Core Network

Loop Prevention Loop Prevention is the use of mechanisms that stop forwarding, routing, or control loops from forming in a network or process. It protects stability and correct forwarding. Operations Middle Mile Middle Mile is the transport segment between local access networks and core or aggregation infrastructure that carries traffic beyond the access edge. Concept/Framework Midhaul Transport Midhaul Transport is the transport segment that connects radio or access network elements to aggregation or core parts of the network. Protocol MPLS MPLS is a packet-forwarding and traffic-engineering technology that directs network traffic using labels rather than traditional IP-only routing decisions. Protocol Multicast Multicast is a communication method that delivers the same data to a selected group of receivers instead of to one receiver or everyone. It reduces duplicate transmission through network-based replication… Protocol Neighbor Exchange Neighbor exchange is the protocol process by which adjacent routing peers advertise, learn, and maintain reachability information. It is the control-plane dialogue that supports path selection and routing convergence. Protocol Network Function Virtualization Network Function Virtualization is the implementation of network functions in software on general-purpose compute rather than dedicated purpose-built appliances. Software Network Segment A network segment is a portion of a larger network separated for forwarding, security, management, or operational purposes. It can be defined by switching, routing, policy, or physical separation. Concept/Framework Network Slicing Network Slicing is the creation of logically separated network instances over shared physical infrastructure to support different service requirements. Service Model Network Telemetry Network Telemetry is the collection and export of operational data from network devices and services for monitoring and analysis. Operations