Interconnection notes
Peering, BGP, edge infrastructure and network security — written by the people building Peer1IX.
Multi-Cloud Networking Made Simple With a Connectivity Hub
Running workloads in more than one cloud creates a networking puzzle. A connectivity hub solves it with private, centrally managed paths.
Designing Disaster Recovery Links Between Indian Data Centers
Your disaster recovery plan is only as good as the network between your sites. How to design DR links that meet your RPO and RTO.
Choosing Edge Colocation: 10 Questions to Ask a Provider
Edge colocation decisions are different from choosing a hyperscale campus. Ten questions that reveal whether a site will serve your edge wo…
How Micro PoPs Cut Backhaul Costs for Regional ISPs
Backhaul to distant metros is one of the largest costs for regional ISPs. Micro PoPs change the equation by letting traffic turn around ins…
Route Servers Explained: Peering With Everyone Through Two BGP Sessions
Route servers turn hundreds of bilateral peering sessions into two. Here is how they work, what they filter, and when you should still peer…
What Is Cloudflare Network Interconnect?
Cloudflare Network Interconnect connects your network privately to Cloudflare. What it is, who uses it and how Peer1IX makes it available.
IPsec Tunnels Explained: Secure Site-to-Site Connectivity
IPsec creates encrypted tunnels across untrusted networks. How it works and how managed termination on Peer1IX simplifies it.
Firewall as a Service: Security That Follows Your Traffic
Firewall as a Service moves inspection into the network, so every branch, data center and cloud connection follows the same policy. How it…
DDoS Attacks in India: What Network Operators Should Prepare For
Distributed denial-of-service attacks are a constant reality for Indian networks. The types, the targets and the preparation that pays off.
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.