Resource Management in Multimedia Networks Using Software-Defined Network Technology
Subject Areas : electrical and computer engineeringKeywords: SIP overload, mathematical modeling, multimedia network, routing problem, software-defined network technology,
Abstract :
Nowadays, multimedia networks on the Internet have become a low-cost and efficient alternative to PSTN. Multimedia transfer applications on the Internet are becoming more and more popular. This connection consists of two phases: signaling and media. The signaling phase is performed by SIP proxies and the media phase by network switches. One of the most important challenges in multimedia networks is the overload of SIP proxies and network switches in the signaling and media phases. The existence of this challenge causes a wide range of network users to face a sharp decline in the quality of service. In this article, we model the routing problem in multimedia networks to deal with the overload. In this regard, we present a technology-based method of software-based networks and a mathematical programming model in multimedia networks. The proposed method is simulated under various scenarios and topologies. The results investigate that the throughput and resource consumption has improved.
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