Add comparison function to assess datacenter connectivity attractiveness

[bengelly]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
I'm frustrated that I can't easily/quickly compare datacenter connectivity attractiveness by comparing networks who are (or aren't present) between TWO or more locations. Adding a simple compare button that would display a table with :

• Commonly present networks
• Uniquely present networks
  And then have the ability to export to a file (.csv, .xls, .txt, .pdf) would be amazing

Who is affected by the problem?
Me, as a peering manager working for a major Tier-1. Pretty sure it affects other people.

What is the impact?
Loss of time, efficiency and lot of frustration.

Are there security concerns?
No.

Are there privacy concerns?
No.

Describe the solution you'd like
A simple Compare + Export button that would propose a file format to choose from.

Do you think this feature will require a formal design?
no, seems rather trivial

Describe alternatives you've considered
None that comes to mind.

Could this feature request need support from the Admin Committee?
Consider if an administrator might need to provide assistance at any point.

What is the proposed priority?
not urgent

Provide a rationale for any/all of the above
already did.

Additional context
N/A.

[arnoldnipper]

You can easily do via the API. However, enhancing the Advanced Search would be also be nice.

I would propose a more general approach enhancing PeeringDB by a query tool which enhances the Advanced Search as it is impossible to hardcode any query.

[bengelly]

Hi @arnoldnipper ,

I do not have coding skills, and believe this feature would benefit the general public hence my request.

To the how, I'll leave that with to decide what is best :-)

Thanks !

[martinhannigan]

Im able to easily download a csv for a market and create a pivot table to show me everything. Thats also subjective re what matters and what doesnt.

How do you know whos leasing and who has actual foot print? Oh, whats a tier l?

Seems like we already provide all that we should.

-1
Thanks!

-M<

[mcmanuss8]

+1 - should revisit #1020 since there's overlap

[grizz]

+1

[martinhannigan]

Revisit, revote, +1

[martinhannigan]

Just to be clear, which tier 1 are you talking about and should that be a consideration in PDB process? We may need a process change.

Thanks!

[bengelly]

Tier-1 is not the point here, it is just an example I gave to support my request.

Point is to be able to easily figure out which networks are common between sites and which are unique.

Would love to be able to compare this in a 1:1 fashion (ie between DC A and DC B) at the very least, more if possible.

Hopefully, this allows to assess attractiveness in a glance, at least on the paper as we all know that this must be checked with your favorite(s) OP(s) on a case-by-case basis.

Hope this clarifies.