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How Route Servers Work on an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)
In the world of Internet connectivity, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a crucial role in facilitating efficient traffic exchange between networks. Within this ecosystem, route servers act as intermediaries to streamline the process of establishing connections, known as peering, between …
Geek Book- Bandwidth: The Untold Story
For the first time, Caruso pulls back the curtain in Bandwidth, a no-holds-barred memoir that celebrates the pioneers who invented the Internet’s early backbones, the renegades who lit the fiber revolution, the antics that caused it to all come crashing down, …
Rack Studs Amazon Black Friday Deal
For anyone mounting gear in data center racks, these things are awesome! Save your fingers. No more cuts from sharp metal. Right now, Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a 100-pack. This will allow you to easily mount 25 …
Understanding the 802.11ax Protocol: The Future of Wireless Connectivity
Wireless networking technology has evolved rapidly over the years, with each new standard improving speed, capacity, and efficiency. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this realm is 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6. As the latest iteration in the …
Packets Down Range #32: Zero Net, Indiana gets $15 Million, Akamai
Fall and cold weather are rapidly approaching here in the Midwest. I have been away from PDR for too long. Lots of summer projects around the house, new trails in the woods, and working on the garage keep me from …
Data Center physical security
Physical security in a data center is critical as it serves as the first line of defense against unauthorized access, vandalism, theft, and environmental threats. Here’s a deeper dive into the various layers and strategies involved in ensuring comprehensive physical …
What is a Console Cable? A Guide to Understanding its Purpose and Use
If you’ve ever worked in IT, network engineering, or even set up your own home lab, you might have come across the term “console cable.” Although it may seem like just another connector, the console cable is actually a critical …
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Document: Peering Agreement Template. Available to Patreon subscribers
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Overview of OSPF and BGP Differences and why
Having done consulting for years I saw many instances where BGP, especially ibgp, was used where OSPF would have been a better fit. Sometimes, this was for a specific reason; sometimes, it was just not knowing better. I am from …