The method of assessing the efficiency of tunneling management in trunk networks

DOI: 10.31673/2786-8362.2024.010404

Abstract

The article deals with the method of evaluating the effectiveness of tunneling management in trunk networks with a focus on improving efficiency and optimizing data transmission. The relevance of creating a tunneling management technique in the context of growing traffic volumes and expanding the functionality of IP/MPLS networks is substantiated. It is noted that traditional control methods may be ineffective in the given environment, and the use of specialized models of network construction is a key factor for optimal use of tunnel resources. The main requirements for the trunk network technology are high bandwidth, speed of information transfer and scalability. The current state of the market and the needs of users require access to integrated network services, and the organization of virtual private networks, the provision of intelligent services. The growing demand for additional services implemented on top of simple IP access requires the development of backbone network architectures with virtually unlimited scaling capabilities, increased traffic processing speed, and unprecedented flexibility in terms of the organization of additional services. The MPLS technology allows for network integration, due to which service providers will not only be able to save the means invested in asynchronous transmission equipment, but also get additional benefits from the compatible use of protocols. It is proposed to use a specialized model to determine and optimize tunnel resources aimed at maintaining a high level of service quality. It is shown that with an increase in the load with an unchanged number of nodes, the time the packet stays in the tunnel increases, since the load served by each node increases, and therefore the total time the packet stays in the tunnel.

Key words: network, tunneling, router, management, traffic, packet, switching.