Network Services
Peering, BGP, edge infrastructure and network security — written by the people building Peer1IX.
Replacing Cross-Connect Sprawl With Virtual Circuits
Racks full of single-purpose cables are expensive and hard to manage. How virtual circuits consolidate connectivity and cut recurring costs.
Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Data Center Interconnect: Pros and Cons
Stretching VLANs is tempting, routing is safer. A balanced look at layer-2 and layer-3 interconnect between data centers.
Virtual Cross Connects: Private Links at the Speed of Software
A virtual cross connect gives you a private point-to-point link to another network on Peer1IX — over the port you already have, with no new…
Peer1ix Port: One Physical Connection for Every Service
A Peer1ix Port is your on-ramp to everything on the fabric — public peering, private circuits and cloud — over a single interface.
Carrier-Grade NAT Explained for Regional ISPs
IPv4 addresses are scarce and expensive. Carrier-grade NAT lets ISPs serve more subscribers per address. How it works and what to watch.
Peer1ix Virtual Edge: Network Functions Without the Boxes
Virtual Edge lets you run SD-WAN gateways, firewalls and routers as virtual appliances on Peer1IX edge infrastructure, wired straight into…
Introducing Peer1ix Cloud Router: Routing Without the Hardware
Peer1ix Cloud Router is a virtual layer-3 router inside our network. It connects your clouds, data centers and partners with BGP — no appli…
What Is a Virtual Connectivity Hub? One Port, Many Destinations
A Virtual Connectivity Hub turns a single physical port into a switchboard for clouds, data centers and partners. Here is how it works.
Data Center to Data Center Connectivity: A Practical Guide
When your applications span more than one facility, the link between them becomes critical infrastructure. What DC-to-DC connectivity is an…