Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of questions that we have received and answered in regards to the Meet Me In research series. Most have been asked on LinkedIn, in which case, a link to the relevant comment/conversation can be found at the end of the answer.
Q: How is this different than what I can find on PeeringDB?
A: PeeringDB is a fantastic source for the raw data. We are aggregating the data and creating new ways to look at it while providing some brief commentary on the current landscape and how it has changed over the past 20 years since the original Meet Me In series was published. Read the discussion on LinkedIn
Q: Does the data differentiate between extension nodes and IX's based in a state?
A: No. Currently PeeringDB's data makes no differentiation between the two. Read the discussion on LinkedIn
Q: Is it possible for an Internet Exchange in one state to serve a city or area in another state?
A: Yes. This can be done either through distributed core nodes or extension nodes. A good example of that can be found here (LinkedIn conversation about New Jersey and New York City) and the difference between core and extention here (LinkedIn conversation)
