PPSP planning list

["Carol Willis" <>]

Sorry for the cross-posting but I wanted to make sure everyone gave their 
input.  I know Valley Forge Academy and Valley Forge Nat'l Park won't be with 
us tomorrow.  I really don't want to pressure people about PPSP when they 
need to be concerned about issues related to the storm.

We are flexible about tomorrow.  Do you think it's in the best interest of 
everyone to postpone?  If you do not want to postpone, the TETN bridge can 
host the connections. 

Enclosed is the document outlining the schools who are confirmed for 
interacting, and the current connectivity plan as of last Friday.  If we 
still want to have the event tomorrow, I will modify the document with the 
Plan B info.

Our thoughts are with those who are affected by the storm.  Stay safe!
Carol

>>> Ben Fineman 
>>> <>
>>>  10/29/2012 7:49 AM >>>
I will discuss with Nick this morning regarding a backup bridge and we will 
get those details distributed. This would introduce uncertainty as everyone 
is pretested with the primary bridge, but it is an option we can provide.

Regards,
Ben

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On Oct 28, 2012, at 12:56 PM, James McGettigan 
<>
 wrote:

> Everyone,  
> Provided that can we maintain electrical power and telecommunication 
> service, the NPS Northeast regional bridge at  Valley Forge is setup to 
> support the PPSP event Tuesday, Oct 30th. I plan to be either on site or 
> remotely monitoring the NPS bridge.   
>   
> Is there another Internet2 backup bridge available ? If yes, can someone 
> provide the IP call information? We'll have the  NPS backup bridge 
> identified on Monday(tomorrow), and provide IP and room information for 
> content providers.  
>   
> My cell phone number below and ISP connection are GETS & WEPS enabled. 
> Contact us if you require assistance.  
>   
> Good luck,  
> Jim  
>   
>   
> Sent from my iPhone - (267) 767-3228  
>   
> On Oct 28, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Jennifer Oxenford 
> <>
>  wrote:  
>   
>> Folks,   
>>   
>> Just an update from MAGPI. The University has already announced that it 
>> will close on Monday and Tuesday for everyone except essential personnel. 
>> If we still have power and network connectivity to our storage facility at 
>> 401 N. Broad Street we will still be able to provide a recording of the 
>> event as John or Michael can connect the MAGPI video streamer remotely. I 
>> am guessing that the PA school (Valley Forge Military Academy) might not 
>> be in session on Tues although since they are a residential campus it's 
>> more   
>> likely that they could participate than a regular commuter school.   
>>   
>> We'll keep you updated of any new changes/information.   
>>   
>> Best,   
>> Jennifer  
>>   
>> On Oct 26, 2012, at 2:19 PM, Carol Willis 
>> <>
>>  wrote:  
>>   
>>> I think we are very safe in assuming the I2 bridge will be available for 
>>> Oct. 30th.  Still waiting to hear from NPS on an alternate bridge.  
>>>   
>>> James - don't go to that much trouble on your other bridge.  We can use 
>>> TETN to host the content providers as Plan B.    
>>>   
>>> Let us know when you can.  
>>> Carol  
>>>   
>>>>>> Jeff Hagley 
>>>>>> <>
>>>>>>  10/26/2012 10:50 AM >>>  
>>> The Commons equipment is on the 2nd floor of a Level3 POP in McLean, VA.  
>>> We could be affected, but I would be surprised.  We have full backup 
>>> power, and are co-located with an Internet2 backbone core router.  Thanks 
>>>  
>>>   
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>>> On Oct 26, 2012, at 8:31 AM, Nicholas Thompson 
>>> <>
>>>  wrote:  
>>>   
>>>> Hi Carol,   
>>>>   
>>>> Ours could be impacted, yes, however not sure.  I have CC'ed Jeff H. who 
>>>>   
>>>> can maybe give some more information about the datacenter.   
>>>>   
>>>> We also have two other bridges located in a different state that could 
>>>> be   
>>>> used.  However the bridge is a different model so if we do create a 
>>>> PlanB   
>>>> with it, it will be best effort since testing with it is a bit 
>>>> far-fetched   
>>>> to accomplish at this point.   
>>>>   
>>>> Best,   
>>>> Nick~   
>>>>   
>>>> Nicholas Thompson            60b   
>>>> Operations Manager           2009 Millikin Road   
>>>> Internet2 Commons       Columbus, OH 43210   
>>>> Internet2   
>>>> 
>>>>     
>>>> Work: 614-247-8066   
>>>> Video/h.323 (GDS): 00111090720060   
>>>> http://commons.internet2.edu    
>>>> *----------------------*   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>> On 10/26/12 9:48 AM, "Carol Willis" 
>>>> <>
>>>>  wrote:   
>>>>   
>>>>> Plan B - we'll loose your bridge right?  Also, Valley Forge Academy and 
>>>>>   
>>>>> MAGPI.  Nick, what about I2 Commons?  Are you affected?   
>>>>>   
>>>>> What other sites could be affected?   
>>>>>   
>>>>> I was going to provide the one-page summary of who is connecting to   
>>>>> what.....today.  Now I will add a "Plan B' connectivity plan.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Let me know what you all think.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Carol   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Carol Willis   
>>>>> Manager, Texas Education   
>>>>> Telecommunications Network   
>>>>> (512) 919-5372 (voice)   
>>>>> (512) 771-9056 (cell)   
>>>>> 205.132.48.25 (video)   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>>>> <>
>>>>>>>>  10/26/2012 6:59 AM >>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Everyone,   
>>>>>   
>>>>> We should a Plan B prepared and available for Tuesday, Oct 30th.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> The entire northeast coast is under threat of a Cat 2 hurricane, that 
>>>>> is   
>>>>> expected to merge with another storm coming from the midwest Monday 
>>>>> into   
>>>>> Tuesday of next week.   
>>>>> Subject to change but for now  the entire Philadelphia - Valley Forge   
>>>>> metro   
>>>>> area  is under the threat of the hurricane and could be significantly   
>>>>> impacted.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Jim   
>>>>>   
>>>>> James McGettigan, CISSP   
>>>>> Information Technology Division   
>>>>> National Park Service, Northeast Region   
>>>>> 1400 North Outerline Drive,   
>>>>> King of Prussia, Pa., 19406   
>>>>> O) 610-644-3998   
>>>>> C) 267-767-3228   
>>>>> F) 610-644-5587   
>>>>> Email: 
>>>>> 
>>>>>     
>>>>> _____________________________________________   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>           "Carol Willis"   
>>>>>           
>>>>> <Carol.Willis@esc
>>>>>    
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>>>>>   
>>>>>           AM                        "John Korb" 
>>>>> <>
>>>>>    
>>>>>                                                                 Subject 
>>>>>   
>>>>>                                     PPSP Kick-off Event   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Hi James.  Just checking about connecting the participants for the   
>>>>> Presidential Primary Sources kick-off event on Oct. 30th.  I know you 
>>>>> are   
>>>>> set to host all the content providers.  Do you want MAGPI to host the   
>>>>> participant, Valley Forge Military Academy?  Or, do you prefer to 
>>>>> connect   
>>>>> them as well?  Remember the content providers will be on a different I2 
>>>>>   
>>>>> bridge from the participants.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Sorry if you already worked this out with MAGPI.   
>>>>>   
>>>>> Let us know what works for you,   
>>>>> Carol   
>>>>>   
>>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>>   
>>>   
>>>   
>>   
>> --Jennifer Oxenford  
>> Manager, Member Relations & Communications  
>> MAGPI  
>> 
>>    
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>>   
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