Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[John Kristoff]

Friends,

For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
as a standard service.

I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
handle all the routing.

If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
those things.  :-)

Thank you,

John

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Jay Ford]

On Tue, 7 Aug 2018, John Kristoff wrote:

For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
as a standard service.

I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
handle all the routing.


Depending on the details of what you're after, Packet Host and/or Vultr might 
suffice.  They do BGP, IPv4 & IPv6 even. They have various flavors of 
servers, some of which might meet your definition of "dedicated".  I do a 
little BGP-based anycast DNS with both of them, with pretty decent results.



Jay Ford, Network Engineering Group, Information Technology Services
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242
email: jay-f...@uiowa.edu, phone: 319-335-

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Anthony Leto]

Hi,

I would checkout NetActuate. They are pretty awesome when it comes to Anycast 
IPv4 /IPv6 and they do custom VM's.

Anthony Leto

On 8/7/2018 2:51:59 PM, John Kristoff  wrote:

Friends,

For those that may have used or know of a service like this. I know
some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
as a standard service.

I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
routing (e.g. peering, transit). A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
handle all the routing.

If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
those things. :-)

Thank you,

John

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Andrew Latham]

As mentioned https://www.packet.net/ is the MaaS provider that fits the
bill. You can optionally order servers like this from HE and other IXPs for
a price.

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 8:51 AM John Kristoff  wrote:

> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things.  :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>


-- 
- Andrew "lathama" Latham -

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[William Herrin]

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Jay Ford  wrote:
> Depending on the details of what you're after, Packet Host and/or Vultr
> might suffice.  They do BGP, IPv4 & IPv6 even. They have various flavors of
> servers, some of which might meet your definition of "dedicated".  I do a
> little BGP-based anycast DNS with both of them, with pretty decent results.

I can second Vultr. Their BGP+VPS product is inexpensive, it worked
right the first time and it has continued working properly.

Regards,
Bill Herrin



-- 
William Herrin  her...@dirtside.com  b...@herrin.us
Dirtside Systems . Web: 

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Aaron Gould]

vultr ?  Is this the same vultr that appears to be hosting a lot of Sony 
PlayStation games ?

I've been tshooting PS4 CGNAT issues and seeing my test ps4 gaming console 
connecting to Vultr owned /27 address space all over the US Chicago, Miami, 
Seattle, etc

Aaron

> On Aug 7, 2018, at 9:43 AM, William Herrin  wrote:
> 
>> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Jay Ford  wrote:
>> Depending on the details of what you're after, Packet Host and/or Vultr
>> might suffice.  They do BGP, IPv4 & IPv6 even. They have various flavors of
>> servers, some of which might meet your definition of "dedicated".  I do a
>> little BGP-based anycast DNS with both of them, with pretty decent results.
> 
> I can second Vultr. Their BGP+VPS product is inexpensive, it worked
> right the first time and it has continued working properly.
> 
> Regards,
> Bill Herrin
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> William Herrin  her...@dirtside.com  b...@herrin.us
> Dirtside Systems . Web: 

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Owen DeLong]

Netactuate has been doing this for years. 

I highly recommend them. 

http://netactuate.com

Owen


> On Aug 7, 2018, at 06:49, John Kristoff  wrote:
> 
> Friends,
> 
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
> 
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
> 
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things.  :-)
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> John

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Mehmet Akcin]

+1 for Netactuate.

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 8:33 AM, Owen DeLong  wrote:

> Netactuate has been doing this for years.
>
> I highly recommend them.
>
> http://netactuate.com
>
> Owen
>
>
> > On Aug 7, 2018, at 06:49, John Kristoff  wrote:
> >
> > Friends,
> >
> > For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
> > some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> > as a standard service.
> >
> > I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> > dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> > two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> > routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> > interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> > handle all the routing.
> >
> > If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> > an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> > this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> > replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> > You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> > those things.  :-)
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > John
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Yugandhar Veeramachaneni]

Hello,

http://bgp.services is a community maintained spreadsheet with details of
providers who offer BGP sessions across the world. I think it will be
useful for you.

Regards,
Yugandhar


On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 9:06 AM Anthony Leto  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I would checkout NetActuate. They are pretty awesome when it comes to
> Anycast IPv4 /IPv6 and they do custom VM's.
>
> Anthony Leto
>
> On 8/7/2018 2:51:59 PM, John Kristoff  wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this. I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit). A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things. :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Siyuan Miao]

I would recommend Vultr, you can bring your own IP address and set up BGP
session using VM.

Their BGP service are fully automated and provide well-documented BGP
community for traffic engineering.

--
Siyuan Miao
Misaka Network, Inc | https://misaka.io

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 10:06 PM Anthony Leto  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I would checkout NetActuate. They are pretty awesome when it comes to
> Anycast IPv4 /IPv6 and they do custom VM's.
>
> Anthony Leto
>
> On 8/7/2018 2:51:59 PM, John Kristoff  wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this. I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit). A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things. :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Philippe Bonvin via NANOG]

We use http://packet.net/ for our anycast setup, their pricing isn't cheap 
compared to Vultr but it worth try.

If you commit on long-term you can get custom pricing.


From: NANOG  on behalf of Siyuan Miao 

Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 16:29
To: anth...@fms.io
Cc: nanog@nanog.org
Subject: Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

I would recommend Vultr, you can bring your own IP address and set up BGP
session using VM.

Their BGP service are fully automated and provide well-documented BGP
community for traffic engineering.

--
Siyuan Miao
Misaka Network, Inc | https://misaka.io

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 10:06 PM Anthony Leto  wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I would checkout NetActuate. They are pretty awesome when it comes to
> Anycast IPv4 /IPv6 and they do custom VM's.
>
> Anthony Leto
>
> On 8/7/2018 2:51:59 PM, John Kristoff  wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this. I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit). A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things. :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>


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Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[A. Pishdadi]

Gigenet.com can be done in two or three locations , La, Chicago, ashburn,
and done with dedicated, colo or cloud.

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 8:50 AM John Kristoff  wrote:

> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things.  :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Tommy Bowditch]

Hi all,

As it was mentioned just thought I'd chime in - I'm the operator of
https://bgp.services/ - if you have any suggestions/additions shoot me a
mail off-list and I'll be more than happy to add them.

Tom

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 5:28 PM Yugandhar Veeramachaneni 
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> http://bgp.services is a community maintained spreadsheet with details of
> providers who offer BGP sessions across the world. I think it will be
> useful for you.
>
> Regards,
> Yugandhar
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 9:06 AM Anthony Leto  wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I would checkout NetActuate. They are pretty awesome when it comes to
> > Anycast IPv4 /IPv6 and they do custom VM's.
> >
> > Anthony Leto
> >
> > On 8/7/2018 2:51:59 PM, John Kristoff  wrote:
> >
> > Friends,
> >
> > For those that may have used or know of a service like this. I know
> > some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> > as a standard service.
> >
> > I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> > dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> > two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> > routing (e.g. peering, transit). A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> > interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> > handle all the routing.
> >
> > If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> > an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> > this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> > replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> > You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> > those things. :-)
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > John
> >
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Étienne via NANOG]

On 07/08/18 14:49, John Kristoff wrote:

Friends,

For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
as a standard service.

I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
handle all the routing.
Not sure you're still looking for something, but there's this 
spreadsheet that has a few pointers: http://bgp.services/


Cheers,

--
Étienne

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[Damian Menscher via NANOG]

Not quite a dedicated server, but may meet your needs anyway:
https://cloud.google.com/load-balancing/

Damian

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 6:50 AM John Kristoff  wrote:

> Friends,
>
> For those that may have used or know of a service like this.  I know
> some exist, but it doesn't seem to be that popular or widely advertised
> as a standard service.
>
> I'm interested in pointers to a hosting/network provider that leases
> dedicated servers and can provide an anycast IP address assignment to
> two or more US-diversely connected POPs, but with reasonably consistent
> routing (e.g. peering, transit).  A customer-shared prefix is OK. I'm
> interested in pointers to networks that would provide the prefix and
> handle all the routing.
>
> If you represent a network and sales is part of your job, I don't mind
> an off list pointer to a web page describing such a service, but please,
> this is not an invitation for "call me to discuss needs and options"
> replies nor an opportunity to get me on your customer prospect list.
> You likely ensure I never do business with you if you do either of
> those things.  :-)
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
>

Re: Dedicated Server and IP anycast provider recommendation

[John Kristoff]

On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:31:44 +
Étienne via NANOG  wrote:

> Not sure you're still looking for something, but there's this 
> spreadsheet that has a few pointers: http://bgp.services/

Thanks again.  This is at least the third time someone has pointed this
web page out to me.  :-)

To summarize, NetActuate and Packet were two of the most commonly
suggested providers and probably the closest to what I was asking for.

Some well known providers can do this, but don't have a specific web
page / service offering describing it as a standard product offering.

Many others, such as the often mentioned Vultr, require you to bring
your own BGP speaker and prefix.

What I was asking for isn't a popular, mass-marketed product offering,
but is available.  It just requires some research and careful
evaluation.

I think I"m familiar many hosting providers, especially the so-called
low-end/cost providers for an entirely separate project. I'm always
interested in those too, but not specifically for their ability to
speak BGP.  I maintain my own list here of providers I use here:

  

Follow ups about that list are best sent to me directly or at that page
directly.

Thanks for all the on/off list replies and suggestions.

John