Switched Ethernet networks rely on the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to ensure a cycle-free
connectivity between nodes, by reducing the topology of the network to a spanning tree. The …

This paper focuses on traffic engineering of telecommunication networks, which arises in the
context of switched Ethernet networks. It addresses the minimization of the maximum …

Summary IEEE Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a layer-2 protocol which ensures a loop
free topology in Metro Ethernet networks. It is based on Minimum Spanning Tree solution …

This paper deals with optimal load balancing in telecommunication networks based on
multiple spanning tree routing. This is the case in switched Ethernet networks where the …

Ethernet networks rely on the so-called spanning tree protocol (STP) in order to prevent
loops. This protocol imposes a severe penalty on the performance and scalability of metro …

In telecommunication networks based on the current Ethernet technology, routing of traffic
demands is based on multiple spanning trees: the network operator configures different …

Recently, a new global open Ethernet (GOE) architecture was proposed as a cost-effective
scalable solution for the next generation of VPNs over an optical network infrastructure. In …

The flexibility, scalability, simplicity and low cost of Ethernet technology makes it an ideal
networking technology for Metro networks. However, the new Ethernet-based solutions must …

In this paper, we address the combined resource allocation and protocol parameter
assignment problem of Ethernet networks using IEEE 802.1 S Multiple Spanning Tree …

In network design, the Optimal Communication Spanning Tree (OCST) problem is to find a
spanning tree that connects the network entities and satisfies their communication …