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Internet Exchange Point (IXP) 2.0

What is the Internet Exchange Point (IXP) 2.0 course?

This course will provide participants with an understanding of the key aspects of operating an Internet exchange point (IXP). We will cover the following areas: 1) basics and introduction of IXP operations, 2) business and strategic aspects, 3) governance, policy, and regulatory and technical aspects.

What are the course objectives?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to establish and manage an IXP and the key building blocks that constitute a dynamic peering and interconnection ecosystem
Develop a good understanding of what is required to build and scale an IXP, the different governance and operating models, and the key technical aspects of running a resilient and secure platform
Understand the different IXP business models and how to build a growth strategy plan to take a new or existing IXP from its current development stage to the advanced stage

Who should attend this course?

Individuals and/or an association of community players working on the establishment of an IXP
Volunteers, staff, or employees of a nascent or developing IXP looking to learn how to scale its growth
Peering and interconnection ecosystem stakeholders such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Policy makers and regulators

Prerequisites:

You must have a basic understanding of how the Internet works and a good understanding of or practical experience in networking using dynamic routing protocols
Prior knowledge and/or experience with UNIX/Linux systems will be useful for the technical modules

How do I enroll in a course?

How do I access the learning platform as an Internet Society member?

As an Internet Society member, you can log into learning.internetsociety.org with your member login credentials. There is no need to create a new account. If you do not remember your login information, select Forgot Login? to be emailed your username and receive a link to reset your password. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and select the course you’d like to enroll in.

How do I access the learning platform as a non-member?

Both guests and Internet Society members can access the learning platform. To register as either, click Register on the login box at learning.internetsociety.org. Next, either register as a member or click on the guest registration form to register as a guest. Once you create an account, you can use the credentials you created (username and password) to log into learning.internetsociety.org. Once logged in, you will be able to view the course catalog and enroll in courses.

How do I enroll in a course?

Browse available courses in the course catalog or use the search bar to find the course you would like to enroll in. On each course page, click the “Enroll” button in the top right corner of the page to immediately be added to a course. Once you have successfully been enrolled, you will be able to see the course under “My Courses and Learning Plans”. You will also be able to see information about the course instructor, view the course’s forums, and access any modules that are available. If the course has not yet started, you will not see any modules until the day the course begins.

How do I join the waitlist for a course?

If you are on a course page and the button in the top right corner of the page reads “Enroll (Waiting List)”, this means the course has reached the maximum number of participants able to enroll. You can click the button to join the waitlist for the course and you will be notified if a spot becomes available.

How do I select the right course format?

When browsing the course catalog, you will see multiple versions of the same course available. All courses are available in English, French, and Spanish so first select the right language for you. You can do this by selecting the language of your choice in the left-hand filter in the course catalog or choosing the course that denotes the correct language (EN=English, FR=French, ES=Spanish).

You also have the option to choose the format that will work best for your connection type. All courses have 3 format options: high bandwidth, low bandwidth, and text-based for all connections. You can filter by bandwidth option in the left-hand filter on the course catalog or select the “Additional Information” tab when viewing a course to see which bandwidth connection you have selected.

If you have any questions about which version is best for you, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] to get assistance.

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Self-paced tutorial

Duration:
approximately 20 hours

Available in
English, French and Spanish

Offered online all year

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