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Clarification_Log_Leased_lines.docx11/05/2012GÉANT Managed Network Links ITT – Clarification log
Clarification log for Invitation to Tender Document for GÉANT Managed Network Links in respect of Contract Notice 2012/S 74-122300
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boxcounts.pdf08/05/2012Using Box-Counting Dimensions for Traffic Anomaly Detection
This document explores the potential of using certain geometric properties of the distribution of source and destination addresses for network anomaly detection
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GN3-JRA2T2_LastMileSolutions_v3.2.doc03/05/2012Study on existing Last Mile solutions for circuit emulation applied to research environments
Cutting edge research activities need to ensure their applications get the precise data in the precise moment, leading to experiment failure otherwise, which in many cases is direct synonym of time and money losses.
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AutoBAHN (G)MPLS vFinal.doc03/05/2012The AutoBAHN GMPLS technology Proxy
This document is intended to provide detailed specification of enhancements of the AutoBAHN system that are necessary to support GMPLS controlled domains.
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AutoBAHN-perfSONAR-integration-spec-1.0.pdf03/05/2012AutoBAHN and perfSONAR Integration
This document provides a high-level overview of the perfSONAR [perfSONAR] and AutoBAHN [AutoBAHN] integration by presenting the architecture and workflow for monitoring a multi-domain circuit.
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TNC2011_paper_PerfsonarncTnc2011.pdf03/05/2012TNC2011 paper PerfsonarncTnc
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TNC2011_paper_E2EmonWithNML.pdf03/05/2012Enhancing E2Emon monitoring with NML topology exchange
E2Emon is a PerfSONAR-compatible service for monitoring the link status of end-to-end circuits that span multiple domains
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TNC2011_paper_TNC2011EthernetOAMForNRENsTNOSURFnetFinal (1).pdf03/05/2012Ethernet Operation Administration and Maintenance
Ethernet started its life as a Local Area Network technology and initially did not have Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OAM) features like IP Ping, IP Traceroute and SDH Loss of Frame.
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Final Documentation on Advanced Traffic Classification on Network Classification for Géant3 JRA2.pdf03/05/2012REPORT ON ADVANCED TRAFFIC CLASSIFICATION FOR NETWORK STREAMS IN GÉANT3 JRA2-T3
Our motivation for doing traffic classification is to determine traffic demands, utilization and QOS of our network. But the existing traffic classification algorithms fall short for satisfying our needs.
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Leased Lines 2012 ITT Version 1.3 120412.docx12/04/2012GÉANT Managed Network Links ITT
Invitation to Tender Document for GÉANT Managed Network Links in respect of Contract Notice 2012/S 74-122300 at http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:122300-2012:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
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GEMBus_in_a_Nutshell.pdf11/04/2012GEMbus in a nutshell
This document provides an overview of the research work carried out in the research activity JRA3, Task 3 known as the GÉANT Multi-domain Bus (GEMBus).
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AFR-12-032 Africa Connect PQQ 030412 Final.docx10/04/2012PQQ for AfricaConnect
Pre Qualification Questionnaire for routing equipment, auxiliary equipment and associated services for the AfricaConnect Project
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BoD product brief.pdf28/03/2012BoD product brief
Further info about BoD implementation
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GN3-12-116_AW-Simulations-Using-VPI_Schematic-Parameters_v1.pdf28/03/2012Alien Wavelength Simulations Using VPI: Schematic Parameters
Alien Wavelength Simulations Using VPI: Schematic Parameters
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PUB-12-014 BoD datasheet.pdf07/02/2012Bandwidth on Demand datasheet
Summary information highlighting the key features of the service.
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PUB-12-012 AutoBAHN datasheet.pdf07/02/2012AutoBAHN datasheet
Summary information highlighting the key features of the tool.
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PUB-12-013 cNIS datasheet.pdf07/02/2012cNIS datasheet
Summary information highlighting the key features of the tool.
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GN3-12-013 DF2012 CLARIFICATION LOG.docx27/01/2012
Clarification Log In Relation to Invitation to (ITT) Tender for GÉANT Dark Fibre 2012, issued 20th January 2012.
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GN3-12-013 DF2012 ITT FINAL.docx20/01/2012Invitation to Tender for GÉANT Dark Fibre 2012
DANTE regularly reviews the configuration and needs for optimisation of the GÉANT network and this procurement covers the known Route requirements out to 2020. Some of these Routes are under contract and others will be new/additional Routes/requirements
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geant_A5_US_leaflet.pdf11/11/2011GÉANT at SC11 - Transatlantic Cooperation and Collaboration
SC is the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis.
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geant-campus-best-practices.pdf01/11/2011An overview of Campus Best Practices
This paper summarizes the experiences and results that so far are achieved in the GÉANT task “Campus Best Practices” (GN3/NA3/T4).
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xarf_geant_milestone2.pdf02/08/2011A Reporting and Exchange Format for the Data Exchange of Netflow and Honeypot Data
X-ARF is a light-weight but structured format for the exchange of computer security incident and other attack data.
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eduPKI Solution for eduroam Use-case.pdf29/07/2011eduPKI Solution for eduroam Use-case
The eduPKI service, operated under the GN3 project, aims to assist GÉANT services in defining their trust procedures
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Carbon_footprint_of_SURFnet_2010.pdf25/07/2011Carbonv footprint of SURFnet 2010
At the end of 2009 SURFnet started an investigation to get more insight in the energy consumption of the SURFnet6 network and the energy consumption of its customers.
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botnet_trends_M2.pdf19/06/2011A Literature Survey About Recent Botnet Trends
Today botnets are seen to be one of the main sources of malicious activity. Rapidly growing botnets nd new methods for spreading malicious codes and launching attacks.
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gn3_jra2_t4_M4_deliverable.pdf08/05/2011Inspecting DNS Flow Traffic for Purposes of Botnet Detection
The goal of this report is to examine DNS IP flow traffc and its relation to the botnet presence in the observed network.
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SURFnet ISO 14064 final.pdf18/04/2011Carbon footprint of SURFnet 2010
At the end of 2009 SURFnet started an investigation to get more insight in the energy consumption of the SURFnet6 network and the energy consumption of its
customers.
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eduroam-use-case1_3.doc01/04/2011eduPKI solution for eduroam use-case
Since the summer of 2010, GÉANT pilot and production service developers have been able to consult the eduPKI group to build security and trust mechanisms for their services
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gn3-na3-t4-ufs120.pdf01/04/2011Operational Support Systems and Audiovisual Transmission Best Practice Document
This is a supporting document applicable to UFS 116 and deals with shared resources when a number of rooms are used in connection with operational support and external and internal audio and video transmission.
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gn3-na3-t4-ufs122.pdf01/04/2011Recommended ICT Security Architecture In the Higher Education Sector Best Practice Document
The goal of this document is to serve as a guide for the implementation of ICT security architecture in the Norwegian higher education (HE) sector
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gn3-na3-t4-wlan-network-planning.pdf01/04/2011WLAN network planning and setup Best Practice Document
The cost-efficiency and reliability of wireless local area networks (WLANs) can be ensured through methodical planning.
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TNC2011Abstract_Application_of_Pulsed_Pump_Optical_Parametric_Amplifierl.pdf31/03/2011Application of Pulsed Pump Optical Parametric Amplifier for Demultiplexing of 107 Gb/s OTDM Signal
We present experimental results on de-multiplexing 107 Gb/s OTDM signal using pulsed
pump optical parametric amplifier.
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GN3-09-184v5_Quality_Assurance_Best_Practice_Guide_3.0.pdf30/03/2011GN3 Quality Assurance Best Practice Guide 3.0
Software Quality Assurance (QA) controls the software engineering processes and ensures quality. It does this by auditing the quality management system in which the software system is created.
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GN3-11-098 LHCONE Draft Agenda for meeting on 5th April at Renater Office.pdf28/03/2011Draft Agenda LHCONE Meeting Tuesday 5th April 2011
Aims of the Meeting - For all to become aware of the new network requirements of the LHC Tier 1/ Tier2/Tier3 community.
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GN3-11-82v2 LHCONE prototype planning.pdf28/03/2011GN3-11-82v2: LHCONE prototype planning: Version 1
This document summarises the discussion held between DANTE, DFN, RENATER and GARR to develop a prototype network infrastructure that meets the networking needs of the LHC ATLAS and CMS experiments.
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LHCONE-Architecture.v2.2.pdf28/03/2011LHC Open Network Environment (LHCONE)
Report of the Tier2s connectivity Working Group (“LHCT2S”)
                                                                           
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LHCONE-UseCase-v3.doc28/03/2011Use Case for the LHC Open Network Environment
This note describes how a first implementation of the LHCONE network could serve the LHC experiments early on and prove the validity of the role-out of the entire network encompassing all sites involved in LHC data analysis.
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TNC2011_GENUS_Virtualisation_Service_Final.pdf25/03/2011GENUS: Virtualisation Service for GÉANT and European NRENs
This paper reports on the outcome of the GÉANT3-JRA1-Task4 research activity
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SURFnet_Nuijts_TNC2011-AlienWave-ExtAbs.pdf25/03/2011SURFnet Nuijts TNC2011 AlienWave ExtAbs
Design and OAM&P aspects of a DWDM system equipped with a 40Gb/s PM-QPSK alien wavelength and adjacent 10Gb/s channels
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TNC11_Photonic_Trends_in_Future_Networks.pdf25/03/2011Title: Photonic Trends in Future Networks
The aim of this presentation is to give a general overview of new trends in optical networking. The presentation will cover the new movements and directions in fibre industry, coding technique, ROADM evolution and optical based switching technologies.
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TNC2011_Abstract_Investigation_of_OTN_Capabilities_in_NREN Environment.pdf25/03/2011TNC2011 Abstract: Investigation of OTN Capabilities in the NREN Environment
The Optical Transport Network (OTN) is evolving fast – a transformation, in fact, that renders the  term “telecommunications architecture” somewhat obsolete.
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TNC2010_Abstract_Investigation_of_Emerging_Carrier_Class_Transport_Technologies.pdf25/03/2011TNC2010 Abstract: Investigation of Emerging Carrier Class Transport Network Technologies
Carriers and transport network providers are facing new challenges in network transport
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Evaluating Application-Layer Classification.pdf25/03/2011Evaluating Application–Layer Classification Using a Machine Learning Technique
Application–layer classification is needed in many
monitoring applications. Classification based on machine learning
offers an alternative method to methods based on port or
payload based techniques.
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internet_alerts_deliverable.pdf25/03/2011Botnet Detection Using Internet Alerts
The goal of this report is to examine freely available Internet alerts for the purpose of botnet detection.
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GN3-10-325 GEANT IPR Policy.pdf22/03/2011GÉANT Intellectual Property Framework Policy
The Intellectual Property Framework is intended to help participants in GÉANT Activities handle intellectual property in ways that are consistent with GÉANT’s principles.
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GN3-09-185v5_Software_Architecture_Strategy_Best_Practice_Guide_3.0.pdf15/03/2011GN3 Software Architecture Strategy Best Practice Guide 3.0
The software architecture and methodology used greatly influence the way the development is performed, productivity, quality of resulting product, and its flexibility and ease of maintenance.
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GN3-09-186v5_Software_Developer_Best_Practices_Guide_3.0.pdf14/03/2011GN3 Software Developer Best Practice Guide 3.0
The GN3 Software Developer Guide provides guidelines and recommendations on how to collaborate within GN3 and use the tools involved in the development lifecycle (these are the tools that were identified by SA4 Task1
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eduPKIServiceDefinition_v1_0.pdf25/02/2011eduPKI Service Definition
The purpose of this document is to provide a high-level description of the eduPKI service's technical and operational model. The intended audience of this document are the GÉANT partners.
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eduCONF_survey.pdf16/12/2010Survey of the GÉANT Videoconferencing service
Videoconferencing experts from the NRENs and universities are invited to participate in the GÉANT Videoconferencing Project Survey. The results will be used for the design of an eventual Videoconferencing service under the GÉANT pan European
network.
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gn3-na3-t4-ufs127.pdf01/12/2010Guide to configuring eduroam using a Cisco wireless controller - Best Practice Document
UFS127 is a UNINETT Technical Specification prepared by UNINETT in co-operation with the HE sector’s work group for mobility, gc-mobilitet@uninett.no.
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gn3-na3-t4-cbpd115.pdf01/10/2010IPv6 Configuration on HP ProCurve Switches - Best Practice Document
New firmware for HP ProCurve switches was released on 15th November 2010. With this step, the manufacturer removed a significant shortcoming of the ProCurve switches – no full support for the IPv6
protocol.
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gn3-na3-t4-ufs126.pdf01/10/2010Information Security Policy - Best Practice Document
This document contains a template of an information security policy. The template is developed by UNINETT as part of the GigaCampus project.
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Global e-Infrastructures for Research.pdf01/10/2010The global e-Infrastructure for research: pushing the boundaries of innovation
The e-Infrastructure in an international perspective (published by the EC)
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ICT2010 leaflet.pdf23/09/2010ICT2010 leaflet
Your guide to GÉANT at ICT2010 Exhibition Stand 3273
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trail_leaflet_GÉANT_at_ICT2010.pdf23/09/2010GÉANT at ICT2010 - trail leaflet
Why not join the
GÉANT Exhibition Trail?
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green_team.pdf22/09/2010GÉANT Green Team ITC2010 leaflet
The GÉANT Green Team
Exploring "green" networking
technologies, tools and applications
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GHG accounting template.xls10/09/2010Greenhouse Gas accounting template
The main aim of the template is to assist in the early stages of producing a greenhouse gas (GHG) report for a NREN or similar organization. 
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HEAnet-GHG-inventory-2009.pdf10/09/2010HEAnet GHG audit 2009
GN3 Study of Environmental Impact Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals – HEAnet
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NIIF-GHG-Inventory-2009.pdf10/09/2010NIIF/Hungarnet GHG audit
GN3 Study of Environmental Impact
Inventory of Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Removals – NIIF/Hungarnet
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NORDUnet-GHG-inventory-2009.pdf10/09/2010NORDUnet GHG audit 2009
GN3 Study of Environmental Impact Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals – NORDUnet
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PSNC-GHG-inventory-2009.pdf10/09/2010PSNC GHG audit 2009
GN3 Study of Environmental Impact Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals – Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center
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gn3-na3-t4-cbpd139.pdf01/09/2010IP telephony review Set of implementations in Czech academic environment - Best Practice Document
This document will describe the most considerable VoIP implementations at Czech universities
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GN3-09-184v4_Quality_Assurance_Best_Practice_Guide_2.0.pdf19/07/2010GN3 Quality Assurance Best Practice Guide 2.0
Software Quality Assurance (QA) controls the software engineering processes and ensures quality. It does this by auditing the quality management system in which the software system is created.
478 KB
GN3-09-185v4_Software_Architecture_Strategy_Best_Practice_Guide_2.0.pdf19/07/2010GN3 Software Architecture Strategy Best Practice Guide 2.0
This document, targeting software project managers, software architects and developers, gives some best practices related to strategic issue of achieving a consistent software architecture and viable project life cycle.
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GN3-09-186v4_Software_Developer_Best_Practices_Guide_2.0.pdf19/07/2010GN3 Software Developer Best Practice Guide 2.0
The GN3 Software Developer Guide provides guidelines and recommendations on how to collaborate within GN3 and use the tools involved in the development lifecycle (these are the tools that were identified by SA4 Task1
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GN3-10-107v2 eduPKI-BC-web.pdf21/06/2010eduPKI Business Case
eduPKI aims to enable GN3 services to obtain digital certificates from CAs operated by NRENs participating in
the project that meet the GN3 services’ requirements.
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gn3-na3-t4-ufs112.pdf01/05/2010Recommended Security System for wireless networks Implementation of IEEE 802.1X - Best Practice Document
This document provides information about the different security mechanisms available for wireless networks.
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eduPKI_Status_Report.pdf17/12/2009eduPKI Status Report
This document provides an overview on the work carried out within the eduPKI task in the first eight months of
the GN3 project.
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GN3-09-240-GN3_Software_Developer_Survey_Analysis_1_0.pdf23/11/2009SA4 Software Developer Survey Survey Analysis 1.0
The purpose of the Software Developer Survey was to investigate GN3 SA and JRA developers’ viewpoints and requirements
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GN3-09-184v2_Quality_Assurance_Best_Practice_Guide_1.0.pdf14/10/2009GN3 Quality Assurance Best Practice Guide 1.0
Software Quality Assurance (QA) controls the software engineering processes and ensures quality. It does this by auditing the quality management system in which the software system is created.
273 KB
GN3-09-185v2_Software_Architecture_Strategy_Best_Practice_Guide_1.0.pdf14/10/2009GN3 Software Architecture Strategy Best Practice Guide 1.0
The software architecture and methodology used greatly influence the way the development is performed, productivity, quality of resulting product, and its flexibility and ease of maintenance
909 KB
GN3-09-186v2_Software_Developer_Best_Practices_Guide_1.0.pdf14/10/2009GN3 Software Developer Best Practice Guide 1.0
The GN3 Software Developer Guide provides guidelines and recommendations on how to collaborate within GN3 and use the tools involved in the development lifecycle
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GN3-09-134-SA4-Software-Developer-Survey-Specification[1].pdf30/06/2009SA4 Software Developer Survey Survey Specification v2.2
This document describes the proposed contents of the SA4 (Software Governance) Software Developer Survey which targets software developers participating in other GN3 SA and JRA activities.
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Feedback - JRA1 Developers.pdf01/01/2009Feedback - JRA1 Developers
JRA1 Developers Feedback – Interaction with the project
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Feedback - perfSONAR usage.pdf01/01/2009perfSONAR Usage Feedback - Deploying the web-services
perfSONAR Usage Feedback –
Deploying the web-services
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Feedback - perfSONAR usage - Product Utilisation.pdf01/01/2009perfSONAR Usage Feedback - Product Utilisation
perfSONAR Usage Feedback (1) – Product Utilisation compiled results
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TERENA-Compendium-2008.pdf01/01/2008TERENA Compendium of National Research and Education Networks in Europe
Terena publication for NRENs to summerise the situation at or close to the 31 st of January, 2008.
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