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 to connect and exchange Internet traffic directly. By connecting directly to an IX, organizations can reduce the cost and latency of their network connections while also improving their...
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The state of Iowa announces “Dig Once” program
OFFICIAL NOTICE. December 30, 2021. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (“OCIO”) has released the first version of the State of Iowa’s Fiber Optic Network Conduit Installation (“Dig Once”) program. More information regarding this program can be found on the website at https://ocio.iowa.gov/dig-once. The OCIO is leading and coordinating a program to provide for the installation of fiber optic network conduit where such conduit does not exist. To further the program, the OCIO has developed a website to help identify where opportunities may exist...
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FD-IX: Local-pref and default routes
I just finished up an article over on the FD-IX blog about local-prefs, default routes, and Internet exchanges. https://www.fd-ix.com/uncategorized/local-pref-and-default-routes/ Not everyone on the Internet needs full feeds from their provider. In this case, how does learning routes from an Internet Exchange such as FD-IX benefit you if all you are doing is default routes? So let’s take a scenario. You are a local hosting company. You don’t provide Internet to customers, you just do hosting of websites and data. You have a couple...
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Continue reading...Routing Registries and you
This was originally published at https://www.mtin.net/blog/internet-routing-registries/ It has been updated form grammar, but I am working on an updated version of this, Routing Registries are a mysterious underpinning of the peering and BGP world. To many, they are arcane and complicated. If you have found this article you are at least investigating the use of a registry. Either that or you have run out of fluffy kittens to watch on YouTube. Either way, one of the first questions is “Why use a routing...
Continue reading...Free peering has a cost
Lately, there has been some discussion about the pricing of Internet Exchanges (IXes) and the reasons behind free peering ports and paid peering ports
Continue reading...My Mum 2019 BGP presentation
In this presentation, I talk about BGP communities, filters, and other cool BGP stuff.
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