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Network Innovation through OpenFlow and SDN
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Network Innovation through OpenFlow and SDN

by Fei Hu
February 2014
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
520 pages
13h 14m
English
CRC Press
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© 2010 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Introduction
Network traffic classification refers to grouping network traffic into
classes or categories on the basis of whether the traffic matches user-
defined criteria. Identifying and categorizing traffic into application
classes enables distinct handling for different types of traffic. It is the
foundation for applying the appropriate quality-of-service (QoS) feature
to that traffic [1,2], such as traffic shaping and traffic policing, enabling
the allocation of network resources to deliver optimal performance for
traffic. For example, high-priority traffic can be singled out for special
handling and, thus, helps achieve peak application performance.
e research field of network traffic classification gains sustai ...
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ISBN: 9781466572096