Virtualization of computer networks - approach focused on mobility and georeferencing

Author(s)

Paulo Henrique Moreira Gurgel

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Carlos.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Ciências Matemáticas e de Computação (ICMC/SB)
• Defense date: 2014-10-03

Examining board members

Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie Castelo Branco; Edson dos Santos Moreira; Marco Paulo Amorim Vieira

• Advisor: Kalinka Regina Lucas Jaquie Castelo Branco

Abstract

Network virtualization tools can be used to create several experiments like distributed systems evaluation and validation, test new software configuration in a virtual production environment or educational research. Although many tools enable a user to execute such experiments, few have mobile network support, presenting only wired network. The current project aims to present a proposal to modify a open source virtual network emulator called Netkit, enabling mobile network experimentation. The modified tool is capable to create virtual devices that can be located in a virtual space and moved along it, providing signal intensity variation, handovers, and able to address experimentation scenarios that requires spatial and geodesic location of the virtual mobile devices. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/14867-3 - Virtualization of computer networks: An approach considering mobility and georeferencing.
• Grantee: Paulo Henrique Moreira Gurgel
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master