IXP Durban topics for discussions

[Frank Habicht]

Michuki Mwangi wrote:
> 
> Frank Habicht wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>>> 1) Switching on IPv6 at the IXP's & Challenges
>> I can describe what I did at TIX. Now or in Durban?
>> Challenge(s): someone to make use of it....
>> (2 v6 LIRs in tz, none using v6. 1 v6 LIR in ke - who would they peer
>> with? real need in za - now.)

good.
Are ISPs providing service? I have the feeling IXPs are faster and easier.

>>> 4) Intercity IXP's - What works (Frank this might be your forte?)
>> I can/will talk (passionately) about the problems.
>> Don't know what works...
>> :-(
>> I move to dis-invent politics.
>> and to lower leased circuit costs.
> 
> Great, can i propose that you present something along this lines in Durban?

Yep. ok.


>>> 5) Understanding Transit at IXP's - should it happen? Pros & Cons
>> My opinion: it can happen. no priority here.
>> we have a rule that ISPs should have uplink outside IXP -
>> that rule is likely not sustainable for ever.
>>
> 
> Well thats the case, however with the talk of interconnecting IXP's
> there's bound to be the issue of providing transit (not sure if it can
> still be peering only). Secondly we should not ignore the fact that
> sooner rather than later the likes of BT, Verizon et al are coming into
and IIJ .....  ;-)
> our market place. When they do what are the options when it comes to
> peering vs transit best practice policies on such.


I'd prepare for passing a resolution at the IXP or it's governing body
to effect a policy change (where needed) to allow both peering and
transit. As much indemnity for IXP as possible...

Frank