It would only be a redundant connection if the AS your peering with is a transit AS. The AS that I work with is a stub AS and can not function as a fully redundant link.
Just something to watch out for. Paul Stewart wrote: > Thanks! That's a really good one and surprised myself I missed it..;) > > _____________________________________________ > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:28 PM > To: Paul Stewart > Cc: nanog@nanog.org > Subject: Re: Peering - Benefits? > > > * PGP Signed by an unknown key > > On Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:17:45 EDT, Paul Stewart said: > > >> I can think of some but looking to develop a concrete list of >> > appealing > >> reasons etc. such as: >> >> -control over routing between networks >> -security aspect (being able to filter/verify routes to some degree) >> -latency/performance >> > > I'm surprised you didn't include "chance to pick up a redundant > connection". > > * Unknown Key > * 0xB4D3D7B0 > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > "The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and contains confidential and/or privileged material. > If you received this in error, please contact the sender immediately and then > destroy this transmission, including all attachments, without copying, > distributing or disclosing same. Thank you." > -- Steve King Cisco Certified Network Associate CompTIA Linux+ Certified Professional CompTIA A+ Certified Professional