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Web-Page Content Tips for Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 17, 2023

I see many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) neglecting their websites. Old websites can mean lost sales for you. For many potential customers, your online presence might be their first interaction with you. Here are my top 16 tips for things …

  • Categories BGP Networking

Why is BGP so important to the Capital I Internet?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 7, 2023

At the core of this interconnected web of networks is the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a fundamental routing protocol that plays a pivotal role in directing internet traffic. In this post, I will explore the significance of BGP and why …

  • Categories equipment Equipment Gear xISP

Why is XGS-PON better than standard GPON?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 2, 2023

In this blog post, I will compare XGS-PON (10 Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network) and GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) to understand why XGS-PON is emerging as the superior choice for ultra-fast fiber internet. Many Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPS) …

  • Categories Guest Tech Topics Networking Tips Wireless WISP xISP

If you are an ISP, run your own DNS resolvers

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date September 20, 2023

Glenn Kelley has a great article on spinning up your own DNS resolvers. This is a critical piece of infrastructure if you are in internet Service Provider (ISP). https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-dns-server-your-network-uses-root-hints-glenn-kelley As Glenn writes. Here’s why ISPs should consider running their own: …

  • Categories BGP Data Center Networking peering

Unpopular opinion: BGP should accept smaller than a /24

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date September 15, 2023

For years, we have heard of the depletion of IPv4 address space on the Internet. At the same time, more and more networks are coming online. Out of these new networks, we have an ever-increasing number wanting to participate in …

  • Categories Data Center

Quantum Computing, and why you, as an Internet Service Provider should care

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date July 22, 2023

Quantum computing is one of those buzzwords floating around. Should you, as an Internet Service Provider, care? In this blog post, I will go over, at a high level, what quantum computing is and what to watch if you are …

  • Categories Data Center Equipment Networking

Understanding what is Ethernet Virtual Private Network ( EVPN )

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date July 20, 2023

Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) is designed to provide scalable and efficient data center interconnectivity. Built upon the foundation of traditional Ethernet, EVPN incorporates the best features of layer 2 and layer 3 protocols to create a flexible and secure …

  • Categories news

Why network admins are weird Part 1

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date July 15, 2023

The next time you think your friend, significant other, or neighbor is weird, they might be a network admin. Here are some reasons to have caused this.

  • Categories Equipment

Rookie network mistake this morning, and musings

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date June 29, 2023

Over the past few years, I have been trying to train myself out of First Responder mode and into the ability to take a step back and evaluate the situation when it comes to network outages. Being in the ISP …

  • Categories Newsletter

PDR #23: Patreon Edition. Python, BGP, ARIN51

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date May 4, 2023

This content is for Patreon subscribers of the j2 blog. Please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month. This helps to provide higher quality content, more podcasts, and other goodies on this blog.To view this …

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