robust scalability of routing system (4) what sysadmins can do now most important: don't assume we have this under control read through some of geoff huston's work -- great introduction http://bgp.potaroo.net/ get involved w the IETF ask if new routing products/services make things better or worse for the commons ask why the underlying architecture doesn't obviate the need for hacks management willing (i am aware that many of you are already doing N FTE's of work) strategic involvement (ietf can be imprudent use of your time. get experienced mentor) use routeviews.org to look at the routing system it was built for you document your own topology internally at more than one layer often work with researchers: data analysis, visualization lots of them are looking for good problems you definitely have some consider it a chance to save them a few years of irrelevant research