End-to-End QoS Network Design: Quality of Service for Rich-Media & Cloud Networks

Abstract

The primary reader of this book is the network administrator tasked with deploying QoS technologies. By extension, this group may also include other related IT professionals, such as systems administrators, audio/video specialists, VoIP specialists, and operations staff. In addition, some readers may include technical decision makers tasked with evaluating the strategy and feasibility of QoS deployments, in addition to the drafting of imple-mentation plans and phases toward these goals. Yet another group of readers includes system engineers, partners, trainers, and other networking professionals who need to ramp-up technically on QoS technologies and designs, both for practical deployment purposes and to achieve various Cisco certifica-tions. Prerequisites are minimal, as the opening section of this book covers QoS technologies in high-to-mid-level technical detail, including protocols, tools, and relevant standards. In addition, each chapter includes extensive references for Additional Reading for more detailed information for readers unfamiliar with specific concepts discussed.Because the content of the book ranges from a high level to a very low level of technical detail, it is suitable for a wide range of audiences, from intermediate to expert.