The ever-increasing scale of scientific data has become a sig-nificant challenge for researchers that rely on networks to interact with remote computing systems and transfer re-sults to collaborators worldwide. Despite the availability of high-capacity connections, scientists struggle with inade-quate cyberinfrastructure that cripples data transfer perfor-mance, and impedes scientific progress. The Science DMZ paradigm comprises a proven set of network design patterns that collectively address these problems for scientists. We explain the Science DMZ model, including network architec-ture, system configuration, cybersecurity, and performance tools, that creates an optimized network environment for science. We describe use cases from universities, supercom-puting centers and research laboratories, highlighting the effectiveness of the Science DMZ model in diverse opera-tional settings. In all, the Science DMZ model is a solid platform that supports any science workow, and exibly accommodates emerging network technologies. As a result, the Science DMZ vastly improves collaboration, accelerating scientific discovery. Copyright 2013 ACM.

The Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) is the primary provider of network connectivity for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. In support of the Office of Science programs, ESnet regularly updates and refreshes its understanding of the networking requirements of the instruments, facilities, scientists, and science programs that it serves. This focus has helped ESnet to be a highly successful enabler of scientific discovery for over 25 years. In September 2015, ESnet and the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER), of the DOE Office of Science, organized a review to characterize the networking requirements of the programs funded by the BER program office. BER advances world-class biological and environmental research programs and scientific user facilities to support DOE’s energy, environment, and basic research missions. This report of the review contains a Findings section and documents Case Studies discussed during the Requirements Review.

The Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) is the primary provider of network connectivity for the US Department of Energy Office of Science (SC), the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. In support of the Office of Science programs, ESnet regularly updates and refreshes its understanding of the networking requirements of the instruments, facilities, scientists, and science programs that it serves. This focus has helped ESnet to be a highly successful enabler of scientific discovery for over 25 years.In August 2014, ESnet and the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), of the DOE Office of Science, organized a review to characterize the networking requirements of the programs funded by the FES program office.Several key findings resulted from the review.

The Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) is the primary provider of network connectivity for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (SC), the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. In support of the Office of Science programs, ESnet regularly updates and refreshes its understanding of the networking requirements of the instruments, facilities, scientists, and science programs that it serves. This focus has helped ESnet to be a highly successful enabler of scientific discovery for over 25 years. In April 2015, ESnet and the Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR), of the DOE Office of Science, organized a review to characterize the networking requirements of the programs funded by the ASCR program office. Several key findings resulted from the review - they are discussed in this report, along with the case studies presented at the review.

The Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) is the primary provider of network connectivity for the US De- partment of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC), the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. In support of the Office of Science programs, ESnet regularly updates and refreshes its understanding of the networking requirements of the instruments, facilities, scientists, and science programs that it serves. This focus has helped ESnet to be a highly successful enabler of scientific discovery for over 25 years.In September 2014, ESnet and the Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES), of the DOE Office of Science, organized a review to characterize the networking requirements of the programs funded by the BES program office.Several key findings resulted from the review.