Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Having reliable and fast internet access is essential for the success of any business in today’s digital age. Whether you’re using the internet for email, cloud computing, or online transactions, having a high-quality internet connection is crucial for productivity and …
What is a Data Center
Data centers are the backbone of the digital world. They house the servers, storage systems, and other critical infrastructure that support the internet and the cloud. A data center is essentially a secure and controlled environment designed to house IT …
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in a nutshell
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 …
Clarification on subscriptions
I probably wasn’t a little clear on my subscriptions. Let me help.1.I have installed a new subscription method for just the Packets Down Range Newsletter. You can view the details and signup at https://blog.j2sw.com/newsletter/new-subscription-form-for-packets-down-range- Once you have done that, come …
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Packets Down Range: e-mail list coming soon
I am busy working on a new e-mail list just for Packets DownRange. I installed some plugins which were supposed to have only emailed blog posts from Packets DownRange only to subscribers, not all blog posts. I have disabled e-mail …
Review: Tubes should be on your reading list
“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 …
Internet Exchanges and the (I)nternet
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 …
Packets Down Range #15: Data Center builds, broadband funding continues, e-mail
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 …