Data synchronization
Distributed systems depend on synchronization, but every approach has tradeoffs. From full copies to delta updates, how do you choose the right method?
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Life on the Internet adoption curve
The technology adoption curve has not changed, our position on it has. As the Internet and BGP move into later stages of adoption, rapid growth is giving way to saturation, changing how we plan, invest, and operate.
APNIC Publishes Submission to Malaysia Public Consultation
APNIC’s submission to the Malaysia Communications and
Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is now available.
ASPA at APNIC: Strengthening BGP path validation
With support now available in MyAPNIC and the Registry API, APNIC Members can publish ASPAs to help detect route leaks and strengthen the integrity of Internet routing.
[Podcast] Testing RSSAC 028 DNS root server name choices
A measurement study of how the DNS bootstrap priming query behaves when the root servers are renamed and DNSSEC signatures are added.
ROA adoption barriers to practical planning tools: Reflections from ARIN 57
Guest Post: Even operators with strong BGP knowledge tend to create ROAs infrequently and may lack deep familiarity with their behaviour. ROOTBEER helps operators understand what to consider when creating ROAs.
IPv6-only vs IPv6-mostly: Appropriate use cases
Guest Post: Clear definitions of IPv6-only and IPv6-mostly depend on context. Choosing the right transition model directly affects performance, scalability, and user experience. Understanding where each approach fits is key to successful IPv6 deployment.
RFC 9958 and the operational reality of PQC
RFC 9958 shifts Post-Quantum Cryptography from theory into operational reality, highlighting how larger payloads, new handshake models, and hybrid deployments will affect real networks. What does this mean for engineers and operators?
SSH key exchange failures when managing legacy network devices
Guest Post: How to restore access to legacy network devices when modern SSH clients reject outdated cryptography.
The economics of SpaceX
SpaceX and Starlink’s valuation, reality, and the limits of connectivity economics.