Evolution of Network Robustness and Resiliency in the CIN
- Utilizing a number of approaches in the design process and evolution of the Cox CIN to provide network resilience
- Understanding how to provide network resilience such as BGP multi-homing and fine-tuning of IGP/BGP protocol timers for optimal convergence
- Deploying resiliency strategies including PTP architecture enhancement, QoS fine-tuning, routing optimizations to ensure optimal unicast/multicast reachability
- Increasing the use of Proactive Network Health (PNH) measures to identify potential failures in a preemptive manner
John Huang
Lead Communications Network Engineer
Cox Communications
Routing Packets in Provider Networks: A Multi-Service Operators’ Perspective
- Examining emerging approaches and strategies that are shaping the network architecture and routing design
- Optimizing routing protocols, meeting evolving security challenges and leveraging innovative technologies
- Understanding the role of multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) and segment routing (SR) in enhancing scalability, efficiency, flexibility, and network programmability
Deependra Malla
Network Design Engineer
Cox Communications
Modern BGP Route Reflection Architecture
- Focusing on design principles and optimization for platform, architecture, and routing
- Examining architectural considerations and proposing enhancements to improve scalability and create efficiencies
- Leveraging x86-appliances to achieve scalability, performance, and ease of management in BGP route reflection architecture
- Understanding the trade-offs and implementing best practices while maintaining stability and fault tolerance
Mark Goodwin
Lead Network Engineer
Cox Communications
