Virtual Topology Design Problem - Virtual topology, Network Control and Management -Optical Networks | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Virtual topology is used to optimize communication between nodes in a physical network, considering wavelength constraints and objective functions.

Key Insights

• 📞 Virtual topology optimization involves selecting the optimal virtual topology considering transmitter and receiver constraints and wavelength availability.
• 🙂 Light paths in the virtual topology can be routed over different paths in the physical network.
• 🙂 Different wavelengths must be employed for light paths that share a common physical link.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is virtual topology and how does it optimize communication in a physical network?

Virtual topology refers to the arrangement of light paths in a physical network to facilitate efficient communication between nodes. By considering wavelength constraints and objective functions, it aims to minimize packet delay and maximize the scalability of the traffic matrix.

Q: How is packet forwarding performed in the virtual topology?

Packet forwarding from the light path to the light path is done through electronic packet switching. This means that the information is switched electronically before being transmitted via the optical domain.

Q: What are the considerations for the backbone network in the virtual topology design problem?

The backbone network consists of multiple nodes operating as electronic packet switches, connected using optical fibers. The fiber's transmission bandwidth is not fully utilized, and data transmission on each fiber link is performed at a 1.544 Mbps rate.

Q: How is the embedding of a virtual topology on a physical topology defined in the problem statement?

The problem statement defines the embedding of a desired virtual topology on a given physical topology. The physical topology is represented by a directed graph, with nodes representing network nodes and links representing connections between them.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Virtual topology consists of light paths that allow for efficient communication between nodes in a physical network.

• Multi-hopping between light paths may be necessary due to limited wavelengths.

• Traffic is carried by the virtual topology in the optical domain and forwarded through electronic packet switching.