Virtualization of computer networks: An approach considering mobility and georeferencing.

• Grant number: 12/14867-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: March 01, 2013
• End date: March 31, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Computer Science - Computer Systems
• Principal Investigator: Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie Castelo Branco
• Grantee: Paulo Henrique Moreira Gurgel
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

It is not a trivial task to study computer networks. You can learn networks through books, magazines, specialized forums, but practical experience is important. The problem appears when it is necessary to conduct experiments, as this is a costly process, involving the availability of various equipment and privileges to modify settings of any of them, including the possibility of catching them. Problems with availability of laboratories and equipment costs for small research groups can be a prohibitive factor. There are tools that provide practical experience, through simulation and / or virtualization of these scenarios. However, such tools do not effectively cover issues such as mobile, wireless, embedded devices and georeferencing. This project proposes to create a tool capable of performing the experiments so that it can cover these gaps efficiently and consume fewer resources. The proposed tool should allow pre-configured scenarios or developed by end users to provide validation and verification of the environments being studied, either by students who are having their first contact with the technologies tried, either by network administrators who need to validate a new configuration or topology, or by research groups that need to verify the implementation of a new communication protocol.

Scientific publications

(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

GURGEL, PAULO H. M.; BRANCO, LUIZ H. C.; BARBOSA, ELLEN F.; BRANCO, KALINKA R. L. J. C.; ALEXANDROV, V; LEES, M; KRZHIZHANOVSKAYA, V; DONGARRA, J; SLOOT, PMA. Development of a practical computer network course through Netkit virtualization tool. PROCEEDINGS OF THE XI LATIN AND AMERICAN ALGORITHMS, GRAPHS AND OPTIMIZATION SYMPOSIUM, v. 18, p. 4-pg., 2013-01-01. (12/14867-3)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

GURGEL, Paulo Henrique Moreira. Virtualization of computer networks - approach focused on mobility and georeferencing. 2014. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC/SB) São Carlos.