An experimental system for verifying topology changes in mobile communication networks

Tsvetko Tsvetkov, Janne Ali-Tolppa, Henning Sanneck, Georg Carle

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Abstract

Automatic Configuration Management (CM) parameter change assessment, the so-called Self-Organizing Network (SON) verification, is an important enabler for stable and high-quality modern mobile communication networks. However, it also presents a new set of challenges. While improving network stability and resolving unexpected conflicts caused by parallel configuration changes, SON verification can have trouble coping with very dynamic networks that exhibit frequent topology changes. Such changes can be, for example, due to energy saving features which try to maximize the energy efficiency of a mobile network by adapting the topology to the network traffic. The experimental system presented in this paper demonstrates a new paradigm for handling such changes. It extends the currently available SON verification principles by providing a solution for the assessment of the impact of topology changes and for correcting them, in case the changes lead to degraded performance. The system includes a wide variety of visualization capabilities, including the various network states, user behavior, and performance statistics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IM 2017 - 2017 IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network and Service Management
EditorsProsper Chemouil, Paulo Simoes, Edmundo Madeira, Stefano Secci, Edmundo Monteiro, Luciano Paschoal Gaspary, Carlos Raniery P. dos Santos, Marinos Charalambides
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages889-890
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9783901882890
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jul 2017
Event15th IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network and Service Management, IM 2017 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 8 May 201712 May 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IM 2017 - 2017 IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network and Service Management

Conference

Conference15th IFIP/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network and Service Management, IM 2017
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period8/05/1712/05/17

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