a...@baklawasecrets.com wrote: > Hi, > > Thanks to everyone that replied to my post on failover configuration. This > has lead me to this post. I'm at a point now where I'm looking at > dual-homing with two BGP peers upstream. Now what I am looking at doing is > as follows: > > BGP Peer with Provider A who is multihomed to other providers. > BGP Peer with Provider B who is not peered with provider A > > I have an existing relationship with provider A, colo, cross connects etc. > Provider A has offered to get the PI space, ASN number, purchase the transit > for us with provider B and manage cross connects to provider B
...I've likely missed something, but get the IP/ASN for yourself. *ensure* that A & B will peer and provide transit for you. > (they say they have a diverse "fibre backhaul network"). This is quite > attractive from a support and billing perspective. ...until you find out that the backhaul network is owned by Provider B, or virtualized within an existing circuit to someplace else. > Also suspect that provider A will be able to get more attractive pricing from > Provider B than I would be able to. But at what cost? > Am I missing things that I need to consider? I think so. Long-term survival for one. If you are budgeted for a diverse and redundant network, then I recommend that you ensure one. My current understanding is that you can negotiate terms with potential providers where there is competition. Don't allow any of your ISPs to manage/dictate the use of your address space. It will bite you, and cause undue frustration. Steve
