1. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference BCNET UVic is Wired Leverage the Power

2. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Agenda What is BCNET? Why Advanced Networks? Connecting Communities How to get Connected Questions

3. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference What is BCNET?

4. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference What is BCNET? Builds very high- performance, advanced networks for BC Networks for research and education Not-for-profit, funded by members, federal & provincial governments

5. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference History of BCNET Birthplace of the Internet in BC Formed in 1986 Supported by our members: –UVic –SFU –UBC –BCIT –UNBC –TRU

6. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Aligning with our Member's Needs Next Generation Networks Support the teaching, research, service mission Support advanced applications in science, learning, health and foster collaborative research

7. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Governed by our Members –Each member appoints a representative to the BCNET Board –Ensures we are aligned with member’s goals –Industry and government representatives –Support the teaching & research mission

8. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference What are Advanced Networks?

9. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference What are Advanced Networks? Often called research networks Connects the world’s universities & research institutes Support experimental and collaborative research High-bandwidth, highly customizable, flexible 10,000 times faster than commercial Internet Cost effective

10. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference What are Advanced Networks? Support for a variety of data formats High-performance computing Grid computing Specialized storage systems Scientific visualization tools Advanced collaboration technologies such as video conferencing Computers that store and provide multimedia teaching tools

11. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Network Evolution Internet began by researchers Evolved today to unfettered broadband networks Today, research does not fit well into commercial network environments Research requires cost- effective, highly flexible networks High-speed networks for large innovative uses and research Experimental networks for new research projects Network Services for the general public

12. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Why Advanced Networks for Research? Enabling Innovation –High-performance networks provide the speed, bandwidth, data transport capabilities & flexibility for experimental research Enables BC researchers to participate in large-scale research projects

13. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Why Advanced Networks for Research? Increasing collaboration & productivity –Connecting members to the regional, national and international networks –Share terabytes of data with researchers across the country and around the world

14. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Highly Flexible Networks Highly adaptable and flexible architecture means we can customize the networks to meet your unique project requirements Easy to customize for your research needs

15. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Networking at the speed-of-light 10,000 times faster than commercial Internet Supports very high-speed data transfers Faster data exchange, can handle unique data sets Lightpaths for direct point-to-point links for optimal speed and performance

16. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Cost Effective –Fixed fee costs for increasing network bandwidth, (cost prohibitive on commercial networks) –Cost-effective to increase bandwidth for short- term projects –BCNET dedicated expert technical staff

17. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Dedicated Network Established service commitments Does not carry commercial traffic

18. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Connecting Communities

19. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Connecting Communities UVic connects directly to the Victoria “Transit Exchange” –Unique model pioneered by BCNET –Sharing data with community members at the Exchange –Cost savings – no traffic fees incurred between members and affiliates at the exchange –Access to many commercial Internet providers Fosters community development

20. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Connecting BC to Canada’s National Network

21. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Connecting to the Global Research Network – 42 Global Nations

22. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Network Expansion – Project 2010 Advanced Network infrastructure –BCNET 2010 will support research and teaching at our universities and institutes by connecting all major campuses (including academic health centres) with gigabit lightpaths. –Kelowna UBCO Kelowna General Hospital Interior Health Authority BCIT Aerospace Okanagan College –Kamloops Thompson Rivers University City of Kamloops –Surrey SFU Surrey

23. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Network Expansion – Project 2010

24. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference How to Get Connected

25. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Plan Your Network Needs Scope the network needs for your research projects –Do you need to collaborate with researchers across BC, Canada or Internationally? –Does this involve sharing of large data-sets? –Do you require a light-path to another university or research institute? –Do you require specialized data sets, voice, video, data?

26. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Do you need a Lightpath? Direct point-to-point channels or dedicated wave signals for specialized projects –Dramatically increase data transport capacities at low costs –Can customize traffic flows –Enhanced performance Examples –UBC Medical Expansion project enable high- bandwidth QOS networks for rock-solid connections

27. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Budgeting Your Network Needs What is your budget? –Connectivity –Hardware Involve campus IT Where to get money? –NSERC

28. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference Consult with BCNET’s Networking Staff Experienced networking technical staff to provide guidance and advice

29. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference BCNET’s Network Services Lightpaths direct point-to-point channels or dedicated wave signals Increase data transport capacities at low costs Enhanced performance Optimal management Example: Environment Canada and DFO Quality of Service Networks Rock solid connections Very stable, uninterrupted connections Example: Videoconferencing for UBC Medical Expansion project

30. November 2005 Advanced Research Networks Conference BCNETQuestions? www.bc.net