Abstract
Popular myths that cheaper memory, high-speed links and high-speed processors will solve the problem of congestion in computer networks are shown to be false. A simple definition for congestion based on supply and demand of resources is proposed and is then used to classify various congestion schemes. The issues that make the congestion problem a difficult one are discussed, and then the architectural decisions that affect the design of a congestion scheme are presented. It is argued that long-, medium- and short-term congestion problems require different solutions. Some of the recent schemes are brifly surveyed, and areas for further research are discussed.
Keywords
Computer scienceNetwork congestionScheme (mathematics)Computer networkSimple (philosophy)Slow-startControl (management)Computer securityOperations researchArtificial intelligenceEngineering
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- 1990
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- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 24-30
- Citations
- 238
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Raj Jain
(1990).
Congestion control in computer networks: issues and trends.
IEEE Network
, 4
(3)
, 24-30.
https://doi.org/10.1109/65.56532
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- 10.1109/65.56532