Before starting to get the feel of GENI, one needs to get a GENI account. I requested one from https://portal.geni.net/idp/request.html.  Once you fill out all the details, it can take a few days to get a response from the project office at BBN. Once your request is approved, you will receive a bunch of emails, encouraging you to seek help if you need and getting you all excited about GENI and its potentials. Sure it is exciting but you will be the true judge of that……