Hi list,
During the pub session after Zanog2024/iWeek, Sander mentioned his friend that did a Linux router using VPP, so I asked him more information about it, and he responded below. Anybody else that is/have tested similar and could share advice on locally (ie. South African) sourceable parts ?
Hendrik
On 21 Mar 2024, at 09:20, Sander Steffann <sander(a)nogalliance.org> wrote:
Hi!
The hardware list is in this blog post: https://ipng.ch/s/articles/2021/09/21/vpp-7.html
But do look at his full collection of posts: https://ipng.ch/s/articles/
There is really good stuff in there!
Cheers,
Sander
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Op 21 mrt 2024 om 05:19 heeft Hendrik Visage <hvisage(a)lnx-solutions.com> het volgende geschreven:
Good day Sander,
You mentioned this 1U switch/router that somebody did, and I’m interested in the bill of materials, ie. which 1U server/chassis, which SPF+ adapters etc. as I need to cost/price it (especially w.r.t. Watts power consumed per port).
Any pointers where to source those would also be appreciated!
Hendrik Visage
ZANOG is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (KZN) of 2024 at Point Yacht Club, Durban, South Africa.
Date: 2 May 2024
Time: 18h00 - 21h00
Venue: Point Yacht Club, Durban
RSVP: https://events.nog.net.za/event/51/
We will be having the usual evening talks, followed by drinks, snacks and social networking.
Talks will start at 18h30, but we encourage arrivals from 18h00 for a bit of mingling, before the event.
Talk 1 - BGPAlerter : BGP and RPKI monitoring
Talk 2 - Round table discuss : ISP Core connectivity : Within South Africa and Internationally
Discussion around NLD paths and subsea cables and building a resilient network
Thank you to sponsorship of this event by FLEXOPTIX that allow this event to be free of charge.
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Register Now to AfPIF 2024
Registrations to attend AfPIF 2024, taking place from 20 to 22 August 2024 in Kinshasa, DRC, are now open.
Register now and secure your spot!<https://www.afpif.org/registration/>
Organized by the African IXP Association (Af-IX) and Internet Society (ISOC), AfPIF promotes the development of national and cross-border interconnection, offering the technical community a unique opportunity to showcase peering challenges and opportunities in Africa.
This year’s forum is hosted in person by the Internet Service Providers Association of the DRC (ISPA-DRC), with live-streaming available for those unable to attend.
Attending AfPIF-2024 in person? Find information on accommodations, visa requirements, and other practical information on the AfPIF website<https://www.afpif.org/afpif2024/>.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our first confirmed sponsors - Amazon, AMS-IX, DE-CIX, FLEXOPTIX, LINX, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Meta, NAP Africa, PAIX and Workonline Communications - for their generous support.
Register now<https://www.afpif.org/registration/>! We hope to see you soon in Kinshasa.
Warm regards,
AfPIF Secretariat
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Inscrivez-vous maintenant à l'AfPIF 2024
Les inscriptions pour participer à AfPIF 2024, qui se tiendra du 20 au 22 août 2024 à Kinshasa, en RDC, sont désormais ouvertes.
Inscrivez-vous maintenant et sécurisez votre place !<https://www.afpif.org/registration/>
Organisé par l'Association africaine des IXP (Af-IX) et l'Internet Society (ISOC), l'AfPIF promeut le développement de l'interconnexion nationale et transfrontalière, offrant à la communauté technique une opportunité unique de présenter les défis et les opportunités du peering en Afrique.
Le forum de cette année est organisé en personne par l'Association des fournisseurs de services Internet de la RDC (ISPA-RDC), avec une diffusion en direct disponible pour ceux qui ne peuvent pas y assister.
Vous assistez à l’AfPIF-2024 en personne ? Trouvez des informations sur l'hébergement, les exigences de visa et d'autres informations pratiques sur le site Web de l'AfPIF.<https://www.afpif.org/afpif2024/>
Nous aimerions profiter de cette occasion pour exprimer notre gratitude à nos premiers sponsors confirmés - Amazon, AMS-IX, DE-CIX, FLEXOPTIX, LINX, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Meta, NAP Africa, PAIX et Workonline Communications - pour leur généreux soutien.
S'inscrire maintenant!<https://www.afpif.org/registration/> Nous espérons vous voir bientôt à Kinshasa.
Chaleureuses salutations,
Secrétariat de l'AfPIF
ZANOG is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (KZN) of 2024
Date: 2 May 2024
Time: 18h00 - 22h00
Venue: Point Yacht Club, Durban
RSVP: https://events.nog.net.za/event/51/
We are looking for speakers for this event. Please get in touch with us info [at] nog.net.za if you would like to share your story
Thank you to sponsorship of this event by FLEXOPTIX that allow this event to be free of charge.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
ZANOG is excited to be holding an afternoon of training before the ZANOG-KZN event in the evening
Date: 2 May 2024
Time: 12h00 - 17h00
Venue: Point Yacht Club, Durban
Title: Introduction to Network Design and Architecture
Cost: Free (including free lunch)
RSVP: https://events.nog.net.za/event/52/
The idea of this training is to help networks plan the design of their network to create a more resilient and robust network.
Target Audience: Network engineers from small networks starting off to large national networks
Thank you to Flexoptix https://www.flexoptix.net for continued support and the sponsorship for this event
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Update on AfPIF 2024 in Kinshasa
The African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2024 event is scheduled to take place on 20 - 22 August 2024, at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa, DRC. Organised by the African IXP Association (Af-IX) and the Internet Society (ISOC), AfPIF aims to promote the development of national and regional cross-border interconnection, providing a platform for the technical community to address peering challenges and opportunities in Africa.
As we prepare for the event, we want to emphasize our confidence in the safety and security of our participants. We are closely monitoring reports and updates regarding the situation in the DRC, and based on current information, Kinshasa continues to be a safe and reliable location for hosting the AfPIF 2024 event.
We understand the importance of providing clarity in order to enable attendees to make travel arrangements and prepare for the forum. We look forward to gathering in Kinshasa to discuss emerging developments in the DRC and the surrounding region, and we are excited about the opportunities that AfPIF 2024 will bring for advancing peering and interconnection efforts in Africa.
For more details about the event, including sponsorship opportunities and registration information, please visit the AfPIF 2024 website: https://www.afpif.org/afpif2024/
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our first confirmed sponsors - FLEXOPTIX, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Meta, PAIX, and Workonline Communications - for their generous support.
We look forward to welcoming you all to Kinshasa soon for what promises to be a valuable and insightful event.
Warm regards,
AfPIF Secretariat
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Mise à jour sur AfPIF 2024 à Kinshasa
L'événement African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2024 est prévu du 20 au 22 août 2024, à l'hôtel Hilton de Kinshasa, en RDC. Organisé par l'Association africaine des IXP (Af-IX) et l'Internet Society (ISOC), l'AfPIF vise à promouvoir le développement de l'interconnexion transfrontalière nationale et régionale, en fournissant une plateforme à la communauté technique pour aborder les défis et les opportunités du peering en Afrique.
Alors que nous préparons l'événement, nous souhaitons souligner notre confiance dans la sûreté et la sécurité de nos participants. Nous suivons de près les rapports et les mises à jour concernant la situation en RDC, et sur la base des informations actuelles, Kinshasa continue d'être un lieu sûr et fiable pour accueillir l'événement AfPIF 2024.
Nous comprenons l'importance de la clarté afin de permettre aux participants d'organiser leur voyage et de se préparer pour le forum. Nous nous réjouissons de nous retrouver à Kinshasa pour discuter des développements émergents en RDC et dans la région environnante, et nous sommes enthousiasmés par les opportunités qu'AfPIF 2024 apportera pour faire avancer les efforts de peering et d'interconnexion en Afrique.
Pour plus de détails sur l'événement, y compris les possibilités de parrainage et les informations relatives à l'inscription, veuillez consulter le site web d'AfPIF 2024 : https://www.afpif.org/afpif2024/
Nous aimerions également profiter de cette occasion pour exprimer notre gratitude à nos premiers sponsors confirmés - FLEXOPTIX, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Meta, PAIX, et Workonline Communications - pour leur généreux soutien.
Nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir bientôt à Kinshasa pour ce qui promet d'être un événement unique et instructif.
Chaleureuses salutations,
Secrétariat de l'AfPIF
Hello All,
This is a reminder of the upcoming webinar today as per the below details.
We hope to see you there!
ICANN Africa Engagement Team
From: Simon Mayoye <simon.mayoye(a)icann.org>
Date: Monday, 25 March 2024 at 12:55
To: "zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za" <zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za>
Subject: Webinar Invitation: Building Resilient Networks - What You Need to Know About Deploying an ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) Single in Africa.
Hello All,
You are invited to the webinar Building Resilient Networks – What You Need to Know About Deploying an ICANN Managed Root Server (IMRS) Single in Africa. Join us on Thursday, 4 April 2024 at 12:00 UTC.
Register today.<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9i7q5VFPQWOAnu6C3jrLaw#/registrat…>
This webinar will cover everything you need to know about IMRS Singles, including the call for expressions of interest<https://coalitionfordigitalafrica.africa/news/phase_2_officially_opens_expa…> for Africa-based organizations interested in hosting their own.
By hosting an IMRS Single, organizations can potentially enhance network performance, contribute to the robustness of the Domain Name System (DNS), decrease DNS query response times, and reduce bandwidth usage for root-zone queries.
Join us live to have the chance to have your questions personally answered by ICANN’s during the Q&A session.
The webinar will be in English with French interpretation available via phone. Participants wishing to listen and speak in French should share their contact numbers so that an operator can dial out to them.
We hope to see you there!
ICANN Africa Engagement Team