Put your ICT idea or solution to the test!
Researchers and innovators can still put ICT ideas or solutions to test thanks to the open-access Fed4FIRE+ Testbeds Portal, which filters on available testbeds’ technologies and provides you with a single account to perform experiments.
You can easily set up and execute your experiment with a wide range of testbeds that cover various technology domains, including but not limited to, cloud computing, wireless and wired networking, sensor networks, and software-defined networking. Fed4FIRE+ testbeds can be fully operated remotely and free of charge.
PREPARE YOUR EXPERIMENT
To run the experiment the first step is to have a clear picture of which project you want to run, what you would like to test, which parameters or features you would like to investigate, and which problem you would like to solve.
Then, you can identify and access the Fed4FIRE+ testbeds that match your need on the Fed4FIRE+ Portal, filtering on available testbeds’ technologies. The Fed4FIRE+ Portal also provides you with a single account and certificate to perform experiments.
HOW TO USE THE FED4FIRE TESTBEDS PORTAL
Have a look at the videos and documentation below to learn more about the consolidated methodology to the setup of your experiment.
To get an idea about opportunities for testing by using our facilities, take a look at →success stories← and get inspired by other external experimenters who used the Fed4FIRE+ facilities in the past.
Afterward, experimenters can proceed with the experiment configuration by using the tools or by contacting contact the Fed4FIRE+ support team for further guidance.
To login, sign up, create new experiment, or join an existing experiment:
Getting Started
Once you have a clear picture on which experiment you want to run (e.g. to test your prototype or product, service or application, a new protocol or process, etc.) and what you would like to test; which parameters or features you would like to investigate, which problem you would like to solve, technology or solution choice you would like to made, etc…. you should get in contact with us so that we can assist you with:
- Identifying necessary technical requirements derived from your initial idea and
- Identifying suitable Fed4FIRE+ testbeds to implement your experiment
To get an idea about opportunities for testing by using our facilities, take a look into →demo stories← and get inspired by other external experimenters who used the Fed4FIRE+ facilities in the past.
How to proceed?
Experienced experimenters can define needed tests by considering Fed4FIRE+ →documentation← and information about →testbeds←, and proceed with the experiment preparation by using the Fed4FIRE →tools←.
Or, take advantage of an experienced Fed4FIRE+ support team to help you by contacting us at ›contact@fed4fire.eu‹.
Experiment preparation
In this step, your testing environment will be specified and configured by using the Fed4FIRE+ →tools←. In order to use the tools and configure your experiment, you will have to agree on Fed4FIRE+ →umbrella Terms and Conditions← and in some cases on →local Terms and Conditions← related to testbeds involved in your experiment.
To be able to use the Fed4FIRE+ tools to configure your experiment, you will need to create an account and certificate (see right). If you already do not have one you will have to create your SSH key.
Afterwards, experimenters can proceed with the experiment configuration by using the tools or can contact the Fed4FIRE+ support team at ›contact@fed4fire.eu‹ for further guidance.
To get a Fed4FIRE+ Account and Certificate:
Here, to create SSH Key
To login, sign up, create new experiment, or join an existing experiment:
Experimentation and Conclusion of the Test
In principle, the same tools used for configuration of an experiment in the previous step are also used to execute, monitor, and control a running experiment as well as to collect the experiment results at the end. When needed, Fed4FIRE+ support team is ready to assist you during this phase as well.
Upon completion of your test, we will ask you to help us to improve and promote our facilities in the future by providing us with following feedback:
- [compulsory] You need to fill out a compulsory →feedback form← on your satisfaction from using our facilities from both technical and support points of view
- [compulsory] If you publish results that were obtained from our testbeds, a reference to Fed4FIRE+ or the specific testing environment used is required
- [optional] Provided you are happy with our services, we would appreciate being able to use your case – obviously without any confidential details – to inspire other people. Providing us with a user story to be published on our website, allows others to take advantage of your experience
- [optional] Keep in touch with us and let us know later on about further development of your product, service, or solution you made based on the testing results you gathered in our federation
