The Internet Peering Playbook - William B. Norton

The Internet Peering Playbook

By William B. Norton

  • Release Date: 2012-10-12
  • Genre: Computers & Internet
Score: 5
5
From 8 Ratings

Description

One can understand the protocols, the technologies, and the routing algorithms, but that doesn't tell the story. The Internet is a global ecosystem of cooperating and competing networks strategically interconnected to maximize performance and minimize costs. 

If you are operating a growing Internet service, it is essential to understand how the Internet Peering Ecosystem works at the core. 

You will learn how the largest content and Internet service companies: 
Determine when and how to connect to the Core of the Internet 
*Select the right peers and Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) 
*Choose between public and private peering 
*Make a provable business case for peering 
*Apply the "Tricks-of-the-Trade" to obtain peering with the key players 
*Establish and grow critical mass at their IXP

This is the book you need to understand strategies and tactics for Internet Peering, Transit and Exchange Points, collected from some of the smartest peering coordinators and IXP operators in the world.

Reviews

  • Excellent, complete reference manual

    5
    By Jav H.
    From an introduction to the differences between transit and peering, to practical advice on how to navigate peering arrangements, this book is an excellent reference manual.
  • Excellent reference for policy wonks

    5
    By RichardBennett
    I'm an engineer turned policy wonk who writes reports on Interenet policy several times a year. I frequently have to explain how the Internet works, especially with regard to peering and transit, and find Norton's work indispensible. It's a rare report in which I don't cite Dr. Peering, so it's great to have so many of his relevant topics in one place. There's really nothing else out there that does what this book does, and fortunately The Internet Peering Playbook does it well.
  • Excellent Explanation

    5
    By Rufus.rizzo78
    Bill does a great job explaining the Internet magic, that is rarely seen, making it what it is today. His explanation on peering and how it's done is the best I've seen. I wish I knew this book was available when I took over being peering coordinator for my company. I have recommended this book to all my colleagues and anyone new to the business. Anyone interesting in peering should read this book first.
  • Sr. Capacity Planner at TWC

    5
    By X. Leon Zhao
    I'm glad I bought this book. It is one of the best I can find in the field. The author is very knowledgeable, experienced, and insightful. I learned a great deal of the underlying business drive of Internet peering, which is a multimillion dollar question to every Internet provider.
  • A must read if you work in an ISP or IT department

    5
    By Arnaud Fenioux
    This book clearly explain what is in the other side of your ISP box/router, how networks are connected together, what peering is, how IXP (GIX) were created and much more. By reading this book, you will understand how peering agreements are negociated, why some ISP are not peering each others, ponctuated with a lot of funny anectodtes. I learned so many things useful in my current job thanks to this book. I would recommend this book for anybody who wants to know more about behind the scene of the internet.
  • An indispensable read for scientific researchers of the Internet

    5
    By Sergey Gorinsky
    The Internet Peering Playbook: Connecting to the Core of the Internet" is an authoritative guide for understanding the complex business relationships inside the Internet and their implications for Internet users. Written by a highly experienced practitioner, the accessible guide is essentially a picture book combining clear verbal and visual narratives. While simple in presentation, the book offers deep insights into the state and evolution of Internet economic affairs. Both descriptive and analytic, the writing incorporates numerous anecdotes and historical perspectives to highlight its crucial points. This unique book is an indispensable read for scientific researchers of the Internet.