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They say you never forget your first data center migration - probably because it's like herding cats during a fire drill.  I'm curious - what went sideways, what saved the day, and what would you never do again?  Let's hear all the chaos, drama, or pizza-fueled heroics! 🍕🎖️ 

How do you prepare for seasonal spikes in network demand like during tax filing season?  

Digital transformation in the banking sector is rapidly evolving. Discover how open banking and cloud technology are transforming financial services, enabling seamless transactions, real-time loan approvals, and a frictionless digital experience.By leveraging Equinix’s powerful infrastructure and Oncore’s expertise, financial institutions can scale efficiently, enhance security, and deliver innovative services that meet customer expectations. Learn more about building agile interconnection platform

Looking to optimize and fast-track your connectivity with Azure ExpressRoute? Join our experts, Brian Petit from Equinix and Mays Algebary from Microsoft, as they discuss essential strategies for enhancing your multicloud networking. In this video, you'll learn how to effectively migrate from legacy IT to a hybrid multicloud environment, ensuring your network is updated and optimized for seamless performance. Learn more about Equinix and Microsoft Azure

How is everyone thinking about data center densities when deploying with Equinix? Showing up with a gear spec and letting EQIX figure it out OR coming prepared with an understanding of your density requirement? 

How do I delete/deprovision a Fabric Virtual Connection?

Discover how data science is changing the world- specifically, at the work of the Children's Cancer Institute, dedicated to finding innovative treatments for pediatric cancer.In this video, we delve into the importance of data science in cancer research, the collaboration with global partners, and how Equinix's cloud exchange is revolutionizing data integration. Learn how you can boost your cloud strategy and make a difference

Tune in as I unlock the potential of multicloud networking in our latest discussion with AWS Sr. Product Manager, Nathan Spitler. In this video, you'll discover the key benefits of multicloud networking, including reduced latency, improved security, and cost efficiency. Learn more about Fabric Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect

You asked – we listened! Now, EIA customers can easily adjust the bandwidth on their virtual EIA services within minutes without any service disruption. We’re working hard on making the improvements you need and want. Comment below or share your feedback via ideas.  

We’ve joined forces with Giga —an initiative by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union — to bridge the digital divide. This collaboration through the Equinix Foundation will help realize the Giga mission of connecting every school worldwide to the internet by 2030. It’s an exciting time to create a more accessible, equitable, and interconnected digital future for everyone, everywhere. Check out the press release here.  Today, nearly half of the world’s schools remain offline, depriving over 1.3 billion children of the resources and opportunities that digital connectivity provides. This challenge is not just about access; it’s about fostering equality, unlocking potential, and paving the way for a more inclusive future.  As part of this three-year collaboration, Giga will leverage Equinix’s robust global infrastructure in its quest to identify connectivity gaps, deliver internet access to remote and underserved schools, and improve onlin

Experts from Equinix and Oracle are going to show you how to boost your multicloud strategy with high-performance connectivity. Discover how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) via FastConnect enables essential private, dedicated, high-bandwidth connectivity. Key Topics: Predictions and trends for multicloud Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) distributed cloud  Multicloud use cases and challenges How to connect to multiple clouds High-performance cloud-to-cloud connectivity solution Multicloud data integration architecture Fabric Cloud Router  Learn more about Equinix and Oracle solution

Hi, I'm using the reports v1 API to generate ONE_TIME reports and every time the report is finished, I get an email telling me as much. However, I want to prevent this email from going out every time. I've figured out that I can use the parameters array with name notifyEmails to add additional emails that should be notified but I can't seem to be able to remove the email tied to my account. Is there any way to achieve what I want?

Mobile World Congress 2025 is approaching - Are you attending?   When it comes to the future of AI-ready, scalable digital infrastructure – the Equinix team of experts is here to help. Here’s a chance for you to meet the team in advance and connect in person in Barcelona!   Let’s begin!   Hi, I’m Efraim! Senior Principal Solutions Architect at Equinix. My dedication lies in bridging technology and bridging transformation, particularly in areas such as Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Agility. You can find some of my recent Equinix blogs here.   I'’ll be at MWC – let's connect and catch up on Cloud, AI, Programming, and my love of Cats.  

Hey Community! We often get questions about Fabric Cloud Router and we’re here to help clarify for others who might have the same question in the future. If you’ve got additional questions about FCR, ask them in Community!What is a Digital Services Agreement (DSA)? The Digital Services Agreement is a document that is presented to users when setting up a Billing Account to order digital services like Fabric Cloud Router. If this is your first time ordering digital services with Equinix and you do not have an existing Billing Account (or sometimes called a Cloud Billing Account), you’ll be directed to digitally sign the DSA.If you're creating additional Billing Accounts, you will be asked whether you want to use an existing Digital Services Agreement or sign a new Digital Services Agreement. If you need guidance on either DSA option, please review this documentation.[Example only for reference and may not reflect latest version of DSA]  I’m a new customer; do I need to sign a Fabric DSA?

What change do you want to see in the world? For me, it’s digital inclusion. I recently was interviewed on the Behind the Impact podcast to talk about the Equinix Foundation’s work in this area. Tune in to understand our shared values approach and how we’re bridging the digital divide globally with a focus on the communities where Equinix operates.

Every second matters – that’s why we’re making it easier for you to schedule and execute Smart Hands on your schedule. Using the Smart Hands Availability Calendar, you can:Schedule Smart Hands at specific times, up to 3 hours of Smart Hands service in 1-hour increments Have real-time access to technician availability Use our enhanced scheduling experience with fewer delays and ticket rejectionsGet started with the availability calendar today by logging into ECP and follow the steps to Order a Scheduled Smart hands request We’re working hard on making the improvements you need and want – comment below or share your feedback via ideas

Managing data storage and infrastructure costs doesn't have to be a challenge. Discover how Equinix and Dell Technologies are revolutionizing cloud-neutral storage with Dell PowerStore on Equinix. This solution is designed for flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency in hybrid multicloud environments.Key Topics:How Dell PowerStore on Equinix reduces costs while boosting performance Benefits of a high-performance, single-tenant environment for data management Real-world savings validated by a TechTarget ESG study Why flexible, consumption-based pricing makes this solution a game-changer for businessesReady to optimize your data storage strategy? Contact an Equinix representative today to learn more about Dell PowerStore on Equinix and how it can transform your infrastructure.Learn more

Learn how to stay compliant with data protection laws as an enterprise company in this video. You'll discover, specifically, how cloud-neutral storage is revolutionizing the way companies handle sensitive data in the cloud. We explore the benefits of cloud-neutral storage, including enhanced data privacy and security, cost savings, and seamless integration with multiple cloud providers.Learn how cloud-neutral storage can help your business achieve full regulatory compliance while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of the cloud. Key Topics:A new approach to storage that combines data privacy and cloud convenience How cloud neutral storage can help businesses comply with strict privacy and data residency regulations How cloud neutral storage enables seamless integration with multiple cloud providers for optimized data management

Take a deep dive into the concept of interconnection and its vital role in today's digital landscape.In this video, we’ll explore:What interconnection means and how it facilitates direct and private data exchange The advantages of using interconnection over traditional internet methods for data transfer A relatable analogy comparing interconnection to the US highway system The impact of interconnection on data centers and their role in the hybrid cloud strategy How interconnection enhances speed, security, and efficiency for enterprises moving large volumes of data 

Go behind the scenes at Equinix with Linus Tech Tips: power, data, security, and more! Check it out and tell us what you think. 

Hi! I’m working with a customer who is asking if our Equinix Internet Access supports rDNS/Reverse DNS? I can’t find any supporting documentation on the docs site, looking for product to confirm or deny. Thank you.

Those already using Ansible can now take advantage of templates to demonstrate configuring Layer 2 connectivity to AWS S3. You can also follow the prerequisites in the related GitHub repo to test this as a new user.Step 1: Use the initial template to rapidly create a project, VLAN, VRF, and prep for BGP peering on the virtual circuit.Step 2: Finish setting up the interconnection in Fabric console manually and accept the Direct Connect request in AWS.Step 3: Use the final playbook which takes care of deploying the VPC, the S3 VPC endpoint, the Virtual Private Gateway attached to your Direct Connect, and finally configures the end to end BGP peering.This playbook has been added to the examples section of the Ansible Collection Equinix page.

This webinar from Equinix and Oracle explores how a next-generation multicloud architecture and high-performance interconnection can help you achieve breakaway business success. Hear our experts explain how to deliver transformative customer experiences while side-stepping the internet. 

Struggling to open SOC reports? In this video, we'll show you how to download and open SOC reports from the Equinix Customer Portal. We'll cover a specific pain point for customers — issues opening the file using the Chrome and Firefox Acrobat plug-ins — and explain how the documents must be opened using the Adobe Acrobat desktop application.Download and open an SOC report from the portal: https://portal.equinix.com/ 

Check out the latest October 2024 Equinix API Update. For details on new or updated APIs, we recommend looking at the Release Notes, organized by product in the Developer Portal API Documentation.