多协议标记交换的技术特点及其影响

CHARACTERISTICS AND INFLUENCE OF MULTIPLE PROTOCOL LABEL SWITCHING

“多协议标记交换”（ＭＰＬＳ）是目前在网络互连和ＩＰ网络融合技术领域中的研究热点，可望成为未来大规模ＩＰ网络发展的关键技术．在综述ＭＰＬＳ技术的起源、原理及其协议概要的基础上，评论了这种技术在网络互连中的重要意义，并着重对它的技术特点和优越性以及它对现代网络发展的挑战和深远影响做了深入的分析．

Multiple protocol label switching' (MPLS) is recentl y aresearch hotspot in the area of inter-networking and IP network merging tech niques, which is expectable to be the critical technology for developing the fu ture large scale networks. Based on an overview of MPLS's origin, principle and protocol, observes on its important significance, especially, its characteristic s, advantages, and its challenge to and effects on modern netwok development are analyzed in detail.