Middleware Announcements

["Lee Perlis" <>]

Internet2 (R) Members Update
March 2004

<> National Internet2 Day
<> Spring 2004 Internet2 Member Meeting
<> Internet2 Detective News
<> Internet2 and ESnet Peering Upgrade
<> H.323 Videoconferencing Workshop
<> Winter 2004 Joint Techs Recap
<> International Update
<> Middleware Update
<> End-to-End Performance Initiative (E2Epi) Update
<> Applications Update
<> Abilene Update
<> Member to Member Announcements
<> Internet2 K20 Initiative Update
<> New Internet2 Members
<> Future Internet2 Events
<> Internet2 Days
<> Showcase and Spotlight Opportunities
<> Internet2 Related Events

The monthly member updates are archived at:
http://members.internet2.edu/memberupdates/


<> National Internet2 Day – 18 March 2004
Mark your calendar for the first-ever virtual National Internet2 Day on
Thurs., March 18 -- the first two hours will be broadcast in HDTV!  This
daylong netcast event will feature a series of virtual presentations and
demonstrations across several disciplines as well as a jazz performance
event. National Internet2 Day will demonstrate the value of your
institution's investment in Internet2, share the potential and reality of
advanced network applications, and generate additional awareness of
Internet2 capabilities across our member community.  Additionally, more than
35 Internet2 member university campuses are participating in this virtual
event by hosting local National Internet2 Day activities, with presentations
by campus-based faculty to complement the netcast national speakers.  For
more information including the latest agenda of topics and speakers, visit:
http://events.internet2.edu/2004/Internet2Day/

<> Spring 2004 Internet2 Member Meeting
The Spring Internet2 Member Meeting is fast approaching!  For information
about registration, lodging, travel, and the program see:
http://events.internet2.edu/2004/spring-mm/

+ Call for Sponsors
We are seeking sponsorship contributions for the evening welcome reception,
which will be held at the hotel the evening of Monday, April 19.  In
addition, we are seeking support for meeting lunch and refreshment breaks on
April 20 and 21.  Sponsors will be acknowledged via signage at the event
site, in the published meeting program, and on the meeting web site.  We are
open to suggestions regarding other ways to acknowledge generous support.
For more information please contact Ellen Vaughan 
<>.



+ Corporation Presentation Room Submission Deadline Extended
A Corporation Presentation Room Pilot will be introduced at the Spring 2004
Member Meeting.  All Internet2 corporate members are invited to submit
proposals for side meetings in the corporation presentation room to showcase
engagement with the Internet2 community.  The session format is at the
discretion of the presenter.  Expected formats include: briefings, informal
discussions, case studies, product/technology directions and or customer
feedback sessions. Presenters will be charged a $200 fee to cover costs
associated with these presentations.  Proposals must contain the title;
organization name; brief abstract; presenter name, title, and email address;
and a contact name and email address.  Send proposals to
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 by Friday, March 12, 2004.  Notification will be
sent by Monday March 15, 2004.  For more information please contact Ellen
Vaughan 
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 or see:
http://events.internet2.edu/2004/spring-mm/corp-presentation.html

<> H.323 Videoconferencing Workshop, Arlington, VA
On 22 April 2004 in Arlington, VA, the Internet2 Commons will hold a
workshop for those interested in supporting H.323 multipoint
videoconferencing. Videoconferencing experts from Internet2 member
institutions will introduce a broad framework for understanding H.323
videoconferencing over advanced networks. The day-long training will cover
topics such as: H.323 basics; gateways and gatekeepers; the new H.350
directory standard; introduction to SIP; room set-up basics; tools and
troubleshooting; hands-on equipment demonstrations; and more. This training
will certify you as a Site Coordinator for the Internet2 Commons. The fee is
$100. To register or to learn more, visit:
http://commons.internet2.edu/train/200404/

<> Internet2 Detective News
Internet2 Detective users are encouraged to upgrade to the most recent
release (version 3.1). Servers that support the connectivity and bandwidth
tests in earlier versions will be decommissioned on 31 March
2004. Also, new documentation on how to use the Internet2 Detective with
several types of personal firewalls is now available. For the latest news
and to download the latest version of the Internet2 Detective, go to:
http://detective.internet2.edu/

<> Internet2 and ESnet Peering Upgrade
Internet2 and the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) are making peering between
the national lab and research university communities more robust by
upgrading the three connections in Sunnyvale, Calif. (OC12c to OC48c),
Chicago (OC12c to OC48c) and New York (1 GigE to 10 Gbps at ManLan).
Additionally, Internet2 and ESnet are adding a peering point in Atlanta.
With the upgrades already complete in Sunnyvale and Chicago, the complete
upgrade is expected by the summer of 2004.  As a result, users will be able
to conduct high-speed transmission control protocol (TCP) flows – in excess
of 900 Mbps -- between Abilene and ESnet on a regular basis.  For more
information about domestic peer networks, visit:
http://abilene.internet2.edu/peernetworks/domestic.html

<> Winter 2004 Joint Techs Recap
+ Event Sponsorship
Juniper Networks sponsored the Joint Techs and APAN reception at the Joint
Techs Workshop. We gratefully acknowledge Juniper's generous support. For
information on event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ellen Vaughan
<>.

<> International Update
+ International Activities During Spring 2004 Member Meeting
Mark your calendars! International Task Force (ITF) meetings will be taking
place on Monday, April 19 (all day) at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in
Arlington, VA. The ITF is made up of representatives from each of the
organizations with whom Internet2 has partnered through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU). These meetings serve as the forum for discussion of
international issues relevant to the development of a high-performance,
leading-edge global network infrastructure, advanced technologies and
applications for research and education around the world. For more
information on the ITF meetings and related international activities during
the Spring Member Meeting, please visit:
http://international.internet2.edu/resources/events/2004/SpringMMintl.html

+ Special International Workshop: Extending the Reach of Advanced Networking
Following the Spring Member Meeting, on 22 April, Internet2 is hosting an
international workshop, “Extending the Reach of Advanced Networking.” The
aim of this workshop is to bring together international partners and members
of the Internet2 community with a number of individuals from various
development, aid and science agencies in Washington, DC and elsewhere.
During the workshop, we hope to discuss opportunities for collaboration and
to highlight projects and approaches from the research and education
networking community on getting to and addressing the challenges in places
where advanced networking is still needed. For more information, please
contact Ana Preston 
<>.

<> Middleware Update
+ Shibboleth
Shibboleth 1.1 is successfully in use at Penn State University for students
registering for Napster 2.0 Premium Service.  To view the press release:
http://archives.internet2.edu/guest/archives/I2-NEWS/log200401/msg00005.html

Upcoming Shibboleth release - Shibboleth v1.2 is expected to be released in
March, and it will be backwards compatible with v1.1. Major changes include
support of Apache 2.x and IIS 6 as target platforms, and the introduction of
multi-federation support.
http://shibboleth.internet2.edu/

The UK Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) Call for Projects in Core
Middleware has named Shibboleth as one of its areas of emphasis. This
reflects the impact Shibboleth is having on current and future IT
architectures across the R&E community, internationally as well as in the
US. Further examples of this include broad Shibboleth implementations among
the R&E sectors in Switzerland, Canada, Finland, and Australia, among
others.
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/index.cfm?name=c01_04

+ NMI - Presentations at the EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference
At the EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference in Chicago on 21-23 April,
NMI-EDIT will feature both track and pre-conference sessions. Renee Frost
will present "Shibboleth: Federated Identity Management." And Joel Cooper
from Carleton College and Brendan Bellina from the University of Notre Dame
will lead a pre-conference seminar on "Enterprise Directories: An
Implementation Roadmap". For more information, refer to the full program at:
http://www.educause.edu/conference/mwrc/2004/

+ CAMP Directory Workshop: Proceedings Now Online
If you missed the CAMP Directory Workshop held last month in Tempe, AZ, you
can now review the proceedings online at:
http://www.educause.edu/meeting/proceedings_sessions.asp?meeting=CAMP041

+ Directories
The MACE-Dir Group’s subgroup has identified the subset of components and
features defined in the Group Tools Architecture to be implemented in
version 1 of the Grouper package. A roadmap for production of version 1 is
almost finalized. Contributed implementations of some of the other
components are being solicited from member institutions. Campuses
contemplating adoption of Grouper are also asked to participate by
critically assessing the detailed specifications that are now being
developed.
http://middleware.internet2.edu/dir/

+ 3rd Annual PKI R&D Workshop, 12- 14 April 2004 in Gaithersburg, MD
This workshop considers the full range of public key technology used for
security decisions. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) supports a variety of
functionalities including authentication, authorization, identity
(syndication, federation and aggregation) and trust. Registration opening
soon at:
http://middleware.internet2.edu/pki04/


<> End-to-End Performance Initiative (E2Epi) Update
+ E2E piPEs (End-to-End Performance Initiative Performance Environment
System)
E2Epi is deploying 2-3 measurement nodes for a demonstration that involves
interoperability between E2E piPEs and MonALISA (Monitoring Agents using a
Large, Integrated Services Architecture) and uses CERN as an endpoint.  The
demonstration will be presented at two workshops at CERN in March.  For more
information on MonALISA, see:
http://monalisa.cacr.caltech.edu/

+ OWAMP/BWCTL (One-Way Active Measurement Protocol/Bandwidth Control)
As follow-up to discussions at the Joint Techs Workshop, team members
arranged to have BWCTL deployed in Japan/Korea (for a Japanese professor)
and also at the Japanese NOC; BWCTL and OWAMP deployed at Onsala (Sweden)
and Haystack (Massachusetts), and on GEANT (in between); BWCTL and OWAMP
deployed at 2+ locations (edge and inside) at the Ohio, North Carolina, and
San Diego ITECs.  For information on OWAMP, see:
http://e2epi.internet2.edu/owamp/; for information on BWCTL, see:
http://e2epi.internet2.edu/bwctl/

+ Workshops
Materials related to a Performance Measurement Architecture Workshop, held
at San Diego Supercomputer Center in December 2003, are available online at:
http://e2epi.internet2.edu/WK03/index.html

+ Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Working Group
With colleagues from APAN, the P2P Working Group co-hosted an application
technology workshop directly following the Joint Techs Workshop in Hawaii.
Minutes from this workshop can be found at:
http://p2p.internet2.edu/minutes-index.html

+ Internet2 Technology Evaluation Centers (ITECs) Activity Reports
Activity Reports for the four ITECs (ITEC Ohio, North Carolina ITEC, San
Diego ITEC, and Texas A&M Voice over IP ITEC) are now online at:
http://www.internet2.edu/about/itecs/itec-reports.html

+ E2E Sessions at the Internet2 Spring Member Meeting
The E2Epi is hosting six sessions at the Internet2 Spring Member Meeting.
Information on the sessions is posted at:
http://e2epi.internet2.edu/SMM04/index.html

<> Applications Update
+ Applications in Action at the 2004 National Internet2 Day
The National Internet2 Day on 18 March 2004 will feature several
applications-related presentations and demonstrations.  A collaboration
technologies overview will highlight ongoing activities in the Internet2
Commons and in the integrated communications and connectivity arena.  A
presentation on Case Western Reserve University's MediaVision courseware
"Enhancing Education Using Streaming Technology" will also feature a live
demonstration of this application in use in the classroom.  A set of
presentations on science and research will include an overview of
applications of advanced networking to eVLBI (Electronic Transmission of
Very Long Baseline Interferometry), high energy and nuclear physics, and
earthquake engineering.  A segment on using Internet2 to teach will feature
case studies on uses of distance learning and remote instrumentation in the
classroom.  A live jazz performance will provide a musical interlude between
sessions, while demonstrating the potential of advanced networking in
delivering live performance events.  The National Internet2 Day will
conclude with a performing arts panel discussion featuring topics such as
producing remote master classes, presenting multi-site performances, and
providing educational outreach in the arts and humanities.  Several of these
applications have been featured recently on the Internet2 web site.  To
learn more about some of these upcoming presentations, refer to the
following web page:
http://apps.internet2.edu/Internet2Day2004.html

+ Looking at Science Through New Eyes: NSF and AAAS Launch Second
Visualization Challenge
Scientists generally aim to draw the "big picture" of a phenomenon using
underlying patterns from disparate data. But that big picture more often
than not emerges as a jumble of lines and dots on a graph, unintelligible to
the average person, no matter how compelling the story it is supposed to
tell. To recognize excellence in using new media and established graphic
arts to convey the excitement of scientific discovery, the National Science
Foundation (NSF) and the journal Science, published by the American
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), are co-sponsoring the
second annual Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. This
international contest recognizes outstanding achievements by scientists,
engineers, visualization specialists and artists who are innovators in using
visual media to promote understanding of research results and scientific
phenomena. Submissions are due 31 May 2004:
http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/newsroom/pr.cfm?ni=47

+ Announcing ViDe Video Conferencing Cookbook, version 4
Since its initial availability in 1998, the ViDe Video Conferencing Cookbook
has provided sound and timely technical information in a useful and
user-friendly way to support the deployment of IP voice and video
conferencing, Version 4, now online, expands on this with the introduction
of specialized information for the K-12 community and the initiation of the
first translations of the Cookbook into different languages.

For more details -
Announcement URL: http://www.vide.net/ViDe_Cookbook_v4_1.pdf
ViDe Web site: http://www.vide.net (announcement on main page; Cookbook
under "Projects")

+ ViDe Digital Video Workshop
Internet2 is a co-sponsored of the 6th SURA-ViDe Digital Video Workshop,
22-25 March 2004. For more information and registration see:
http://www.vide.net/conferences/spr2004

<> Abilene Update
+ New Sponsored Educational Group Participants (SEGPs)
The K20 Initiative is happy to welcome South Carolina, New Jersey, and Maine
as the newest additions to the Abilene SEGP program.  There are now 33 state
networks connected to Abilene.  Here is a link to a map showing and complete
list of current SEGPs:
http://abilene.internet2.edu/community/segp/

<> Member to Member Announcements
+ ConferenceXP
Microsoft Research, an Internet2 corporate partner, is strongly focused on
promoting collaboration and developing partnerships within the Internet2
community in order to advance networking technology and applications used on
the greater Internet.  Cooperation with a number of Internet2 members helped
develop ConferenceXP; a platform for collaborative applications that
integrates advanced audio, video, and network technologies to seamlessly
connect multiple participants in a rich environment for conferencing,
instruction, and collaboration.  The ConferenceXP technology is available
without charge.  http://www.conferencexp.net/community/

<> Internet2 K20 Initiative Update
+ K20 Initiative FAQ
The Internet2 K20 Initiative has produced a new FAQ aimed at the K20
audience.  Please send any feedback to Louis Fox 
<>
 or
James Werle 
<>.
http://k20.internet2.edu/about/k20_faq.html

<> New Internet2 Members
+ Corporate Members
Force 10 Networks - http://www.force10networks.com/
Thomson Corporation - http://www.thomson.com

+ Regular Members
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - http://www.umdnj.edu

<> Future Internet2 Events
+ Spring 2004 Internet2 Member Meeting:  Arlington, Virginia, 19-21 April
2004
+ Summer Joint Techs Workshop, Columbus, Ohio, 18-22 July 2004 - hosted by
the Ohio Valley Internet2 Consortium
+ Fall 2004 Internet2 Member Meeting: Austin, Texas, 27-30 September 2004

<> Internet2 Days
Hold an Internet2 Day for your Internet2 member organization. Technical
support for live demonstrations and informational materials are available.
For more information contact Marianne Smith 
<>
 or see:
http://apps.internet2.edu/Internet2-Days.html

+ Penn State - Internet2 Day
2-3 March 2004

+ Marquette University - Internet2 Day
5 March 2004
http://www.marquette.edu/pages/home/its/news/internet2/

+ National Internet2 Day
18 March 2004
http://events.internet2.edu/2004/Internet2Day/

+ Virginia Commonwealth University Emerging Technologies Day
31 March 2004
http://www.at.vcu.edu/etech/etday/

+ Brandeis University - Internet2 Day
8 April 2004

<> Showcase and Spotlight Opportunities - Projects and People
A Showcase on the Internet2 Web site is a great way to highlight the
milestones, events, collaborations and efforts that are a result of your
work in the advanced networking community. You are also encouraged to submit
a profile of anyone in the Internet2 community whose efforts merit notice.
Include a brief description (less than 100 words), all appropriate links and
images, and contact information. If you have suggestions about projects,
people or news that might be featured, please contact Adam Csillag
<>.

<> Internet2 Related Events
+ Online Calendar
For a complete listing of events for and of interest to the Internet2
community, see the online Internet2 Calendar. Be sure the Internet2-related
event you are holding or know about is listed at:
http://events.internet2.edu/calendar/main.php

If you are holding an event of any kind related to Internet2, we will be
glad to assist members with resources such as printed publications,
equipment or speakers. Please contact Marianne Smith for more information
<>.

+ Global Grid Forum
9-12 March
Berlin, Germany
http://www.gridforum.org/

+ Neuroscience Symposium – University of Pennsylvania
15 March
Philadelphia, PA
http://www.med.upenn.edu/ins

+ CENIC 2004 Annual Conference
15-17 March
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.cenic.org/CENIC2004/index.htm

+ 6th Annual SURA/ViDe Digital Video Workshop
22-25 March
Indianapolis, IN
http://www.vide.net/conferences/spr2004

+ Missouri Life Sciences Week 2004
5-9 April
Columbia, MO
http://lifesciencesweek.missouri.edu/

+ Broadband Summit 2004
19-20 April
Washington, DC
http://bbsummit.web.aplus.net/

+ Megaconference Junior
6 May
Virtual Event
http://megaconferencejr.cciu.org/

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