Internet2 Insight Console Archives

15
Jul
2024

Advanced Networking Network Automation

Transforming R&E Networks Through Automation: Q&A with Network to Code and Internet2

By Amber Rasche

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Network automation is transforming how research and education (R&E) institutions manage their infrastructures, enhancing efficiency, resiliency, and scalability. However, the path to automation can be complex, riddled with institution-specific and shared roadblocks and detours. With progress comes new…

12
Dec
2023

Advanced Networking Cloud

Cloud Connectivity and More: Internet2 Insight Console Adds Virtual Networks Feature

By Scott Taylor

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes It’s been a big year for Internet2 Insight Console, the web-based interface that empowers members to visualize, manage, and troubleshoot Internet2 network services. Starting in March, Internet2 released Insight Console’s first features throughout 2023: Looking Glass, Community,…

31
Oct
2023

Advanced Networking

Internet2 Successfully Completes OESS Migration to Insight Console Virtual Networks

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes By Linda Roos, Internet2 Senior Director for State and Regional Networks During the weekend of Oct. 28-29, Internet2 migrated all active connections from OESS and the Cloud Connect Portal to Insight Console Virtual Networks. The effort encompassed the…

08
Sep
2023

Advanced Networking

OESS and Internet2 Cloud Connect Portal Migrate to Virtual Networks in Late October

By Linda Roos, Internet2 Senior Director for State and Regional Networks Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Virtual Networks is the newest feature coming to Internet2 Insight Console this fall. Virtual Networks will replace the existing OESS and Internet2 Cloud Connect…

09
Aug
2023

Advanced Networking

Latest Updates on Visualizing, Managing, and Troubleshooting With the Internet2 Insight Console

By Mike Simpson, Internet2 Director of Infrastructure Systems and Software Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Have you taken the new Internet2 Insight Console for a spin yet? Whether you’re a network engineer, security analyst, researcher, or otherwise curious community member, we are…

13
Jun
2023

Advanced Networking

Internet2 Sunsetting Router Proxy, Embracing the Power of Looking Glass

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes By Linda Roos, Internet2 Senior Director for State and Regional Networks This spring, we announced the first feature available in the Internet2 Insight Console: Looking Glass. Designed to replace the Router Proxy service, Looking…

05
Jun
2023

Advanced Networking Events

5 Takeaways on Advanced Networking at the 2023 Internet2 Community Exchange

By James Deaton

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Last month, the research and education (R&E) community arrived in Atlanta for the inaugural Internet2 Community Exchange. It was a whirlwind of a week – from two energizing and inspiring keynotes to dozens of talks that cultivated…

13
Apr
2023

Network Automation Advanced Networking

5 Questions for Karl Newell and Chris Wilkinson on Embracing Network Automation at Internet2

By Amber Rasche

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Let’s make network automation a priority in 2023. We’ve heard the community loud and clear: It’s time to move the conversation from “if” to “when and how” the research and education (R&E) community can embrace automation for the…

31
Mar
2023

Advanced Networking

Take a Closer Look at Looking Glass: Internet2 Releases First Insight Console Capability

By Brian Cashman, Internet2 Network Planning Manager, and Christopher Green, Internet2 Digital Designer and Software Architect

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes We are excited to announce that the Internet2 Insight Console – a web-based console that empowers members to visualize, manage, and troubleshoot Internet2 network services – is now in production and available to the…

28
Feb
2023

Advanced Networking Community News

4 Things We Learned From a Community Test Drive of the Internet2 Insight Console at TechEX

By Christopher Green

We’re not testing you; you’re helping us test the software. So you can’t do anything wrong! Christopher Green (left) and Brian Cashman of Internet2 talk through the usability testing process at the 2022 Technology Exchange. With that disclaimer setting the stage for unfettered clicking and unfiltered feedback, we invited community…

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