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Protocol Discovery in Multiprotocol Networks
Protocol Discovery in Multiprotocol Networks
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Ammar, Mostafa H.
Calvert, Kenneth L.
Clark, R. J. (Russell J.)
Calvert, Kenneth L.
Clark, R. J. (Russell J.)
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Abstract
Multiprotocol systems can be an important tool for achieving interoperability.
As the number of protocols available on such systems grows, there is an
increasing need for support mechanisms that enable users to effectively access
these protocols. Of particular importance is the need to determine which of
several protocols to use for a given communication task. In this work, we
propose architectures for a protocol discovery system that uses protocol
feedback mechanisms to determine which protocols are supported. We describe the
issues related to protocol discovery and present feedback mechanisms necessary
to support discovery. We present a prototype implementation of a discovery
system that supports next generation IP protocols.
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Date Issued
1994
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Technical Report