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Internet2: Not Just for the Big Boys Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA

Internet2: 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. Undergraduate & Graduate Programs

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Internet2: Not Just for the Big Boys Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA

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  1. Internet2: Not Just for the Big BoysArt Center College of DesignPasadena, CA Theresa Zix, Senior Director of Network Services Herman Choi, Network Architect

  2. Art Center Background • Undergraduate & Graduate Programs • Illustration, Product Design, Film, Transportation Design, Graphic Design, • Campus • 1,600 Students + 3,500 in Public Programs • 500 Faculty • 300 Staff

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

  4. Evolving Network Infrastructure 2002 • Single Campus with a T1 out to the Internet • 10 Mbps to the Desktop 2004 • Two Campuses with a DS3 (45Mbps) in Between • 6 Mbps to the Internet • 10/100 Mbps to the Desktop 2005 • Performance Issues Between Campuses • User Community Demands Faster Speed

  5. Upgrade Objectives • Network Infrastructure Upgrade • Minimum 100 Mbps for Intercampus Link • Minimum 20 Mbps for Internet Link • Redundant Internet Link • Internet Services Upgrade • Gain Internet2 membership to collaborate with other campuses and businesses on various design and research projects.

  6. Background • Internet2 • Nonprofit Consortium of K-20 Schools • Uses Abilene as Backbone Network • Membership Types • University • Corporate • Affiliate • Sponsored Educational Group Participant (SEGP)

  7. 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.”

  8. Benefits of Membership • Cost • Packets Between Members Do Not Count Towards Average Throughput • Performance • Large Data Transfers are Seamless • Services • Videoconferencing • Collaborative Learning

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

  10. New Partners for Art Center • 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

  11. New Partners for Art Center • Los Nettos for ISP Services • Consortium of 5 Member Organizations • March 2005: Initial Research in Obtaining Internet2 Association • April 2005: Engage Los Nettos • Los Nettos Represents Art Center as SEGP • Aggressively Priced • Excellent Customer Service and Support

  12. Monthly Costs • Original Network Monthly Costs (Pre-2005) • Intercampus 45Mb Link: $4100 = $91/Mb • Internet 6 Mb Link: $1200 = $200/Mb • AT&T ISP Fee (6Mb): $2000 = $333/Mb • Upgraded Network Monthly Costs (Now) • Intercampus Gigabit Link: $4400 = $4.40/Mb • Internet 100Mb Link: $3600 = $36/Mb • Backup Internet 10Mb Link: $1800 = $180/Mb • Los Nettos ISP and Internet-2 Fee (100Mb): $3890 = $38.90/Mb

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

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

  15. 2004-2005Art CenterNetwork Challenges Old Technologies T1-Bonding ATM Inverse-Multiplexing Point-to-Point DS3 6Mb Internet 45Mb DS3 Hillside Campus South Campus

  16. 2006-2007Art CenterNew and Improved Network! Caltech New Technologies MPLS-Based Metro-Ethernet USC 100Mb Internet2 Primary Link 10Mb Internet2 Backup Link Gigabit MAN Hillside Campus South Campus

  17. New Benefits • Enhanced Internet and Network Experience for Entire Art Center Community – Much Faster and More Robust • Access to Specialized Internet2 Content and Services thru Los Nettos • Digital Animation Content (ACME Live) • High-Quality Videoconferencing • Collaboration and Research Projects with other Internet2 Institutions and Members • Colocation Services for Business Continuity (New USC Data Center!) • Future Opportunities with Charter Business • HDTV and HD Content • Advanced Video Services

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

  19. Useful Information • Internet2 General Information – www.internet2.edu • Los Nettos: Celeste Anderson at USC – celestea@usc.edu • CENIC – California Regional (www.cenic.org) • ASPIN – Arizona Regional (aspin.asu.net) • NevadaNET – Nevada Regional (www.scs.nevada.edu) • Pacific Northwest GigaPOP – Washington Regional (www.pnwgp.net) • NERO – Oregon Regional (www.nero.net) • Charter Business – www.charter-business.com

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

  21. Art Center Inspiration

  22. Thank YouArt Center College of Designwww.artcenter.edu Theresa Zix theresa.zix@artcenter.edu (626) 396-2477 Herman Choi herman.choi@artcenter.edu (626) 396-2256

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