On 09/24/2015 02:51 PM, David Reader wrote:
>> On 24/Sep/15 18:45, Wayne Simpson wrote:
>>
>>> On the latest 'HotLINX' newsletter it suggests over 400k routes
>>> available, but you won't get anywhere near that. Most operators don't
>>> even respond to peering requests, and those that do claim we should
>>> be buying transit off of them rather than peering with them.
>>> Sometimes it feels a bit like you are dealing with the old boys club
>>> of ISP's!!
> It must be remembered that peering is a commercial decision.
>
> It’s also a decision which rides on real relationships, and getting
> out and meeting other peering managers is something you need to do.
> Attend LINX meetings, Global & European Peering Forums, etc. Get to know
> people.
See also the various resources on the whole Peering ecosystem at:
http://drpeering.net/
Keith