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NJEDge.net PortalNJEDge.net Portal Proof Of Concept (POC) Update Proof Of Concept (POC) Update

Joe Walter

Enterprise Solutions Center (ESC)

Verizon ESG

June 11, 2003

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NJEDge – Proof of Concept UpdateNJEDge – Proof of Concept Update

AGENDA

• Why Proof Of Concept (POC)?

• Enterprise Solution Center (ESC) Role

• Test Update

• Q & A

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Why POC?Why POC?

• Network Design Validation

• Vendor Interoperability

• Service Provider Interoperability

• Portal Implementation Strategy Development

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The Challenge The Challenge

• Take the Idea to Reality

• Complex Network Design in a Multi-vendor Environment

• Emerging IP Video Technology– H.323 standard (V1 - V4, with

options)

– Real Time Applications on a Non-Deterministic Data Network

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ESC InvolvementESC Involvement

PEOPLE PROCESS

TECHNOLOGY

ISO 9001CERTIFIED

ENGINEERS

LAB FACILITY

• Complex Solutions

• Network Integration Focused

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Enterprise Solutions CenterEnterprise Solutions Center

NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

NETWORK DESIGN

PROOF OF CONCEPT TESTING

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Solving Enterprise Business Problems with Technology

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ESC CharterESC Charter Develop Integrated SolutionsDevelop Integrated Solutions

– Research new products and technologies

– Conduct product assessments & evaluations

– Conduct proof-of-concept integration testing

– Provide skills transfer Design Complex, Large-scale NetworksDesign Complex, Large-scale Networks

– Consult on design portion of strategic engagements

– Provide technical leadership and design review Support Laboratory ServicesSupport Laboratory Services

– Support customer trials

– Provide customized testing and evaluations

– Provide ongoing development of technical staff

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TRANSPORT

SONET DWDM

CORE NETWORK SERVICES

IP ATM Frame Relay

MULTI-SERVICE ACCESS

Wireless T1/T3 OC-N Ethernet

APPLICATIONS

IP Video IP Telephony

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VIR

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ESC Lab FacilityESC Lab Facility

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NJEDge.net DesignNJEDge.net Design

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ANJ/NJEDge Interop Test BedANJ/NJEDge Interop Test Bed

Internet

IP VPN/ATMCloud

Polycom FX

Cisco 2651Gatekeeper

DelawareATM

DE-7204-GK

Newark-GK

DEL-3660/GKHigh School

DEL_2651

Polycom FX

ANJ_FX

Internet(ISP)

Data

Data

NEWARK LATA

NJ ATM Core

DELAWARE LATA

.1

Newark-WAN

NJEDge Portal

ANJ Polycom MCU

ANJ Portal

NJEDge-GK1

NJEDge-GK2

CTM Servers Polycom VS_4000

HSRP

Cat_5505 NJEDge Polycom MCU

Cisco 7200WAN

NJEDgeRemote Site

Cascade MCM GK

CAT 6509/MSFC

ISDN

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Proof Of Concept Test OutlineProof Of Concept Test Outline

• FVC Click To Meet Premier (CTMP) Validation

• CTM/H.323 with Security - Firewall • IP Addressing scheme (Private vs. Public)• Dialing Plan (Private vs. Public)• Quality of Service (Marked vs. Unmarked)• Inter-Portal Gatekeeper Interoperability• Vendor Interoperability• Remote to Portal - IP VPN Connectivity • Trouble Shooting Procedure for NJEDge

network

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Current Status in Test BedCurrent Status in Test Bed

• Test Plan developed • IP Addressing and Dial Plan validated• Inter-Portal design and connectivity confirmed• Gatekeeper Redundancy configured and

tested• FVC Click-to-Meet scheduling application

staged and verified between devices• Cisco IOS software validated• Tandberg Endpoint Interoperability tested

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FVC Screen CaptureFVC Screen Capture

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Screen Shot of Conference SetupScreen Shot of Conference Setup

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Next StepsNext Steps

• Security Enhancement via Cisco PIX Firewall

• Quality Of Service (QoS) Validation

• Deployment and Pilot testing in early July

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Q & AQ & A

THANK YOU!