Cloud Connectivity Walter van Dijk TF-MSP 27 September 2012 Connecting Cloud Providers to the SURFnet network

Agenda  Cloud Brokerage Perspective  Connecting Cloud Providers:  Use-cases  Connectivity options: scenario’s  Spotlights on NetherLight  Next steps

Cloud Brokerage Perspective  Networks are an important asset of NREN’s: leverage towards cloud providers by combining network access with connecting services: go for the package deal  Especially relevant with regard to IaaS providers: charge significantly for data transfer (e.g. Amazon)  SURF Vendor Management will take this up with various IaaS providers: let’s share experiences!

Connecting Cloud Providers: use cases Fast & low-cost IP connectivity between cloud providers and our customers: Document sharing Video platforms Mailfiltering Et cetera Dedicated P-t-P connections between cloud providers and our customers, requiring high bandwidth and/or security Storage, back-up SIP Genomics datasets Etc… Customer infra in cloud datacenters: Outsourcing ICT Outsourcing housing / co-location SURFnet - We make innovation work 4

Connecting Service Providers: options 5 -Fast & affordable IP connectivity with our customers: AMS-IX peering Private peering Content provider connection Standard Internet (baseline scenario) -Dedicated P-t-P connections (drivers: bandwidth & security): NetherLight -Customer infra in datacenter Additional connection in datacenter

SURFinternet 100 GE N* 100 GE 1 GE 10 GE SURFnet7 N* 100 GE External IP connectiviteit 6

SURFinternet: AMS-IX Scenario: a service provider (e.g. Blackboard) wants to provide services to our customers. Efficient use of upstream capacity Both the SP and SURFnet are connected to AMS-IX. Peering on AMS-IX is realized. Costs: € 0,= 7 Why? How? At what cost?

SURFinternet: Content provider connection Scenario: a service provider provides videoconferencing services to our customers. A high-capacity connection is required. Performance is important, high capacity required. Service provider realizes connection to one of our PoP’s and connects on a dedicated port. IP traffic may only be routed towards institutes connected to SURFnet Connection may only be used for connecting services. Cost: € 1900,= /month (charged to SP) 8 Why? How? At what cost?

SURFinternet: Via standard Internet (baseline scenario) Scenario: a service provider delivers webhosting services to our customers. Performance & capacity are ‘good enough’ Traffic volumes are moderate and hence impact on upstream traffic is low Standard internet connectivity via SURFnet’s existing AMS-IX peers or upstream providers Costs: € 0,= 9 Why not? How? At what cost?

Lightpaths: NetherLight Scenario: a service provider offers storage services to SURFnet connected institutions. Guaranteed bandwidth, low latency crucial for performance. Services should act as virtual part of the infrastructure of the customer. One-on-one relation between customer and service provider. Service provider connects to NetherLight. SP can be reached by means of lightpaths by one or more SURFnet connected institutions. Cost: 1G: €500/month, 10G: €1200/month (charged at SP) + tariff lightpath to NetherLight (charged at institution) 10 Why? How? At what cost?

Connecting Cloud Services via NetherLight 11 SURFnet7 Cloud A Cloud B Cloud C

Core values NetherLight SURFnet facilitates interconnects on a global scale between R&E networks, international carriers and (cloud) service providers. SURFnet strives to use cutting-edge networking technology. SURFnet promotes competition and innovation and hence supports an open connection policy (anyone can connect) and imposes no use policies with regard to the traffic on the interconnects. SURFnet actively contributes to international connections with other networks, preferably using Open Exchanges in order to enhance higher education and research purposes.

NetherLight … Is an international exchange point for (OnDemand) lightpaths for the exchange and distribution of scientific data and Functions as a ‘market place’ where service providers are encouraged to offer their services to our customers and Could become a ‘market place’ where service providers are encouraged to connect services targeted to your customers as well

Example use case NetherLight

Tariff example SURFnet7 Cloud service provider 1Gbit/s = € 500 p/m 250 Mbit/s Lightpath Fixed Protected € 350 p/m Or via MSP SURFnet connected institution 750 Mbit/s Lightpaht Fixed Protected € 1050 p/m Or via MSP Interconnect’s for free

Datacenters 16 SURFnet7 Datacenter

Housing in Datacenter: Additional connection Scenario: a service provider provides housing services to an institution connected to SURFnet. Rackspace is offered in a datacenter Guaranteed bandwidth, latency is crucial. Services should act as part of institution’s infra domain. Location selected by customer i.c.w service provider. One-on-one relation between customer and service provider. Connection is realized for customer in datacenter. At this new PoP both IP and lightpaths can be provisioned. Cost: € 2500,= /month + tariff for lightpath (customer is charged) 17 Why? How? At what cost?

Next steps Various NREN’s have initiated ‘cloud brokerage’: How do we organize exchange of experience? How can we leverage advantages of collaboration within our community (scale, standards etc)? Should TF-MSP function as an ‘umbrella’?

Questions / discussion 19

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