Networking, security, Linux and infrastructure — written from the field.
Why “ping works” does not mean “the network works” : relying only on ping and a story of hidden MTU issues, broken TCP sessions, asymmetric routing, and other professional network nightmares.
A practical and human look at running BGP at an Internet Exchange Point (IXP), inspired by lessons learned around CAMIX. From route servers and prefix filtering to asymmetric routing nightmares and 3 AM troubleshooting calls, this article explores how local peering keeps the Internet faster, cheaper, and surprisingly more human.
