Computer Science – Networking and Internet Architecture
Scientific paper
2010-07-31
Computer Science
Networking and Internet Architecture
Scientific paper
We develop a stochastic foundation for bandwidth estimation of networks with random service, where bandwidth availability is expressed in terms of bounding functions with a defined violation probability. Exploiting properties of a stochastic max-plus algebra and system theory, the task of bandwidth estimation is formulated as inferring an unknown bounding function from measurements of probing traffic. We derive an estimation methodology that is based on iterative constant rate probes. Our solution provides evidence for the utility of packet trains for bandwidth estimation in the presence of variable cross traffic. Taking advantage of statistical methods, we show how our estimation method can be realized in practice, with adaptive train lengths of probe packets, probing rates, and replicated measurements required to achieve both high accuracy and confidence levels. We evaluate our method in a controlled testbed network, where we show the impact of cross traffic variability on the time-scales of service availability, and provide a comparison with existing bandwidth estimation tools.
Fidler Markus
Liebeherr Jörg
Lübben Ralf
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