TinkerNet, TinkerNet2, and VDE (Virtual Distributed Ethernet) were all developed as low-cost platforms for teaching bottom-up, hands-on networking at the undergraduate level. In the original TinkerNet "throw away'' PCs, cheap components, and free software were used to create a networking laboratory. TinkerNet was created as a software-only system based on User-Mode Linux (UML). VDE provides a distributed virtual local area Ethernet network based on virtual switches and virtual cables. These environments enable students either to modify an existing network stack or to build their own network stack from the data-link/Ethernet layer up to the application level. This paper discusses all three environments (their design, development, and availability); and our continuing efforts to make the environments and accompanying lab exercises available for classroom use.
Environments for a Networking Laboratory / M. Conbere; M. Erlinger; R. Davoli; M.Goldweber. - STAMPA. - (2007), pp. 53-58. (Intervento presentato al convegno The 20th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications tenutosi a Nelson, New Zealand nel 8-11 July 2007).
Environments for a Networking Laboratory
DAVOLI, RENZO;
2007
Abstract
TinkerNet, TinkerNet2, and VDE (Virtual Distributed Ethernet) were all developed as low-cost platforms for teaching bottom-up, hands-on networking at the undergraduate level. In the original TinkerNet "throw away'' PCs, cheap components, and free software were used to create a networking laboratory. TinkerNet was created as a software-only system based on User-Mode Linux (UML). VDE provides a distributed virtual local area Ethernet network based on virtual switches and virtual cables. These environments enable students either to modify an existing network stack or to build their own network stack from the data-link/Ethernet layer up to the application level. This paper discusses all three environments (their design, development, and availability); and our continuing efforts to make the environments and accompanying lab exercises available for classroom use.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
