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BibliographyHerrscher, Daniel; Rothermel, Kurt: A Dynamic Network Scenario Emulation Tool.
In: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2002), Miami (FL), Oct 14-16, 2002.
University of Stuttgart, Faculty of Computer Science.
pp. 262-267, english.
IEEE, October 2002.
ISBN: 0-7803-7553-X.
Article in Proceedings (Conference Paper).
CR-SchemaC.2.1 (Network Architecture and Design)
C.2.2 (Network Protocols)
KeywordsNetwork Emulation; Network Scenario; Emulation Tool
Abstract

Comparative performance measurements of distributed applications and network protocols require the availability of appropriate network environments. Network emulation approaches offer a flexible way to mimic the properties of a variety of networks. Existing emulation tools work either with centralized real-time simulation components, limiting the scenario size and maximum traffic, or focus on the emulation of some network properties at a single point. We propose a tool for the realistic emulation of network links, and show how several emulated links can be combined to reproduce a comprehensive network model. In addition to that, the model can include changing network properties, e.g. emerging from mobile communication partners. This facilitates the distributed emulation of a comprehensive, dynamic network scenario to support repeatable performance measurements.

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Contactherrscher@informatik.uni-stuttgart.de
Department(s)University of Stuttgart, Institute of Parallel and Distributed High-Performance Systems, Distributed Systems
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Entry dateOctober 24, 2002
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