Open source software for evaluation of applications and traffic measurement in an experimental testbed for converged networks
Paulo H. P. de Carvalho, Humberto Abdalla, Alberto Magno Muniz Soares, Lucas M. C. e Martins, Priscila Solís Barreto, Roque Lambert, Georges Daniel Amvame Nze, R.S. Bizerra, Maricela Bravo · 2006
In this paper we present the development and validation of an experimental platform based in open source software and the development of a package for monitoring purposes. The software package with its components is described and validated through a group of tests and examples. These results are the initial support for future research which includes new ideas in the NGN (Next Generation Networks) topics, such as QoS (Quality of Service) mechanisms, traffic characterization and MPLS (Multi-protocol Label Switching) hybrid routing. The procedures shown in this paper may give other research groups an overview of the primary steps for the implementation of a research lab with similar interests. Keywords- convergence, networks, QoS monitoring, MOS, traffic characterization, traffic measurement.