Hello,
Was wondering if anyone could share any experiences.
Prerequsites:
a.) reliable upstream provider with established peering.
b.) relatively acessible support staff.
c.) FreeBSD preferring but CentOS is ok...
any help would greatly be appreciated.
Cheers,
Carlos.
Carlos,
Is this for Wan connectivity between where you're and Australia?
Best,
Nanda
Accessable for what? Hardware maintenance, or full-service outsourced
sysadmin assistance? What timezones, and what communication method?
(Also, there's AusNOG if you want to get local opinions)
well sorta.
The box will provide services to clients. so it has to be robust and
free from bandwidth limitations.
> b.) relatively acessible support staff.
Accessable for what? Hardware maintenance, or full-service outsourced
sysadmin assistance? What timezones, and what communication method?
Remote hands in the event that there is no serial console available
over the network. hardware maint. for sure.
timezones dont matter but the box *must* be based in AU. email
comm is fine as long as someone responds within a reasonable
timeframe..
(Also, there's AusNOG if you want to get local opinions)
thanks 
That's going to get expensive. .au bandwidth is a touch on the pricey side.
- Matt
We’ve got a client who is happily using Intervolve.
Carlos,
Take a look at this: www.aryaka.com it's a managed services with private links.
I can give you more details if this is what you're looking for.
Best,
Nanda
I used to have 2 racks with intervolve. I'd use them again.
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