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The Industry Evaluation IPv4 and IPv6 Topology Dataset
This dataset contains samples of the CAIDA IPv4 and IPv6 topology datasets. The CAIDA topology data are collected by a globally distributed set of Ark monitors, and provide information useful for studying the topology of the Internet. The IPv4 sample includes one cycle from all monitors of one team on January 2, 2008. There were 11 Ark monitors active at that time. The IPv6 sample is one of the earliest collected by Ark, on 12 December 2008, and includes 5 monitors. More detailed information about the CAIDA topology datasets can be found at
CAIDA makes the full topology data freely available to academic researchers and US government agencies. Corporate entities (including corporate researchers) receive access through CAIDA's membership program. Information on membership levels, services, and rates is found on the CAIDA Sponsorship Information page, or can be requested by emailing sponsorship@caida.org.
The industry evaluation dataset is provided to corporate researchers to allow them to assess the usefulness of the CAIDA topology data for their research, and justify CAIDA membership for their organization. This evaluation dataset is not intended to be used for actual research.
Data Use Restrictions
Acceptable Use Policy for the files of the Industry Evaluation IPv4 and IPv6 Topology Dataset
- Macroscopic Topology data will not be distributed beyond authorized users.
- All users who publish a document (including web pages and papers) using data from this dataset must provide CAIDA with a copy of the publication and must cite:
The CAIDA Industry Evaluation IPv4 and IPv6 Topology Dataset, Young Hyun, kc claffy and Paul Hick http://www.caida.org/data/active/topology_sampler_dataset.xml.
Industry evaluation IPv4 and IPv6 Topology Dataset Access
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Other Topology Datasets:
- Freely Available Datasets
- IPv4 Routed /24 AS Links (September 2007 - ongoing)
- Skitter AS Links (January 2000 - February 2008)
- Router Adjacencies
- AS Rank
- AS Relationships
- AS Taxonomy
- Restricted Access Datasets
References
For more information on topology measurements see:
- Skitter macroscopic topology measurements
- Scamper home page
- Paris traceroute
- iPlane path measurements
- NetDimes Internet mapping project
- University of Oregon Route Views Project
For more information on the Archipelago (Ark) Measurement Infrastructure, see:
The Industry Evaluation IPv4 and IPv6 Topology Dataset was sponsored by:
