Internet data centers are still in a coma; The story of the CEO indicates that there was a 14-day blackout

The situation of Iran’s Internet is still in an aura of uncertainty. While there have been reports of limited connection of mobile users in recent days, the critical infrastructure of web hosting and data centers of the country are still in blackout.

For a more detailed investigation of this situation and a technical autopsy of the network, Gadget News reached out Daud MontazeriThe founder and CEO of “Mabeenhost” is gone. In a conversation with us, this infrastructure industry activist presents a clear picture of the difference between the network of home users and the network of data centers and reveals the breathtaking challenges of hosting companies in the days of outages.

The heaviest blow on the body of the final consumer

Infrastructure activists’ assessment of recent outage damage indicates a damage domino. According to Mobinhast CEO, although digital businesses and infrastructure providers have been at the forefront of this crisis and experienced the most severe restrictions and financial losses, ultimately the smoke of this fire is visible. final consumer has gone

Montazeri believes that the most damage is to the customers of online businesses; Those whose daily and vital services are suddenly out of reach and their lives are disrupted.

red status in the hosting industry; A heavy responsibility on the service providers

These days, web hosting companies are going through a very difficult time and the pressure on them is twofold. On the one hand, domestic services have been disrupted due to the disconnection of the global network, and on the other hand, Iranian users’ access to servers outside the country has been cut off.

Daoud Montazeri explains this situation: “Given the heavy currency costs of foreign servers, we have a great responsibility for user data. Unfortunately, while the control of these restrictions is completely out of our control, the tip of the arrow of customer criticism is towards the hosting companies. “Even if the Internet is connected right now, the material and credit losses to this industry will not be compensated for a long time.”

Network autopsy: the mystery of mobile connection and server outages

One of the main questions of users is why the mobile internet is connected in some places, but the sites and servers are still disconnected? To answer this ambiguity, the CEO of Mobinhost divides the country’s internet structure into three layers:

1. Internal network (IXP): A platform that is always active and establishes internal communications.
2. International network (FCP/Broadband): This network is for home and office users mobile internet is
3. International Network (IDC): This is a dedicated network Data centers and hosting servers.

According to Montazeri’s explanation, what we have seen in recent days is limited and intermittent network connection FCP (especially on mobile operators such as Mobile First and Irancell). But the network IDC which the life of websites and applications depends on, has been interrupted with a high percentage since the beginning of the crisis, and until the moment of preparing this report, the international connection of data centers has not been established.

Behind the curtain of momentary interruptions and strategy changes

About the issue of connecting for a few minutes and network fluctuations, the CEO of Mobinhost believes that these events are caused by Updating equipment and applying new policies It is in the higher layers of the network. According to him, during these changes and reloading the settings, sometimes the Internet path opens and closes for minutes, which indicates technical tests on the main gateways.

Another point to consider is the change in connection strategy compared to previous periods. Montazeri explains that unlike in 2018 when priority was given to the network of data centers and home internet, this time the decision makers mobile internet have prioritized connection. Also, the decentralized structure of operators has caused the connection speed to be different in each operator.

The unclear future of filter breakers and the shadow of class internet

In the final part of this conversation, the issue of the function of filter breakers and the rumor of class internet was raised. The CEO of Mobeenhost, pointing out that the situation is unpredictable, confirmed that unofficial news indicates that some filter breakers have been activated on certain operators.

He also said about the class internet: “It is impossible to make a definite opinion, but in the conditions of severe restrictions, it is natural that some special people will receive special access due to the sensitivity of their jobs or connections. “However, my observations show that during this period, the restriction was applied to almost everyone in the most severe possible way.”

At the end, Montazeri expressed his hope that the restrictions will be removed as soon as possible for everyone so that online businesses can continue to operate in a safe and competitive environment.

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