9. Chapter 9: Peer-to-peer networks

9.2. Routing Overlays

Alternative routing strategies

  • No application-level processing at the overlay nodes
  • Packet-delivery service with new routing strategies

Incremental enhancements to IP

  • IPv6
  • Multicast
  • Mobility
  • Security

Revisiting where a function belongs

  • End-system multicast: multicast distribution by end hosts

Customized path selection

  • Resilient Overlay Networks: robust packet delivery