1. Exploiting Research via Standards
ETSI and TC GRID
Exploiting Research via Standards
Mike Fisher BT
Laurent Vreck ETSI
Converging Components, Services, SLA + QoS for Effective Utilities over Network Infrastructure
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2. ETSI TC GRID - VGrids@Work
Introduction
ETSI
ETSI Specifications
TC GRID
Standardising GCM
Standards for Interoperability
Convergence between Computing and Network
Collaborative Research and Standards
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3. What is ETSI? Recognized Standards Development Organization
Created in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit entity
Based in Sophia Antipolis
700+ members from 62 countries
manufacturers, network operators, service providers, administrations, research bodies and users
Relationships with many otherSDOs
Freely downloadable specifications!
providing a forum in which all key players can contribute:
GSM, UMTS, DECT, TETRA, SAT COM, DVB, NGN, VoIP, Wireless Access, Powerline, IP Cablecom, …
scope is broadening: not just networks, e.g. TC GRID

4. ETSI Deliverables Several kinds of deliverable to meet market needs
ETSI Technical Report (TR)
Information document used for various purposes
guaranteeing public availability
dynamic content
Quick to market
Technical Specification (TS)
High quality specifications delivered early to market
ETSI Standard (ES)
High quality standards supported by the ETSI global membership
European Standard – telecommunications series (EN)
European harmonisation
Not always a difficult and time consuming process!
depends on the goal and level of consensus needed

5. ETSI TC GRID Terms of Reference
Address issues associated with the convergence between IT and Telecommunications with particular reference to the lack of interoperable Grid solutions in situations which involve contributions from both the IT and Telecom industries
Emphasis on … global standards and the validation tools to support these standards
NOT trying to duplicate standards development already underway in other bodies
Aim is to complement progress being made with more formal standards and test specifications so we can achieve levels of interoperability needed in next generation networks and Grids (or clouds etc…)

6. ETSI and OGF Good cooperation between ETSI and OGF has developed
clear recognition of complementary activities and expertise
Memorandum of Understanding
Convergence between IT and Telecommunications demands interoperable solutions to ensure that connectivity goes beyond the local network
Interest in making selected OGF specifications more robust
OGF increasing activity in networking
Network Services Interface Working Group (first meeting OGF24)

7. An example – standardising GCM
GridComp project brought GCM into TC GRID
Technology used to support Grid Plugtest events
Support from several ETSI members (4 required to start work item)
INRIA, Alcatel-Lucent, BT, FT-Orange, Huawei, NEC, Nokia-Siemens, Telefonica
Submission was presented, discussed, divided into a number of separate specifications, developed and reviewed
In June 2008 two specifications were approved for publication
GCM Interoperability Deployment (ETSI TS V1.1.1)
GCM Interoperabiilty Application Description (ETSI TS V1.1.1)
Two additional CGM work items are in progress…
“GCM Fractal ADL”, “GCM Management API”
… not a trivial exercise, but not too painful!
ask Denis Caromel…

8. Standards for Interoperability
Need for open standards in the emerging networked service economy
Many efforts to solve technical issues
Standards organisations (hundreds of relevant (?) specifications)
Collaborative research projects (many prototypes, demonstrators)
… but limited coherence and consistency so far
Need confidence that standards will assure interoperability
Willingness to work together for consensus on basic infrastructure
Robust methodology for testing
ETSI TC GRID Specialist Task Force
Starting work to develop a Testing Framework for Grid standards
Builds on experience and expertise in network standards
Published: Inventory of ICT Grid Stakeholders (ETSI TS )
Next: ”List of identified ICT Grid interoperability gaps”, “ICT Grid Interoperability Testing Framework”
EC funded (DG ENTR)

9. Computing/Network Convergence
Where should computing be done?
Fundamental question – studied in different forms for many years…
Ubiquitous network connectivity shifts the balance
Next generation Grid/Internet platforms/Cloud allow customers to benefit from the expertise of large-scale infrastructure providers
Relationship between computing and wide area networks
Need for greater control over connectivity by applications
Need for greater awareness of applications by networks
…to enable managed , secure services with assured levels of reliability and performance

10. Collaborative Research and Standards
Impact on standards is a natural result of collaborative research
Difficult to achieve within the constraints of a single project
timescales, budget, need for compromise and consensus
Need greater coordination
Programme-level initiatives, ETPs etc.
ETSI (and TC GRID) is very well placed for this community
Focus on “the big picture”
Ability to address IT and networking convergence
Experience in interoperability specification, testing and certification
(e.g. GSM/UMTS, DVB, WiMAX, IPv6, Parlay)
Global organisation with extensive cooperation agreements
Clear IPR policies
Formal recognition by the EC
One of 3 ESOs

11. Conclusions This workshop is about:
“Converging Components, Services, SLA + QoS for Effective Utilities over Network Infrastructure
which implies:
Convergence between computing and networking
Consensus and open standards for infrastructure to underpin service innovation
Research can improve its impact by engaging with standards
ETSI (and TC GRID in particular) is a natural forum to develop relevant standards
If you are not already – please consider getting involved