MPLS feasibility for General and Core IP Networks using Open-Source systems

Over the past few years Internet growth has become rapid and is now considered as primary source of information sharing and communication. This has resulted in development of new applications and communication systems that demand more service quality, reliability and efficiency. These applications not only include traditional data but also new applications for voice, video conferencing along with peer-to-peer applications. Current IP protocol suit is although the dominant networking technology, but despite its dominance, it has been exposed with weaknesses regarding ever-increasing demands by Internet applications. This paper surveys the deficiencies of traditional traffic engineering (TE) techniques used to overcome the shortcomings of IP. Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) is looked into as an ideal solution for general and core IP networks. Moreover, multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) is implemented in a network by using open source kernels and tools to check its feasibility for IP networks.