Knowledge

The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the routing protocol that holds the internet together. Every time a user in Sydney reaches a website hosted in London, BGP is responsible for selecting the path those packets take across dozens of autonomous networks. This guide introduces autonomous systems, the difference between iBGP and eBGP, path selection, peering versus transit, and why BGP matters for multi-homed Australian businesses.

26 Feb 2026
7m
Knowledge

Every organisation that runs its own applications and data must decide where to host its servers. The three main options — an on-premises server room, colocation in a data centre, and cloud hosting — each come with distinct trade-offs around cost, control, scalability, and compliance. This guide compares all three, breaks down the real costs, and helps you decide which approach fits your business.

26 Feb 2026
7m
Knowledge

Proper rack planning is the foundation of an efficient, reliable data centre. Whether you are building a server room for a small business or planning a multi-rack deployment, getting the layout, cooling, power distribution, and cable management right from the start saves money and prevents downtime. This guide covers the essentials of rack unit sizing, airflow management, PDU selection, cable organisation, and environmental monitoring.

26 Feb 2026
8m