backbone

About this tag
The backbone tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the core network infrastructure that underpins global cloud services and internet connectivity. Recent content focuses on how damage to undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea, a critical backbone chokepoint, caused latency spikes and disruptions for Microsoft Azure users. Topics include traffic rerouting, network resilience, and the impact of backbone failures on enterprise cloud performance. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and network engineers monitoring backbone health and its effect on Windows and Azure services.
  1. Azure Latency Spike as Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Global Cloud Traffic

    Microsoft has warned that users of its Azure cloud may see higher-than-normal latency and intermittent disruptions after multiple undersea fiber-optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic onto longer alternate routes while repair work and global rerouting continue. Background The Red...