Flow network — In graph theory, a flow network is a directed graph where each edge has a capacity and each edge receives a flow. The amount of flow on an edge cannot exceed the capacity of the edge. Often in Operations Research, a directed graph is called a… … Wikipedia
Network traffic measurement — In computer networks, network traffic measurement is the process of measuring the amount and type of traffic on a particular network. This is especially important with regard to effective bandwidth management. Contents 1 Tools 1.1 Functions and… … Wikipedia
Network theory — For network theory of the regulation of the adaptive immune system see Immune network theory For the sociological theory, see Social network Network theory is an area of computer science and network science and part of graph theory. It has… … Wikipedia
Network coding — is a technique where, instead of simply relaying the packets of information they receive, the nodes of a network will take several packets and combine them together for transmission. This can be used to attain the maximum possible information… … Wikipedia
Network congestion avoidance — is a process used in computer networks to avoid congestion.The fundamental problem is that all network resources are limited, including router processing time and link throughput. Eg.: *today s (2006) Wireless LAN effective bandwidth throughput… … Wikipedia
Network calculus — is a theoretical framework for analysing performance guarantees in computer networks. As traffic flows through a network it is subject to constraints imposed by the system components, for example: link capacity traffic shapers (leaky buckets)… … Wikipedia
Network architecture — is the design of a communications network. It is a framework for the specification of a network s physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as data formats used in… … Wikipedia
Network emulation — is a technique where the properties of an existing, planned and/or non ideal network are simulated in order to assess performance, predict the impact of change, or otherwise optimize technology decision making. Contents 1 Methods of emulation 2… … Wikipedia
Network Improvement — is a large subject that encompasses all actions that can be taken to improve computer or digital networks. Network Traffic Control A network traffic controller is a mechanism to control the flow of traffic on the network. The controller may be… … Wikipedia
Flow — may refer to:In science and technology: *Dataflow, computing term related to the flow of messages between software components *Environmental flow, the amount of water necessary in a watercourse to maintain a healthy ecosystem *Flow (computer… … Wikipedia