Introduction
The “Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers” course equips network professionals with comprehensive knowledge of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), a cornerstone routing protocol of the Internet and multi-domain networks. Participants will explore BGP theory, design practices, configuration on Cisco IOS routers, and advanced troubleshooting. The program emphasises hands-on labs to develop skills for deploying, monitoring and optimising BGP in enterprise and service-provider scenarios.
Genreal Objectives :
- Understand the Role of BGP:
- Configure and Manage BGP Sessions:
- Apply BGP Path Selection and Attributes:
- Implement Routing Policies and Controls:
- Design Scalable BGP Networks:
- Troubleshoot and Optimize BGP Operations:
- Apply BGP Best Practices:
Course Outline:
Day 1 – Introduction to BGP
- Overview of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- BGP features and use cases in enterprise and service provider networks
- BGP session establishment and configuration (EBGP & IBGP)
- Basic BGP route advertisement and verification
Day 2 – BGP Path Selection and Attributes
- BGP path attributes: types and functions
- Route selection process and decision criteria
- Influencing routing decisions using Local Preference, MED, and AS-Path
- Hands-on configuration and analysis
Day 3 – BGP Policies and Route Control
- Route filtering using prefix lists, route maps, and community attributes
- Policy-based routing and traffic engineering techniques
- Applying BGP communities for route tagging and control
- Practical configuration exercises
Day 4 – BGP Design and Scalability
- Designing scalable BGP networks
- Route reflectors and confederations
- Multi-homing and redundancy strategies
- Load balancing and optimization
Day 5 – Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Common BGP issues and troubleshooting methods
- Monitoring tools and diagnostic commands
- Case studies and performance tuning
- Review, assessment, and Q&A