Nagios Conference 2014 - Scott Wilkerson - Getting Started with Nagios Networ...Nagios
Scott Wilkerson's presentation on Getting Started with Nagios Network Analzyer
The presentation was given during the Nagios World Conference North America held Oct 13th - Oct 16th, 2014 in Saint Paul, MN. For more information on the conference (including photos and videos), visit: http://go.nagios.com/conference
This document discusses closed loop automation for network functions virtualization (NFV). It begins by outlining the goal of achieving fully closed loop automation through techniques like machine learning, where the network can detect and fix issues without human intervention. It then discusses the current state of play, including tools that allow operators to confirm automated changes. The document outlines the key aspects of closed loop systems, including continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, corrective action recommendation by a policy engine, and status monitoring after repair. It discusses approaches to closed loop automation by projects like ONAP and ETSI OSM. Finally, it explores how machine learning can help make closed loop systems more predictive, intelligent, and dynamic over time as more data is collected.
The document describes a minor project report on creating a LAN network with redundancy that was completed by two students for their B-Tech degree. It outlines the background, methodology, requirements, and results of designing a network topology on GNS3 using routing protocols, VPN, NAT, firewalls, and Cisco phones to provide redundancy. The project implemented Cisco ASA, MPLS routing, and other protocols to create a secure and reliable network connecting different office locations.
Internet ttraffic monitering anomalous behiviour detectionGyan Prakash
This document discusses a methodology for monitoring internet traffic and detecting anomalous behavior. It begins by noting the challenges of understanding vast quantities of internet traffic data due to the diversity of applications and services. Recent cyber attacks have made it important to develop techniques to analyze communication patterns in traffic data for network security purposes.
The proposed methodology uses data mining and entropy-based techniques to build behavior profiles of internet backbone traffic. It involves clustering traffic based on communication patterns, automatically classifying behaviors, and modeling structures for analysis. The methodology is validated using data sets from internet core links. It aims to automatically discover significant behaviors, provide interpretations, and quickly identify anomalous events like scanning or denial of service attacks.
Best practices for building network operations centerSatish Chavan
The document discusses best practices for building a network operations center (NOC). Some key points:
- A NOC monitors and controls network activity from one or more locations. Early versions date back to the 1960s when AT&T opened centers to monitor switches and routes.
- Modern NOCs use network monitoring software and sophisticated systems to detect issues across multiple layers of the network before they impact the business.
- Maintaining skilled staff, efficient processes, integrated tools, automation, and a focus on performance, security and being proactive are characteristics of an effective NOC.
Cloud network management model a novel approach to manage cloud trafficijccsa
Cloud is in the air. More and More companies and personals are connecting to cloud with so many variety
of offering provided by the companies. The cloud services are based on Internet i.e. TCP/IP. The paper
discusses limitations of one of the main existing network management protocol i.e. Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) with respect to the current network conditions. The network traffic is
growing at a high speed. When we talk about the networked environment of cloud, the monitoring tool
should be capable of handling the traffic tribulations efficiently and represent a correct scenario of the
network condition. The proposed Model ‘Cloud Network Management Model (CNMM)’ provides a
comprehensive solution to manage the growing traffic in cloud and trying to improve communication of
manager and agents as in SNMP (the traditional TCP/IP network management protocol). Firstly CNMM
concentrates on reduction of packet exchange between manager and agent. Secondly it eliminates the
counter problems exist in SNMP by having periodic updates from agent without querying by the manager.
For better management we are including managers using virtualized technology. CNMM is a proposed
model with efficient communication, secure packet delivery and reduced traffic. Though the proposed
model supposed to manage the cloud traffic in a better and efficient way, the model is still a theoretical
study, its implementation and results are yet to discover. The model however is the first step towards
development of supported algorithms and protocol. Our further study will concentrate on development of
supported algorithms.
Industry progress towards a Next Gen OSS for a Virtualized NetworkJames Crawshaw
The document discusses the need for telecommunications companies to modernize their operations support systems (OSS) to support network functions virtualization (NFV). It notes that existing OSS are a bottleneck, while NFV provides an opportunity for modernization. The integration of existing OSS with NFV deployment represents a major challenge for many companies. Successful strategies will require new skillsets around areas like integration, automation, analytics and APIs. The evolution to NFV-ready OSS will be gradual rather than revolutionary.
Nagios Conference 2014 - Scott Wilkerson - Getting Started with Nagios Networ...Nagios
Scott Wilkerson's presentation on Getting Started with Nagios Network Analzyer
The presentation was given during the Nagios World Conference North America held Oct 13th - Oct 16th, 2014 in Saint Paul, MN. For more information on the conference (including photos and videos), visit: http://go.nagios.com/conference
This document discusses closed loop automation for network functions virtualization (NFV). It begins by outlining the goal of achieving fully closed loop automation through techniques like machine learning, where the network can detect and fix issues without human intervention. It then discusses the current state of play, including tools that allow operators to confirm automated changes. The document outlines the key aspects of closed loop systems, including continuous monitoring, anomaly detection, corrective action recommendation by a policy engine, and status monitoring after repair. It discusses approaches to closed loop automation by projects like ONAP and ETSI OSM. Finally, it explores how machine learning can help make closed loop systems more predictive, intelligent, and dynamic over time as more data is collected.
The document describes a minor project report on creating a LAN network with redundancy that was completed by two students for their B-Tech degree. It outlines the background, methodology, requirements, and results of designing a network topology on GNS3 using routing protocols, VPN, NAT, firewalls, and Cisco phones to provide redundancy. The project implemented Cisco ASA, MPLS routing, and other protocols to create a secure and reliable network connecting different office locations.
Internet ttraffic monitering anomalous behiviour detectionGyan Prakash
This document discusses a methodology for monitoring internet traffic and detecting anomalous behavior. It begins by noting the challenges of understanding vast quantities of internet traffic data due to the diversity of applications and services. Recent cyber attacks have made it important to develop techniques to analyze communication patterns in traffic data for network security purposes.
The proposed methodology uses data mining and entropy-based techniques to build behavior profiles of internet backbone traffic. It involves clustering traffic based on communication patterns, automatically classifying behaviors, and modeling structures for analysis. The methodology is validated using data sets from internet core links. It aims to automatically discover significant behaviors, provide interpretations, and quickly identify anomalous events like scanning or denial of service attacks.
Best practices for building network operations centerSatish Chavan
The document discusses best practices for building a network operations center (NOC). Some key points:
- A NOC monitors and controls network activity from one or more locations. Early versions date back to the 1960s when AT&T opened centers to monitor switches and routes.
- Modern NOCs use network monitoring software and sophisticated systems to detect issues across multiple layers of the network before they impact the business.
- Maintaining skilled staff, efficient processes, integrated tools, automation, and a focus on performance, security and being proactive are characteristics of an effective NOC.
Cloud network management model a novel approach to manage cloud trafficijccsa
Cloud is in the air. More and More companies and personals are connecting to cloud with so many variety
of offering provided by the companies. The cloud services are based on Internet i.e. TCP/IP. The paper
discusses limitations of one of the main existing network management protocol i.e. Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) with respect to the current network conditions. The network traffic is
growing at a high speed. When we talk about the networked environment of cloud, the monitoring tool
should be capable of handling the traffic tribulations efficiently and represent a correct scenario of the
network condition. The proposed Model ‘Cloud Network Management Model (CNMM)’ provides a
comprehensive solution to manage the growing traffic in cloud and trying to improve communication of
manager and agents as in SNMP (the traditional TCP/IP network management protocol). Firstly CNMM
concentrates on reduction of packet exchange between manager and agent. Secondly it eliminates the
counter problems exist in SNMP by having periodic updates from agent without querying by the manager.
For better management we are including managers using virtualized technology. CNMM is a proposed
model with efficient communication, secure packet delivery and reduced traffic. Though the proposed
model supposed to manage the cloud traffic in a better and efficient way, the model is still a theoretical
study, its implementation and results are yet to discover. The model however is the first step towards
development of supported algorithms and protocol. Our further study will concentrate on development of
supported algorithms.
Industry progress towards a Next Gen OSS for a Virtualized NetworkJames Crawshaw
The document discusses the need for telecommunications companies to modernize their operations support systems (OSS) to support network functions virtualization (NFV). It notes that existing OSS are a bottleneck, while NFV provides an opportunity for modernization. The integration of existing OSS with NFV deployment represents a major challenge for many companies. Successful strategies will require new skillsets around areas like integration, automation, analytics and APIs. The evolution to NFV-ready OSS will be gradual rather than revolutionary.
This document summarizes a workshop on optimizing bandwidth on mobile networks with increasing encryption. It lists the technical program committee and goals of exploring solutions while maintaining privacy and security. Sessions covered setting the scene on challenges with encryption, potential network/transport solutions, optimizing applications, and addressing regulation. Ideas generated included evolving TCP, providing network feedback to endpoints, blind caching, collaboration frameworks, and metrics. Next steps include publishing minutes and reports, and developing ideas on mailing lists.
The document discusses the need for abstractions in networking to simplify network control and management. It argues that networking currently lacks fundamental abstractions, unlike other fields like programming. Three key abstractions are needed: 1) a flexible forwarding model, 2) a state distribution abstraction through a global network view, and 3) separating detailed configuration. These abstractions form the basis of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and help address its scalability and evolvability. A Network Operating System (NOS) is also proposed to manage the distributed state and communicate with forwarding elements.
The document summarizes the results of the first phase of interoperability testing between NFV infrastructure platforms and virtual network functions. Four NFV infrastructure platforms were tested for interoperability with 17 virtual network functions from 12 vendors. The testing focused on functional interoperability during the lifecycle management of the VNFs, including onboarding, instantiation, termination, and deletion. Of the 39 combinations tested, 25 passed, for a success rate of 64%. The results provide insights for vendors to improve interoperability and help accelerate industry development and deployment of NFV technologies.
This document discusses the importance of packet-level network monitoring and analysis from an application perspective. It notes that modern networks are extensions of applications due to trends like virtualization and cloud computing. Packet analysis can provide valuable insights into network and application performance, security issues, and quality of experience. However, packet analysis can be time-consuming and require expertise that many organizations lack. The document advocates for automated packet capture and analysis solutions to help organizations more easily leverage packet data and troubleshoot problems.
Virtualizing the RAN – a Small Cell Forum UpdateSmall Cell Forum
The document discusses virtualizing the radio access network (RAN) through small cell forum updates. It identifies key business benefits of virtualization in the RAN such as centralization benefits, reduced transport costs, and elastic scaling capabilities through management and automation. The small cell forum is working to accelerate virtualization for the RAN through efforts such as defining a multi-vendor nFAPI interface and driving virtualization learnings into 5G evolution. Virtualization is seen as able to deliver a phased roadmap aligned with longer term 5G directions.
Analysis of IT Monitoring Using Open Source Software Techniques: A ReviewIJERD Editor
The Network administrators usually rely on generic and built-in monitoring tools for network
security. Ideally, the network infrastructure is supposed to have carefully designed strategies to scale up
monitoring tools and techniques as the network grows, over time. Without this, there can be network
performance challenges, downtimes due to failures, and most importantly, penetration attacks. These can lead to
monetary losses as well as loss of reputation. Thus, there is a need for best practices to monitor network
infrastructure in an agile manner. Network security monitoring involves collecting network packet data,
segregating it among all the 7 OSI layers, and applying intelligent algorithms to get answers to security-related
questions. The purpose is to know in real-time what is happening on the network at a detailed level, and
strengthen security by hardening the processes, devices, appliances, software policies, etc. The Multi Router
Traffic Grapher, or just simply MRTG, is free software for monitoring and measuring the traffic load
on network links. It allows the user to see traffic load on a network over time in graphical form.
This document provides an introduction to observability. It defines observability as the ability to answer any question about a business or application at any time no matter how complex the infrastructure. Achieving observability requires instrumenting systems to collect metrics, traces, and logs and analyzing that data. Observability goes beyond monitoring to provide insights across all layers of a business. The document outlines the pillars of observability and how to achieve visibility through proper data collection and analysis tools. It provides examples of how organizations have benefited from observability solutions.
Watch the replay: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=830086&s=1&k=BF6DC01D4350A4D22655D80CBED9B3C5&partnerref=rti
Economic realities dictate that "new" distributed systems are almost never entirely new creations. Existing capabilities which cannot be readily duplicated at minimal cost are often necessary and even critical components of otherwise new systems. How we address achieving interoperability with these legacy systems – whose data and interfaces are often less than completely defined – can be a critical cost and schedule risk item.
Open standards such as the DoD's UAS Control Segment (UCS) Architecure and the Open Group's Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) provide architecture and data design standards which support new development and provide a means of rigorously capturing the data semantics of information in existing interfaces. At the protocol and implementation level, the OMG's Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard provides proven, cost effective design patterns which support the bridging and/or the migration of existing systems with new, open architectures.
Speaker: Mark Swick, Principal Applications Engineer, RTI
3rd Workshop on Advances in Slicing for Softwarized Infrastructures (S4SI 2020)
Panel: Network Slicing is multifaceted but does its approach and understanding need to be fragmented?
Abstract: Network Slicing keeps growing in significance in the academic and industrial communities. Network Slicing can be defined from different functional or behavioral perspectives, as well as from different viewpoints depending on the stakeholder (e.g., verticals, solution providers, infrastructure owners) and the technical domain (e.g. cloud data centers, radio access, packet/optical transport networks). Standardization bodies and open source projects are being involved in some forms of network slicing support. How far are these views from each other? Is fragmentation leading to incompatible approaches or is there some hope of convergence, at least at conceptual levels? What is the next frontier in Network Slicing? These and other questions will be thrown to our panel experts after introducing their lightning viewpoints.
Moderator: Christian Esteve Rothenberg, University of Campinas, Brazil
Panel Members
Constantine Polychronopoulos, Juniper Networks, USA
Uma Chunduri, Futurewei, USA
Slawomir Kuklinski, Orange Poland and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Stuart Clayman, University College London, UK
Augusto Venancio Neto, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Platform Observability “is when you infer the internal state of a system only by observing the data it generates, such as logs, metrics, and traces”. When observability is implemented well, a system will not require operations teams to spend much effort on understanding its internal state.
This document discusses network architecture and concepts. It defines network architecture as a conceptual model that structures a system and its behavior. A network architecture consists of clients, applications, storage, network components, servers, and databases that work together. It also discusses network addressing schemes, routing, and network management protocols and mechanisms.
The document describes Trebuchet's network audit service. The service provides recommendations to optimize, upgrade, or refresh key areas of a company's network through a non-intrusive audit process. Trebuchet engineers evaluate the network, create a report of their findings and analysis, and then present actionable recommendations. The audit examines local and wide area networks as well as wireless networks. The goals are to cut costs, increase ROI, optimize performance and security, and design a network that can efficiently scale for future needs.
Study on Different Mechanism for Congestion Control in Real Time Traffic for ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses congestion control mechanisms for real-time traffic in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It describes two main types of congestion control: closed-loop control, which detects and responds to congestion after it occurs using feedback; and open-loop control, which aims to prevent congestion before it happens without feedback. The document also examines traffic shaping mechanisms like leaky bucket and token bucket algorithms that can regulate network traffic and prevent congestion. Finally, it outlines some challenges of congestion in best-effort networks and different approaches to congestion control, including end-to-end flow control and router-based mechanisms.
This document provides a network design proposal for upgrading the local network of Reliance, a UK trading company. The proposed design includes:
- Upgrading desktop PCs to Windows 7 and standardizing the server OS.
- Implementing a new network architecture with 8 subnets, layer 3 switches, two routers, firewall, and cabling upgrades.
- Choosing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and TCP/IP to improve routing and performance.
- Enhancing security with features like firewalls, VLANs, and intrusion detection.
- Analyzing the design using simulation software to optimize performance before implementation.
Using Cisco Network Components to Improve NIDPS Performance csandit
Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (NIDPSs) are used to detect, prevent and
report evidence of attacks and malicious traffic. Our paper presents a study where we used open
source NIDPS software. We show that NIDPS detection performance can be weak in the face of
high-speed and high-load traffic in terms of missed alerts and missed logs. To counteract this
problem, we have proposed and evaluated a solution that utilizes QoS, queues and parallel
technologies in a multi-layer Cisco Catalyst Switch to increase NIDPSs detection performance.
Our approach designs a novel QoS architecture to organise and improve throughput-forwardplan
traffic in a layer 3 switch in order to improve NIDPS performance.
Why Operations Support Systems (OSS) Are Not the Answer to All? Enhanced Network Performance Evaluation with Mobile Probes", Leonid Semakov, Product Engineer, Rohde & Schwarz, Germany
Performance Evaluation of a Network Using Simulation Tools or Packet TracerIOSRjournaljce
Today, the importance of information and accessing information is increasing rapidly. With the advancement of technology, one of the greatest means of achieving knowledge are, computers have entered in many areas of our lives. But the most important of them are the communication fields. This study will be a practical guide for understanding how to assemble and analyze various parameters in network performance evaluation and when designing a network what is necessary to looking for to remove the consequences of degrading performance. Therefore, what can you do in a network performance evaluation using simulation tools such as Network Simulation or Packet tracer and how various parameters can be brought together successfully? CCNA, CCNP, HCNA and HCNP educational level has been used and important setting has been simulated one by one. At the result this is a good guide for a local or wide area network. Finally, the performance issues precautions described. Considering the necessary parameters, imaginary networks were designed and evaluated both in CISCO Packet Tracer and Huawei's eNSP simulation program. But it should not be left unsaid that the networks have been designed and evaluated in free virtual environments, not in a real laboratory. Therefore, it is impossible to make actual performance appraisal and output as there is no actual data available.
With more and more customers using mobile communications it is important for the service providers to give their customers the best Quality-of-Service (QoS) they can afford. Many
providers have taken to improving their networks and make them more appealing to customers. One such improvement that providers can deliver to their customers is to enhance
reliability of the network meaning that customers' calls are less likely to be dropped by the network.
This dissertation explores improving the reliability of a 4G network by optimizing the parameters used in handover. The process of handover within mobile communication networks is very important since it allows users to move around freely while still staying connected to the network. The most important parameters used in the handover process are
the Time-to-Trigger (TTT) and Hysteresis (hys). These parameters are used to determine whether a base station is better than the serving base station by enough offset to warrant a handover taking place. The challenge in optimizing the handover parameters is that there is a fine balance that needs to be struck between calls being dropped due to a handover failing and the connection switching back and forth between two base stations, unnecessarily, wasting the
network resources. In this project, we propose to use a machine learning technique known as Q-Learning to optimize the handover parameters by generating a policy that can be followed to adjust the parameters as needed. It was found that the implemented Q-Learning algorithm was capable of improving the Handover performance by minimizing the chosen Handover related Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
NetQoS software and services help service providers, government agencies, and large enterprises – including half of the Fortune 100 – improve the delivery of applications over wide area networks by enabling them to monitor application service levels, troubleshoot problems quickly, and plan for change. Representative NetQoS customers include Chevron, Lockheed Martin, American Express, Hilton Hotels, Siemens, Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, NASA, and Barclays Global Investors. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NetQoS has R&D centers in Austin and Raleigh, N.C., and regional sales offices in London and Singapore.
Industry progress towards a next gen oss for a virtualized networkJames Crawshaw
This document discusses industry progress towards next-generation open-source operations support systems (OSS) for virtualized networks. It touches on many topics including virtualization, SDN, NFV, APIs, ONAP, and challenges faced by both communication service providers and OSS vendors in transitioning to new architectures. Key challenges highlighted include integrating new systems with legacy OSS, managing hybrid physical and virtual networks, change management across domains, and developing the necessary policies and analytics to ensure control loops function properly.
Automating a World-Class Technology Conference; Behind the Scenes of CiscoLiveNetwork Automation Forum
Speaker: Jason Davis, Cisco Systems
Abstract: Since 1987 CiscoLive has been the premiere event for networking education, collaboration and fun. Las Vegas 2023 brought 19,600 attendees to the Mandalay Bay Conference Center and adjacent properties. To support that we have a few days to install and provision 2300 wireless access points, over 650 switches and a mobile data center. This session is a behind the scenes look at the automation and network monitoring done to support such a large event in such a short time-period. You'll hear about open source solutions like InfluxDB and Grafana. You'll also hear about the importance of standardized management interfaces like gRPC and NETCONF/YANG.
Speaker: Damien Garros, OpsMill
Abstract: As an industry we made a lot of progress adopting Automation to manage Network infrastructure in the last few years however only a few organizations have been able to reach the expert level and most are still trying to break the glass ceiling that comes with the solutions available right now. In this talk, we'll explore the current challenges that most organizations are facing to reach the expert level in automation. In a second part, we'll explore a new approach to building an Automation Platform with at its core a new generation of Source of Truth that brings the best of Data Modelings and Version Control together.
This document summarizes a workshop on optimizing bandwidth on mobile networks with increasing encryption. It lists the technical program committee and goals of exploring solutions while maintaining privacy and security. Sessions covered setting the scene on challenges with encryption, potential network/transport solutions, optimizing applications, and addressing regulation. Ideas generated included evolving TCP, providing network feedback to endpoints, blind caching, collaboration frameworks, and metrics. Next steps include publishing minutes and reports, and developing ideas on mailing lists.
The document discusses the need for abstractions in networking to simplify network control and management. It argues that networking currently lacks fundamental abstractions, unlike other fields like programming. Three key abstractions are needed: 1) a flexible forwarding model, 2) a state distribution abstraction through a global network view, and 3) separating detailed configuration. These abstractions form the basis of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and help address its scalability and evolvability. A Network Operating System (NOS) is also proposed to manage the distributed state and communicate with forwarding elements.
The document summarizes the results of the first phase of interoperability testing between NFV infrastructure platforms and virtual network functions. Four NFV infrastructure platforms were tested for interoperability with 17 virtual network functions from 12 vendors. The testing focused on functional interoperability during the lifecycle management of the VNFs, including onboarding, instantiation, termination, and deletion. Of the 39 combinations tested, 25 passed, for a success rate of 64%. The results provide insights for vendors to improve interoperability and help accelerate industry development and deployment of NFV technologies.
This document discusses the importance of packet-level network monitoring and analysis from an application perspective. It notes that modern networks are extensions of applications due to trends like virtualization and cloud computing. Packet analysis can provide valuable insights into network and application performance, security issues, and quality of experience. However, packet analysis can be time-consuming and require expertise that many organizations lack. The document advocates for automated packet capture and analysis solutions to help organizations more easily leverage packet data and troubleshoot problems.
Virtualizing the RAN – a Small Cell Forum UpdateSmall Cell Forum
The document discusses virtualizing the radio access network (RAN) through small cell forum updates. It identifies key business benefits of virtualization in the RAN such as centralization benefits, reduced transport costs, and elastic scaling capabilities through management and automation. The small cell forum is working to accelerate virtualization for the RAN through efforts such as defining a multi-vendor nFAPI interface and driving virtualization learnings into 5G evolution. Virtualization is seen as able to deliver a phased roadmap aligned with longer term 5G directions.
Analysis of IT Monitoring Using Open Source Software Techniques: A ReviewIJERD Editor
The Network administrators usually rely on generic and built-in monitoring tools for network
security. Ideally, the network infrastructure is supposed to have carefully designed strategies to scale up
monitoring tools and techniques as the network grows, over time. Without this, there can be network
performance challenges, downtimes due to failures, and most importantly, penetration attacks. These can lead to
monetary losses as well as loss of reputation. Thus, there is a need for best practices to monitor network
infrastructure in an agile manner. Network security monitoring involves collecting network packet data,
segregating it among all the 7 OSI layers, and applying intelligent algorithms to get answers to security-related
questions. The purpose is to know in real-time what is happening on the network at a detailed level, and
strengthen security by hardening the processes, devices, appliances, software policies, etc. The Multi Router
Traffic Grapher, or just simply MRTG, is free software for monitoring and measuring the traffic load
on network links. It allows the user to see traffic load on a network over time in graphical form.
This document provides an introduction to observability. It defines observability as the ability to answer any question about a business or application at any time no matter how complex the infrastructure. Achieving observability requires instrumenting systems to collect metrics, traces, and logs and analyzing that data. Observability goes beyond monitoring to provide insights across all layers of a business. The document outlines the pillars of observability and how to achieve visibility through proper data collection and analysis tools. It provides examples of how organizations have benefited from observability solutions.
Watch the replay: http://event.on24.com/r.htm?e=830086&s=1&k=BF6DC01D4350A4D22655D80CBED9B3C5&partnerref=rti
Economic realities dictate that "new" distributed systems are almost never entirely new creations. Existing capabilities which cannot be readily duplicated at minimal cost are often necessary and even critical components of otherwise new systems. How we address achieving interoperability with these legacy systems – whose data and interfaces are often less than completely defined – can be a critical cost and schedule risk item.
Open standards such as the DoD's UAS Control Segment (UCS) Architecure and the Open Group's Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) provide architecture and data design standards which support new development and provide a means of rigorously capturing the data semantics of information in existing interfaces. At the protocol and implementation level, the OMG's Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard provides proven, cost effective design patterns which support the bridging and/or the migration of existing systems with new, open architectures.
Speaker: Mark Swick, Principal Applications Engineer, RTI
3rd Workshop on Advances in Slicing for Softwarized Infrastructures (S4SI 2020)
Panel: Network Slicing is multifaceted but does its approach and understanding need to be fragmented?
Abstract: Network Slicing keeps growing in significance in the academic and industrial communities. Network Slicing can be defined from different functional or behavioral perspectives, as well as from different viewpoints depending on the stakeholder (e.g., verticals, solution providers, infrastructure owners) and the technical domain (e.g. cloud data centers, radio access, packet/optical transport networks). Standardization bodies and open source projects are being involved in some forms of network slicing support. How far are these views from each other? Is fragmentation leading to incompatible approaches or is there some hope of convergence, at least at conceptual levels? What is the next frontier in Network Slicing? These and other questions will be thrown to our panel experts after introducing their lightning viewpoints.
Moderator: Christian Esteve Rothenberg, University of Campinas, Brazil
Panel Members
Constantine Polychronopoulos, Juniper Networks, USA
Uma Chunduri, Futurewei, USA
Slawomir Kuklinski, Orange Poland and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Stuart Clayman, University College London, UK
Augusto Venancio Neto, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Platform Observability “is when you infer the internal state of a system only by observing the data it generates, such as logs, metrics, and traces”. When observability is implemented well, a system will not require operations teams to spend much effort on understanding its internal state.
This document discusses network architecture and concepts. It defines network architecture as a conceptual model that structures a system and its behavior. A network architecture consists of clients, applications, storage, network components, servers, and databases that work together. It also discusses network addressing schemes, routing, and network management protocols and mechanisms.
The document describes Trebuchet's network audit service. The service provides recommendations to optimize, upgrade, or refresh key areas of a company's network through a non-intrusive audit process. Trebuchet engineers evaluate the network, create a report of their findings and analysis, and then present actionable recommendations. The audit examines local and wide area networks as well as wireless networks. The goals are to cut costs, increase ROI, optimize performance and security, and design a network that can efficiently scale for future needs.
Study on Different Mechanism for Congestion Control in Real Time Traffic for ...IRJET Journal
This document discusses congestion control mechanisms for real-time traffic in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It describes two main types of congestion control: closed-loop control, which detects and responds to congestion after it occurs using feedback; and open-loop control, which aims to prevent congestion before it happens without feedback. The document also examines traffic shaping mechanisms like leaky bucket and token bucket algorithms that can regulate network traffic and prevent congestion. Finally, it outlines some challenges of congestion in best-effort networks and different approaches to congestion control, including end-to-end flow control and router-based mechanisms.
This document provides a network design proposal for upgrading the local network of Reliance, a UK trading company. The proposed design includes:
- Upgrading desktop PCs to Windows 7 and standardizing the server OS.
- Implementing a new network architecture with 8 subnets, layer 3 switches, two routers, firewall, and cabling upgrades.
- Choosing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and TCP/IP to improve routing and performance.
- Enhancing security with features like firewalls, VLANs, and intrusion detection.
- Analyzing the design using simulation software to optimize performance before implementation.
Using Cisco Network Components to Improve NIDPS Performance csandit
Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (NIDPSs) are used to detect, prevent and
report evidence of attacks and malicious traffic. Our paper presents a study where we used open
source NIDPS software. We show that NIDPS detection performance can be weak in the face of
high-speed and high-load traffic in terms of missed alerts and missed logs. To counteract this
problem, we have proposed and evaluated a solution that utilizes QoS, queues and parallel
technologies in a multi-layer Cisco Catalyst Switch to increase NIDPSs detection performance.
Our approach designs a novel QoS architecture to organise and improve throughput-forwardplan
traffic in a layer 3 switch in order to improve NIDPS performance.
Why Operations Support Systems (OSS) Are Not the Answer to All? Enhanced Network Performance Evaluation with Mobile Probes", Leonid Semakov, Product Engineer, Rohde & Schwarz, Germany
Performance Evaluation of a Network Using Simulation Tools or Packet TracerIOSRjournaljce
Today, the importance of information and accessing information is increasing rapidly. With the advancement of technology, one of the greatest means of achieving knowledge are, computers have entered in many areas of our lives. But the most important of them are the communication fields. This study will be a practical guide for understanding how to assemble and analyze various parameters in network performance evaluation and when designing a network what is necessary to looking for to remove the consequences of degrading performance. Therefore, what can you do in a network performance evaluation using simulation tools such as Network Simulation or Packet tracer and how various parameters can be brought together successfully? CCNA, CCNP, HCNA and HCNP educational level has been used and important setting has been simulated one by one. At the result this is a good guide for a local or wide area network. Finally, the performance issues precautions described. Considering the necessary parameters, imaginary networks were designed and evaluated both in CISCO Packet Tracer and Huawei's eNSP simulation program. But it should not be left unsaid that the networks have been designed and evaluated in free virtual environments, not in a real laboratory. Therefore, it is impossible to make actual performance appraisal and output as there is no actual data available.
With more and more customers using mobile communications it is important for the service providers to give their customers the best Quality-of-Service (QoS) they can afford. Many
providers have taken to improving their networks and make them more appealing to customers. One such improvement that providers can deliver to their customers is to enhance
reliability of the network meaning that customers' calls are less likely to be dropped by the network.
This dissertation explores improving the reliability of a 4G network by optimizing the parameters used in handover. The process of handover within mobile communication networks is very important since it allows users to move around freely while still staying connected to the network. The most important parameters used in the handover process are
the Time-to-Trigger (TTT) and Hysteresis (hys). These parameters are used to determine whether a base station is better than the serving base station by enough offset to warrant a handover taking place. The challenge in optimizing the handover parameters is that there is a fine balance that needs to be struck between calls being dropped due to a handover failing and the connection switching back and forth between two base stations, unnecessarily, wasting the
network resources. In this project, we propose to use a machine learning technique known as Q-Learning to optimize the handover parameters by generating a policy that can be followed to adjust the parameters as needed. It was found that the implemented Q-Learning algorithm was capable of improving the Handover performance by minimizing the chosen Handover related Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
NetQoS software and services help service providers, government agencies, and large enterprises – including half of the Fortune 100 – improve the delivery of applications over wide area networks by enabling them to monitor application service levels, troubleshoot problems quickly, and plan for change. Representative NetQoS customers include Chevron, Lockheed Martin, American Express, Hilton Hotels, Siemens, Boeing, Deutsche Telekom, NASA, and Barclays Global Investors. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NetQoS has R&D centers in Austin and Raleigh, N.C., and regional sales offices in London and Singapore.
Industry progress towards a next gen oss for a virtualized networkJames Crawshaw
This document discusses industry progress towards next-generation open-source operations support systems (OSS) for virtualized networks. It touches on many topics including virtualization, SDN, NFV, APIs, ONAP, and challenges faced by both communication service providers and OSS vendors in transitioning to new architectures. Key challenges highlighted include integrating new systems with legacy OSS, managing hybrid physical and virtual networks, change management across domains, and developing the necessary policies and analytics to ensure control loops function properly.
Automating a World-Class Technology Conference; Behind the Scenes of CiscoLiveNetwork Automation Forum
Speaker: Jason Davis, Cisco Systems
Abstract: Since 1987 CiscoLive has been the premiere event for networking education, collaboration and fun. Las Vegas 2023 brought 19,600 attendees to the Mandalay Bay Conference Center and adjacent properties. To support that we have a few days to install and provision 2300 wireless access points, over 650 switches and a mobile data center. This session is a behind the scenes look at the automation and network monitoring done to support such a large event in such a short time-period. You'll hear about open source solutions like InfluxDB and Grafana. You'll also hear about the importance of standardized management interfaces like gRPC and NETCONF/YANG.
Speaker: Damien Garros, OpsMill
Abstract: As an industry we made a lot of progress adopting Automation to manage Network infrastructure in the last few years however only a few organizations have been able to reach the expert level and most are still trying to break the glass ceiling that comes with the solutions available right now. In this talk, we'll explore the current challenges that most organizations are facing to reach the expert level in automation. In a second part, we'll explore a new approach to building an Automation Platform with at its core a new generation of Source of Truth that brings the best of Data Modelings and Version Control together.
Speaker: Garrett Nowak, 11:11 Systems
Abstract: Leader behind the network automation in our company. I would love a chance to show off how we went from no network automation to majority network automation in under a year. Current network automation infrastructure hooks into Prometheus, Grafana, and Netbox to maintain our network infrastructure.
Moderator:
Chris Grundemann, Network Automation Forum
Speakers:
Jeff Loughridge, Konekti Systems
Mark Ciecior, Carrier Access IT
William Collins, Alkira
Speaker: Jeremy Schulman, Major League Baseball
Abstract: In this talk Jeremy will present MLB's approach to network automation and Infrastructure as Code. This system is used to design, deploy, and validate complex multi-vendor networks, in the presence of on-going design changes. The "prime directive" focuses on validating the expected operational state. Jeremy will discuss the architectural elements and the benefits of this methodology. He will also offer a comparative analysis of traditional configuration-management IaC approaches.
The AutoCon 0 day two (Tuesday, 14 Nov) keynote speaker was an engineer who's been talking about "the self driving network" for at least a decade already. Kireeti Kompella is the CTO, PSD at Juniper Networks. Before taking on his current role, he served as CTO, SDN at Juniper Networks. Previously, Kompella was CTO at Contrail Systems, which was acquired by Juniper in December 2012. Prior to joining Contrail, he was CTO and Chief Architect, Junos at Juniper Networks.
Kompella has deep experience in Packet Transport, large-scale MPLS, VPNs, VPLS, and Layer 1 to Layer 3 networking, and has been active in the IETF, as former chair of the CCAMP Working Group and as author of several Internet Drafts and RFCs (in the CCAMP, IS-IS, L2VPN, MPLS, NVO3, OSPF, and TE WGs). Prior to joining Juniper in 1997, he worked on file systems at NetApp, SGI, and ACSC (acquired by Veritas). At heart, Kompella is still an engineer and a coder, and loves talking to ASIC folks.
Kompella received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in computer science from IIT, Kanpur, and a PhD in computer science from University of Southern California, specializing in number theory and cryptography. He holds 46 issued patents.
Speaker: Cat Gurinsky
Abstract: How often do you find yourself doing the same set of commands when troubleshooting issues in your network? I am willing to bet the answer to this is quite often! Usually we have a list of our favorite commands that we will always use to quickly narrow down a specific problem type. Switch reloaded unexpectedly? "show reload cause" Fan failure? "show environment power" Fiber link reporting high errors or down on your monitoring system? "show interface counters errors", "show interface transceiver", "show interface Mac detail" Outputs like the above examples help you quickly pinpoint the source of your failures for remediation. SSH'ing into the boxes and running these commands by hand is time consuming, especially if you are for example a NOC dealing with numerous failures throughout the day. Most switch platforms have API's now and you can instead program against them to get these outputs in seconds. I will go over a variety of examples and creative ways to use these scripts for optimal use of your troubleshooting time and to get you away from continually doing these repetitive tasks by hand. NOTE: My tutorial examples will be using python and the Arista pyeapi module with Arista examples, but the concepts can easily be transferred to other platforms and languages.
Applying Platform Engineering Principles to On-Premises Network InfrastructureNetwork Automation Forum
Speaker: Kaon Thana, The New York Times
Abstract: The challenges and solutions of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in the Classic Enterprise Network. As a small team of network engineers at the New York Times we manage many connectivity services such as a production data center, printing plant, corporate WAN, campus wired/wifi network and multi-cloud connectivity between AWS, GCP and Azure. In this talk I will discuss the challenges we faced over the last few years adopting automation practices in the brownfield and and the real-world solutions (with examples) we used to overcome the pitfalls.
This document discusses the challenges of network automation and proposes moving from a Python-based approach to platform engineering. It argues that previous attempts at network automation through abstractions, standardization, and single sources of truth have failed because networks are more complex than other IT domains. The document advocates separating automation and orchestration domains to allow for specialized tooling in each area. It also suggests that networks will evolve through exposing programmable interfaces without restrictions rather than top-down standardization. The document outlines how Itential supports these goals through its focus on network automation, integration of cloud and traditional networks, and partner ecosystem.
A Real-World Approach to Intent-based Networking and Service OrchestrationNetwork Automation Forum
Speaker: Chris Cummings, ESnet
Abstract: Network Orchestration is a defining factor in next generation networks, enabling operators to deliver more consistent and reliable services. Using the collaboratively developed Workflow Orchestrator and other commercial and open source tools, ESnet has been able to successfully Orchestrate and Automate network configuration deployment for large swaths of the ESnet6 network. This approach has enabled rapid deployment of new network services, as well as ensuring that configuration standards are well enforced when deploying network services. During this talk, we will provide a brief history of automation at ESnet, Introduce The Workflow Orchestrator, dive into what our goals were for orchestration and automation in the ESnet6 project, describe the technology and process that we used to meet those goals, and then provide a live demonstration of ESnet’s orchestration tooling in action. Finally, we will discuss the lessons we learned along the way while developing this tooling, providing time for Q&A.
Moderator: Kirk Byers, Twin Bridges Technology
Speakers: Dawn Howell, Equinix, Inc.
Karl Newell, Internet2
Nick Thompson, World Wide Technology
Urs Baumann, Swisscom
John Willis has been a leader in the DevOps community since the onset. He was the only American at the first DevOps Day in Ghent and was co-organizer of the first US-based DevOpsDays. He is also the co-author of the “Devops Handbook” along with authors Gene Kim and Jez Humble and the upcoming “Beyond the Phoenix Project” co-authored with Gene Kim.
Keynote Title: DevOps - Learning from Experience and Bridging the Gap with Network Engineering
Keynote Abstract: DevOps has become a pivotal methodology in the contemporary digital landscape, transforming how organizations handle software development and deployment. This session aims to examine the journey of DevOps, emphasizing the practical insights gained over time and pinpointing areas where further action is needed. Additionally, it explores the intersection between DevOps and network engineering, highlighting opportunities for network engineers to adopt DevOps practices to optimize their infrastructure. By participating in this session, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the DevOps journey, its lessons, and its ongoing evolution. They will also explore how network engineering can adopt DevOps practices to enhance the robustness and efficiency of network infrastructure. Organizations can navigate the dynamic digital landscape with this knowledge effectively. We'd like to join us in looking at the intersection of DevOps and network engineering and identifying areas for improvement.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Digital Marketing Trends in 2024 | Guide for Staying AheadWask
https://www.wask.co/ebooks/digital-marketing-trends-in-2024
Feeling lost in the digital marketing whirlwind of 2024? Technology is changing, consumer habits are evolving, and staying ahead of the curve feels like a never-ending pursuit. This e-book is your compass. Dive into actionable insights to handle the complexities of modern marketing. From hyper-personalization to the power of user-generated content, learn how to build long-term relationships with your audience and unlock the secrets to success in the ever-shifting digital landscape.
Ocean lotus Threat actors project by John Sitima 2024 (1).pptxSitimaJohn
Ocean Lotus cyber threat actors represent a sophisticated, persistent, and politically motivated group that poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals in the Southeast Asian region. Their continuous evolution and adaptability underscore the need for robust cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to identify and mitigate the threats posed by such advanced persistent threat groups.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Development Services in 2024Intelisync
DeFi represents a paradigm shift in the financial industry. Instead of relying on traditional, centralized institutions like banks, DeFi leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized network of financial services. This means that financial transactions can occur directly between parties, without intermediaries, using smart contracts on platforms like Ethereum.
In 2024, we are witnessing an explosion of new DeFi projects and protocols, each pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in finance.
In summary, DeFi in 2024 is not just a trend; it’s a revolution that democratizes finance, enhances security and transparency, and fosters continuous innovation. As we proceed through this presentation, we'll explore the various components and services of DeFi in detail, shedding light on how they are transforming the financial landscape.
At Intelisync, we specialize in providing comprehensive DeFi development services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From smart contract development to dApp creation and security audits, we ensure that your DeFi project is built with innovation, security, and scalability in mind. Trust Intelisync to guide you through the intricate landscape of decentralized finance and unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
Ready to take your DeFi project to the next level? Partner with Intelisync for expert DeFi development services today!
Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process MiningLucaBarbaro3
Presentation of the paper "Trusted Execution Environment for Decentralized Process Mining" given during the CAiSE 2024 Conference in Cyprus on June 7, 2024.
2. Observability: Setup and Discussion
Long gone are the days where network operations was reactive. With observability network
operations is more proactive and has more recently entered into the predictive era.
How does observability contribute to proactive and predictive network operations?
Is observability a key component for network automation? Can you in fact close the loop without
observability?
What parts of the closed loop automation workflow rely on observability?
What is granularity/observability resolution required for each of these workflows in a closed
loop controlled network? Is the standard and good ol’ SNMP good enough or streaming telemetry
such as Model Driven Telemetry or OTEL approach is what we should be standardizing on?
Now that we’ve established that observability is essential for a closed loop control network to
validate that any corrective action the controller has taken is adequate – my final question is
how does observability help network operators better manage/optimize their capex/opex and unlock
new revenue opportunities?