Frequently Asked Questions

You may have some generic queries about OMF, which we have attempted to cover in this section. This section is a compilation of some frequently asked questions and their answers. Remember to check this page from time to time as this page will be updated on a regular basis.

About OMF

  • How do I get access to OMF?
  • What is OMF?
  • Who is eligible to use OMF?
  • Are OMF and ORBIT the same?
  • How do I get the OMF application?

OMF Configuration

  • Is OMF available for general use?
  • How are the resources in the testbed configured?
  • Is the OMF testbed firewalled?

Where do I Start?

  • Is there a tutorial that can help me get started?
  • What other reference information is available?
  • Where can I find information about Ruby?
  • Where do I find information about OMF-specific Ruby methods?

Using OMF

  • How do I register to use OMF?
  • How do I make a reservation?
  • In what language do I develop my experiment?
  • What is a prototype definition?
  • What is an application definition?
  • How do I specify the measurements to be recorded?
  • Can the measurements collected be exported to a different format?

Hardware and Software Setup

  • How are the resources in the OMF testbed configured?
  • What operating system do the resources run?
  • Can I run my own operating system?
  • Can I load my own software packages on my nodes?
  • Are Linux sources and packages available locally?