BakeAThon and ConnectAThon requirements:

Local ethernet network for testing

	o Should be firewalled from host site's intranet
		o incoming to protect attendees
		o outgoing to protect host

	o Should be firewalled from incoming traffic from internet
		o if external access is necessary, use ssh keys to control

	o Unfiltered outgoing connections to the internet
		o this may be contrary to host's policy
			o not all attendees use vpn
			o following are minimal services necessary
				o http, https
				o ssh
				o git
				o vpn protocols
				o imap, pop
			o someone onsite with the authority and ability
			to permit additional access as requested by attendees
		o Any NAT must support multiple VPN connections to external sites
		o Should be responsive under load
			o Vague, but the host will be constantly reminded
			when the internet connection resembles a wet straw

	o Wireless access to test network
		o preferred, not a hard requirement

	o 4 static ip per person
		o minimum requirement, should poll for more
		o this acknowledges that a lot of testing is on virtual machines
		o must include IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
			o event provided IPv6 addresses must not be link-local
		o global IPv6 routing should be provided by the host, not mandated

	o DHCP for both networks

	o static DNS entries (for servers)
		o new sub-domains must be easy to create for some testing scenarios
		o FedFS is driving the need to make adjustments
		o all ip must be resolvable (IPv4 and IPv6)
		o there must be a domain name
			o connectathon.org
			o should also be the NFSv4 domain name
				o with a TXT record

	o krb5 server
		o not always used, but should be available

	o ldap/nis service with some test identities

	o immediate access to all firewall, router, dhcp, dns,
	etc. configuration by someone with ability and authority to fix problems

Physical needs

	o 2 network ports and cables per person

	o 2 power outlets per person
		o Might need more, gather requirements
		o Might need electrician the first day
	
	o 2'x3' working space per person

	o Separate room for discussions
		o No presentations in testing room
		o No other distractions (cough, World Cup, cough)
	
	o Separate machine room for noisy equipment
		o Must be able to have machines on same network
		o Fast connection between rooms
		o Will need AC
	
	o Printed copy of network configuration at each station
		o email copy is nice, but not sufficient
	
	o Small conference room for conversation and conference calls

	o Adequate and secure parking

Security

	o Minimal access is from 8am to 8pm

	o Must be able to leave equipment (i.e., laptops) in
	testing room

	o Equipment recieved from attendees must remain packaged
	and only opened/powered with an attendee is present

	o I.e., security is to not only protect the interests of
	the host but the visitors

	o Attendees must be able to easily get from test room to
	exterior
		o Cell phone calls

NDA

	o Not always a requirement

	o Please base off of http://www.connectathon.org/cthon_liability_2010.pdf

	o Cameras
		o Even if no NDA, must ask permission before taking pictures
		of equipment

		o It is nice to take pictures of attendees, but please make
		sure you ask first and do not capture any screen shots
	
	o One benefit of hosting is to bring in people who
	normally would not attend
		o No competitive analysis