1 cyberinfrastructure to support grid computing and global collaboration for malaysian researchers:...
Post on 27-Dec-2015
213 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
1
Cyberinfrastructure to support GRID Computing and GlobalCollaboration for Malaysian Researchers: Current Status and Future Plans
Suhaimi Napis1. CIO and Director, InfoComm Development Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia2. Director, E-Research Area, Malaysian Research and Education Network (MYREN)
ISGC2007 - 26-29 Mar; Academia Sinica, Taipei
3
What is MYREN?
MYREN was launched by the KTAK, MOSTI, MOHE on 28th March 2005
Connects 12 of the largest public universities in Malaysia, with bandwidths ranging from 2Mbps to 8Mbps
Two private organizations connected to MYREN on their own cost as they see benefit in being part of the community
MYREN’s hub in Cyberjaya and is a gateway to other international NRENs in other countries via the Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN2) in April 2006.
Countries currently connected to MYREN include: Asia Pacific - Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Singapore,
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam Europe – GEANT2 (33 countries in Europe incl. UK, Germany, Italy,
Spain, etc.) North America – Internet2
MYREN Network Topology (as of Aug 2006)
Campus Network
Campus Network
Campus Network
Campus Network Campus
Network
Campus NetworkCampus
Network
Campus Network
Campus Network
Campus Network
Campus Network
MYREN NOC
MYREN WAN****connects members and collaborators at national
levelUUM
UTP
UPM
UKMUITM
MMU UNITEN
UM
UTM
UMS
UNIMAS
Campus Network
NAV6 Centre
USM
Mimos Grid Computing
Centre
TEIN2
Internet 4M
45M MDeC Virtual Reality Cluster
4Q06
Campus Network
MONASH
Campus Network
TM R&D
8Mbps
2Mbps
4Mbps
8Mbps
8Mbps
8Mbps
8Mbps
2Mbps 2Mbps 2Mbps
8Mbps
1Mbps
2Mbps
2Mbps
45Mbps
1Gbps
5
Improved Network Performance
milliseconds
Internet
TEIN2
Australia 416 92
Japan 113 92
China 546 89
S’pore 129 20
Vietnam 194 68
US 396 260
33 countries in Europe
North America
TEIN2 International Connection (since Apr 2006)
MYREN Internet2 CANARIE AARNet SingaREN
Country Malaysia United States Canada Australia Singapore
Network Name
MYREN Abilene CA*Net4 AARNet3 SingaREN
Bandwidth Backbone: 45M
User: 2-8M
Backbone: 10G
User: 100M-1G
Backbone: unlimited
User: 2.5G
Backbone: 5G
User: 10-100M
Backbone: n/a
User: 2M-100M
Traffic R&D only Production & R&D
Production & R&D
Production & R&D
Production & R&D
Network model
Telco-managed backbone & access network
Self-built backbone network -partnership with telco
Access network provided by regional fiber operator
Self-built backbone network -partnership with telco
Access network provided by regional fiber operator
Self-built backbone network -partnership with telco
Access network provided by regional fiber operator
Partially telco-managed backbone network
Access network can be procured with telco
Governance model
Govt. Project (owner is KTAK and manager is MDeC)
Consortium Consortium Consortium Society
National Research Networks: A Comparison
8
Achievements – Examples of Projects
1.E-Lecture Series: UM-Kyoto-Tsinghua• A weekly lecture organized for post graduate students in environmental
management. Lecture is chaired in rotation by the three universities. MYREN’s better quality enables hi-definition image and audio conferencing and allows for real-time interaction between lecturer and students
2.Telesurgery: UM – MDeC Virtual Reality Center and Korea-Manila-Malaysia
• MYREN allows remote visualization of 3D models built from medical scanned images. The high bandwidth of MYREN allows for UM’s researchers to harness the computational power of the MDeC VRC
3.E-Culture: UPM-UM-MDeC • Digitalization of dance movements and subsequent sharing of 3D models
between researchers can be accomplished through the high bandwidth of MYREN
4.E-Culture: UPM-ViNAREN and UPM-ITB• UPM successfully transmitted a live cultural performance from Malaysia to
Vietnam. MYREN allows for high-quality video and audio to be transmitted to collaborators internationally.
9
MYREN Achievements: International Research Collaboration1. TEIN2
MYREN plays active role in TEIN2 – Global Launch & TEIN2 Video
Malaysian researchers seen to be increasingly prominent e.g. EUSEA Conference
Active participation with regional scientists in network research, IPv6, e-Culture. Soon on Telemedicine, grid
Participating in discussion on TEIN2’s future
2. Internet 2 (US) Signed MOU in July 2006 Exploring collaboration activities Exploring dedicated connection in 2007
3. ASTRENA Main Committee ASTREAN will form the ASEAN-wide NREN and would
be the platform for research collaboration within ASEAN researchers
10
MYREN Issues - Low Utilization!
University Bandwidth(Mbps)
Average UsageMar 2005 – May 2006 (%)
Roadshow?
U. Utara Malaysia 2M 8.8 Y
U. Sains Malaysia 8M 1.0 Y
U. Tek. Petronas 4M 6.6 N
U. Malaya 8M 19.2 Y
U. ITM 2M 2.84 N
U. Putra Malaysia 8M 1.13 Y
U. Multimedia Malaysia 2M 64.9 Y
U. Tenaga 2M 0.1 Y
U. Kebangsaan Malaysia
8M 4.1 Y
U. Teknologi Malaysia 8M 1.8 Y
U. Malaysia Sarawak 8M 0.05 Y
U. Malaysia Sabah 1M 0.42 Y
11
MYREN Issues -Low Utilization
Issues of low utilization include:
1. Research funding for RMK-8 ceased during 2004-2005, thus researchers could not engage in new projects utilizing MYREN
2. Some Public IHL’s IT Centres/Division were reluctant to manage a 2nd network and thus gave low priority to MYREN
3. Most Public IHL’s are reluctant to peer with MYREN. Peering can allow some production traffic (.edu, .net, .com) hosted within NREN clouds to be shifted via MYREN pipe. E.g. MMU is shifting some of the production traffic to MYREN.
4. Many key researchers in IHL’s did not attend Roadshow and thus have poor awareness of MYREN.
5. IHL’s in Malaysia have poor record of collaborating e.g. silo research. Also many are focused on teaching instead of researching
12
MYREN2: Key Activities & Tasks
Network Operations
Promotion ofResearch Activities
Human Capital Programmes
NetworkInfrastructure &
Connectivity
Membership &Promotions
MYREN2
13
Proposed MYREN2: Network Connectivity
Note: Node selection was made based on the location of existing & prospective connectors.
Gigabit Ethernet
Cloud
KL
MYREN asset
50km radius to
user
Cyberjaya
50km radius to
user MYREN asset
50km radius to user
Penang
MYREN asset
PJ
MYREN asset
50km radius to
user
50km radius to user
Kuantan
MYREN asset
MYREN asset
50km radius to
user
Johor Bharu
15
NGCI: National MissionNGCI: National Mission
Creation of virtual research groups and synergy among centres of excellence in universities & institutes in Malaysia
Creation of a platform for sharing of best practices amongst local universities & research institutes and abroad
Significant cost reduction through sharing expensive tools and resources
17
ObjectivesObjectives
To establish and expand joint research in Grid Computing regionally and globally
To enable resource sharing and coordinated research work over the globally
To provide high performance computing capability for research in various domain specific applications
To introduce new scientific applications and technology components into local research and development
To enable training of highly secure local talent in Grid Computing
To establish research collaboration with international organizations in Grid Computing (PRAGMA, SEAGF, GGF)
To provide new knowledge intensive industries in Malaysia
18
Domain Areas in NGCIDomain Areas in NGCI
Infostructure and SecurityInfostructure and Security
Grid ApplicationsGrid Applications
•All the national project in Bio-Informatics, Semiconductor, Language Engineering and Security
•Scientific & Engineering Apps •Humanities/Social Science/ Fine Arts Apps •E-Learning Apps
•Life Sciences (Bio-Medical)
COMPUTERS
STORAGE
Grid Middleware and Tool EnablersGrid Middleware and Tool Enablers
Service Management Resource Allocation Resource Monitoring
Globus Toolkits (GT4)
Tools and Enablers
PO
LIC
Y &
P
OL
ICY
&
GO
VE
RN
AN
CE
GO
VE
RN
AN
CE
19
Government
Individual Users
SM
Es/
Com
pani
es/
Ent
erpr
ises
Universities/
Research Institutes
NGOperating
Centre
Regional Centres of Excellence
Regional Centres of Excellence
Satellite Centres
Satellite Centres
NGCI OverviewNGCI Overview
Role of National Grid Operating Centre (NGOC)
Grid operating centre
Monitoring
Provides major computing resources and necessary human resources
Role of Regional Centres of Excellence
Distributed centres specialize in certain domain areas
Provide support and training to the Satellite Centres within specific regions with certain specializations
Role of Satellite Centres
Participating members with computing resources to share
Manages and maintains its own hardware and software
21
Governance Structure for NGCIGovernance Structure for NGCI
Strategy Planning and Policy Development
Contribute and allocate computing resources
Drive the National Technology Roadmap
Monitoring and Membership
National Technology Roadmap Implementation and ReviewStandardization and BenchmarkingImplementation of plansProject evaluation and monitoringMonitoring of GridDay-to-day technical operationsImplementation of GTC decisions
Secretariat support to NGCC and GTC
Ministry of Science and Technology, Innovation
(MOSTI)
Secretariat(MOSTI/MIMOS)
Grid Technical Committee (GTC)
National Grid Coordinating Committee
(NGCC)
Grid Operations(MIMOS)
22
NGCI: Current Status NGCI: Current Status (Today: Live)(Today: Live)
http://nucleus.mygridusbio.net.my/ganglia/
23
Parting Messages
Help!! Need to hook up to more Grid facilities worldwide
HR Training!! Need to send students and researchers to Grid facilities
Virtual seminars and workshops!! Need willing colleagues to be speakers and resource persons
top related