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In this doctoral thesis we cover the performance evaluation of next generation data plane architectures, comprised of complex software as well as programmable hardware components that allow fine granular configuration. In the scope of the thesis we propose mechanisms to monitor the performance of singular components and model key performance indicators of software based packet processing solutions. We present novel approaches towards network abstraction that allow the integration of heterogeneous data plane technologies into a singular network while maintaining total transparency between control and data plane. Finally, we investigate a full, complex system consisting of multiple software-based solutions and perform a detailed performance analysis. We employ simulative approaches to investigate overload control mechanisms that allow efficient operation under adversary conditions. The contributions of this work build the foundation for future research in the areas of network softwarization and network function virtualization. / Diese Doktorarbeit behandelt die Leistungsbewertung von Data Plane Architekturen der nächsten Generation, die aus komplexen Softwarelösungen sowie programmierbaren Hardwarekomponenten bestehen. Hierbei werden Mechanismen entwickelt, die es ermöglichen, die Leistungsfähigkeit einzelner Komponenten zu messen und zentrale Leistungsindikatoren softwarebasierter Systeme zur Verarbeitung von Datenpaketen zu modellieren. Es werden neuartige Ansätze zur Netzabstraktion entworfen, die eine vollständig transparente Integration heterogener Technologien im selben Netz ermöglichen. Schließlich wird eine umfassende Leistungsbewertung eines komplexen Systems, das aus einer Vielzahl softwarebasierter Netzfunktionen besteht, durchgeführt. Anhand simulativer Modelle werden Überlastkontrollmechanismen entwickelt, die es dem System erlauben auch unter Überlast effizient zu arbeiten. Die Beiträge dieser Arbeit bilden die Grundlage weiterer Forschungen im Bereich der Softwarisierung von Netzen sowie der Virtualisierung von Netzfunktionen.

Autonomous navigation of our rough-terrain rovers implies the need of a good representation of their near surrounding. In order to archive this we fuse several of their sensors into one representation called OctoMap. But moving obstacles can produce artefacts, leading to untraversable re- gions. Furthermore the map itself is increasing in size while discovering new places. Even though we are only interested in the near surrounding of the rovers. Our approach to these problems is the usage of timestamps within the map. If a certain region was not updated within a given interval, it will be set to free space or deleted from the map. This first option is an existing solution and the second option reflects our new alternative.

Autonomous navigation of our rough-terrain rovers implies the need of a good representation of their near surrounding. In order to archive this we fuse several of their sensors into one representation called OctoMap. But moving obstacles can produce artefacts, leading to untraversable re- gions. Furthermore the map itself is increasing in size while discovering new places. Even though we are only interested in the near surrounding of the rovers. Our approach to these problems is the usage of timestamps within the map. If a certain region was not updated within a given interval, it will be set to free space or deleted from the map. This first option is an existing solution and the second option reflects our new alternative.