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How
is SDSU connected to Internet2?
Since June 1999, SDSU has used the Abilene
Network for high speed access to the Internet.
Is Internet2 only for scientific
research?
No. The purpose of
Internet2 is for research, collaboration and learning.
Why are universities taking
the lead in Internet2?
Universities are a principal source of both the demand for advanced networking
technologies and the talent needed to implement them. Researchers, instructors
and students at Internet2 universities are able to explore capabilities
beyond today's Internet as they teach and learn and conduct science in
disciplines ranging from the fine arts to physics.
Will Internet2 replace
the current commercial Internet? Internet2
is not a separate physical network and will not replace the Internet.
Internet2 brings together institutions and resources from academia, industry
and government to develop new technologies and capabilities that can then
be deployed in the global Internet.
What is the vBNS?
The vBNS (very high
performance Backbone Network Service) is a nationwide network for research
applications. The NSF, in partnership with MCIWorldcom, created the vBNS
to connect NSF supercomputing centers. The vBNS now connects many universities
and other research institutions.
What role does the NSF play
in the Internet2 project?
The National Science
Foundation plays two roles in the Internet2 project. First, the NSF created
the vBNS and determines who gets to be a part of the network. Second,
the NSF is a valuable source of funding for Internet 2 infrastructure
and application development.
Where can I find more information
about Internet2 and ongoing research efforts?
The Internet2 web site is one
location. Another is the National Laboratory for Applied Network Research
(NLANR).
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