Simulating Search Protocols in Large-Scale Dynamic Networks

Reproducing complex networks with features of real-life networks is exciting and challenging at the same time. Based on the popular Omnet++ discrete event simulator, we introduce Armonia, a framework for modeling massive networks and their dynamic interactions. It includes a collection of topology generators, a set of resource placement and replication modules, a component for specifying resource location strategies, while also offering support for exporting data in order to visualize or analyze with other appropriate tools. Our framework targets search protocols in large-scale dynamic networks. Here, we apply it to simulate various probabilistic flooding strategies, making a comparative study of their performance over different network topologies.