ELT-53656 Network Analysis and Dimensioning II, 4-7 cr
Additional information
The emphasis in this course is given to "teach by example" strategy where the solution to a large set of networking problems will be discussed during the lectures and exercises.
Suitable for postgraduate studies
Person responsible
Dmitri Moltchanov, Evgeny Kucheryavy
Lessons
Implementation 1: ELT-53656 2015-01
| Study type | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | Summer |
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Requirements
- successful pass of examination is a must;
- attendance of lectures and exersises is mandatory;
- homeworks is advisable.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation
Learning Outcomes
- get familiar with network dimensioning concepts; - study network analysis and dimensioning by examples; - we cover examples for modern wired and wireless networks.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Introduction to dimensioning problems: - small- and medium-to-large-scale traffic management; - traffic description in circuit-/packet-switched networks; - network architecture, multi-layer concept; - network flow problems and solutions | ||
| 2. | Optimization tools for network dimensioning: - unconstrained optimization - complexity of algorithms; - linear programming: simplex method; - convex programming: gradient projection method; - integer problems: branch-and-cut method; - heuristic algorithms; - algorithms for network graphs. | ||
| 3. | Dimensioning of various technologies: - capacitated/upcapacitated network dimensioning problems; - shortest path first routing optimization; - fair networks (TCP-like greedy systems); - multi-layer network optimization; - technological examples: IGP, MPLS, ATM; - technological examples: WDM, optical cross-connects. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Course is evaluated based on the following: - examination; - attendance of exersises; - completion of homeworks.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Data networks | Bertsekas, Gallager | This book exemplifies knowledge you need to have before enrolling to the course. | No |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| ELT-51106 Computer Networking I | Mandatory | |
| ELT-53106 Computer Networking II | Advisable | |
| ELT-53606 Network Analysis and Dimensioning I | Mandatory |
Additional information about prerequisites
Computer networking II or equivalent is advisable.
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| ELT-53656 Network Analysis and Dimensioning II, 4-7 cr | TLT-2727 Teletraffic Theory II, 4-6 cr |