internet 2 (technology)
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Mission-critical applications seldom pursued on the public Internet ◦ Authentication◦ “Best efforts” not good enough
Intranets and Extranets instead◦ Match capacity and demand◦ Provide a more secure environment◦ Don’t reach the public at large, though!
5/5/98
Today’s Internet
Hybrid optical and IP network Dynamic and static wavelength services Fiber, equipment dedicated to Internet2;
Level 3 Communications maintains network and service level
Simultaneous support of diverse requirements◦ experimental projects◦ production services
Internet2 Network Characteristics
Initial capacity 10 x previous network◦ 10 wavelengths at 10 Gbps each
Future capacity nearly unlimited◦ 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps wavelength capabilities◦ Unlimited additional wavelengths available
Rapid provisioning of dedicated circuits Flexibly-sized circuit capacity
New Internet2 Network Capacities
INTERNET2 CAPACITY (YEAH, IT’S FAST!!)
56 kbpsISDN DSL/
Cable T1
168 Hours 74 Hours 25 Hours 6.4 Hours
Internet2 6 Seconds
Time Required to Download 2-hour Course Lecture DVD
Changing Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century Classroom
What Internet2 Can Offer :
Real Time Collaboration Immediate Access to Expertise and/or
Audiences Geographical Distribution Authentic Learning Environments High Quality, Real-Time Audio and Video
Interaction => Engagement
A New Networking Model
A New Networking Model
A New Networking Model
An Asset for the Community
Universities
Researchers
Regional Networks
K-12
Industry
International
An Asset for the Community
Universities
Researchers
Regional Networks
K-12
Industry
International
Internet2 Today
Motivate Enable
En
d-to
-end
Perfo
rman
ceNetworks
Middleware
Applications
Services
Secu
rity
Middleware A layer of software between the network
and the applications ◦ Authentication◦ Identification◦ Authorization◦ Directories◦ Security