== Getting an Account ==

 * [wiki:Policy The DeterLab usage policy]
 * [wiki:GettingStarted Registering to use DeterLab]

== Getting Started ==

The following documentation is found at https://docs.deterlab.net/ :

  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/core-quickstart/ DeterLab Core Quickstart] - a high level overview of DeterLab Core
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/core-guide/ DeterLab Core Guide] - includes a basic tutorial as well as some advanced topics
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/sample-topologies/ Sample Topologies] - Some sample topologies to help you learn NS syntax
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/using-nodes/ Using Your Nodes] - Information about accessing and using your experimental nodes
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/generating-traffic/ Generating Traffic] - Using the LegoTG framework to generate traffic for your experiment
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/sharing/ Using Shared Materials] - Sharing files and other elements of your experiment within DeterLab
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/deterlab-commands/ Core Reference] - Information about system commands, nodes, image IDs, OSIDs and more
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/DETERSSH/ Accessing testbed nodes using SSH]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/serial-console/ Using the Serial Console on testbed nodes]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/glossary/ Glossary] - List of terms used throughout DeterLab

== Technical Support ==

 * Read through [wiki:FrequentlyAskedQuestions Frequently Asked Questions about DeterLab]
 * [/search Search] existing support tickets.
 * If you still need assistance, read [wiki:GettingHelp Getting Help] to use our support ticketing system.

'''Note''': To view, search and file tickets, you must be logged in with your DeterLab testbed account.

== Capabilities for Experimentation ==

  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/orchestrator/orchestrator-quickstart/ Orchestration (MAGI)] - Communications and control system for repeatable experimentation.
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/containers/containers-quickstart/ Virtualization (Containers)] - For creating large-scale  DETER topologies that support differing degrees of fidelity in individual elements. Helpful for experiments requiring 400+ computers. 
  * [http://fedd.deterlab.net/trac Federation] - Federation architecture for creating experiments that span multiple testbeds through dynamically acquiring resources from other testbeds.
  * [http://abac.deterlab.net/ Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)] - Scalable authorization system used with the federation capability.


== Core Reference Documentation ==

* Commands
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/deterlab-commands/ DeterLab Shell Commands]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/ns-commands/ NS Command Extensions]
* Nodes
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/swapping/ Node Use (Swapping) Policies]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/DETERSSH/ Accessing testbed nodes using SSH]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/node-types/ Available Node Types]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/node-types/#netfpga2 Available NetFPGA Nodes]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/serial-console/ Using the Serial Console on testbed nodes]
* OS and Image IDs
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/os-images/ Operating Systems supported by DETER and details about using them]
  * [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/custom-images/ Custom OSIDs and Image IDs]
* [https://docs.deterlab.net/core/legacy-tools/ Legacy Tools]