Chapter 7. Advanced BGP

This chapter focuses on the advanced features of Border Gateway Protocol Version 4 (BGP4) and builds on the material presented in Chapter 6, “Basic Border Gateway Protocol.” This chapter covers BGP4 in even greater detail than the CCNP Routing Exam does in order to ensure that you have a good appreciation for how networks are connected to the Internet.

BGP is a routing protocol designed for use in large IP networks. The five practical scenarios in this chapter complete your understanding and ensure that you have advanced BGP networking knowledge to complement your understanding of today's most widely used networking protocol, IP.

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