Current Status
Development under way, led by CANARIE, with assistance from RNP.
GRENML Python input/output library released, installable via PIP.
Alpha versions of standalone distributed database nodes and map visualisation display have been demoed worldwide.
The GREN Mapping team is seeking contributors. Please get in touch.
Previous
Project and implementation requirements (stories, prioritization) gathered and approved.
Interchange format & implicit data model "GRENML" draft approved; under revision.
Prototype GRENML Python support library drafted, not yet released publicly.
Prototype map visualisation, based on the GÉANT Map, prepared and presented at TNC19 to general interest.
Distributed database implementation plan proposed and approved.
Request for participation published and distributed.
Progress Log
(Meetings are held approximately bi-weekly, in English.)
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Resources
- Released Documents and Presentations
- WG Meetings and Notes
- Background documents
Existing Maps
This is not an exhaustive list. It is recognised that most networks have a static or dynamic map. We have identified the following examples as a cross-section in order to gather initial requirements for our efforts:
- GÉANT Interactive map:
http://map.geant.org/ - GLIF map (static, artist-rendered):
https://www.glif.is/publications/maps/GLIF2017_World_2k_9-21.jpg - Global Research Map:
https://globalresearchmap.org/ - GNA Phase I compliancy map (static, artist-rendered):
https://gna-re.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/GNA-CI-GXPs-and-links-29-May-2017.jpg - TeleGeography map:
https://www.submarinecablemap.com/ - NetSage:
https://portal.netsage.global/ - TeleGeography
https://global-internet-map-2021.telegeography.com/
