BGP Transit: Global Network Connectivity

Understanding BGP

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is the routing protocol that makes the internet work. It’s responsible for exchanging routing information between autonomous systems (AS) on the internet, allowing networks to find the best path to reach any destination worldwide.

Think of BGP as the internet’s GPS system. When you send data from your network, BGP helps routers determine the most efficient path through multiple networks to reach the destination. Unlike internal routing protocols that work within a single network, BGP operates between different networks and ISPs, making it essential for global connectivity.

How BGP Works

BGP enables networks to:

• Exchange routing information with other autonomous systems
• Select optimal paths based on policies, network performance, and business relationships
• Maintain network stability by automatically rerouting traffic when paths become unavailable
• Control traffic flow through routing policies and communities

BGP allows your network to connect to multiple upstream providers and peers, ensuring redundancy and optimal routing paths.

What is BGP Transit?

BGP Transit is a service that provides direct access to multiple Tier-1 carriers, enabling optimal routing and global connectivity for your network. With RackCorp’s BGP Transit service, you can connect your network to the global internet with high performance and reliability.

BGP Communities

RackCorp provides an extensive list of BGP communities that give you granular control over how your routes are advertised and handled across our global network. These communities allow you to:

• Control which transit providers receive your routes
• Manage peering relationships at internet exchanges
• Optimize anycast deployments
• Fine-tune routing policies per location

For a complete list of available BGP communities and detailed documentation, visit our BGP Communities documentation.

Use Cases

• Enterprise Networks: Connect your enterprise network to the global internet with reliable BGP transit.
• Service Providers: Expand your service provider network with our BGP transit services.
• Content Delivery: Optimize content delivery with direct access to multiple Tier-1 carriers.
• Cloud Connectivity: Connect your cloud infrastructure to the global internet with high performance.

Technical Features

• Global Reach: Connect to multiple Tier-1 carriers for optimal global routing and connectivity.
• High Performance: Experience low latency and high throughput with our optimized network paths.
• Network Control: Full control over your routing policies with advanced BGP features.
• Expert Support: 24/7 support from our network engineering team for any routing needs.

Data Sheet

• Service Type: BGP Transit
• Connectivity: Multiple Tier-1 carriers
• Performance: Low latency, high throughput
• Support: 24/7 network engineering support
• Features: Advanced BGP routing, network control