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peering-toolbox:what-is-peering:what_is_an_internet_exchange_point [2023/04/30 15:21] – [Participation] philippeering-toolbox:what-is-peering:what_is_an_internet_exchange_point [2023/04/30 15:24] (current) – [Commercial] philip
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-Very similar to the datacentre hosted IXPbut rather than operated by the data centre, they are operated by a commercial entity on behalf of the members.+Very similar to the datacentre hosted IXP butrather than being operated by the data centre, they are operated by a commercial entity on behalf of the members.
  
 The IXP in this case is operated entirely by the commercial operator for its customers. The participants/customers have no say in how the IXP operates. However the commercial operator is very focused on customer requirements (and potential competition) which ensures the IXP operates for customer benefit.  The IXP in this case is operated entirely by the commercial operator for its customers. The participants/customers have no say in how the IXP operates. However the commercial operator is very focused on customer requirements (and potential competition) which ensures the IXP operates for customer benefit. 
peering-toolbox/what-is-peering/what_is_an_internet_exchange_point.1682832106.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/04/30 15:21 by philip