# IXP

Published articles for IXP.

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## Self-service peering with a PeeringDB login

DevFeed: [Self-service peering with a PeeringDB login](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/self-service-peering-with-a-peeringdb-login-36154.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://as215248.net/notes/self-service-peering/>)

Author: Bastiaan Brink

Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [AS215248 - Notes](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/as215248-notes.md>)

Topics: [Networks](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networks.md>), [OAuth](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/oauth.md>), [Server](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/server.md>)

Tags: [automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/automation.md>), [bgp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bgp.md>), [dashboard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dashboard.md>), [ipv4](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ipv4.md>), [ipv6](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ipv6.md>), [ixp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ixp.md>), [login](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/login.md>), [mail](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mail.md>), [networks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networks.md>), [oauth](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/oauth.md>), [peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peering.md>), [permission](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/permission.md>), [request](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/request.md>), [self-service](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-service.md>)

### AI overview

The article describes a self-service peering portal that uses PeeringDB OAuth to authenticate users, verify ASN update rights, and offer exchanges where both networks are present. Requests create disabled sessions for manual approval, with inherited filtering and validation policies, notifications, and approval-based removal.

### Source excerpt

Peering requests used to be mail ping-pong. Now you log in with PeeringDB on the peering page, pick an exchange, and the session is waiting for my approval.

## George Washington, the Delaware, and Direct Routes

DevFeed: [George Washington, the Delaware, and Direct Routes](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/george-washington-the-delaware-and-direct-routes-40153.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.j2sw.com/inetarch/george-washington-delaware-direct-network-routing/>)

Author: j2sw

Published: 2026-06-30T16:15:53Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Justin Wilson (j2sw)](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/justin-wilson-j2sw.md>)

Topics: [Network design](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network-design.md>), [Networks](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networks.md>), [BGP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bgp.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>)

Tags: [bgp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bgp.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [fd-ix](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fd-ix.md>), [internet-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet-architecture.md>), [ixp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ixp.md>), [network-design](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network-design.md>), [network-peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network-peering.md>), [networks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networks.md>), [peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peering.md>), [route](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/route.md>), [routers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/routers.md>), [routing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/routing.md>), [traffic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/traffic.md>), [transit](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/transit.md>)

### AI overview

This commentary compares George Washington's direct route across the Delaware with network peering. It argues that direct connections between networks can reduce transit dependencies, router hops, and latency compared with longer BGP-selected transit paths.

### Source excerpt

I originally posted this over on the FD-IX Bloghttps://blog.fd-ix.com/george-washington-the-delaware-and-direct-routes/ When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776, the goal was simple. Reach the objective by the most effective path while avoiding unnecessary delays and giving the opposing force as little warning as possible. The crossing was risky, but it created a ... Read more The post George Washington, the Delaware, and Direct Routes appeared first on Justin Wilson (j2sw).

## Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange

DevFeed: [Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/sam-s-first-visit-to-an-internet-exchange-40156.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.j2sw.com/inetarch/kids-first-visit-internet-exchange/>)

Author: j2sw

Published: 2026-06-25T03:54:15Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Justin Wilson (j2sw)](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/justin-wilson-j2sw.md>)

Topics: [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [Networks](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networks.md>), [Internet Traffic](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/internet-traffic.md>), [BGP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bgp.md>)

Tags: [bgp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bgp.md>), [book](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/book.md>), [books](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/books.md>), [children](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/children.md>), [explainer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/explainer.md>), [fiber](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fiber.md>), [internet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet.md>), [internet-architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet-architecture.md>), [internet-exchange](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet-exchange.md>), [internet-traffic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet-traffic.md>), [ix](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ix.md>), [ixp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ixp.md>), [j2-updates](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/j2-updates.md>), [j2sw](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/j2sw.md>), [justin-wilson](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/justin-wilson.md>), [network-engineering-resources](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network-engineering-resources.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [networks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networks.md>), [peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peering.md>), [router](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/router.md>), [sam](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sam.md>), [stem-book](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stem-book.md>), [traffic](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/traffic.md>)

### AI overview

Justin Wilson announces A Kid's First Visit to An Internet Exchange, a children's picture book in which Sam learns how networks connect, peer, and move Internet traffic. The book is available in Kindle and paperback editions.

### Source excerpt

Justin Wilson announces his second children's networking book, A Kid's First Visit to an Internet Exchange. Follow Sam as he learns how networks meet, peer, and move Internet traffic. The post Sam's First Visit to An Internet Exchange appeared first on Justin Wilson (j2sw).

## What makes a good data center?

DevFeed: [What makes a good data center?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/what-makes-a-good-data-center-40197.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.j2sw.com/technology/what-makes-a-good-data-center/>)

Author: j2sw

Published: 2026-06-22T11:25:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Justin Wilson (j2sw)](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/justin-wilson-j2sw.md>)

Topics: [datacenter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/datacenter.md>), [Monitoring](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/monitoring.md>), [IXP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ixp.md>)

Tags: [colocation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/colocation.md>), [cooling](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cooling.md>), [data-center](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-center.md>), [dc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dc.md>), [infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infrastructure.md>), [ixp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ixp.md>), [monitoring](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/monitoring.md>), [network-operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network-operations.md>), [power](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/power.md>), [remote](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/remote.md>), [technology-industry-commentary](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/technology-industry-commentary.md>)

### AI overview

The article presents a personal, surface-level framework for evaluating data centers, focusing on power redundancy, cooling and temperature monitoring, carrier diversity, interconnection neutrality, and physically diverse carrier routes.

### Source excerpt

A good data center is not about lobby photos or vendor language. It is about clean power, working cooling, clear cable paths, useful remote hands, and gear that can be repaired without fighting the building. The post What makes a good data center? appeared first on Justin Wilson (j2sw).

## How Internet Exchanges (IX) Help Enterprises Save Bandwidth & Costs

DevFeed: [How Internet Exchanges (IX) Help Enterprises Save Bandwidth & Costs](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-internet-exchanges-ix-help-enterprises-save-bandwidth-costs-34039.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://shivamsancc.com/blog/how-internet-exchanges-ix-help-enterprises-save-bandwidth-and-costs>)

Author: Shivam Anand

Published: 2025-08-30T13:09:53Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Shivam Anand - DevOps & Cloud Engineering Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/shivam-anand-devops-cloud-engineering-blog.md>)

Topics: [Internet](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/internet.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [BGP](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bgp.md>), [Routing (disambiguation)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/routing.md>), [Latency](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/latency.md>), [Scalability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/scalability.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>)

Tags: [bandwidth-savings](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bandwidth-savings.md>), [bgp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bgp.md>), [cloud-connectivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-connectivity.md>), [cost-savings](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cost-savings.md>), [data-center-interconnect](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-center-interconnect.md>), [enterprise-networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enterprise-networking.md>), [firewall](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/firewall.md>), [internet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet.md>), [internet-exchange](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/internet-exchange.md>), [isp-costs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/isp-costs.md>), [ix](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ix.md>), [ixp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ixp.md>), [latency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/latency.md>), [mpls](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mpls.md>), [paloalto-firewall](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/paloalto-firewall.md>), [peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/peering.md>), [remote-peering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/remote-peering.md>), [scalability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/scalability.md>), [university-connectivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/university-connectivity.md>), [vlan](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vlan.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains how enterprises can use Internet Exchanges (IX) and VLAN-based multi-campus links to exchange traffic directly with networks, cloud providers, and content platforms. It describes potential bandwidth and transit-cost savings, lower latency, improved performance, and more flexible scaling, with university and network-architecture examples.

### Source excerpt

Discover how connecting your enterprise infrastructure to Internet Exchanges (IX) can reduce bandwidth costs, improve performance, and scale efficiently. Includes cost-saving examples, diagrams, and real-world scenarios.