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Title : A Framework for Defining Network Complexity
Authors : Michael H. Behringer
Alvaro Retana
Russ White
Geoff Huston
Filename : draft-behringer-ncrg-complexity-framework-01.txt
Pages : 23
Date : 2015-10-06
Abstract:
Complexity is a widely used parameter in network design, yet there is
no generally accepted definition of the term. Complexity metrics
exist in a wide range of research papers, but most of these address
only a particular aspect of a network, for example the complexity of
a graph or software. While it may be impossible to define a metric
for overall network complexity, there is a desire to better
understand the complexity of a network as a whole, as deployed today
to provide Internet services. This document provides a framework to
guide research on the topic of network complexity, as well as some
practical examples for trade-offs in networking.
This document summarizes the work of the IRTF's Network Complexity
Research Group (NCRG) at the time of its closure. It does not
present final results, but a snapshot of an ongoing activity, as a
basis for future work.
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