In this paper, we present a new simulation tool for scale-free networks composed of a high number of nodes. The tool, based on discrete-event simulation, enables the definition of scale-free networks composed of heterogeneous nodes and complex application-level protocols. To satisfy the performance and scalability requirements, the simulator supports both sequential (i.e. monolithic) and parallel/distributed (i.e. PADS) approaches. Furthermore, appropriate mechanisms for the communication overhead reduction are implemented. To demonstrate the efficiency of the tool, we experiment with gossip protocols on top of scale-free networks generated by our simulator. Results of the simulations demonstrate the feasibility of our approach. The proposed tool is able to generate and manage large scale-free networks composed of thousands of nodes interacting following real-world dissemination protocols.

G. D'Angelo, S. Ferretti (2009). Simulation of Scale-Free Networks. BRUSSELS : ICST [10.4108/ICST.SIMUTOOLS2009.5672].

Simulation of Scale-Free Networks

D'ANGELO, GABRIELE;FERRETTI, STEFANO
2009

Abstract

In this paper, we present a new simulation tool for scale-free networks composed of a high number of nodes. The tool, based on discrete-event simulation, enables the definition of scale-free networks composed of heterogeneous nodes and complex application-level protocols. To satisfy the performance and scalability requirements, the simulator supports both sequential (i.e. monolithic) and parallel/distributed (i.e. PADS) approaches. Furthermore, appropriate mechanisms for the communication overhead reduction are implemented. To demonstrate the efficiency of the tool, we experiment with gossip protocols on top of scale-free networks generated by our simulator. Results of the simulations demonstrate the feasibility of our approach. The proposed tool is able to generate and manage large scale-free networks composed of thousands of nodes interacting following real-world dissemination protocols.
2009
Proceedings of 2nd ACM/ICST International Conference on Simulation Tools and Techniques (SIMUTools 2009)
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G. D'Angelo, S. Ferretti (2009). Simulation of Scale-Free Networks. BRUSSELS : ICST [10.4108/ICST.SIMUTOOLS2009.5672].
G. D'Angelo; S. Ferretti
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