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?