each one with different control rights and power. For example, a single chief administrator may control the ATM network, but the users may try to exploit it for their satisfaction ignoring the smooth operation of the network. If the network management ignores this egoistic behavior of the users, many problems may arise in the network operation. This paper provides the framework for formulating such scenaria using game theory, optimal control theory and queueing theory. The chief administrator knows the strategies of the users and acts first. Then the users choose their strategies trying to improve their own performance. We examine the dynamic joint admission control, routing and load sharing in ATM networks