The Practical OPNET User Guide for Computer Network Simulation - Adarshpal S. Sethi

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Résumé :
One of the first books to provide a comprehensive description of OPNET(R) IT Guru and Modeler software, The Practical OPNET(R) User Guide for Computer Network Simulation explains how to use this software for simulating and modeling computer networks. The included laboratory projects help readers learn different aspects of the software in a hands-on way. Quickly Locate Instructions for Performing a Task The book begins with a systematic introduction to the basic features of OPNET, which are necessary for performing any network simulation. The remainder of the text describes how to work with various protocol layers using a top-down approach. Every chapter explains the relevant OPNET features and includes step-by-step instructions on how to use the features during a network simulation. Gain a Better Understanding of the Whats and Whys of the Simulations Each laboratory project in the back of the book presents a complete simulation and reflects the same progression of topics found in the main text. The projects describe the overall goals of the experiment, discuss the general network topology, and give a high-level description of the system configuration required to complete the simulation. Discover the Complex Functionality Available in OPNET By providing an in-depth look at the rich features of OPNET software, this guide is an invaluable reference for IT professionals and researchers who need to create simulation models. The book also helps newcomers understand OPNET by organizing the material in a logical manner that corresponds to the protocol layers in a network.

Biographie:
Dr. Adarshpal S. Sethi is a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, where he currently teaches a course on the simulation of computer networks that is based entirely on the use of OPNET for network simulation. Dr. Sethi is a member of the editorial boards of the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, International Journal of Network Management, and Electronic Commerce Research Journal. His research interests include architectures and protocols for network management, fault management, management of wireless networks, and network simulation and modeling. Dr. Vasil Y. Hnatyshin is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rowan University, where he has successfully integrated OPNET software into courses such as data communications and computer networks and TCP/IP and Internet technologies. His research interests include QoS in the Internet, TCP/IP networks, location-aided routing in mobile ad hoc networks, network security, wireless communication, and network simulation and modeling.

Sommaire:
Getting Started with OPNET OPNET IT Guru and Modeler Managing OPNET Preferences Viewing Documentation Working with Files and Model Directories Projects and Scenarios Working with Projects Working with Scenarios Creating Network Topology Introduction Object Palette Tree Utility for Creating Network Topology Working with the Object Palette Tree Creating Network Topology The Rapid Configuration Tool Configuring Link Objects Failing and Recovering Network Elements Subnets Creating Topology Annotation Removing Node Clutter Configuring Network Topology Introduction Object Attributes The Edit Attributes Dialog Box Configuring Object Properties Promoting Object Attributes Configuring and Running a Simulation Simulation Statistics in OPNET Selecting Simulation Statistics Configuring and Running a Simulation Results Browser Viewing Simulation Results with the Results Browser Manipulating Analysis Panels Advanced Analysis Panel Properties DES Log Standard Applications Modeling Traffic Sources in OPNET Types of Traffic Source Models in OPNET Including Applications in a Simulation Model Description of Standard Applications Using Symbolic Node Names Application Statistics Advanced Traffic Generation Features Introduction to Custom Applications Configuring Tasks and Phases for Custom Applications Defining Custom Applications in OPNET Example of Configuring Custom Applications in OPNET Explicit Packet Generation Sources Application Demands and Traffic Flows Custom Application Statistics Statistics for Application and Traffic Demands Statistics for Explicit Packet Generation Sources and Baseline Loads Specifying User Profiles and Deploying Applications User Profiles Specifying User Profiles Examples of Configuring User Profiles Using the Application Deployment Wizard for Deploying User Profiles Deploying User Profiles without Application Deployment Wizard Common Mistakes in Profile Configuration and Application Deployment Transport Layer: TCP and UDP Protocols Introduction Supported TCP Features TCP Configuration Attributes Common Transport Layer Statistics Network Layer: Introduction to the IP Protocol Introduction Basic IP Configuration Attributes Managing IP Addresses Configuring Other IP Features Internet Control Message Protocol Common IP Statistics, Tables, and Reports Advanced IP Protocol Features Network Address Translation (NAT) IP Multicast IPv6 Quality of Service Network Layer: Routing Introduction Routing with RIP Routing with OSPF Common Routing Statistics Viewing Routing Tables Data Link and Physical Layers Introduction Deploying and Configuring Simulation Models with Data Link Layer Technologies Link Model Attributes and Statistics Ethernet Token Ring Wireless LANs MANET Specifying Node Mobility Using the Wireless Deployment Wizard Laboratory Assignments Index