The Internet

Internet Exchange Point (IXP) – Canadian Vision

The Internet

Network of

Networks

Domestic &

International

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DNS Servers

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NTP

Time Servers

Route

Servers

DNS Servers

for ISPs

ISP: Internet Service

Provider

ISP

Cable / DSL

ISP

Wireless

ISP

Mobile

ISP

VoIP (voice)

CDN: Content

Delivery Network

R&E Research &

Education Networks

CDN

Domestic

CDN

International

Governments

Municipalities

Colocation

Data Centers

J. Latour / July 2012

Transit Providers

- IXP -

- LOCAL -

Non-profit

Vendor Neutral

Self Regulating

“Peering”

Free or commercial

agreements

FAST / LOW COST

Transit Providers

Domestic

Transit Providers

International

Canadian Internet Services

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