Glossary

"aconet" is the superior denotation for the education network ACOnet and the ACONET association.

Describes the association for advancement of an austrian, scientific network.

"Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, or DWDM for short, refers originally to optical signals multiplexed into the 1550-nm band so as to leverage the capabilities (and cost) of Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifer technology, which has an effective range from approximately 1530 nm to 1560 nm." (Source: Wikipedia)

"Dedicated to preserving the central coordinating functions of the global Internet for the public good." (Source: IANA Homepage)

"ICANN is responsible for the global coordination of the Internet's system of unique identifiers. These include domain names (like .org, .museum and country codes like .UK), as well as the addresses used in a variety of Internet protocols. Computers use these identifiers to reach each other over the Internet. Careful management of these resources is vital to the Internet's operation, so ICANN's global stakeholders meet regularly to develop policies that ensure the Internet's ongoing security and stability." (Source: ICANN Homepage)

"The RIPE NCC is one of five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) providing Internet resource allocations, registration services and co-ordination activities that support the operation of the Internet globally." "The RIPE NCC is an independent, not-for-profit membership organisation that supports the infrastructure of the Internet through technical co-ordination in its service region." (Source: Webpages, RIPE Network Coordination Centre)

"The purpose of the NRO is to undertake joint activities of the RIRs, including joint technical projects, liaison activities and policy co-ordination." (Source: Webpages, Number Resource Organisation)

Connection point to the ACOnet backbone network

"RIPE (Réseaux IP Européens) is a collaborative forum open to all parties interested in wide area IP networks in Europe and beyond. The objective of RIPE is to ensure the administrative and technical coordination necessary to enable the operation of a pan-European IP network. " (Source: RIPE Homepage)

"Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) manage, distribute, and register public Internet Number Resources within their respective regions." (Source: Webpages, Number Resource Organization)