Overlay networks a scalable alternative for p2p

Open Access

28 July 2003

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Internet Computing

Vol. 7 (4) , 79-82
https://doi.org/10.1109/mic.2003.1215663

Abstract

Overlay networks create a structured virtual topology above the basic transport protocol level that facilitates deterministic search and guarantees convergence. Overlay networks are evolving into a critical component for self-organizing systems. Here we outline the differences between flooding-style and overlay networks, and offer specific examples of how researchers are applying the latter to problems requiring high-speed, self-organizing network topologies.

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