1. Resources and Schedule
Network Specification
and Report System for
Introduction
Project Details
Functional Requirements
With the integration of this component into ISEAGE, users will be able to create and evaluate custom networks configured on virtual hardware, defend against simulated attacks, and assess network stability leading to a more reliable configuration of network infrastructure.
Abstract
Technical Considerations
Produces XML and ASCII File Output
Read Simulation Data from ISEAGE
System
Allow User to Simulate in Pseudo
Real-Time
Simulation Playback Capability
Packet Route Tracking
Ability to View High Traffic Areas of
Configured Network
Permit Multiple Instances of Software
Running on One Computer
C, C++, C# and Java Languages
Visual Studio NET IDE
Eclipse IDE
Google Earth Visualization Tool
Problem Statement
Create a set of tools that will allow a user to define a network specification that will be used to configure ISEAGE. The tools need to show real-time visualization of the ISEAGE network. Ability to display both a latitude/longitude based representation and a network topology layout.
Design Constraints
Windows Compatible
Cross-Platform Compatible
Latitude/Longitude Based
Virtual Networks No Larger than
State of Iowa
Customizable to IPv6 Networks
One User per Individual Network Only
One Simulation per Instance of Software
Measurable Milestones
Solution Approach
Project Definition
Application Design
Final Implementation
Application Documentation
Design a user-friendly GUI that provides drag-n-drop capability of icons representing routers, computers, connections, etc. for the user to create a topological virtual network. Store the network configuration data using binary serialization. Monitor the real-time network using an information dump from the ISEAGE.
Resources and Schedule
End Product
Intended User
ISEAGE user with interest in computer network simulation, large or small-scale.
Intended Uses
Design computer networks
operating in ISEAGE
Configure properties of physical
network with virtual one
Map physical network into
simulation
Assumptions and Limitations
Functional on Windows OS only
Configure networks with/without
physical relationship
Specify IPv4 networks
Configuration of one network at a time
Supports network size up to the state
of Iowa
Expected End Product
An application that will configure ISEAGE and display a visual, real-time representation of the network
Figure 3 – Example XML File
Figure 1 – Configuration GUI
Conclusion
With the integration of this component into ISEAGE, users will be able to create and evaluate custom networks configured on virtual hardware, defend against simulated attacks, and assess network stability leading to a more reliable configuration of network infrastructure. The network specification tool is used with the intent to construct and monitor a virtual network. The report system will be a real-time system that will overlay a map and allow the topology of a network to be monitored. An extremely easy, user-friendly interface dynamically configures the created virtual network with the corresponding physical one. Creating and configuring custom networks has never been made so easy!
Figure 2 – Visualization GUI
Figure 4 – Example ASCII File
General Information
ISU Information Assurance Center
Client
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Doug W. Jacobson
Team Members
Eric Anders (CprE)
Jonathan Cook (CprE)
Piyush Patel (CprE)
Trent Robertson (EE/CprE)
Other Information
Project ID: May06-10
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