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FSU Internet2 Frquently Asked Questions (faq) |
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Is Internet2 a seperate network? Will it replace the current internet? How is Internet2 being used at FSU? How do I as a faculty, staff or student at FSU use Internet2? How can I get more information on Internet2 at FSU? Where can I find out about Internet2 projects and applications? How can I colloborate with others through Internet2? What grant opportunities are there for Internet2 related projects? What is internet2?Internet2® is a not-for-profit consortium, led by over 180 US universities, developing and deploying advanced network applications and technology, accelerating the creation of tomorrow's Internet. With participation by over 70 leading companies, Internet2 recreates the partnership of academia, industry and government that helped foster today's Internet in its infancy. UCAID (the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development) is the formal name for the not-for-profit corporation that supports Internet2 efforts. In most cases, it's easier and more straightforward to use the name Internet2. What is Abilene?Abilene is a high-performance network developed by the University Corporation for Advanced Internet Development (UCAID) in partnership with Qwest Communications, Nortel Networks, Cisco Systems and Indiana University. A primary goal of Abilene is to provide a high-performance backbone network for the Internet2 community. Abilene uses high-speed Sonet facilities and IP-over-Sonet routers, accessible to gigaPoPs in several dozen locations nationwide, to support the Internet2 infrastructure. Abilene enables faculty and staff at Internet2 universities and research labs to develop and test advanced network services and applications.Is Internet2 a separate network? Will Internet2 replace the current commercial Internet?Internet2 is a seperate network. It will not and can not replace the existing internet. Internet2 is a research consortium bringing together institutions and resources from academia, industry and government to develop new technologies and capabilities that can then be deployed in the global Internet. Close collaboration with Internet2 corporate members will ensure that new applications and technologies are rapidly deployed throughout the Internet. Just as email and the World Wide Web are legacies of earlier investments in academic and federal research networks, the legacy of Internet2 will be to expand the possibilities of the broader Internet.Why is FSU part of Internet2?FSU elected to become a member of internet2 as part of our commitment to a high performance networking and computing environments on campus. This commitment included investments in upgrading networks, deploying new network capabilities, and developing new advanced applications. Internet2 facilitates and enables collaboration with universities, companies and other organizations that have a similar commitment to advanced networking development. How is Internet2 being used at FSU? How do I as a faculty, staff or student at FSU use Internet2?Internet2 provides an environment where students, faculty and staff from other participating institutions can interact over a high performance network. The FSU campus backbone and connections to buildings has been upgraded to meet the design goals of Internet2. How can I get more information on Internet2 at FSU?If you have further questions about Internet2 at FSU that have not been answered by this web site, you can contact Art Houle, houle(at)UCS.fsu.edu or 644-2591, of Academic Networking and Computing Services. Where can I find out about Internet2 projects and applications?The Internet2 site has a database of applications that Internet2 members are working on. Also provided is the contact information of the lead application representative from that organization. Internet2 members demo their applications at meetings and conferences. How can I colloborate with others through Internet2?Internet2 organizes a variety of activities through which members can collaborate on new technologies, applications, and the development of best practices in building and maintaining high performance environments. A series of working groups in such areas as multicast, quality of service, digital video, and others are focused on testing and deploying specific advanced networking and applications technologies. Members also work together on projects and initiatives in middleware, such as common directory structures and authentication mechanisms, and in application areas like health sciences and fine arts. Internet2 holds general member meetings in the spring and the fall of each year, and several other regularly scheduled technical meetings throughout the year. Here are a few links on the website that are useful for collaboration
opportunities. http://arena.internet2.edu/ What grant opportunities are there for Internet2 related projects?Funding is available from a number of places below are just a few I2 related funding opportunities
National Science Foundation-- Funding Opportunities
Next Generation Internet -- Funding Opportunities (multi-agency) |
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