Introduction

This survey is designed as a self-assessment tool for an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Operator to reflect on its present operational status. While at the same time, deriving a development action plan based on its future interests and priorities.

Survey Time and Required information:
A senior staff member with in-depth knowledge about the IXP operation will require approximately 45 minutes to complete the survey. The information required is comprehensive ranging from general, technical operations, admin to governance structures.

Survey Data Usage and Policy:
The information gathered through this survey will be bound by the Internet Society's privacy policy available here - https://www.internetsociety.org/privacy-policy/

Follow-up steps:
Each participating IXP will receive a copy of its data provided in the survey. The data here also serves as a basis for our bilateral engagements where we discuss how the Internet Society may be able to assist in the IXP’s development through capacity building and/or grant funding. (Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Funding: https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/sustainable-peering-ixp/)

Important Note:
IXP Operators with more than one IXP in a country should consider completing one survey per IXP instance.

A version of this survey in French language can be found here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZT9QX6

A version of this survey in Spanish language can be found here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QPV5KYY

For any question or comment, please contact us at peering-infrastructure[at]isoc[dot]org

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