The network architecture puzzle

Author

Mazzei, James A.

Author_Institution

TECHPLAN Corp., Arlington, VA, USA

Volume

3

fYear

1997

fDate

2-5 Nov 1997

Firstpage

1528

Abstract

The phrases communications architecture and C4I architecture are frequently used to describe a variety of capabilities, networks, systems or combinations of them. However, there is little uniformity of understanding in architectural discussions, because the frames of reference are seldom common. This paper uses elements of the International Standards Organization (ISO) functional characteristics of network management as a starting point. It adds functions commonly associated with architectural considerations to develop an architecture baseline from which to develop or evaluate systems. This architectural concept is appropriate for complex local area networks (LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs) and distributed network systems that incorporate LANs and MANs

Keywords

computer network management; local area networks; metropolitan area networks; military communication; network topology; telecommunication standards; C4I architecture; ISO; International Standards Organization; LAN; MAN; communications architecture; distributed network systems; functional characteristics; local area networks; metropolitan area networks; network architecture puzzle; network management; Access protocols; Application software; Business; Computer architecture; Distributed computing; Logic testing; Network servers; Operating systems; Software standards; Software testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

MILCOM 97 Proceedings

Conference_Location

Monterey, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4249-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MILCOM.1997.645023

Filename

645023