Notes from RIPE 91
Routing the root, PQC for the RPKI, TTLs in the DNS, and much more from RIPE 91.
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Tech matters
A solution to the concerns about the current RPKI Trust Anchor configuration
Guest Post: Join the discussion on the proposed ‘RPKI Trust Anchor Constraints’ specification and share your feedback to benefit the community.
[Podcast] Greasing the wheels
Shumon Huque discusses how greasing — testing unused protocol values — can keep extensible protocols flexible and prevents future extensions from breaking.
Rate-based versus credit-based flow control: Part 2 — Notes on flow control
Guest Post: Flow control is a fundamental concept in the design of high-performance networks. In part two of this three-part deep dive series, we compare rate-based and credit-based approaches to flow control.
Internet in Spaaaaace
Marc Blanchet’s presentation about deep space networking imagines a future where the Internet works well for people on the moon, and those they are connected to back on Earth.
A new NRO resource for network operators working across multiple RIRs
Guest Post: The NRO has published a new reference page to help network operators and other members of the Internet technical community learn how to create ROAs through each of the five RIRs.
An Italian case study: Collateral damage from live-event site blocking with Piracy Shield
Guest Post: Italy’s Piracy Shield blocks IPs and domains within minutes, but measurements show broad collateral damage to legitimate services.
Understanding stealthy BGP hijacking risk in the ROV era
Guest Post: Analysing the mechanics of stealthy BGP hijacking with a topology-aware risk assessment and long-term monitoring.
[Podcast] Geolocation and Starlink
Geoff Huston discusses the problem of Geolocation and Starlink, with mis-attribution of traffic to economies an increasing concern.
Principles of flow control: Part 1 — Notes on flow control
Guest Post: Flow control is a fundamental concept in the design of high-performance networks. In part one of this three-part deep dive series, we look at the principles of flow control.