Internet architecture

E61004

Internet architecture is the overarching design framework and set of principles that define how the global network of interconnected computer systems and protocols operates and evolves.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf network architecture
technical concept
aimsTo enable universal connectivity
support diverse applications and services
basedOn best-effort delivery model
datagram service model
end-to-end principle
layered protocol stack
packet switching
definedAs overarching design framework and set of principles for the global Internet
emphasizes decentralization
fault tolerance
interoperability
robustness
scalability
evolvesThrough deployment-driven changes
protocol extensions
standards processes
focusesOn end-to-end communication between hosts
interconnection of heterogeneous networks
governedBy IAB
IETF
hasLayer Internet layer
application layer
link layer
transport layer
includesConcept addressing and naming
autonomous systems
congestion control
quality of service mechanisms
routing hierarchy
security mechanisms
influencedBy ARPANET design principles
relatedTo OSI model
linked to: OSI protocol suite
specifiedIn Internet Standards
linked to: Internet Standard

RFCs
supports end-to-end applications
global routing
heterogeneous physical networks
inter-domain routing
intra-domain routing
scalability to billions of devices
usesProtocol BGP
DNS
HTTP
IP
OSPF
TCP
UDP
usesProtocolSuite TCP/IP

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Internet Architecture Board field Internet architecture
SIGCOMM topic Internet architecture
ARPANET protocol suite influenced Internet architecture
Vinton Cerf fieldOfWork Internet architecture
Internet Architecture Board field Internet architecture
subject linked to: IAB
Internet Activities Board operatingDomain Internet architecture
Internet-Drafts topicDomain Internet protocols
linked to: Internet architecture
IRTF focus Internet architecture
IETF Chair domain Internet architecture
Ted Hardie fieldOfWork Internet engineering
linked to: Internet architecture
RFC 870 area Internet protocol architecture
linked to: Internet architecture
RFC 875 concerns Internet architecture for terminal access
linked to: Internet architecture
IETF Internet standards process appliesTo Internet architectures
linked to: Internet architecture
IRTF Chair worksOn Internet protocols
linked to: Internet architecture
IRTF Chair worksOn Internet architecture
RFC 1022 topic Internet architecture
S. Floyd areaOfInfluence Internet architecture
RFC 3650 relatedTo Internet architecture