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Internet2: Not Just for the Big Boys Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA. Theresa Zix, Senior Director of Network Services Herman Choi, Network Architect. Art Center Background. Undergraduate & Graduate Programs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Internet2: Not Just for the Big Boys
Art Center College of DesignPasadena, CA
Theresa Zix, Senior Director of Network ServicesHerman Choi, Network Architect
Art Center Background
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Illustration, Product Design, Film,
Transportation Design, Graphic Design,
Campus1,600 Students + 3,500 in Public Programs500 Faculty300 Staff
Educational Drivers Corporate Projects
Nike, HP, BMW, and Nokia
Partnerships with Other SchoolsCaltech, INSEAD, Landivar
International InvolvementsVitra Design Museum
Evolving Network Infrastructure2002
Single Campus with a T1 out to the Internet 10 Mbps to the Desktop
2004 Two Campuses with a DS3 (45Mbps) in Between 6 Mbps to the Internet 10/100 Mbps to the Desktop
2005 Performance Issues Between Campuses User Community Demands Faster Speed
Upgrade Objectives Network Infrastructure Upgrade
Minimum 100 Mbps for Intercampus LinkMinimum 20 Mbps for Internet LinkRedundant Internet Link
Internet Services UpgradeGain Internet2 membership to collaborate with
other campuses and businesses on various design and research projects.
Background Internet2
Nonprofit Consortium of K-20 SchoolsUses Abilene as Backbone Network
Membership TypesUniversity CorporateAffiliateSponsored Educational Group Participant
(SEGP)
Sponsored Educational Group Participant (SEGP)
“The impetus for sponsorship is the existence or planned existence of a collaborative project designed to develop or use advanced applications or further the deployment and use of advanced networking capabilities.”
Benefits of Membership Cost
Packets Between Members Do Not Count Towards Average Throughput
PerformanceLarge Data Transfers are Seamless
ServicesVideoconferencingCollaborative Learning
Options Stay with Current Provider of ISP and Telco
Services Other Traditional Telcos and ISPs High Speed Wireless Carriers and
Manufacturers Public Services from Local Government
Regional Cable Companies
Other Non-Commercial ISPs
New Partners for Art Center Charter Business for Fiber Transport Services
April 2005 to August 2005: Investigate Fiber Transport Services from Various Providers
September 2005: Engage Charter Business Primary Cable Carrier in Pasadena area New subdivision of Charter Communications Aggressively Priced Excellent Customer Service and Support Future Opportunities such as Digital Cable and Video
Services
New Partners for Art Center
Los Nettos for ISP ServicesConsortium of 5 Member OrganizationsMarch 2005: Initial Research in Obtaining
Internet2 AssociationApril 2005: Engage Los NettosLos Nettos Represents Art Center as SEGPAggressively PricedExcellent Customer Service and Support
Monthly Costs Original Network Monthly Costs (Pre-2005)
Intercampus 45Mb Link: $4100 = $91/Mb Internet 6 Mb Link: $1200 = $200/Mb AT&T ISP Fee (6Mb): $2000 = $333/Mb
Upgraded Network Monthly Costs (Now) Intercampus Gigabit Link: $4400 = $4.40/Mb Internet 100Mb Link: $3600 = $36/Mb Backup Internet 10Mb Link: $1800 = $180/Mb Los Nettos ISP and Internet-2 Fee (100Mb):
$3890 = $38.90/Mb
Challenges & Risks Non-Traditional Carrier for Primary Transport Services
Charter Business: Fairly New Division (Less Than 5 Years in Existence)
Non-Commercial ISP Los Nettos: Non-Profit ISP that Relies on
Cooperation with Different Entities (Caltech, USC, JPL, Claremont Colleges)
Art Center Logistical Issues Geographically Challenging Location for Data/Voice
Services Communication with Art Center Community and
Constituents
Implementation Timeframe
October 2005 – May 2006: Coordinate Services Between Los Nettos, Charter Business, Caltech, and USC
June 2006 – September 2006: Charter Business Fiber Implementation – Activate Intercampus Gigabit Link
October 2006: Activate New 100Mb Primary Internet Link to Los Nettos at Caltech
February 2007: Establish 10Mb Backup Internet Link to Los Nettos at USC
AT&TInternet
2004-2005Art Center
Network Challenges
2006-2007Art Center
New and Improved Network!
Los NettosInternet2
New Benefits Enhanced Internet and Network Experience for Entire Art
Center Community – Much Faster and More Robust
Access to Specialized Internet2 Content and Services thru Los Nettos Digital Animation Content (ACME Live) High-Quality Videoconferencing Collaboration and Research Projects with other Internet2
Institutions and Members Colocation Services for Business Continuity (New USC Data
Center!)
Future Opportunities with Charter Business HDTV and HD Content Advanced Video Services
Recommendations Research and evaluate all Avenues and
Opportunities – Leave No Stone Unturned! Establish Relationships with Service-Centric Non-Traditional Partners and Vendors that Share Same Goals as Yours.
Consider Non-conventional Means. Evaluate New and Cutting-Edge Technologies such MPLS, Metro-Ethernet, Wireless Bridges, etc.
Perfect Opportunity for Technology to Shine – Help Drive Business Initiatives!
Useful Information
Internet2 General Information – www.internet2.edu Los Nettos: Celeste Anderson at USC –
[email protected] CENIC – California Regional (www.cenic.org) ASPIN – Arizona Regional (aspin.asu.net) NevadaNET – Nevada Regional (www.scs.nevada.edu) Pacific Northwest GigaPOP – Washington Regional (
www.pnwgp.net) NERO – Oregon Regional (www.nero.net) Charter Business – www.charter-business.com
Closing Thought
Small schools – We All Share the Same Challenges: Budget, Staffing, Resources….
Think Big! Big Dreams and Big Ideas! Big Ideas Do Come From The Little Guys!
Art Center Inspiration
Thank You
Art Center College of Designwww.artcenter.edu
Theresa [email protected](626) 396-2477
Herman [email protected](626) 396-2256