On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 04:39:30PM -0400, Sean Donelan wrote:
Is it enough of a problem, network operators would be interested in publishing some Practical Common Practices (I hesitate to call it a BCP) collocation facilities could follow for some common access control scenarios? Tenent access, pre-screened carrier, unscreened vendor, etc.
i can see the reg headline now... ISPs and BOFH's now pushing PCP!
http://www.ncs.gov/nstac/reports/2005/Final%20TATF%20Report%2004-25-05.pdf
I wouldn't be surprised if most co-lo's don't actually have good reasons why they do some things, and if presented with a reasonable industry agreed practice, would adopt it.
colo's live/die based on paying customers. getting input from customers is not a bad idea. tempering customer feedback w/ legal and liability concerns is always a trick. --bill