Deploying OSPF on Cisco and Juniper Routers Bootcamp

OSPF is arguably the most widely deployed interior gateway routing protocol and is ubiquitous across the platforms of numerous networking equipment vendors. For someone seeking employment as a Network Engineer, understanding the mechanics and operation of OSPF for IPv4 networks is a must. This course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of OSPF and show you how to deploy basic to complex OSPF configurations on Cisco and Juniper routers. In this course, you will learn: * Common characteristics of Link State Protocols * Usage and restrictions concerning OSPF areas * The relationship between the SPF Tree and OSPF Link State Database * OSPF adjacency requirements * LSAs: What they are, how they vary, and their functional usage * Implementation of single-area and multi-area OSPF * Monitoring data structures used by OSPF * Protecting OSPF with authentication * …and a whole lot more! Learning Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to: * Explain the main concepts used in OSPF * Configure Cisco and Juniper routers for single-area and multi-area OSPF * Explain in detail the process involved in building OSPF adjacencies * Explain the functionality of different LSA types * View and search for LSAs within the Link State Database of Cisco and Juniper routers * Monitor OSPF status on Cisco and Juniper routers. * Identify OSPF routes within the IP Routing Tables of Cisco and Juniper routers. * Configure OSPF virtual links on Cisco and Juniper routers * Apply OSPF filtering and summarization to Cisco and Juniper routers. Recommended Knowledge or Skills Prior to Taking this Course * Understanding of IPv4 addressing * Familiarity with the basics of the Cisco IOS and Juniper Junos command-line interface * Understanding of basic routing concepts of packet forwarding and rewriting