An Integrated Experimental Environment for Distributed Systems and Networks：（一个集成的分布式系统和网络实验环境）.pdfVIP

An Integrated Experimental Environment for Distributed Systems and Networks Brian White Jay Lepreau Leigh Stoller Robert Ricci Shashi Guruprasad Mac Newbold Mike Hibler Chad Barb Abhijeet Joglekar School of Computing, University of Utah Abstract width constraints in a controlled manner, they require te- dious manual configuration. Three experimental environments traditionally support network and distributed systems research: network emu- Netbed complements existing experimental environ- lators, network simulators, and live networks. The con- ments. It spans simulation, emulation, and live net- tinued use of multiple approaches highlights both the work experimentation by integrating them into a com- value and inadequacy of each. Netbed, a descendant of mon framework. This integration brings the control and Emulab, provides an experimentation facility that inte- ease of use usually associated with simulation to emula- grates these approaches, allowing researchers to config- tion and live network experimentation without sacrificing ure and access networks composed of emulated, simu- realism. It gives users the individual benefits of simula- lated, and wide-area nodes and links. Netbed’s primary tion, emulation, and live network experimentation, con- goals are ease of use, control, and realism, achieved figured and controlled in a consistent manner. Further, through consistent use of virtualization and abstraction. integration facilitates interaction, comparison,