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Information Technology and Application

Notes DOEACC Center, Gorakhpur
Indian Institute of Technology , Guwahati
ERNET VSAT HUB, Bangalore
Tezpur University

12.4.3 The Objectives of ERNET

ERNET operations, i.e., providing state-of-the-art communication infrastructure and
services to academic and research institutions, Govt, organisations, NGOs, private sector
R&D organisations, and various other non-commercial organisations;
Research and development;
Training and consultancy;
Content development.

Achievements

Foundation of a national capability building in the area of computer networking laid through:
Setting up of a chain of core groups as the participating agencies with a minimal set of lab
facilities and creation of skilled manpower to carry out R&D
Generating manpower at different levels
Making the world of standards (TCP/IP, OSI etc.) well understood
Providing an insight into emerging issues such as ATM networks, networked multimedia,
and information infrastructure
Net-work infrastructure and services set up, including
Installation, maintenance and operation of large campus LANs
Design, commissioning and testing of SATWAN hub and the installation of VSATs
Seamless interconnection of LAN-WAN segments and multi-protocol capability provided
Provision of the whole range of Internet services
Deployment of TDM/TDMA based VSAT network for Internet access
Research and Development
Research and development in the area of computer networking has been the forte of ERNET.

Task How research and development and training are integral parts of ERNET activities?
Justify.

Self Assessment
Multiple choice questions:
4. Information and library network is a major national programme initiated by UGC
in .................... .
(a) 1988 (b) 2002
(c) 1991 (d) 1992
5. The head quarters of Information and library network is situated at .................... .
(a) Delhi (b) Mumbai
(c) Mysore (d) Ahamedabad
6. ERNET practically brought the internet to India and has built of national capabilities in the
area of:
(a) Computer (b) Networking
(c) Internet (d) Technology

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