Key Takeaways
Critical Success Factors
- Planning: Set clear expectations with customers upfront
- Validation: Complete all pre-flight checks before go-live
- Communication: Maintain regular contact with customer throughout
- Documentation: Keep MTO tickets updated with evidence
- MSS Clamping: Always verify this is configured correctly
- IRR/RPKI: Validate routing registry entries early
Remember:
- Cloudflare batches configurations on Tuesdays/Wednesdays
- Customers go live on Wednesdays/Thursdays
- Full onboarding typically takes 2 weeks from kickoff