802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective

Copyright Year: 2012
Author(s): Allan, D.; Bragg, N.
Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Standards Association
Content Type : Books & eBooks
Topics: Communication, Networking & Broadcasting ; Components, Circuits, Devices & Systems ; Computing & Processing (Hardware/Software)

Abstract

Facilitates both the understanding and adoption of 802.1aq as a networking solution802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging (SPB) is a technology that greatly simplifies the creation and configuration of carrier, enterprise, and cloud computing networks—by using modern computing power to deprecate signaling, and to integrate multicast, multipath routing, and large-scale virtualization. It is arguably one of the most significant enhancements in Ethernet's history. 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution explains both the "what" and the "why" of the technology standard being set today. It covers which decisions were elective and which were dictated by the design goals by using a multipart approach that first explains what SPB is, before transitioning into narrative form to describe the design processes and decisions behind it.To make SPB accessible to the data networking professional from multiple perspectives, the book:
Provides a "Reader's Companion" to the standard
Dissects the different elements of SPB
Offers applications and potential futures for the technology 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution will appeal to system implementers, system and network architects, academics, IT professionals, and general networking professionals.

Table of Contents
- Frontmatter
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.fmatter
  Page(s): i - xix
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  The prelims comprise:
  Half Title
  Title
  Copyright
  Contents
  Figures
  Acknowledgments
  Introduction
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- IEEE 802.1aq in a Nutshell: Antecedents and Technology
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  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch1
  Page(s): 1 - 35
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  This chapter contains sections titled:
  SPB: Antecedents and Principles of Network Operation
  SPB Technology: The Control Plane
  SPB Technology: Path Computation
  SPB Technology: Loop Avoidance
  Summary View full abstract»
- Why SPB Looks as it does
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch2
  Page(s): 36 - 73
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  This chapter contains sections titled:
  The Problem Space
  History
  Lynchpins: Constraints we Chose to Respect
  Reinterpreting What Already Exists in Ethernet
  Meaning of MAC Addresses in PBB-TE and SPBM; Port and Nodal MACS
  Rounding Out Design Details View full abstract»
- Why the SPB Control Plane Looks as it does
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch3
  Page(s): 74 - 129
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  The Control Plane is as Simple as it can be, but no Simpler
  Control Plane Information
  Control Plane: Algorithm Aspects
  The CO Nature of Ethernet and its Implications for Routing View full abstract»
- Practical Deployment Considerations
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch4
  Page(s): 130 - 149
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  In-Service Upgrade and Service Migration
  Dual Homing
  Shared Segments View full abstract»
- Applications of SPB
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch5
  Page(s): 150 - 157
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  SPB Implementation of MEF Services and Metro Infrastructure
  The Data Center and General Enterprise Applications
  Radio Access Networks (RANS)
  Multicarrier Considerations View full abstract»
- Futures
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.ch6
  Page(s): 158 - 185
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  This chapter contains sections titled:
  Further Research on Load Spreading Algorithms
  Layer 3 Integration with SPBM
  Multiarea
  Extended Connectivity Models: Spanning Trees
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- Conclusion
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.oth1
  Page(s): 186 - 187
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- References
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
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  Page(s): 188 - 189
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- Index
  Allan, D. ; Bragg, N.
  802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging Design and Evolution:The Architect's Perspective
  Digital Object Identifier: 10.1002/9781118164327.index
  Page(s): 190 - 200
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