학술논문
A virtual network laboratory for instruction and research
Document Type
Conference
Author
Source
Proceedings. IEEE SoutheastCon, 2005. SoutheastCon SoutheastCon, 2005. Proceedings. IEEE. :651-655 2005
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Language
ISSN
1091-0050
1558-058X
1558-058X
Abstract
A client-server environment has been developed for testing performance of web applications. This paper discusses extending its applicability to instruction and research as a virtual networking laboratory (VNL). The VNL operates in an Internet-connected LAN environment and can perform operations of arbitrary scope under control of remote users. A multi-layered abstraction model of the VNL is described, wherein the client-side test application performs functions related to remote-controlled testing and experimentation. The paper also elaborates the development of a VNL for instructional purposes, and describes other possible uses in research and education.