A Survey of Dynamic Quality of Service Methods in Software Defined Networking

Authors: Vikram Kalekar

Abstract:

Modern Internet Protocol (IP) networks rely heavily on traditional and contemporary Quality of Service (QoS) management mechanisms to ensure the seamless and efficient transmission of network packets during routine operations. The advent of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has ushered in a new era of network service delivery, characterized by innovative QoS methodologies. While numerous such techniques remain in the experimental phase, a significant subset has undergone rigorous testing within controlled environments, demonstrating promising potential for widespread industrial deployment. This survey endeavors to comprehensively analyze the diverse approaches to QoS and resource allocation within the SDN paradigm. Furthermore, this study seeks to critically evaluate these methodologies and offer insightful commentary on potential avenues for enhancing QoS management within the context of SDN architectures.

Keywords: Congestion, flow management, latency, Quality of Service, QoS, Software-Defined Networking.

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