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A Framework for Measuring Network Complexity
draft-retana-network-complexity-framework-00

Document Type Replaced Internet-Draft (individual)
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Authors Alvaro Retana , Russ White
Last updated 2013-09-15 (Latest revision 2013-03-14)
Replaced by draft-behringer-ncrg-complexity-framework
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Abstract

Network architecture revolves around the concept of fitting the design of a network to its purpose; of asking the question, "what network will best fit these needs?" A part of fitting network design to requirements is the problem of complexity, an idea often measured by "seat of pants" methods. When would adding a particular protocol, policy, or configuration be "too complex?" This document suggests a series of continuums along which network complexity might be measured. No suggestions are made in measuring complexity for each of these continuums are provided; this is left for future documents.

Authors

Alvaro Retana
Russ White

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