Network Algorithmics

This comprehensive guide explores efficient strategies for designing fast networked devices, focusing on overcoming implementation bottlenecks. Network Algorithmics offers valuable insights for modern networking challenges.

In Network Algorithmics, the authors present an interdisciplinary approach to the design and implementation of fast networked devices. This second edition emphasizes efficient strategies to overcome common bottlenecks that hinder network performance. The intricate decisions involved in designing a network device can significantly impact its speed, and this book aims to provide a comprehensive methodology for maximizing performance while adhering to design objectives.

The focus of Network Algorithmics is on the seamless integration of various components, including data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and hardware/software co-designs. This integration is crucial for developing high-performance routers, switches, and end systems. The authors draw on their extensive teaching experience over the past decade to update and refine the content, ensuring it addresses the most prevalent bottlenecks encountered at four critical levels of implementation: protocol, operating system, hardware, and architecture.

Additionally, the book outlines fifteen key principles designed to address these bottlenecks, applying them systematically to issues found in end-nodes, interconnect devices, and specialized network functions. The later chapters delve into the complexities of modern cloud computing and data center networking, equipping readers with the knowledge required to navigate the challenges of contemporary network design and implementation.