Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for Cisco Networks: A CCIE v5 Guide

The internet's foundation is built on BGP. This book will teach you what BGP is, how to configure neighbors (eBGP and iBGP), route reflectors, confederations, build the BGP routing table, and how BGP interacts with IGPs like EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP. It also covers advanced topics such as route filtering, dynamic peering, summarization, tuning the BGP routing decision process, multiprotocol BGP with IPv6, and configuring policies. The troubleshooting steps range from basic checks to more complex issues. This book has been written for the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching version 5.0 and covers all the topics required for the written and lab exams. It is aimed at those studying for the CCIE, but it will also suit anyone looking to gain a solid understanding and familiarity of BGP on Cisco IOS and IOS-XE, including CCNA and CCNP students.

Building a complete network topology from the ground up is the focus of this book. It will teach you the fundamentals of BGP, including how to configure neighbors (both eBGP and iBGP), set up route reflectors and confederations, and build the BGP routing table. Additionally, the book explores how BGP interacts with various IGPs, such as EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP. Advanced topics, including route filtering, dynamic peering, summarization, tuning the BGP routing decision process, multiprotocol BGP with IPv6, and configuring policies, are also covered in depth. The book provides troubleshooting steps to address a wide range of issues, from basic checks to more complex problems. Designed for the Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching version 5.0, this book covers all the topics required for both the written and lab exams. It is primarily targeted at those studying for the CCIE, but it will also benefit CCNA and CCNP students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding and familiarity with BGP on Cisco IOS and IOS-XE platforms.

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