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I have been busy writing some posts on some general topics for those readers who want some high-level overviews of various network terms and items. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the core routing protocol used to exchange information about network reachability between routers in the Internet. BGP enables routers to make informed decisions about the … Read more
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“Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet” by Andrew Blum is a captivating exploration of the physical infrastructure of the internet. The book takes us, as the reader, through the pipes, wires, and data centers that make up the internet and provides an in-depth look at the people and technology behind it. Andrew … Read more
The Internet is a complex network of connected devices, servers, and routers that enables the seamless exchange of data and information worldwide. However, to ensure that this exchange is fast, reliable, and secure, organizations need to rely on specialized infrastructure known as Internet Exchanges (IXs). An IX is a physical platform that allows multiple networks … Read more
Lots of things happening in the news this week. For the first time in a while, I have enough content for the Patreon edition. I am also starting a new thing. If you have a notable photo you would like featured in the “Photo of the week,” send them to me. The Patreon edition is … Read more
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Amazon delivered my new 49″ curved monitor today. It reminds me how much I love tech and new gadgets. I wanted to thank each and every one of you who are Patreons. In December, I had the unfortunate time of hitting a dear in texas. Due to all of the airbags deploying, the car of … Read more
One of the most incredible things this week is the updates to the cloud flare speed test. Lots of things were analyzed, with a lot of questions on why. I will have a blog post separately about this. Sponsor ISP News•WANRACK to acquire KwikCom. WANRack, LLC (“WANRack”), a national leader of custom fiber optic network … Read more
