Interconnection notes
Peering, BGP, edge infrastructure and network security — written by the people building Peer1IX.
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…
Cloud to Cloud Connectivity: Private Paths Between Platforms
When applications span two clouds, traffic between them should not wander across the internet. How private cloud-to-cloud connectivity work…
Data Center to Cloud: Why Hybrid Traffic Deserves a Private Path
Hybrid architectures move a lot of data between your racks and the cloud. Running that over the public internet adds risk and variability.…
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…
Edge Data Centers Explained: Compute One Hop From Your Users
Edge data centers place racks and power right beside the exchange, so applications can sit one hop from the networks that carry their users.
What Is a Micro PoP? Interconnection for Tier-2 and Tier-3 India
A Micro PoP is a compact interconnection site placed inside a smaller town. Here is what it contains, how it connects to the exchange, and…
What Is an Internet Exchange Point and Why India Needs Thousands of Them
An Internet Exchange Point is where networks meet to swap traffic directly. Here is how IXPs work, what they change for users, and why a co…