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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 …
FCC takes aim at Data Caps
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2491457/the-fcc-takes-aim-at-broadband-data-caps.html It’s 2024 and yet some internet service providers in the US still charge you if you go over an allocated monthly data limit. Why? It’s not as if internet access is a finite physical resource. It doesn’t cost Comcast …
Why Clean Fiber Optic Cable Ends?
Why Clean Fiber Optic Cable Ends? Fiber optic networks are designed for high-performance data transmission with minimal interference or loss. However, contaminants on the cable ends can significantly degrade the quality of these transmissions. Below are some key reasons why …
Understanding the Different Types of OSPF Areas: A Guide
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is one of the most widely used link-state routing protocols in large enterprise networks, known for its scalability and efficiency in handling complex topologies. One of the key features that makes OSPF flexible is its …
Why BGP is the Backbone of the Internet: Understanding the Importance of Border Gateway Protocol
The Internet, as we know it today, is a vast network of interconnected systems that allow seamless communication, data transfer, and access to information. But have you ever wondered how data finds its way across such a sprawling network? This …
Top Tools a Data Center tech should have
Anyone who works in a data center needs the following tools. Some are essential, and some make their life easier. We all want work to be easier, right? These are just five tools I think everyone who visits a data-center …
Understanding the two types of fiber optic splicing
Fiber splicing is joining two optical fibers to create a continuous, low-loss, and highly efficient optical path. This connection is essential to maintaining the integrity and reliability of optical communication networks, whether they are used for internet connectivity, telephony, or …
APNIC:IPv6, DNS, and truncation in UDP
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/14/ipv6-dns-and-truncation-in-udp/ In February I looked at the behaviour of the DNS when processing responses in UDP, which set the truncated flag in the DNS response. In particular, I was looking for the incidence of DNS resolvers that used the answer section …
Understanding BGP MED: What It Is and Why It Matters
In the realm of networking, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a crucial component that helps determine how data is routed across the internet. One of the many attributes within BGP is MED, or Multi-Exit Discriminator. But what exactly is BGP …