Internet 2 Not Just for the Big Boys

Internet 2: 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 n Undergraduate & Graduate Programs ¨ Illustration, Product Design, Film, Transportation Design, Graphic Design, n Campus ¨ 1, 600 Students + 3, 500 in Public Programs ¨ 500 Faculty ¨ 300 Staff

Educational Drivers n Corporate Projects ¨ Nike, n HP, BMW, and Nokia Partnerships with Other Schools ¨ Caltech, n INSEAD, Landivar International Involvements ¨ Vitra Design Museum

Evolving Network Infrastructure n n n n 2002 Single Campus with a T 1 out to the Internet 10 Mbps to the Desktop 2004 Two Campuses with a DS 3 (45 Mbps) 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 n Network Infrastructure Upgrade ¨ Minimum 100 Mbps for Intercampus Link ¨ Minimum 20 Mbps for Internet Link ¨ Redundant Internet Link n Internet Services Upgrade ¨ Gain Internet 2 membership to collaborate with other campuses and businesses on various design and research projects.

Background n Internet 2 ¨ Nonprofit Consortium of K-20 Schools ¨ Uses Abilene as Backbone Network n Membership Types ¨ University ¨ Corporate ¨ Affiliate ¨ Sponsored (SEGP) Educational Group Participant

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 n Cost ¨ Packets Between Members Do Not Count Towards Average Throughput n Performance ¨ Large n Data Transfers are Seamless Services ¨ Videoconferencing ¨ Collaborative Learning

Options n Stay with Current Provider of ISP and Telco Services n Other Traditional Telcos and ISPs n High Speed Wireless Carriers and Manufacturers n Public Services from Local Government n Regional Cable Companies n Other Non-Commercial ISPs

New Partners for Art Center n 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 n Los Nettos for ISP Services ¨ Consortium of 5 Member Organizations ¨ March 2005: Initial Research in Obtaining Internet 2 Association ¨ April 2005: Engage Los Nettos ¨ Los Nettos Represents Art Center as SEGP ¨ Aggressively Priced ¨ Excellent Customer Service and Support

Monthly Costs n Original Network Monthly Costs (Pre-2005) ¨ Intercampus 45 Mb Link: $4100 = $91/Mb ¨ Internet 6 Mb Link: $1200 = $200/Mb ¨ AT&T ISP Fee (6 Mb): $2000 = $333/Mb n Upgraded Network Monthly Costs (Now) ¨ Intercampus Gigabit Link: $4400 = $4. 40/Mb ¨ Internet 100 Mb Link: $3600 = $36/Mb ¨ Backup Internet 10 Mb Link: $1800 = $180/Mb ¨ Los Nettos ISP and Internet-2 Fee (100 Mb): $3890 = $38. 90/Mb

Challenges & Risks n Non-Traditional Carrier for Primary Transport Services ¨ Charter Business: Fairly New Division (Less Than 5 Years in Existence) n Non-Commercial ISP ¨ Los Nettos: Non-Profit ISP that Relies on Cooperation with Different Entities (Caltech, USC, JPL, Claremont Colleges) n Art Center Logistical Issues ¨ Geographically Challenging Location for Data/Voice Services ¨ Communication with Art Center Community and Constituents

Implementation Timeframe n October 2005 – May 2006: Coordinate Services Between Los Nettos, Charter Business, Caltech, and USC n June 2006 – September 2006: Charter Business Fiber Implementation – Activate Intercampus Gigabit Link n October 2006: Activate New 100 Mb Primary Internet Link to Los Nettos at Caltech n February 2007: Establish 10 Mb Backup Internet Link to Los Nettos at USC

2004 -2005 Art Center Network Challenges

2006 -2007 Art Center New and Improved Network!

New Benefits n Enhanced Internet and Network Experience for Entire Art Center Community – Much Faster and More Robust n Access to Specialized Internet 2 Content and Services thru Los Nettos ¨ Digital Animation Content (ACME Live) ¨ High-Quality Videoconferencing ¨ Collaboration and Research Projects with other Internet 2 Institutions and Members ¨ Colocation Services for Business Continuity (New USC Data Center!) n Future Opportunities with Charter Business ¨ HDTV and HD Content ¨ Advanced Video Services

Recommendations n 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. n Consider Non-conventional Means. Evaluate New and Cutting-Edge Technologies such MPLS, Metro-Ethernet, Wireless Bridges, etc. n Perfect Opportunity for Technology to Shine – Help Drive Business Initiatives!

Useful Information n n n n Internet 2 General Information – www. internet 2. edu Los Nettos: Celeste Anderson at USC – celestea@usc. edu CENIC – California Regional (www. cenic. org) ASPIN – Arizona Regional (aspin. asu. net) Nevada. NET – Nevada Regional (www. scs. nevada. edu) Pacific Northwest Giga. POP – Washington Regional (www. pnwgp. net) NERO – Oregon Regional (www. nero. net) Charter Business – www. charter-business. com

Closing Thought n Small schools – We All Share the Same Challenges: Budget, Staffing, Resources…. n Think Big! Big Dreams and Big Ideas! Big Ideas Do Come From The Little Guys!

Art Center Inspiration

Thank You Art Center College of Design www. artcenter. edu Theresa Zix theresa. zix@artcenter. edu (626) 396 -2477 Herman Choi herman. choi@artcenter. edu (626) 396 -2256