This session will describe the basic vBNS WAN infrastructure, including both the IP backbone architecture and the underlying ATM architecture. It will introduce routing information, such as the BGPcommunities in use in the vBNS and the vBNS routing registry. Finally, it will describe other services offered and planned for the vBNS, such as multicast, QoS, and IPv6. Keynote and Welcome Welcoming address from Florida International University. Multicast infrastructure has become a critical infrastructure for high performance connection sites.
Multicast infrastructure differs depending if it is implemented in the backbone, gigapop or campus.
Detailed presenations will be given for all three of these environments. Multicast infrastructure plans for Internet2 will also be presented. This session will focus on how three campuses have integrated their high performance network connections into their campus infrastructure. Information on services provided, problems encountered, and applications supported will be provided. This session will include updates on the infrastructure and services provided by three of the Internet2 Gigapops.