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Keeping Your Network Cool in a Heatwave: What is a “Hot Port” and How LINX Helps

By Lynsey Buckingham

As the UK experiences rising temperatures and heatwave conditions, many organisations are thinking about how to keep their infrastructure...

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Peering and the Internet Explained in Football Terms

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

The flags are up, the group stage predictions are already wrong, and billions of people are about to watch...

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What is Colocation? Benefits for Networks & How LINX Helps

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

Colocation, often referred to as “colo,” is the practice of housing your own servers and networking equipment inside a...

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What Is Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS)?

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is a solution that provides networks with direct connectivity to Microsoft’s public ASN, AS8075....

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What is a Router Server? The Role & Benefits in Peering

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

A route server is a network device that simplifies the exchange of routing information at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)....

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What Is an AS Number? Why You Need an ASN & How to Get One

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

An AS Number (Autonomous System Number) is a unique identifier for a network on the internet. It represents a...

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How LINX Supports Data Privacy Through Resilient Infrastructure 

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

Every day, terabytes of data travels across the internet. From cloud applications to financial transactions, your data is constantly...

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Understanding DDoS Attacks & How to Protect Networks

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is when a target, such as a server, website or network is overwhelmed...

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