1. Deliverable D12 Project Presentation 31st July 200

2. 2 Presentation Outline Active Networks Background & Key Issues Active Networks Background & Key Issues IST Projects Overview IST Projects Overview FAIN IST - 10561 Project FAIN IST - 10561 Project Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

3. 3 Presentation Outline Active Networks Background & Key Issues Active Networks Background & Key Issues IST Projects Overview IST Projects Overview FAIN IST - 10561 Project FAIN IST - 10561 Project Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

4. 4 Background Active Networks is about programming the network infrastructure as support of customised communication services Active Networks is about programming the network infrastructure as support of customised communication services Active = dynamic programmability and control Active = dynamic programmability and control Customisation = user/consumer centric network and services Customisation = user/consumer centric network and services Store - Compute - Forward Store - Compute - Forward Expected major impact : rapid service creation and deployment Expected major impact : rapid service creation and deployment

5. 5 Main Issues - Previous Attempts - Service Creation Intelligent Networks ( 18 years of R&D) Intelligent Networks ( 18 years of R&D) TINA ( 7 years of R&D) TINA ( 7 years of R&D) TMN ( 15 years of R&D) TMN ( 15 years of R&D) Very Complex User’s control was not included User’s control was not included Standardisation cycles very long Standardisation cycles very long Very few new Communication Services Very few new Communication Services Management is detached from networks Management is detached from networks

6. 6 Active Networks Background Active Networks Active Networks Store - Compute - Forward Store - Compute - Forward Level of abstraction / standardisation Level of abstraction / standardisation Programming model Programming model Programmability of network resources Programmability of network resources ( communication, processing) - middleware Programmability at the application layer & down : across the transport, network, data link and physical layers Programmability at the application layer & down : across the transport, network, data link and physical layers

7. 7 AN Background Traditional location of intelligence and control Traditional location of intelligence and control Internet - in end-systems applications ( end-to- end issues) Internet - in end-systems applications ( end-to- end issues) Telecom- in networks, centralised control with the operator Telecom- in networks, centralised control with the operator Technology changes Technology changes Distributed OO, intelligent mobile code/agents Distributed OO, intelligent mobile code/agents Convergence Convergence Signalling controlled by customers Signalling controlled by customers QoS provision in Internet (intserv, diffserv) QoS provision in Internet (intserv, diffserv)

8. 8 AN Introduction / Issues Applications’ demand for customised communications Applications’ demand for customised communications Application is aware of network semantics ( QoS, “real-time” and location) - the network becomes a dedicated resource of applications Application is aware of network semantics ( QoS, “real-time” and location) - the network becomes a dedicated resource of applications Network is aware of applications Network is aware of applications Management of QoS in IP Networks Management of QoS in IP Networks Dynamic management ( in service) Dynamic management ( in service) Distributed between users and owners Distributed between users and owners Application and Service models Application and Service models What resources ( abstractions, APIs) What resources ( abstractions, APIs) What models for execution, code distribution What models for execution, code distribution

9. 9 AN Introduction / Issues Management Solutions Management Solutions From customised Net Management ( static, configurable) towards programmable Net From customised Net Management ( static, configurable) towards programmable Net Passive Networks Passive Networks Store - Forward Store - Forward Level of abstraction /standardisation : protocol Level of abstraction /standardisation : protocol No control by users No control by users

10. 10 Active Management Model Network supports management services Network supports management services Dynamically configurable Business Objects communications services Dynamically configurable Business Objects communications services Dynamically configurable Work Flow management Engines -integration with service & network management, processing management and information management via dynamic brokerage Dynamically configurable Work Flow management Engines -integration with service & network management, processing management and information management via dynamic brokerage The application includes the business level management solution ( owned by the customer) - includes Work Flow components The application includes the business level management solution ( owned by the customer) - includes Work Flow components

11. 11 Active Networks Impact Facilitate the infrastructure innovation ( eliminate standardisation of protocols) Customers / Consumers Relationship Dynamic network reconfiguration without operator intervention Customer control of Network & services Network Service Providers Partitioning of network resources and services Customised management & value added services Legacy network infrastructure can co-exist Application Developers Non-standardised components can be used Lightweight applications on top of services offered by the network

12. 12 Active Network Impact Augmented Performance by Combining Communication & Information Processing Power Augmented Performance by Combining Communication & Information Processing Power Packet Data Processing on the way to destination and on-the-fly ( by Active Nodes) Packet Data Processing on the way to destination and on-the-fly ( by Active Nodes) Rapid Deployment of Services Rapid Deployment of Services Service components can be injected at the right-place at right-time Service components can be injected at the right-place at right-time Flexible Customisation of Services Flexible Customisation of Services Services can be tailored according to packet data as well as packet header Services can be tailored according to packet data as well as packet header

13. 13 AN Architectures OPENSIG - Programmable Networks in telecom oriented approach OPENSIG - Programmable Networks in telecom oriented approach Opening up the switches Opening up the switches Modelling communication hardware using open programmable network interfaces Modelling communication hardware using open programmable network interfaces Emphasis on service creation with QoS Emphasis on service creation with QoS Open interfaces allow service providers to manipulate the network via middleware toolkits Open interfaces allow service providers to manipulate the network via middleware toolkits IEEE P1520 Project follows this approach ( standardise programming interfaces for ATM switches, IP routers & mobile networks) IEEE P1520 Project follows this approach ( standardise programming interfaces for ATM switches, IP routers & mobile networks)

14. 14 AN Architectures DARPA Projects - a diverse approach DARPA Projects - a diverse approach Manly focussed on IP routers / IP networks where control and data paths are combined Manly focussed on IP routers / IP networks where control and data paths are combined An approach which mode dynamic that OPENSIG’s semi-static network programming interfaces An approach which mode dynamic that OPENSIG’s semi-static network programming interfaces Range of approaches: Range of approaches: A single packet ( capsule) modifies the behaviour seen only by that packet A single packet ( capsule) modifies the behaviour seen only by that packet A single packet boots a complete software environment seen by all packets arriving at the node. A single packet boots a complete software environment seen by all packets arriving at the node. MIAM I AC208 Project - Active Connectivity Service - based on Mobile Agents MIAM I AC208 Project - Active Connectivity Service - based on Mobile Agents

15. 15 DARPA Active Networks Architecture Application Execution Environment (e.g., ALIEN) Execution Environment (e.g., ANTS) Node Operating System (e.g., Nemesis, Scout, Linux, NT) AAs EEs NodeOS

16. 16 Performance Vs. Flexibility 155 Mb/s 80 Mb/s 100 Mb/s 60 Mb/s 16 Mb/s Flexibility of System as demonstrated P4 PLAN SNAP ALIEN ANTS PAN

17. 17 Presentation Outline Active Networks Background & Key Issues Active Networks Background & Key Issues IST Projects Overview IST Projects Overview FAIN IST - 10561 Project FAIN IST - 10561 Project Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

18. 18 IST Projects in Key Action IV Premium IP TEQUILA AQUILA CADENUS Optics IPv6 Wireless Network Management FAIN WINMAN FAIN FORM ANDROID LION M3I MANTRIP NETGATE DAVID METEOR HARMONICS 6INIT GCAP WINE GEOCAST BRAHMS MOEBIUS SUITED BRAHMS ATLAS Home E-HOME InHomNet SIRLAN IP

19. 19 Presentation Outline Active Networks Background & Key Issues Active Networks Background & Key Issues IST Projects Overview IST Projects Overview FAIN IST - 10561 Project FAIN IST - 10561 Project Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

20. 20 FAIN IST- 10561 Project Partners P1 – University College LondonUK P2 – Jozef Stefan InstituteSlovenia P3 – National Technical University of Athens Greece P4 – Universitat Politecnica de CatalunyaSpain P5 – Deutsche Telekom/ T-Nona Germany P6 – France Telecom/CNETFrance P7 – KPN Netherlands P8 – Hitachi Europe Ltd. UK P9 – Hitachi Ltd.Japan P10 – Siemens AG Germany P11 – ETH ZurichSwitzerland P12 – GMD Fokus GmbH Germany P13 – IKV++ GmbHGermany P14 – INTERGAsysSpain P15 – University of Pennsylvania USA

21. 21 FAIN Project Main Objectives Develop and validate an open, programmable and dependable active network architecture Active network, node and management architectures Active network, node and management architectures Pan-European & International Active Network infrastructure Pan-European & International Active Network infrastructure 2 Active Services : Policy based network management + Dynamic Provisioning of protocols 2 Active Services : Policy based network management + Dynamic Provisioning of protocols Evaluate advantages / limitations Active IP Network Vs IP network Evaluate advantages / limitations Active IP Network Vs IP network

22. 22 Enterprise Model Consumer Domain FAIN Scope AN Provider Domain AN Solutions Provider Domain Customer / User Mgmt. Service Provider (Active NW) Application Provider Protocol Provider Active Middleware Provider Active Node Vendor Active Network Operator RP1 RP8 RP7 RP6 RP5 RP4 RP3 RP2

23. 23 Network Architecture

24. 24 Node Architecture

25. 25 Trial Topology

26. 26 WP1 Structure PMC (Project Management Committee) TMC (Technical Management Committee) WP Leaders WP2/3/4/5 WP1 EU -PO For a & Projects PC

27. 27 WP1 Objectives and Tasks Objectives: provide the technical, administrative and consortium management for the project. Development of the project exploitation & dissemination plan. Tasks: T1.1 Project administrative co-ordination T1.2 Technical co-ordination T1.3 Information exchange and dissemination T1.4 Exploitation plan Deliverables: D12 - Project Presentation - Y1 M3 D10 - Technology Implementation Plan- Version1 - Y1M12 QPMR ( Quarterly Project Management Reports) - Y1 M3, M6, M9, M12

28. 28 WP2 Objectives & Tasks Objective: Requirements & Specification for an active IP Network Architecture Objective: Requirements & Specification for an active IP Network Architecture T2.1 - Business Model T2.1 - Business Model T2.2 - Use Cases and Network Architecture Requirements T2.2 - Use Cases and Network Architecture Requirements Deliverables: D1 - Requirement Analysis & AN Architecture - Y1M9 Deliverables: D1 - Requirement Analysis & AN Architecture - Y1M9

29. 29 WP2 Plan

30. 30 WP3 Objectives & Tasks Objectives : develop/design/prototype the architecture & APIs for IP Active Networks T3.1 - Active Node Architecture T3.2 - Active Node Design & Specification T3.3 - Active Node Platform Implementation T3.4 -Active Node Execution - Implementation T3.5 - Prototype Integration & Test Deliverables: D2 - Initial A N and Active Node Architecture - Y1M9 ( WP3) M1 - Initial Implementation & components - Y1M11 (WP3/WP4)

31. 31 WP3 Plan

32. 32 WP4 Objectives & Tasks Objective : develop 2 active services: Policy based network management + Dynamic Provisioning of protocols T4.1 - Req, Design, Spec. Policy based network management T4.2 - Implementation Policy based network management T4.3 - Req, Design, Spec.Implementation- Policy based network management Deliverables D3 Initial Specification of Case Studies Systems - Y1M9 (WP4) M1 - Initial Implementation & components - Y1M11 (WP3/WP4) M1 - Initial Implementation & components - Y1M11 (WP3/WP4)

33. 33 WP4 Plan

34. 34 WP5 Objectives & Tasks Objectives : Develop & Run an A N Testbed & Evaluate advantages / limitations ANs T5.1-Trials Set-up T5.2-Trial Execution T5.3-Trial Evaluation T5.4-Interworking & other testbeds Deliverable: None M1 - Initial Implementation & components -Y1M11 (WP3/WP4) + Draft Reference Configuration - FAIN Testbed- a ppt presentation (WP5)

35. 35 WP5 Plan

36. 36 Presentation Outline Active Networks Background & Key Issues Active Networks Background & Key Issues IST Projects Overview IST Projects Overview FAIN IST - 10561 Project FAIN IST - 10561 Project Summary & Conclusions Summary & Conclusions

37. 37 Key Issues & Conclusions Active Network technology is a hot research area Active Network technology is a hot research area Proof of concepts results so far Proof of concepts results so far Interoperability issues in the next steps Interoperability issues in the next steps Performance issues and large scale test beds to follow Performance issues and large scale test beds to follow Active Management & Management of AN to follow Active Management & Management of AN to follow Active Networks will speed-up network evolution and eventually impact the creation and management of many new services Active Networks will speed-up network evolution and eventually impact the creation and management of many new services