Evolution to the programmable Internet

  • Authors:
  • T. M. Chen

  • Affiliations:
  • Southern Methodist Univ., Dallas, TX

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Communications Magazine
  • Year:
  • 2000

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Abstract

This article explores possible transitional steps to add programmability into the Internet: label switching for flexible packet forwarding, open programming interfaces, active packets for dynamic service control, and mobile agents. With a programmable Internet, service providers and users will be able to gain a degree of flexible control over their network services and take advantage of the full potential of the Internet