Network Operating System Evolution

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Overview

This paper discusses the requirements and challenges inherent in the design of carrier-class network operating system (OS). Key facets of JUNOSĀ™ software, the Juniper Networks OS, are used to illustrate the evolution of OS design and underscore the relationship between functionality and architectural decisions.

The challenge of designing a contemporary network operating system is examined from different angles, including flexibility, ability to power a wide range of platforms, nonstop operation, and parallelism. Architectural challenges, trade-offs and opportunities are identified, as well as some of the best practices in building state-of-the-art network operating systems.

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