4 | | == What is GENI? == |
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6 | | The Global Environment for Networking Innovations (GENI) is a virtual laboratory for exploring future internets at scale. While the GENI infrastructure is rapidly taking shape across the US, it is still a work in progress. |
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8 | | == Do I want to use GENI for my experiment? == |
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10 | | We hope so. Take a look at the "Why GENI?" section of the [wiki:ExperimenterPortal Experimenter's Portal] to help you decide. |
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12 | | == What resources are available through GENI? == |
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14 | | GENI resources include a variety of computational and network assets, all programmable by experimenters. Resources are made available to experimenters by GENI ''aggregates''. The [wiki:ExperimenterPortal Experimenter's Portal] has more information in its "An Experimenter's View of GENI" and "GENI Aggregates" sections. |
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16 | | == There's a lot of stuff in GENI. How do I decide what to use? == |
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18 | | You're right, there is a lot of stuff available in GENI. Some aggregates may be familiar if you have experience with other existing testbeds. For example, many of the current GENI resources are contributed by [http://www.planetlab.org PlanetLab] and [http://www.protogeni.net ProtoGENI] ([http://www.protogeni.net ProtoGENI] is based on [http://www.emulab.net Emulab]) aggregates. Other aggregates are more specialized. |
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20 | | The GENI Project Office is happy to help you figure out what resources may be useful in supporting your planned experiments. Send us mail at: [mailto:help@geni.net]. |
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22 | | == Do I need an account to use GENI resources? == |
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24 | | Yes. Access comes in two varieties. Depending on the resources you will be using, you may use either or both types of access. |
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26 | | 1. GENI provides a common interface that lets you reserve resources from many aggregates using a common set of credentials, and a common API (the Aggregate Manager or AM API). In addition, GENI experimenter tools may be helpful to you as you use these aggregates. |
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28 | | 2. Aggregates that do not accept GENI credentials have their own specific access policies. Send us mail at [mailto:help@geni.net] for assistance. |
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30 | | == Which resources are available using GENI credentials? == |
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32 | | Check the aggregate information tables in the "GENI Aggregates" section of the [wiki:ExperimenterPortal Experimenter's Portal] and look for a "Yes" in the "Accepts GENI Credentials" column. Currently, these are chiefly [http://www.planetlab.org PlanetLab]-based and [http://www.protogeni.net ProtoGENI]-based aggregates. |
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34 | | == How do I get a GENI credential? == |
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36 | | Because GENI supports a federated web of trust, it's possible that you already have a credential. If you are a [http://www.planetlab.org PlanetLab], [http://www.protogeni.net ProtoGENI], or [http://www.emulab.net Emulab] user, you can use your existing credential with GENI. If not, check the "Get GENI Credentials" section of the [wiki:GENIExperimenter#a1.GetGENICredentials omni howto]. |
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38 | | == I have a GENI credential. Now what? == |
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40 | | Try setting up a simple experiment. Check the "Tutorials" section of the [wiki:ExperimenterPortal Experimenter's Portal]. |
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42 | | == Where do I go for help? == |
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44 | | Send mail to the GENI help list: [mailto:help@geni.net]. |
| 3 | Please see [wiki:NewExperimenterQandA]. |