Session Abstract

Internet2's Cloud Initiative includes integrated work across the entire Internet2 portfolio, with specific deliverables across NET+, network, and trust & identity activities to provide a comprehensive set of community and commercial cloud support activities to address the needs of researchers and the academic enterprise in the use and adoption of cloud.

The session will include an overview of:

> Lessons Learned
> Feedback and Lessons Learned from Community Working Groups, Conversations and Existing Programs
> Current Capabilities
> Descriptions of Internet2 Peer Exchange (I2PX) and Cloud Connect
> A Discussion of Current NET+ Services
> An Explanation of Grants and Credits Available from Cloud Providers such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google for Researchers
> A Guide to the Internet2 Resources for the Cloud Offerings
> Future Plans
> Ideas for Internet2 on Cloud initiatives
> An Opportunity for Feedback and Discussions with Session Attendees and a Charge to Work Together