workshop@metro.ucc.su.oz.au (Network Workshop) (11/29/88)
WORKSHOP
ON
AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH
NETWORKING
6 to 9 December 1988
hosted by
University Computing Services
University of Sydney
WORKSHOP DETAILS
WORKSHOP AIM
The major aim for this Workshop is to provide a venue for
participants to present Working / Position Papers, hold
discussion sessions, share experiences and generally promote
exchange of ideas on many key issues encountered in modern
information networking.
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
In order to achieve the goals set for this event, the
emphasis will be on a WORKSHOP rather than a formal
CONFERENCE or SEMINAR. As such, all attendees should expect
to be called on to play an active part in the various
sessions held. At the very least, one attendee from each
organisation represented should be prepared to spend 5
minutes presenting a short status report of networking
activities within that organisation.
Developments in networking internal to organisations (eg.
campus-wide) and on a wide-area scale (metropolitan, state
and national) have now reached a turning point within
Australia. There is now an awareness for the need for
information networking services, and a preparedness by those
at the policy-decision level to commit resources for
implementation of such services on a large scale. Coming at
this turning point, the Workshop should provide a unique
opportunity for attendees to help decide on future
directions that developments will take in this field.
Within this context, THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF THE WORKSHOP
DEPENDS ENTIRELY ON THE LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION GIVEN BY ITS
ATTENDEES. CRITICAL ARE THE WORKING / POSITION PAPERS
PRESENTED AND THE DISCUSSION SESSIONS THAT CAN FOLLOW.
Thus a complete programme for the Workshop can not be set
until all offers of working papers have been received and,
to some extent, will depend on the progress of the Workshop
itself. However, the following presents a general outline
of the topics to be considered and the sessions set aside
for them. The programme is intentionally non-detailed and
flexible at this stage.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
General Frame-Work
The Workshop programme has been organised around a set
of offered Working Paper presentations scheduled for
morning and early afternoon sessions, followed by at
least one panel session each afternoon to discuss issues
raised earlier each day. The entire afternoon of the
last day (Friday 9 November) has been set aside for
panel sessions and hopefully to document concrete
recommendations that have arisen from the Workshop.
In addition, the AVCC and ACDP intend to hold the first
(closed) meetings of the their Network Steering and
Technical Committees on the evening of the first day
(Tuesday 6 December). A Workshop Dinner will also be
organised for the evening of the second day (Wednesday 7
December) to which all attendees are invited (see
registration form for cost). If past workshops are any
indication, many informal discussions will also continue
on outside the organised hours of the Workshop
programme. (There are several pubs and many good
restaurants near-by).
Day 1 - Tuesday 6 December
Registration: 9:00 - 10:00
Theme: An Australian Academic & Research Network
Topics: Current Status of Networking in Australia
Setting the Goals for the Future
Policy Level Decisions
Funding, Who Pays, How?
Who Participates, At What Level?
Proposed Management Structures
ACSnet current status & future directions
Common Carriers (Telecom, OTC, AUSSAT)
Proposals for Supercomputing in Australia
Metropolitan/State Networks
Status of overseas networks: NSFnet, JANET,
NORDUnet...
Connections from Australia to Overseas
Networks
Proposals for an Pacific Rim Internet
Panel Session
AVCC/ACDP Steering & Technical Networking
Committee Meeting (closed session)
Day 2 - Wednesday 7 December
Theme: Wide-Area Networking - the Technical Issues
Topics: General issues -
Status of OSI Standards
Backbone Protocols Sets - which to be
supported
Addressing and Directory Services
The Physical Layer -
Geographical Routes for Main Backbone
Where are Main Backbone Nodes Located?
Distribution from Backbone Nodes
Network and Transport Layer Services -
Gateways for Protocol Sets?
Wide-area Network Applications -
Which services supported, via which
standards?
Electronic Mail
File Transfer
Remote Job Submission?
An Implementation Strategy
Installing new services (eg. Backbone)
Migrating current services
Panel Session
Workshop Dinner (venue to be announced)
Day 3 - Thursday 8 December
Theme: Internal Organisation LANs and Campus
Networking
Topics: Status Updates from Each Participating
Organisation
General issues -
What Services are Supported?
Network Management and Support by Who?
Departmental Subnetwork Management?
IP Address Management
Funding, Cost Recovery, Usage Charging
etc.
Local Addressing and Directory Services?
Network Security
The Physical Layer -
LAN media choices
Physical layout and routing
Network and Transport Layer Services -
External Network Access
LAN Applications -
Which services supported, via which
standards?
Electronic Mail
File Transfer
Remote Job Submission?
Implementation Strategies
Installing new services
Migrating current services
Panel Session
Day 4 - Friday 9 December
Themes: Internal Organisation LANs and Campus
Networking (continued)
Round-up of Recommendations
Topics: Status Updates from Each Participating
Organisation (continued)
Networking Personal Computers (PCs)
Which media / protocol sets / software
Bringing Network Services/Applications
to PC Users
Documenting Concrete Recommendations
Panel Sessions
Demonstration and Network Access for Attendees
A small demonstration of networking techniques used
within the University of Sydney will run throughout the
duration of the Workshop. This demonstration will be
located close to the lecture theatre venue and will
provide access for each attendee to a guest electronic
mail account so that each participant may keep in touch
with home.
WORKSHOP VENUE
The venue for the main Workshop sessions will be:
Architecture Lecture Theatre 1,
Level 2,
Wilkinson Building, G04,
Maze Crescent,
University of Sydney.
The Wilkinson Building is located on the southern side of
the University Campus, with walkway entrances off either
City Road or Maze Crescent (within the University).
PARKING
Parking is available at the University parking station on
the corner of Cleveland and Shepherd Streets but NOT on the
main University campus areas.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Attendee registration will be from 9:00 am to 9:45 am on the
first day (Tuesday 6 December) in the foyer outside the
lecture theatre venue.
Intending participants should please return the details
requested on the REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE FORM sent out
as an accompanying Electronic News Item.
Participants intending to present Working Papers should also
return the details requested on the REGISTRATION FOR
WORKING / POSITION PAPER PRESENTATION OR DISCUSSION SESSION
FORM that has also been distributed by Electronic News.
PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY the return addresses and associated
comments, as well as deadlines, on these forms.
ACCOMMODATION
There are a number of alternatives on offer to participants
requiring accommodation for the duration of the Workshop:
i. Single Rooms at Wesley Student College
These are basic rooms with common/shared toilet and
shower facilities typical of University student
residences. Rates are $26.00 per day for bed and
breakfast and $36.00 per day for full board.
Reservations for this accommodation may be made via
the Workshop organiser as per details on REGISTRATION
FOR ATTENDANCE FORM. Room numbers for this
accommodation are limited and reservations will be on
a first come basis.
ii. City Gardens Studio Apartments
The City Gardens Apartments are located very close to
the Workshop venue and provide particularly attractive
rates where up to four people can share accommodation.
The City Gardens offer two types of apartment:
+ Studio Apartments with double bed, two single
beds, kitchenette and own bathroom at $102.00 per
day plus $10.00 per extra person per day up to
maximum of three people.
+ Suites with double bed and three single beds in
lounge area, kitchinette and own bathroom at
$112.00 per day plus $10.00 per extra person per
day up to maximum of four people.
BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECT WITH CITY GARDENS and
mention should be made of the title of the Workshop
and that it is hosted by University of Sydney to
attract discounted rates above (any problems should be
referred to Megan Walker, Conference Bookings, City
Gardens).
Phone: (02) 690-9100
Location: 1 Myrtle Street,
Chippendale,
(at corner of Myrtle Street and City Road)
iii. Camperdown Travelodge
Located on the opposite side of the University campus
to the Workshop venue (10-15 minutes walk), rates are
$89.00 per night. Again, please mention University of
Sydney for discount rate.
BOOKINGS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECT WITH CAMPERDOWN
TRAVELODGE.
Phone: (02) 516-1522
Location: Missenden Road,
Camperdown.
(near corner of Missenden and Parramatta
Roads)
CONTACT ADDRESS(ES)
Further enquiries should be directed to the Workshop
organiser, Mr David Phipps via:
Phone: (02)-692-3495
FAX: (02)-660-6557
ACSnet: "workshop@extro.ucc.su.oz"
Post: Mr David C.W. Phipps,
Information Network Manager,
University Computing Service,
University of Sydney,
N.S.W., 2006.
(AUSTRALIA)