Segment Routing (SR) and Traffic Engineering (TE): Part One

In previous blogs, we introduced Segment Routing (SR) paths, segments, and label stacks. Now that we are familiar with SR fundamentals, we can discuss the most common SR application, Traffic Engineering (TE).

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Segment Routing (SR) With Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)

In last week’s blog, we explained that a Segment Routing (SR) path is an ordered list of segments. We also explained that a segment is an instruction that causes a packet

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Segment Routing: Policies, Paths and Segments

In last week’s blog, we introduced Segment Routing (SR) as an innovative traffic steering mechanism. We also introduced SR domains, policies, paths and segments. This week, we will explore them further. A

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A Segment Routing Renaissance

The Internet was initially designed to provide best-effort connectivity over a least-cost path. Relatively few sites were connected to the Internet, and within those sites, only applications that satisfied an

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Smart Ambulance Demo at MWC Showcases Critical 5G / SD-WAN Use Case

In a medical emergency, every second counts. The more paramedics can do on the scene, the better it is for the patient. A more stable patient also means less need

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Move Fast and Be Open With SONiC

At the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit in San Jose, CA earlier this month Juniper further demonstrated its commitment to open programmability with integrations with Software for Open Networking in the

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Traffic Engineering Segment Routed Networks with NorthStar Controller

Designing a network that provides optimal SLAs for its applications – bandwidth & latency guarantees, uptime and responsiveness – while reducing costs is a classic networking challenge. Historically, network planners

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