2. Internet traffic is the flow of data across the
internet
Networks accommodate an increasingly
complex set of data traffic. Identifying the
type of traffic will help network
administrators to facilitate the optimization
of the network.
4. Uneven Pattern of data transmission
Best example FTP
Ex: HTTP, FTP downloads, graphic, video
content
5. Sessions that consist of comparatively short
request/response pairs
Applications involving real-time interaction
with an end user
Web browsing, Online purchasing etc.
SSL Transactions, IM , Telnet sessions
6. Sensitive traffic is traffic the operator has an
expectation to deliver on time. This includes
VoIP, online gaming, video conferencing
A steady stream of traffic
Unlike bursty traffic, packets are generated at
regular time intervals
7. Applications where timely delivery does not
matter much
Internet protocols like news(NNTP) and send
mail (SNTP)
Ex: Email, Batch Processing Applications