Limitations of passive & active measurement methods in packet networks

Maheen Hasib; John A. Schormans

Limitations of passive & active measurement methods in packet networks

Maheen Hasib
, John A. Schormans

School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences

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Abstract

Measurements and simulations are the main tools for studying the performance of IP networks. Furthermore, active measurement techniques are becoming an integral part of real network performance management systems. But if excessive testing packets are generated and injected into the network, then it might lead to worsening congestion. However, passive monitoring of queue length distributions will not cause any intrusive effect to the network, but it may not be scalable. This paper will explore the limitations of passive and active measurements and provide some measurement results related to them.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2003
Event	London Communications Symposium 2003 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 8 Sept 2003 → 9 Sept 2003

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Conference	London Communications Symposium 2003
Abbreviated title	LCS 2003
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	8/09/03 → 9/09/03

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Limitations of passive & active measurement methods in packet networks

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