Organizations investigating perfSONAR deployments are often limited by resources - especially for larger first-time deployments. In these cases, it is often advantageous for RENs to have access to low-cost, smaller perfSONAR nodes and to participate in in-depth, hands-on training workshops to learn how to effectively utilize the perfSONAR toolkit. The NEAAR partners work with RENs in Africa to help identify the need for perfSONAR deployments, to fund low-cost nodes, and to deliver relevant training to local network engineers. NEAAR-supported training workshops provide these engineers with an overview of the perfSONAR toolkit, a hands-on experience installing and using it, and an introduction to interpreting output and troubleshooting any observed network issues.

Interested in a perfSONAR workshop?

The NEAAR collaboration considers perfSONAR training requests on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in requesting training, please review the requirements for funding, scheduling and planning a workshop below. Additional information about support we offer can also be found on our Engagement pages.

NEAAR-supported training can provide assistance with:

• Procurement and shipping of equipment
• Trainer travel to local host location
• Trainer accommodation

NEAAR-supported training cannot provide assistance with:

• Travel or lodging for local or regional participants for workshops
• Venue costs
• Meal costs for workshop participants

Required document submission timeline:

• Training Request questionnaire: [PDF]
  • Completed and submitted 6 months prior to potential workshop date
• Technical questionnaire: 
  • Completed 4 months from scheduled workshop date online in collaboration with NEAAR trainers.
• Logistics questionnaire: 
  • Completed 2 months from scheduled workshop date online.
• Post-workshop results checklist: 
  • Completed within 1 month of workshop end date.

To formally request a workshop, please submit a completed Training Request questionnaire to: EngageUs@iu.edu