NTAC
1/6/09
In attendance: Jeff Bartig, Jeff Boote, Eric Boyd, Cort Buffington, Matt Davy, Michael Lambert, Ken Lindahl, Caren Litvanyi, John Moore, Dave Pokorney, Chris Robb, Linda Roos, Jeff Schiller, Paul Schopis, Joe St Sauver, Rob Vietzke, Steve Wallace, Linda Winkler, David Wood
Agenda
1. Housekeeping (Paul Schopis)
a) getting someone to do the brief "This is your NTAC" session aimed at new tech people in the community who may not be aware of the activities of the NTAC;
b) Talking about having a vice chair
2. Community feedback on operational issues (Ana Preston/Paul Schopis/Dave Reese)
3. Update from Internet2 (Chris Robb)
4. Update from AOAC (Paul Schopis)
5. Update from Peering Working Group (Jeff Bartig)
6. Report from DCN Working Groups (Linda Winkler)
7. Report from Routing Policy Working Group (David Farmer)
8. Update on Performance Working Group (Carla Hunt)
9. Update on ARIN issues (Dale Finkelson)
10. Phoebus/Bulk Transport (Steven Senger and Chet Ruszczyk)
11. Information & Infrastructure (Martin Swany)
12. Other topics
Meeting Notes
1. Vice Chair and Presentation at JT
Paul asked that someone to volunteer to provide an NTAC overview presentation at the upcoming Winter JT meeting. We continue to seek a volunteer.
George Loftus suggested having a vice chair. The group agreed that it is a good idea. Paul requested that a small group modify the NTAC governance document to include the vice chair position. Cort Buffington, Michael Lambert and John Moore volunteered to modify the document.
2. Community feedback on operational issues
As follow-up to an item mentioned at the FMM, Paul mentioned that he, Ana and Dave Reese were tapped to receive responses from the community regarding how to communicate operational changes. To date, no suggestions have been received. Cort mentioned that the maximum amount of notice is best. Discussion ensued about methods used by those on the call. Steve Wallace asked whether people use an RSS feed in addition to email. Cort indicated that most people didn't take advantage of the RSS feed option.
3. Internet2 Update
Chris Robb mentioned that the Seattle node will be moved to the PNWGP and that will occur this week. He also mentioned that work is occurring this week in Chicago in conjunction with the T640 router upgrade.
4. Update from AOAC
Paul reported that the AOAC had a lively discussion about commodity access and headroom. He also reported that the AOAC reviewed a pricing model for a second 10gig. The pricing model was forwarded to the Board by AOAC Chair, Dave Jent and received approval to operate on a trial basis for a year. When the documentation regarding the 10 gig is available, Rob will send the URL. The AOAC began to discuss how to determine future Internet2 architecture and that will continue to be a topic of discussion in the coming weeks.
5. Update from Peering Working Group
Jeff Bartig mentioned that the group has not met lately. Steve Wallace added that the operation work occurring in Chicago will provide better infrastructure for CPS and that Internet2 staff are beginning to plan for CPS growth.
6. Report from DCN Working Group
Linda Winkler mentioned that there were three DCN WG conference calls in December. The discussions during the calls centered on the business model. As a result of those discussions, Linda, Chris Robb and Eric Boyd will be creating a strawman of the business model that will be available for public comment soon.
7. Report from Routing Policy Working Group
Dave Farmer was unavailable.
8. Update on Performance Working Group
Carla was unavailable.
9. Update on ARIN issues
Dale Finkelson was unavailable.
10. Phoebus/Bulk Transport
Steve Senger mentioned that they have been working on the mission statement for the group as well as the functional requirements for Phoebus.
11. Information & Infrastructure
Martin Swany was unavailable.
12. Other topics
none