IEEE Press Series on Networks and Service Management

An unprecedented look into the present and future of next generation networks, services, and management in the telecommunications industry. The telecommunications industry has advanced in rapid, significant, and unpredictable ways into the twenty-first century. “Next Generation Telecommunications Networks, Services, and Management” guides the global industry and academia even further by providing an in-depth look at current and developing trends, as well as examining the complex issues of developing, introducing, and managing cutting-edge telecommunications technologies. This is an orchestrated set of original chapters written expressly for this book by topic experts from around the globe. It addresses next generation technologies and architectures, with the focus on networks, services, and management. Key topics include: • Opportunities and challenges of next generation telecommunications networks, services, and management • Tri/Quad Play and IP-based networks and services • Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security (FCAPS) requirements • Convergence and an important convergence vehicle, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) • Next generation operations and network management architecture • Ad hoc wireless and sensor networks and their management • Next generation operations and network management standards from a strategic perspective • A defining look at the future in this field This book will serve as a contemporary reference for the growing global community of telecommunication and information professionals in industry, government, and academia. It will be important to faculty and graduate students of telecommunications as a graduate textbook.

The first and only up-to-date guide offering complete coverage of HetNets-written by top researchers and engineers in the field Small Cell Networks: Deployment, Management, and Optimization addresses key problems of the cellular network evolution towards HetNets. It focuses on the latest developments in heterogeneous and small cell networks, as well as their deployment, operation, and maintenance. It also covers the full spectrum of the topic, from academic, research, and business to the practice of HetNets in a coherent manner. Additionally, it provides complete and practical guidelines to vendors and operators interested in deploying small cells. The first comprehensive book written by well-known researchers and engineers from Nokia Bell Labs, Small Cell Networks begins with an introduction to the subject-offering chapters on capacity scaling and key requirements of future networks. It then moves on to sections on coverage and capacity optimization, and interference management. From there, the book covers mobility management, energy efficiency, and small cell deployment, ending with a section devoted to future trends and applications. The book also contains: • The latest review of research outcomes on HetNets based on both theoretical analyses and network simulations • Over 200 sources from 3GPP, the Small Cell Forum, journals and conference proceedings, and all prominent topics in HetNet • An overview of indoor coverage techniques such as metrocells, picocells and femtocells, and their deployment and optimization • Real case studies as well as innovative research results based on both simulation and measurements • Detailed information on simulating heterogeneous networks as used in the examples throughout the book Given the importance of HetNets for future wireless communications, Small Cell Networks: Deployment, Management, and Optimization is sure to help decision makers as they consider the migration of services to HetNets. It will also appeal to anyone involved in information and communication technology.

This book will be the first covering the subject of IP address management (IPAM). The practice of IPAM includes the application of network management disciplines to IP address space and associated network services, namely DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and DNS (Domain Name System). The consequence of inaccurately configuring DHCP is that end users may not be able to obtain IP addresses to access the network. Without proper DNS configuration, usability of the network will greatly suffer as the name-to-address lookup process may fail. Imagine having to navigate to a website or send an email or an instant message by IP address instead of by name! It's equally important that these DHCP and DNS configurations be based on a common IP address plan, which maps out the IP address hierarchy, subnets, address pools, and domains. IPAM applies management disciplines to these core services, including configuration, change control, auditing, reporting and so on, and they are necessary given the absolute requirement for properly managing IP space and DHCP and DNS servers. The linkages among an IP address plan, DHCP server configuration and DNS server configuration are inseparable, a change of an IP address will affect DNS information and perhaps DHCP as well. These functions provide the foundation for today's converged services IP networks, so they need to be managed using a rigorous approach. Today, there is no single book that covers the management of these linkages and services they provide, IP Address Management Principles and Practice will fill that gap. While several books are available for leading vendors' DHCP and DNS services implementations, few exist for IP address planning, and none exist that unifies these three topics.

Practical tools for analyzing, calculating, and reporting availability, reliability, and maintainability metrics Engineers in the telecommunications industry must be able to quantify system reliability and availability metrics for use in service level agreements, system design decisions, and daily operations. Increasing system complexity and software dependence require new, more sophisticated tools for system modeling and metric calculation than those available in the current literature. “Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice” provides a background in reliability engineering theory as well as detailed sections discussing applications to fiber optic networks (earth station and space segment), microwave networks (long-haul, cellular backhaul and mobile wireless), satellite networks (teleport and VSAT), power systems (generators, commercial power and battery systems), facilities management, and software/firmware. Programming techniques and examples for simulation of the approaches presented are discussed throughout the book. This powerful resource: • Acts as a comprehensive reference and textbook for analysis and design of highly reliable and available telecommunications systems • Bridges the fields of system reliability theory, telecommunications system engineering, and computer programming • Translates abstract reliability theory concepts into practical tools and techniques for technical managers, engineers and students • Provides telecommunication engineers with a holistic understanding of system reliability theory, telecommunications system engineering, and reliability/risk analysis “Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice” is a must-have guide for telecommunications engineers or engineering students planning to work in the field of telecommunications “Telecommunications System Reliability Engineering, Theory, and Practice” is a must-have guide for telecommunications engineers or engineering students planning to work in the field of telecommunications.

With the announcement in 2011 that the current Internet Protocol (IP), IPv4, has nearly run out, interest in IPv6 - the latest IP version - has grown substantially. This book describes IPv6 technology and its repercussions on organizations, including strategies and techniques for assessing the impact of deploying IPv6 on a network, discovering current IP assets, assessing network readiness, creating a plan to deploy IPv6 while retaining IPv4 connectivity, and for managing a dual protocol IPv4-IPv6 network. It is a must read for IP network engineers, managers, and those who work in IT.

This is the first book describing cable networks, services, and their management in greater detail by thirteen experts in various fields covering network architectures and services, operations, administration, maintenance, provisioning, troubleshooting (OAMPT) for residential services; network architectures, services, and OAMPT for business services; Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Virtualization concepts • Comprehensive reference book useful for people working for a multiple systems operator • Includes chapter introductions • Written by 13 experts in various fields such as network services and soft defined networks

A timely overview of a complete spectrum of technologies specifically designed for public safety communications as well as their deployment as management. In our increasingly disaster-prone world, the need to upgrade and better coordinate our public safety networks combined with successful communications is more critical than ever. “Fundamentals of Public Safety Networks and Critical Communications Systems” fills a gap in the literature by providing a book that reviews a comprehensive set of technologies, from most popular to the most advanced communications technologies that can be applied to public safety networks and mission-critical communications systems. The book explores the technical and economic feasibility, design, application, and sustainable operation management of these vital networks and systems. Written by a noted expert in the field, the book provides extensive coverage of systems, services, end-user devices, and applications of public-safety services and technologies. The author explores the potential for advanced public safety systems, and this comprehensive text covers all aspects of the public safety and critical communications network field. This important book: • Provides an introduction to and discussion of the common characteristics of our critical communications systems • Presents a review of narrowband technologies such as Project 25, TETRA, and DMR as well as the broadband technologies such as the LTE technology • Focuses on the emerging technologies that can be adopted to improve our vital communications systems • Discusses deployment of such technologies, including economics and finance, planning and project management • Provides, in detail, the issues and solutions related to the management of such communications networks • Offers a complete list of standards documents Written for professionals in the industry, academics, and government and regulatory agencies, “Fundamentals of Public Safety Networks and Critical Communications Systems” offers a review of the most significant safety technologies, explores the application for advanced technologies, and examines the most current research.

This book will cover network management security issues and currently available security mechanisms by discussing how network architectures have evolved into the contemporary NGNs which support converged services (voice, video, TV, interactive information exchange, and classic data communications). It will also analyze existing security standards and their applicability to securing network management. This book will review 21st century security concepts of authentication, authorization, confidentiality, integrity, nonrepudiation, vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and effective approaches to encryption and associated credentials management/control. The book will highlight deficiencies in existing protocols used for management and the transport of management information.

An advanced Domain Name System (DNS) security resource that explores the operation of DNS, its vulnerabilities, basic security approaches, and mitigation strategies. “DNS Security Management” offers an overall role-based security approach and discusses the various threats to the Domain Name Systems (DNS). This vital resource is filled with proven strategies for detecting and mitigating these all too frequent threats. The authors-noted experts on the topic-offer an introduction to the role of DNS and explore the operation of DNS. They cover a myriad of DNS vulnerabilities and include preventative strategies that can be implemented. Comprehensive in scope, the text shows how to secure DNS resolution with the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC). In addition, the text includes discussions on security applications facility by DNS, such as anti-spam, SPF, DANE and related CERT/SSHFP records. This important resource: • Presents security approaches for the various types of DNS deployments by role (e.g., recursive vs. authoritative) • Discusses DNS resolvers including host access protections, DHCP configurations and DNS recursive server IPs • Examines DNS data collection, data analytics, and detection strategies With cyber-attacks ever on the rise worldwide, “DNS Security Management” offers network engineers a much-needed resource that provides a clear understanding of the threats to networks in order to mitigate the risks and assess the strategies to defend against threats.

“Cloud Services, Networking and Management” provides a comprehensive overview of the cloud infrastructure and services, as well as their underlying management mechanisms, including data center virtualization and networking, cloud security and reliability, big data analytics, scientific and commercial applications. Special features of the book include: • State-of-the-art content • Self-contained chapters for readers with specific interests • Includes commercial applications on Cloud (video services and games)

Rediscover fundamental and advanced topics in IPAM, DNS, DHCP and other core networking technologies with this updated one-stop reference The thoroughly revised second edition of IP Address Management is the definitive reference for working with core IP management technologies, like address allocation, assignment, and network navigation via DNS. Accomplished professionals and authors Timothy Rooney and Michael Dooley offer readers coverage of recent IPAM developments in the world of cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and security, as well as a comprehensive treatment of foundational concepts in IPAM. The new edition addresses the way that IPAM needs and methods have evolved since the publication of the first edition. The book covers the impact of mainstream use of private and public cloud services, the maturation of IPv6 implementations, new DNS security approaches, and the proliferation of IoT devices. The authors have also reorganized the flow of the book, with much of the technical reference material appearing at the end and making for a smoother and simpler reading experience. The 2nd edition of IP Address Management also covers topics like such as: • Discussions about the fundamentals of Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM), including IP addressing, address allocation and assignment, DHCP, and DNS • An examination of IPAM practices, including core processes and tasks, deployment strategies, IPAM security best-practices, and DNS security approaches • A treatment of IPAM in the modern context, including how to adapt to cloud computing, the Internet of Things, IPv6, and new trends in IPAM • A one-stop reference for IPAM topics, including IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, IPv6, and DNS security Perfect for IP network engineers and managers, network planners, network architects, and security engineers, the second edition of IP Address Management also belongs on the bookshelves of senior undergraduate and graduate students studying in networking, information technology, and computer security-related courses and programs.

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN THE ERA OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING Discover the impact that new technologies are having on communication systems with this up-to-date and one-stop resource Communication Networks and Service Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning delivers a comprehensive overview of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on service and network management. Beginning with a fulsome description of ML and AI, the book moves on to discuss management models, architectures, and frameworks. The authors also explore how AI and ML can be used in service management functions like the generation of workload profiles, service provisioning, and more. The book includes a handpicked selection of applications and case studies, as well as a treatment of emerging technologies the authors predict could have a significant impact on network and service management in the future. Statistical analysis and data mining are also discussed, particularly with respect to how they allow for an improvement of the management and security of IT systems and networks. Readers will also enjoy topics like: • A thorough introduction to network and service management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence • An exploration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for management models, including autonomic management, policy-based management, intent based management, and network virtualization-based management • Discussions of AI and ML for architectures and frameworks, including cloud systems, software defined networks, 5G and 6G networks, and Edge/Fog networks • An examination of AI and ML for service management, including the automatic generation of workload profiles using unsupervised learning Perfect for information and communications technology educators, Communication Networks and Service Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers and professionals who seek a structured reference on how the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques is affecting service and network management.

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR NETWORK AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT Extensive Resource for Understanding Key Tasks of Network and Security Management “AI and Machine Learning for Network and Security Management” covers a range of key topics of network automation for network and security management, including resource allocation and scheduling, network planning and routing, encrypted traffic classification, anomaly detection, and security operations. In addition, the authors introduce their large-scale intelligent network management and operation system and elaborate on how the aforementioned areas can be integrated into this system, plus how the network service can benefit. Sample ideas covered in this thought-provoking work include: • How cognitive means, e.g., knowledge transfer, can help with network and security management • How different advanced AI and machine learning techniques can be useful and helpful to facilitate network automation • How the introduced techniques can be applied to many other related network and security management tasks Network engineers, content service providers, and cybersecurity service providers can use AI and Machine Learning for Network and Security Management to make better and more informed decisions in their areas of specialization. Students in a variety of related study programs will also derive value from the work by gaining a base understanding of historical foundational knowledge and seeing the key recent developments that have been made in the field.

Discover state-of-the-art developments in DCNs from leading international voices in the field. In “Management of Data Center Networks”, accomplished researcher and editor Dr. Nadjib Aitsaadi delivers a rigorous and insightful exploration of the network management challenges that present within intra-and inter-data center networks, including reliability, routing, and security. The book also discusses new architectures found in data center networks that aim to minimize the complexity of network management while maximizing Quality of Service, like Wireless/Wired DCNs, server-only DCNs, and more. As DCNs become increasingly popular with the spread of cloud computing and multimedia social networks employing new transmission technologies like 5G wireless and wireless fiber, the editor provides readers with chapters written by world-leading authors on topics like routing, the reliability of inter-data center networks, energy management, and security. The book also offers: • A thorough overview of the architectures of data center networks, including the classification of switch-centric, server-centric, enhanced, optical, and wireless DCN architectures • An exploration of resource management in wired and wireless data center networks, including routing and wireless channel allocation and assignment challenges and criteria • Practical discussions of inter-data center networks, including an overview of basic virtual network embedding • Examinations of energy and security management in data center networks Perfect for academic and industrial researchers studying the optimization of data center networks, “Management of Data Center Networks” is also an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a one-stop resource on the architectures, protocols, security, and tools required to effectively manage data centers.