https://press.netnod.se/ Netnod - Blog https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/developing-openbgpd-to-ensure-secure-and-high In this industry Q&A, Job Snijders from the Route Server Support Foundation talks about OpenBGPD developments and how these contribute to more stable and secure IX operations. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/developing-openbgpd-to-ensure-secure-and-high Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/technical-communities-resilience-during-the-c In this guest blog post Vesna Manojlovic, Community Builder at the RIPE NCC, looks at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on technical communities. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/technical-communities-resilience-during-the-c Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:58:03 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/25-years-working-for-the-good-of-the-internet Over the last 25 years, Netnod has helped its customers provide the best services possible. We have done so by making important contributions to technical standards, policy development and Internet governance. In this blogpost, I will look at the role Netnod has played in shaping the Internet, representing our customers and working with the technical community to ensure a robust and well-functioning Internet for all. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/25-years-working-for-the-good-of-the-internet Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:56:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/why-accurate-and-secure-time-is-the-key-to-21 The transformation of the energy sector seems to me one of the most interesting and important challenges facing society today. So in this industry Q&A, I talk with Tommy Wahlman, Programme Manager at the Swedish Energy Agency, about some of the drivers and technical challenges involved here. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/why-accurate-and-secure-time-is-the-key-to-21 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:32:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/peering-in-norway-traffic-growth-and-shifting In this guest blog post Kjetil Otter Olsen, CEO of the Norwegian Internet Exchange (NIX), looks at the traffic growth in Norway over the last few years, the impact of COVID-19 on traffic patterns and the interconnection developments in Norway we can expect to see in the future. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/peering-in-norway-traffic-growth-and-shifting Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/best-practices-for-connecting-to-ntp-servers Using the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a simple and effective way to set your local time. But how can you ensure that the time you are getting is correct, what can you do to improve time accuracy, and how do you decide which NTP servers are best for you? In this blogpost, we will take you through everything you need to know about getting the most accurate time over NTP. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/best-practices-for-connecting-to-ntp-servers Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:44:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/why-connect-to-a-netnod-ix Our guest blogger Torbjörn from Interlan discusses the advantages of connecting to Netnod and shares some tips on how to improve your peering. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/why-connect-to-a-netnod-ix Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:41:18 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---time-and-frequency-news-from Whether you are taking a trip or staying put, here is a selection of my favourite time-related news from Netnod. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---time-and-frequency-news-from Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---ix-news-and-views-from-the-l Perfect for the poolside or a quick catch up on the couch, here is my selection of some of the most interesting IX material from Netnod over the last 12 months. Baziyan@netnod.se (Baziyan Safari) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---ix-news-and-views-from-the-l Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---dns-news-and-views-from-the Whether you are new to DNS or want in-depth technical info, we’ve got you covered. Here is my selection of some of the most interesting DNS material from Netnod over the last 12 months. miguel@netnod.se (Miguel Alktun) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-roundup---dns-news-and-views-from-the Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/talking-backdoors-forcing-a-round-peg-into-a In an appeal to the RIPE community Patrik Fälström, Technical Director and Head of Security at Netnod, and Stephen Farrell, Researcher at Trinity College and long time Security Area Director at the IETF, spoke out against the next wave of “not so secure encryption” proposals from the European Union. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/talking-backdoors-forcing-a-round-peg-into-a Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/the-people-and-stories-behind-one-of-europes We talk to those who have been involved with Netnod over the years, look at some of the early IX challenges and technology, and hear some stories from the early days at the core of the Internet. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/the-people-and-stories-behind-one-of-europes Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:49:48 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/celebrating-30-years-of-europes-first-root-na The root name servers are a critical part of the Internet’s infrastructure. Identified by letters A through M, they provide the entry points to the Domain Name System (DNS). https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/celebrating-30-years-of-europes-first-root-na Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:00:42 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/what-is-white-rabbit-and-why-does-it-matter-f Initially developed by CERN, White Rabbit is at the cutting edge of high accuracy time systems. To find out more about how it works and why such high accuracy is important, I talked with Ragge Sundblad, who has been working on the preliminary study of White Rabbit at Netnod. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/what-is-white-rabbit-and-why-does-it-matter-f Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/cloud-gaming-and-the-tech-that-makes-it-work With upwards of 2 billion gamers and a value estimated to exceed $200 billion by 2023, the video game industry is one of the fastest growing industry sectors. In the last few years, some of the biggest names in the industry have launched cloud gaming platforms. But how does cloud gaming work and what is the technology behind it? https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/cloud-gaming-and-the-tech-that-makes-it-work Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:15:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-move-towards-100g-without-breaking-the The Internet industry continues to see exponential traffic growth with technologies enabling increased bandwidth and high performance continually dropping in price. With these drivers, we are seeing more and more networks preparing the move to 100G connections. In this blogpost, Kaj Kellgren, Senior Network Architect at Netnod, takes us through some of the key issues in this transition. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-move-towards-100g-without-breaking-the Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:02:14 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-a-distributed-ix-improves-interconnectivi Internet exchanges have grown far beyond a single, standalone switch across which ISPs could exchange traffic. Modern Internet Exchange (IX) infrastructure enables many types of networks to connect from multiple points of presence and seamlessly exchange traffic. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-a-distributed-ix-improves-interconnectivi Mon, 14 Sep 2020 08:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/everything-you-need-to-know-about-network-tim A lot of the Internet’s most important security tools are dependent on accurate time. But until recently there was no way to ensure that the time you were getting came from a trusted source. The new Network Time Security (NTS) standard has been designed to fix that. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/everything-you-need-to-know-about-network-tim Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:01:09 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-reading---netnod-q1-and-q2-roundup So far in 2020, we have published blog articles covering IX developments and peering tips, best practice for DNS services, IPv6 deployment in Sweden, and how to ensure accurate and secure time services. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/summer-reading---netnod-q1-and-q2-roundup Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:48:06 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-copenhagen-became-a-peering-hotspot In the last few years, traffic levels have soared in Copenhagen. In this blogpost, we will take a look at some of the factors driving this increase. First, we will consider the wider developments transforming Denmark into one of Europe’s new digital capitals. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-copenhagen-became-a-peering-hotspot Wed, 17 Jun 2020 07:24:35 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-make-sure-you-have-rock-solid-dns As the Global Account Manager for DNS at Netnod, I spend a lot of time working with customers to ensure rock-solid DNS. We know that when it comes to DNS, failure is not an option. Any problem with your DNS service can damage your business and reputation. Here are my seven top tips for ensuring rock solid DNS. miguel@netnod.se (Miguel Alktun) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-make-sure-you-have-rock-solid-dns Tue, 05 May 2020 14:44:32 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-do-you-know-what-time-it-is At Netnod we are really interested in time. We provide one of the first Network Time Protocol (NTP) services to be enabled with Network Time Security (NTS). We also provide Precision Time Protocol (PTP) services for organisations that need to ensure the highest level of time accuracy. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-do-you-know-what-time-it-is Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:25:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-24-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-24-16 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:11:54 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-23-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-23-16 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:36:44 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-22-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-22-16 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-21-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-21-16 Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-20-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-20-16 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-19-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-19-16 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-18-16 In this blog, we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumours. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-18-16 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-17-16 This blog post is the first in a series where we try to assess the health of the Swedish Internet during this crisis. We aim to mitigate the generation of fake news and rumors. This is the information we at Netnod currently know about. paf@netnod.se (Patrik "paf" Fältström) https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/state-of-the-internet-in-sweden-2020-03-17-16 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-ix-port As the Interconnection Relations Manager at Netnod, I spend a lot of time looking for the best peering strategies for a range of customers. In this blogpost, I want to summarise my seven top tips for getting started with better peering. These are the steps you should follow to make sure you are peering effectively and getting the most from your Internet Exchange (IX) port. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-ix-port Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:07:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/the-move-to-400ge-and-the-evolution-of-the-ne In November 2019, Netnod deployed 400GE ports at the Netnod IXes in Stockholm and Copenhagen. This made Netnod the first Internet Exchange (IX) in the world to have deployed 400GE ports at multiple IX locations. In this blogpost we will look at the drivers behind 400GE, the benefits for customers, and some of the technical considerations. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/the-move-to-400ge-and-the-evolution-of-the-ne Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:15:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-data-centre-interconnection-works-and-why In today’s connectivity landscape, flexibility, scalability and increased capacity are key. In this blogpost, Tobias Jansson, Interconnection Relations Manager at Netnod, examines the latest technology used to interconnect data centres. He looks at the opportunities opened up by this technology and the variety of industry segments who benefit. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-data-centre-interconnection-works-and-why Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:16:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/what-is-network-time-security-and-why-is-it-i A lot of the Internet’s most important security tools are dependent on accurate time. In this blogpost, MC Widerkrantz explains why the time you are getting might not be as secure as you think and how recent developments in Network Time Security can help. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/what-is-network-time-security-and-why-is-it-i Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:18:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-ptp-helps-mobile-operators-meet-the-timin Time and frequency synchronisation have always been important for mobile networks. But with the rollout of 5G, high precision time synchronisation within microseconds will be required. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-ptp-helps-mobile-operators-meet-the-timin Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:20:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-secure-your-dns-services If you use just one DNS provider or solution, you expose your business to unnecessary risk. In this post, we will take a look at: the importance of a secondary DNS service what you should think about when it comes to optimising your DNS setup how to protect your network from DNS outage and DDoS attack https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/how-to-secure-your-dns-services Thu, 22 Aug 2019 08:21:00 GMT https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/keeping-sweden-connected Over the last few years many web based services have not responded when users wanted to access them. This is, of course, bad for any service, but especially so for services which are supposed to serve information specifically when there is a crisis. The number of such incidents have increased and, as a result, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) asked the Swedish Research Council to look into the situation. https://press.netnod.se/posts/blogposts/keeping-sweden-connected Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:23:00 GMT