Hybrid Cloud Experiments with GENI for Multi-site Opt-in Use
Cases Prasad Calyam (PI) Collaborators: Ray Leto (TotalSim), Rob
Kopp (Metro Data Center) GEC18 Talk in Session on Shakedown
Experiments, October 2013
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City-supported Hybrid Computing Infrastructure Smart Cities
have the potential to provide computing and broadband utility
services that have a transformative economic impact 2
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Project Purpose We want to transform how professionals and
students can make and learn-about advanced manufacturing components
through a "simulation-as-a-service" app based on cloud resource and
software/platform access rentals in US Ignite cities Credit:
TotalSim 3
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Advanced manufacturing design today requires iterative and
collaborative work among multi-site engineering experts Collect
requirements Reverse engineer physical component (e.g., scans)
Build CAD model for virtual component(s) Model Collaborate with
customer via conferences Ship VMs back-and-forth Iterate and
improve component (i.e., Parameters, Geometry) Simulate Apps for
vertical E.g., PipeFlow, CarPredictor, EduApp Manufacture physical
improvements Delivery New Component 4
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Life of a small-business (in advanced manufacturing) Today:
Local/home- grown Screen capture/Email Asynchronous collaboration,
physical Win7 PC access required Lots of data copies Mail DVDs, SCP
Slow data transfer Public Internet Local cluster procurement Time
consuming, overprovision Future : Cloud/apps/GENI WebEx on virtual
desktop Synchronous collaboration, Cross- platform/device operation
Cloud storage OSC storage, Box.net Data security and control Fast
data transfer Extended VLANs over Dublink, OARnet, GENI Elastic
compute access Can handle demand bursts Traditional development
lifecycle: several delays for delivery, increased cost, and
overhead for productivity Agile development lifecycle: quicker
delivery, reduced cost and increased productivity 5
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SMaaS App in GENI Infrastructure 6 GENI experiments in this
project will include multi-site opt-in users and studies on user
productivity, performance and experiences using SMaaS apps
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Activities Planned and Challenges Setup Hybrid Cloud testbed
with GENI Rack connected over the City of Dublin network to the
GENI infrastructure Last-mile infrastructure build-out to TotalSim
High-bandwidth connectivity Long-running service Demonstration of a
simple simulation-as-a-service app Intellectual Property issues
VMware Horizon Broker hosting within GENI Rack Plan for recruiting
opt-in users for the hybrid-cloud services IRB protocol for opt-in
user recruitment and usability studies Report on experiences
implementing simple app services Suggestions for improving GENI
tools and services Publish conference/journal papers 7