Multi-attribute Services Brokering in Agent-based Virtual Private Networks

Authors: Manouselis, Nikos; Maras, Andreas M.

Source: Computing Letters, Volume 1, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 137-143(7)

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Abstract:

This paper presents the development of an agent-based Virtual Private Network (VPN) system that supports multimedia service brokering. The VPN agents employ multi-attribute preference models in order to represent the end-user preferences, and a multi-criteria decision making model to evaluate available services from network providers. A prototype multi-agent system demonstrating the proposed approach has also been implemented.

Keywords: SOFTWARE AGENTS; MULTIMEDIA SERVICES AND BROKERING; VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1163/1574040054861230