IXP from scratch: Part 3 — The peering LAN
Guest Post: How we connected our two PoPs and which security and safety mechanisms (L2 and L3) we configured to ensure reliable operation.
Tag: IPv6
IP addresses through 2024
What IPv4 and IPv6 addressing in 2024 tells us about the changing nature of the network.
BGP updates in 2024
Did the stability of the routing system change in 2024?
BGP in 2024
Geoff Huston’s analysis of BGP routing table growth for 2024 and some projections.
Three of the best: Geoff Huston
2024 delivered many insightful posts from Geoff, here are three of the best.
Three of the best: IPv6
IPv6 continued to be a popular topic on the blog. Here are three of 2024’s best.
Event Wrap: ON-IDLE Stakeholders Meeting
APNIC participated in the ON-IDLE Stakeholder meeting, held in Manila Philippines on 4 December 2024.
Three of the best: Measurement
Measurement is always a popular topic on the APNIC Blog. Here are three of the best from 2024.
Visualizing the scale differences of IPv4 and IPv6
The difference in scale between IPv4 and IPv6 is so vast that it’s difficult to represent clearly. Here’s one way to visualize it.
IXP from scratch: Part 2 — Network and security design
Guest Post: In principle, an IXP consists of a single broadcast domain, but in practice it has to operate several services securely to provide reliable peering services to its members.