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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can be used efficiently to establish trust between the participating centres. In addition to cross-location intranets, VP networks can also be used for inter-institutional data backup, for example, in which a limited number of communication partners with a high volume of data are connected via high-availability networks. In the XWiN network of DFN, there are already several VPNs connected, to which experience and basics can be tied.
Against this background, the objectives of this work package are to provide a stable network infrastructure and jointly usable core services in order to meet the increasing demand for networking of research and the increasing volume of data in the Helmholtz Association (keyword "data treasure"). Thus, the network of the individual Helmholtz Centres is to be networked on the basis of a high bandwidth with mutual trust and increased overall security. It comprises a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that includes all centres and a guaranteed level of quality. In particular, the network should enable the cross-centre use of scientific instruments and platforms and provide central basic services necessary for collaborative work. These basic services include, above all, uniform Identity & Access Management (IAM). The physical network and the basic services together form the prerequisites and foundation for a large number of higher-value services such as cloud services.
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Against this background, the objectives of this work package are to provide a stable network infrastructure and jointly usable core services in order
to meet the increasing demand for networking of research and the increasing volume of data in the Helmholtz Association (keyword "data treasure").
Thus, the network of the individual Helmholtz Centres is to be networked on the basis of a high bandwidth with mutual trust and increased overall security.
It comprises a Virtual Private Network (VPN) that includes all centres and a guaranteed level of quality. In particular, the network should enable the cross-centre
use of scientific instruments and platforms and provide central basic services necessary for collaborative work.
These basic services include, above all, uniform Identity & Access Management (IAM).
The physical network and the basic services together form the prerequisites and foundation for a large number of higher-value services such as cloud services.
