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This overview explores the significant contributions of Internet2 and Next-Generation Networks (NGN) to high-performance networking. Highlighting key initiatives such as the vBNS and Abilene networks, it details their advanced features like low latency and high reliability. The text covers critical working areas including applications like IP-QoS, middleware, and engineering advancements such as multicast and IPv6. Furthermore, it discusses international collaborations and partnerships that enhance research and educational opportunities through persistent interconnects like STAR TAP and more.
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Internet2 and NGN’s • Internet 2 • The Networks • Applications • Other research initiatives Kristoff
Internet 2 • Five Working Areas • Networks (Abilene, vBNS) • Applications (IP-QOS) • Middleware (A&A) • Engineering (multicast, IPV6) • Partnerships (opening research) Kristoff
Networks • vBNS -very High performance Backbone Network Service (1995) • Abilene -introduced GigaPop’s • low latency, high reliability, advanced functionality • MREN, StarTAP, ESNET Kristoff
Iceland Norway Sweden Japan Finland Denmark Korea Russia France Taiwan Netherlands Singapore CERN Israel Australia STAR TAP:The Persistent Interconnect for International High-Performance Networks Canada US Networks vBNS, vBNS+, Abilene, ESnet, DREN, NREN/NISN Kristoff Source: http://www.startap.net/topology.html
Applications • I2DVN • Computational Grids • Collaborative Environments • CAVE (UofC, EVL) • IP Telephony Kristoff
More info • www.icair.org • www.internet2.net • www.startap.net • d-carr@northwestern.edu Kristoff