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====== Euro-IX Peering Toolbox ======

The Peering Toolbox is designed to be a quick access reference guide to network operators who want to understand the steps need to go through to find and set up peering for their network with other infrastructure operators. 

The [[https://peeringtoolbox.euro-ix.net/|Peering Toolbox]] main site is a work in progress, with this page being used to gather ideas and content prior to publication.

Euro-IX is the European Internet Exchange Association, with members and participants from all around the world. You can learn more about Euro-IX by visiting their [[https://www.euro-ix.net|website]].

===== Beginner =====

If you are new to routing, and BGP, and are interested to learn more what peering is and what it means, this is the section of the Toolbox for you.

  * [[what-is-peering| Interconnections]]
  * [[why-peer| Importance of peering]]
  * [[where-to-peer| Where to peer]]
  * [[how-to-peer| What is required for peering]]
  * [[next-steps|Establishing peering]]
  * [[more-peers|Seeking more peers]] (new)

===== Intermediate =====

If you know what needs to be done to set up peering with another entity, but would like a ready reference for verification of the steps you need to take, this is the section for you.

  * [[peering-technologies|Peering Technologies]]
  * [[peering-examples|Peering Scenarios]]
  * [[peering-operations|Peering Operational Good Practices]]
  * [[remote-peering|Remote Peering]]
  * [[troubleshooting-basics|Basic Troubleshooting of Peering]]


===== Advanced =====

For peering experts, a repository of tips, tricks, advice, troubleshooting, good practice, etc.

  * [[advanced-peering-examples|Advanced Peering Scenarios]]
  * [[troubleshooting|Advanced Troubleshooting of Peering]]
  * [[peering-bcp|Peering Best Practices]]

===== Blog =====

Here we collect community experiences, stories, advice, and other interesting/useful snippets to help the peering ecosystem.
===== Subject Index =====

Trying to find a topic quickly? The [[subject-index|Subject Index]] is the quick access to the topics covered in the Toolbox.
===== Resources =====

A collection of public resources about BGP, Peering, and general Internet operational best practices.

  * [[terminology|Glossary of Terms]]
  * [[bgp-resources|BGP Resources]] (new)
  * [[peering-resources|Peering Resources]] (new)
  * [[iops-resources|Internet Operational Best Practice Resources]]
  * [[references|References]]