Mihkel also discussed network management issues related to running a National Research Network, with a special attention to the situation in Central and eastern European countries. The workshop was practical and technology-orientated. The participants learned about existing techniques, but also about new technologies that will be used in the next generation of networks. Peter Tomsu from Cisco Systems completed the routing sessions by talking about the MPLS basics. Additional presentations were held about emerging networking technologies like mobile wireless and optical switching.
Most technical presentations are available as online reference material on the workshop web site.