Internet2 Workshops
Internet2 Workshops offer specific knowledge, technical resources,
and the opportunity to network with your colleagues. The meetings
feature a number of formats from pragmatic hands-on sessions to
campus case studies that illustrate emerging practices or
principles. Customized training is also available upon request.
Workshop instructors include both Internet2 staff and experts from Internet2 member institutions and partner organizations.
Internet2 Workshops generally take place at member organizations, and are often held in conjunction
with other events such as Member Meetings and Joint Techs. For more information about workshops or to suggest a new workshop topic, contact workshops@internet2.edu.
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Upcoming Workshops
December 2008
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DCN Workshop
2 - 3 Dec Houston, TX |
January 2009
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Performance and Master Class Production Workshop
12 - 14 Jan Miami, FL |
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Internet2 DCN Workshop
31 Jan - 1 Feb College Station, TX |
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Network Performance Workshop
31 Jan - 1 Feb College Station, TX |
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Internet2 IP TV Workshop
31 Jan - 1 Feb College Station, TX |
February 2009
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CAMP
4 - 6 Feb Tempe, AZ |
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Internet2 VoIP Worksohp
4 - 5 Feb College Station, TX |
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Internet2 IPv6 Workshop
4 - 6 Feb College Station, TX |
Dynamic Circuit Network (DCN) Workshop: This 2-day hands-on workshop provides attendees with a working knowledge of how to design and deploy a DCN. The workshop provides an overview of GMPLS architecture, RSVP and OSPF protocols, control plane design concepts, and specifics of dynamic circuit services network engineering as it relates to campus, regional, and national network facilities in the R&E community. Implementation of the DCN Software Suite, which includes both DRAGON and OSCARs, is an important part of this work. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees are able to design and implement a DCN and set up circuits both within their domain as well as with other domains.
Network Performance. This 1.5-day workshop provides attendees with a working knowledge of how to quickly identify and solve common host configuration and network performance problems. The workshop provides hands-on experience of installing and using a variety of open-source performance tools, experience in interpreting the tool results, and introduction to methodologies for using a combination of tools to solve real-world problems. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to: (1) differentiate between host configuration and network infrastructure problems, (2) set up and operate the various servers, (3) assist end-users in using these tools to effectively report problems, and (4) understand how to use these tools for long-term monitoring activities.
IPv6. In Internet2 IPv6 workshops, students design and set up a functioning IPv6 network, connect to the global IPv6 network via Internet2, configure external and internal routing, and use IPv6 transition tools to gateway between the workshop IPv6 network and the global IPv4 Internet.
IPv4 Multicast. In the Internet2 IPv4 multicast workshop, students design and configure a set of interconnected multicast networks. The workshop is divided into four teams; each team configures three types of routers in its own network, and interconnects its network with the other teams' networks.
IPv6 Multicast. The IPv6 multicast workshop is similar to the (IPv4) multicast workshop, but assumes more background in IPv6 unicast and IPv4 multicast.
Campus Architecture and Middleware Planing (CAMP). Offered twice per year in partnership with EDUCAUSE, these multi-day workshops provide guidance on identity and access management related topics. CAMPs feature case studies, discussion sessions, and hands-on activities for the purposes of informing practical campus implementations.
The Internet2 Commons Site Coordinator Training. H.323 videoconferencing workshops help Internet2 members test and evaluate collaboration tools hosted at the Commons, and prepare individuals to manage Commons services at their institutions.
Voice over IP (VoIP) . The VoIP workshop provides the fundamentals of SIP VoIP signaling, infrastucture requirements, including network partitioning strategies, network monitoring, and support for high reliability power. Included in the workshop are hands-on work in managing SIP Proxies, Session Border Controllers, and Gateways. The workshop concludes with an in-depth discussion of current (E-911) and future (NG 9-1-1) requirements, VoIP security based upon a recent NSF funded security grant, VoIP based emergency alert services, and VoIP trunking.
Performing Arts and Master Class Production. These workshops offer instruction in connecting with remote sites over Internet2, setting up incoming and outgoing audio, creating a multi-camera shoot, placing lights and projectors, and operating codecs. The workshops are currently offered once a year at New World Symphony in Miami.
Digital Video Transport System (DVTS). DVTS workshops provide hands-on experience setting up and using this simple and inexpensive method of transmitting high-quality video over the Internet.
