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A Multilayer Model of Computer Networks

	International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT)
	© 2015 by IJCTT Journal
	Volume-26 Number-1
	Year of Publication : 2015
	Authors : Andrey A. Shchurov
	DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V26P103

Andrey A. Shchurov "A Multilayer Model of Computer Networks". International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology (IJCTT) V26(1):12-16, August 2015. ISSN:2231-2803. www.ijcttjournal.org. Published by Seventh Sense Research Group.

Abstract -
The fundamental concept of applying the system methodology to network analysis declares that network architecture should take into account services and applications which this network provides and supports. This work introduces a formal model of computer networks on the basis of the hierarchical multilayer networks. In turn, individual layers are represented as multiplex networks. The concept of layered networks provides conditions of top-down consistency of the model. Next, we determined the necessary set of layers for network architecture representation with regard to applying the system methodology to network analysis.

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Keywords
computer networks, formal models, multilayer networks.