Network virtualisation for transparent testing and experimentation of distributed applications

Abstract

Popular network simulation tools, such as ns-2, are useful for undertaking experiments with emerging networking technologies. As networked applications become distributed at scales comparable to the Internet, such as peer-to-peer applications, testing and experimentation becomes increasingly difficult and important With this paper, we are introducing an elaborate extension to existing simulation capabilities by allowing realistic highly distributed application prototypes to be attached to a simulator for transparent testing and experimentation. We enable developers to focus on building their applications rather than detailing simulation scripts. Testing can then be performed in a natural set..