Title :
A virtual network laboratory for instruction and research
Author :
Cane, John ; Leitner, Lee
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.
Keywords :
Internet; client-server systems; computer science education; distance learning; educational aids; local area networks; student experiments; Internet-connected LAN environment; client-server environment; client-server testing; computing research; distance education students; education; experimentation; instructional VNL; multilayered abstraction model; networking courses; remote user control; remote-controlled testing; virtual network laboratory; web applications performance testing; Computer networks; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Information science; Internet; Laboratories; Local area networks; Network servers; Performance evaluation; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
SoutheastCon, 2005. Proceedings. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8865-8
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.2005.1423320
