Testbeds RNP
Boosting your experimental ICT research
What are testbeds?
A testbed is a platform for conducting rigorous, transparent and replicable experiments on scientific theories, computational tools and new technologies. A testbed can include software, hardware and network components which, when combined, enable the performance and collection of the data resulting from these experiments.
Run experiments using
Overlay virtual networks
Authentication and Authorization Infrastructures
SDN programmable networks
Disaggregated optical networks
Network Functions Virtualization (NFVs)
10 Gbps and 100 Gbps Data Transfer Servers (DTNs)
Benefits for your research:
Realistic, national-scale experiments
Isolated, dedicated network with customizable topology
Real infrastructure instead of simulated or emulated environments
Experts for technological support and specialized consultancy
Remote access to shared computing resources
Our testing environments
Fibre
Discover our platform for teaching networks and experimenting with new Internet architectures.
GidLab
Develop practical experiments with authentication and authorization and digital certification.
LOFT
Perform compliance and performance tests with software-defined infrastructures.
What our users are saying
MENTORED Project (FAPESC/MCTIC/CGI.br)
Experimentation environment for the Internet of Things to automatically configure experiments and test cybersecurity mechanisms.
"The modularity offered by RNP's Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) allows us to choose different connectivity models, present in Kubernetes, according to the project's security and quality of service needs. Our first experimental results were promising and indicate that MENTORED has created realistic and scalable network scenarios. Another strong point was the technical support offered by the experts who manage and develop the infrastructure."
Michelle Wangham (Univali)
CPoS (Unicamp)
New, more economical consensus mechanism for public blockchains
"CPoS implements a new way of creating consensus between processors of a public blockchain (even if they are adversaries) with low energy costs and low operating latency. For the implementation and testing of CPoS in an environment that was distributed and as similar as possible to a real situation of use, the collaboration of RNP was fundamental."
Marco Amaral Henriques
Unicamp
FAQ
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Who can request the service?
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Researchers, students under supervision and teachers from education, teaching and research institutions connected to the RNP System.
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What are examples of resources available for user experimentation?
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Geographically distributed servers, Networks with OpenFlow Switches, IoT Middleware, Networks with P4 Switches, Disaggregated Transponders (TIP Cassini with ONF Stratum), Programmable network slice, Shared computing resources, Identity Providers (IdPs), Service Providers (SPs), Discovery Services (WAYF and EDS), Shibboleth Federation, SimpleSAMLphp Federation, OpenID Connect Provider, OpenID Connect Client, Public Key Infrastructure for Education and Research (ICPEdu), Docker Container, Kubernetes Container, perfSONAR measurement points, IPv6 Addressing and others.
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How long can I keep the funds allocated to carry out my research/project?
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An average of three months, with the possibility of extension.
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Can I add computing resources from my institution/project to the testbed?
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Yes, you can! You can bring your own computing resources to be added to your experiment. Contact us. This approach is known in other international testbeds as "Bring your own device" (BYOD).