TCOM 502 - Advanced Networking Protocols

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): TCOM 500 or equivalent. The course delves into the details of the many protocols whose combined operation is behind modern data networks. It starts with reviewing issues associated with naming and addressing, and in particular solutions that work at the Internet scale. This is followed by an in-depth review of the Internet's "control plane," namely the different routing protocols that govern packet forwarding decisions, including unicast (RIP2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, etc.) and multicast (DVMRP, CBT, PIM, etc.) routing protocols. The challenges associated with implementing efficient packet forwarding decisions are then discussed and illustrated through several representative techniques and algorithms. Next, the course introduces technologies that implement advanced functionalities over IP networks, including signaling protocols, e.g., RSVP, used to request service guarantees from the network, and protocols such as MPLS and MP-BGP that enable the efficient deployment of virtual private networks and traffic engineering solutions. If time permits, topics related to service classes and traffic management, as well as interactions between IP and other networking technologies, e.g., ATM, may also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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