Interconnection notes
Peering, BGP, edge infrastructure and network security — written by the people building Peer1IX.
Temporary Bandwidth for Migrations and Events
Some network needs last weeks, not years. How on-demand virtual circuits handle migrations, launches and events without long contracts.
Private Connectivity for Hybrid Colocation Footprints
Many organisations now run a mix of owned rooms, colocation and edge sites. How a private network fabric ties them into one environment.
Power and Reliability at the Edge: What "Always On" Really Means
Reliability at the edge depends on power design, monitoring and operational discipline. What to look for and how Peer1IX approaches it.
From Village to Cloud: How Micro PoPs Support Digital India
India’s digital public infrastructure reaches every corner of the country. Interconnection close to those users makes it faster and more re…
Peering and Latency: Why Local Exchange Makes Apps Feel Faster
Users do not see BGP, but they feel it. A plain-language look at how local peering cuts round-trip time and why that matters for video, gam…
Protecting Origin Servers With Private Connectivity
When a CDN or security proxy sits in front of your website, the path back to your origin matters. Private connectivity strengthens it.
Connecting Remote and Temporary Sites With IPsec
Construction sites, pop-up stores and event venues need secure connectivity fast. IPsec over any internet link delivers it.
Zero Trust and the Network: Where FWaaS Fits
Zero trust is about identity and verification, but the network still matters. How FWaaS supports a zero-trust architecture.
Scrubbing Centers Explained: Cleaning Traffic Without Going Offline
Scrubbing diverts traffic for a protected prefix, removes the attack and forwards clean traffic. How it works and when to choose it.
Reaching Service Providers in Other Cities With VXCs
Your security vendor is in Mumbai, your cloud partner in Chennai and you are in Gurugram. Virtual cross connects reach them all from one po…
Monitoring Your Interconnection Port: Traffic, Errors and Trends
Your fabric port carries some of your most important traffic. What to watch on it and how to read the graphs.
Common Applications That Break Behind NAT — and Fixes
Most traffic passes through NAT without trouble, but a few applications struggle. How operators can reduce subscriber complaints.