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Subject: Re[2]: Redundant Internet Connections
From: Karl Janice <KJanice_+a_NYPP_+lKarl_Janice+r%NYPP @ mcimail . com>
Date: Mon, 25 Mar 96 08:41 EST
To: "Mr. Nick Keenan" <nkeenan @ gsionline . com>
Cc: firewalls <firewalls @ greatcircle . com>

MHS:   Source date is:      25-Mar-96 08:22 EST




>>
>>     Is it possible to have one domain name, and relate it to multiple
>>     internet service providers. blah blah blah

>Well, the Internet is supposed to be redundant -- it was designed to survive
>nuclear war, after all.  I know that you can set up backup routes, but I am
>not sure of the mechanics.

Sure the internet is redundant, out in the cloud. What about the connection
between your site and the ISP. ISP --> Phone Room ---> Server. All I can say
is that we are talking to ATT and MCI about this, and at least MCI is saying
we can't do this.  So far...


>HTH.  Please post what you learn, as I think that as more companies become
>attached to the 'net redundancy will become a bigger issue.


I will continue to keep this fine group informed regarding this adventure.


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