Implementing IP Services at the Network Edge
Published on 4. January 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-201-71079-3 (ISBN)
Description
In an industry faced with increasing commoditization and competition, ISPs and Telcos are seeking new opportunities to deploy high-value services at the edge of the Internet. This timely book shows them how, focusing on the real-world implementation issues they'll face, and on the IP Services Switch (IPSS): breakthrough technology which is transforming how edge applications are delivered. The book begins with an overview of the service provider landscape, and the powerful opportunities for profit and differentiation associated with edge services. The authors compare today's leading technologies, including, cable, wireless, L2TP, IPSec, and MPLS; then introduce the technologies behind today's advanced networking, voice, and video service offerings. Coverage includes: IPSS implementation; traffic management; deployments; security and IP-VPN applications; content networking; and more. The book concludes with several real-world deployments and their business cases. For all ISPs, Telcos, CLECs, technical consultants, IT managers, and equipment vendors interested in deploying services at the edge of the Internet.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
756 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-71079-3 (9780201710793)
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Persons
Marie Hattar is currently director of Product Marketing with the Nortel Networks Intelligent Internet business unit. She manages end-to-end product solutions, product definition, strategy, and market messaging for Nortel security solutions. Prior to this position, she was chief architect in the CTO office. Earlier roles included product management at Shasta, developing an IP Services Switch, and at Aptis Communications (acquired by Nortel Networks). She works extensively with ILECs, CLECs, ISPs, and data centers to understand and solve their unique technical, business, and regulatory requirements for delivering profitable solutions in broadband IP services both now and for the future. In addition, Marie is a partner in Thira Systems (www.thirasystems.com), an internetworking-focused strategic marketing consultancy. She is also the treasurer of the Broadband Content Delivery Forum.
David Ginsburg is currently vice president of Marketing and Product Management for Allegro Networks, a Silicon Valley startup that is building the first multi-router system. Prior to joining Allegro, he was a vice president of Marketing at Nortel Networks. He went to Nortel via its acquisition of Shasta Networks, where he was a founding member of Shasta's marketing team that defined the industry's first broadband-services strategy. Before joining Shasta, Dave was with Cisco Systems as product manager for their DSL aggregator platform. Earlier roles at Cisco included WAN and LAN consulting engineering for key customers, at which time he was responsible for LAN switching, as well as ATM standardization and deployment. Dave is the author of two other books in the field of networking, both of which are available from Addison-Wesley.
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David Ginsburg is currently vice president of Marketing and Product Management for Allegro Networks, a Silicon Valley startup that is building the first multi-router system. Prior to joining Allegro, he was a vice president of Marketing at Nortel Networks. He went to Nortel via its acquisition of Shasta Networks, where he was a founding member of Shasta's marketing team that defined the industry's first broadband-services strategy. Before joining Shasta, Dave was with Cisco Systems as product manager for their DSL aggregator platform. Earlier roles at Cisco included WAN and LAN consulting engineering for key customers, at which time he was responsible for LAN switching, as well as ATM standardization and deployment. Dave is the author of two other books in the field of networking, both of which are available from Addison-Wesley.
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Content
Foreword.
Preface.
1. The New IP Services Network: The Importance of the Network Edge.
The Origins of Data Services.
Optimizing Data Network Efficiency: Packet Switching.
Network Convergence.
The Evolution of Carriers: Divestiture and Its Consequences.
Carriers' Technological Problem.
The Evolution of Regulation.
The Evolution of ISPs and Internet Architecture.
High-Level Internet Architecture.
Tran Providers.
Exchange Points.
ASPs and CSPs.
Access Providers.
Subscriber Evolution and the Provider Quandary.
Requirements for Large Enterprises.
Requirements for SMEs.
Requirements for and Economics of SOHO Users.
Requirements for and Economics of Residential Users.
The Role of IP Services at the Network Edge.
The Future of Edge Services.
Conclusion.
2. Broadband Access Technologies: Physical Connectivity.
The Last Meter: Business, SOHO, and Residential LANs.
Access Devices at the Subscriber Site.
The Access Network.
DSL Access Technologies.
Cable Access Technologies.
Fixed Wireless Access Technologies.
Mobile Wireless Access Technologies.
Metropolitan Ethernet Access Technologies.
Traditional Dedicated Access Technologies.
Dial Remote Access Servers.
Conclusion.
3. Security and Tunneling Technologies: The Services Enablers.
Security.
Firewalls.
Preventing Attacks.
Network Address Translation.
Content Filtering.
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
Encryption.
Key Management.
Certificates and Digital Signatures.
Tunneling Technologies.
L2TP.
PPTP.
IPSec.
GRE, IP in IP, and UTI.
MPLS.
Subscriber Segregation.
Virtual Routers.
Multiple Routers.
4. Higher-Layer Technologies.
Content Management
Content Caching.
Content Switching.
Content Routing.
Content Distribution and Management.
Video Distribution.
Voice Distribution.
Voice Protocols.
ATM-Based Voice Services.
IP-Based Voice Services.
Other Voice Services Possibilities.
Virtual Hosting Services.
5. The IPSS and Its Role in Service Provisioning.
The IPSS.
IPSS Architecture.
Packet Flow through an IPSS.
IPSS Deployment.
Network Engineering with IPSSs.
Edge Routers versus IPSSs.
IPSS Vendor Revenue Opportunity.
IPSS Provisioning.
The Need for Effective Provisioning.
Element Provisioning.
Services Provisioning.
External Management Systems.
Client Software.
Customer Network Management.
Service Level Agreements.
6. Deploying Basic Services.
Service Basics.
Basic Service Descriptions.
The Location for Services.
Subscriber Aggregation and Basic Internet Access.
DSL Access and Market Opportunity.
Cable Access and Market Opportunity.
Wireless Access and Market Opportunity.
Comparison of DSL, Cable, and Fixed Wireless.
MDU/MTU Market Segment.
Dial Access Aggregation.
Mobile Wireless Access.
Traffic Management.
The Role of the IPSS.
Bandwidth.
Oversubscription.
Additional QoS Guarantees.
Traffic Management Concepts.
MPLS.
Deploying QoS.
Dynamic QoS.
Wholesaling.
Active Wholesaling.
Transit Wholesaling.
Wholesaling Financial Comparisons.
Subscriber Experience in Wholesale Environment.
Loyalty and LockIn.
Minimizing Customer Churn.
Customer Support.
7. Deploying Higher-Layer Services.
Firewalls and IP-VPNs.
Firewalls.
IP-VPNs.
Content Services Deployment.
Business Relationships.
Topologies for Content Enabled Networks.
The Result.
The Content Distribution Market Opportunity.
Voice Services Deployment.
Service Bundling.
Residential.
Telecommuters.
Small Business.
Multiservice Bundling.
8. Deployment Examples.
Residential PPPoE DSL Service.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
DSL Wholesaling and Portals.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
Cable Open Access.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
Fixed Wireless Wholesaling.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
3G Mobile Wireless Services.
Background.
Services Description.
The Financial Model.
Advantages.
IP-VPNs and Firewalls.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Broadcast Video Distribution.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Internet Data Center.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Appendix. Resources.
Standards and Recommendations.
Well-Known Applications.
Representative List of Service Providers.
Representative List of Vendors.
Industry Forums and Associations.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
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Preface.
1. The New IP Services Network: The Importance of the Network Edge.
The Origins of Data Services.
Optimizing Data Network Efficiency: Packet Switching.
Network Convergence.
The Evolution of Carriers: Divestiture and Its Consequences.
Carriers' Technological Problem.
The Evolution of Regulation.
The Evolution of ISPs and Internet Architecture.
High-Level Internet Architecture.
Tran Providers.
Exchange Points.
ASPs and CSPs.
Access Providers.
Subscriber Evolution and the Provider Quandary.
Requirements for Large Enterprises.
Requirements for SMEs.
Requirements for and Economics of SOHO Users.
Requirements for and Economics of Residential Users.
The Role of IP Services at the Network Edge.
The Future of Edge Services.
Conclusion.
2. Broadband Access Technologies: Physical Connectivity.
The Last Meter: Business, SOHO, and Residential LANs.
Access Devices at the Subscriber Site.
The Access Network.
DSL Access Technologies.
Cable Access Technologies.
Fixed Wireless Access Technologies.
Mobile Wireless Access Technologies.
Metropolitan Ethernet Access Technologies.
Traditional Dedicated Access Technologies.
Dial Remote Access Servers.
Conclusion.
3. Security and Tunneling Technologies: The Services Enablers.
Security.
Firewalls.
Preventing Attacks.
Network Address Translation.
Content Filtering.
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting.
Encryption.
Key Management.
Certificates and Digital Signatures.
Tunneling Technologies.
L2TP.
PPTP.
IPSec.
GRE, IP in IP, and UTI.
MPLS.
Subscriber Segregation.
Virtual Routers.
Multiple Routers.
4. Higher-Layer Technologies.
Content Management
Content Caching.
Content Switching.
Content Routing.
Content Distribution and Management.
Video Distribution.
Voice Distribution.
Voice Protocols.
ATM-Based Voice Services.
IP-Based Voice Services.
Other Voice Services Possibilities.
Virtual Hosting Services.
5. The IPSS and Its Role in Service Provisioning.
The IPSS.
IPSS Architecture.
Packet Flow through an IPSS.
IPSS Deployment.
Network Engineering with IPSSs.
Edge Routers versus IPSSs.
IPSS Vendor Revenue Opportunity.
IPSS Provisioning.
The Need for Effective Provisioning.
Element Provisioning.
Services Provisioning.
External Management Systems.
Client Software.
Customer Network Management.
Service Level Agreements.
6. Deploying Basic Services.
Service Basics.
Basic Service Descriptions.
The Location for Services.
Subscriber Aggregation and Basic Internet Access.
DSL Access and Market Opportunity.
Cable Access and Market Opportunity.
Wireless Access and Market Opportunity.
Comparison of DSL, Cable, and Fixed Wireless.
MDU/MTU Market Segment.
Dial Access Aggregation.
Mobile Wireless Access.
Traffic Management.
The Role of the IPSS.
Bandwidth.
Oversubscription.
Additional QoS Guarantees.
Traffic Management Concepts.
MPLS.
Deploying QoS.
Dynamic QoS.
Wholesaling.
Active Wholesaling.
Transit Wholesaling.
Wholesaling Financial Comparisons.
Subscriber Experience in Wholesale Environment.
Loyalty and LockIn.
Minimizing Customer Churn.
Customer Support.
7. Deploying Higher-Layer Services.
Firewalls and IP-VPNs.
Firewalls.
IP-VPNs.
Content Services Deployment.
Business Relationships.
Topologies for Content Enabled Networks.
The Result.
The Content Distribution Market Opportunity.
Voice Services Deployment.
Service Bundling.
Residential.
Telecommuters.
Small Business.
Multiservice Bundling.
8. Deployment Examples.
Residential PPPoE DSL Service.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
DSL Wholesaling and Portals.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
Cable Open Access.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
The Financial Model.
Fixed Wireless Wholesaling.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
3G Mobile Wireless Services.
Background.
Services Description.
The Financial Model.
Advantages.
IP-VPNs and Firewalls.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Broadcast Video Distribution.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Internet Data Center.
Background.
Services Description.
Advantages.
Appendix. Resources.
Standards and Recommendations.
Well-Known Applications.
Representative List of Service Providers.
Representative List of Vendors.
Industry Forums and Associations.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index. 20171079XT12032001