This chapter provides an insight into building the next-generation network
infrastructure, that is, the All-Optical Internet. It also reveals the factors driving the convergence
of the Internet Protocol (IP) and the Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM)
technology. The chapter discusses the dominant optical networks architectures in an attempt
to show the evolution towards the ultimate all-optical packet-switching network. A special
focus is given to the Optical Burst Switching (OBS) as a new emerging switching paradigm
and a highly promising technology. OBS network architecture, burst assembly, signaling
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and reservation protocols, QoS support, and contention resolution techniques are presented.
Furthermore, realistic suggestions and strategies to efficiently deploy OBS are given.
Introduction
The Internet is a technology with many properties that has the potential to influence, and even
transform established ways of conducting business, especially Electronic Services, while at
the same time creating entirely new industries and businesses.
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