Other Questions to ask…
Is there a direct correlation between Hops and Latency? Hop count seems anecdotal, yet the numbers are quite convincing…
How accurate does UDP measurements compare with TCP measurements when talking about Latency, Packet Loss and Throughput?
How much does Asymmetrical routing, play a part in the world of Sub optimal routing?
With Netflow stats, on average it seems that Routers only forward packets to 10% or so of the Global Rib, yet our routing Tables are tenfold +. Seems we can do something here, I just don’t know what, yet…