.ORG problems this evening

Thu Sep 18 18:36:37 UTC 2003

> Bill, I know you know better, so let's try more facts and less
> FUD.  Mmmmkay?  Your above paragraph is a red herring that is
> analogous to saying "all multihomed services must be run on the
> router itself".

	yes, it does lean that way... but to expose a sigma-six
	blip in how some people may think about anycasting techniques.

> Here's the deal:  DNS server runs a BGP/OSPF/whatever speaker.

	One model.  ISC is enamored of this model.  I'm not.
	http://www.isc.org/tn/isc-tn-2003-1.txt

> You won't find a turnkey RPM to do it, but that doesn't mean it's
> impossible.  In fact, if you slow down and read previous posts,
> you'll note some very big hints re how to build such a working
> system.  If you're limited to installing out-of-the-box packages,
> you _will_ have a huge mess... but that's not my problem.

	Nope, it can even be done w/ COTS technologies.
	Been there, Done that.  Ate the cheese as fondue.
	
	
> > 	This has impact on the design of anycast solutions.
> > 	Ultra has one model, ISC has another, and PCH uses
> > 	a third. The more generic content crowd has its favorites.
> > 	Then there are the "load-balancing" vendors who
> > 	cater to these folks.  One size does not fit all.
> 
> Okay, I'll give you credit for that paragraph.

	thanks.  we now return you to your worst-design
	show&tell.  (my fav today....  optical connectors!)

> Eddy

--bill