Demo: Software-defined Virtual Networking Across Multiple Edge and Cloud Providers with EdgeVPN.io

Abstract

This demonstration will showcase EdgeVPN.io, an open-source software-defined virtual private network (VPN) that enables the creation of scalable layer-2 virtual networks across multiple providers - including scenarios where devices are behind Network Address Translation (NAT) and firewall middleboxes. Its architecture combines a distributed software-defined networking (SDN) control plane and a scalable structured peer-to-peer overlay of Internet tunnels that form its datapath. EdgeVPN.io provides a foundation for the deployment of virtual networks that enable research and development in distributed computing. The demonstration will include a brief overview of the architecture, and will show step-by-step how a researcher can deploy EdgeVPN.io networks on devices including Raspberry Pis, Jetson Nanos, and VMs/Docker containers in the cloud. Attendees will be provided with trial resources to allow them to follow the demonstration hands-on if they so desire.