With the access and application of distributed energy
microgrid and advanced measurement infrastructure in smart distribution network
the volume of information in a smart distribution network will be much greater than current distribution networks. In order to ensure the reliability and economy of the information network
optimal planning is needed. An optimization model is given for the survivability of the smart information network by using the N-1 criterion. A heuristic algorithm is proposed to solve the model successfully. Finally
the heuristic algorithm is compared with the 1+1 protection optimal model in an example of distribution information network planning for a county
the results showing that the heuristic algorithm can satisfy the survivability constraints of network planning.