URL: http://www-net.cs.umass.edu/testbed_workshop/ Entry Date: 2003-01-20 Results:

• Discusses the focus, needs, and hardware and software structures for a new generation of network research testbeds - testbeds that will allow for disruptive experimentation with network infrastructure, and that will enable and enhance cutting edge networking and network-application research.
• Describes a spectrum of research testbed types.
• Describes past research testbeds.
• Identifies important issues to be considered when thinking about future network research testbeds.
• Discusses the broad benefits to networking research of a vibrant testbed program, and considers the following specific research areas:
  • Network Measurement and Characterization
  • Dynamically Extensible Networks
  • Overlay networks
  • Wireless/Mobile Networks
  • Sensor networks
  • Network-security related research