Learning path

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Foundations

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 5 hours
Updated May 17, 2024

About this learning path

This learning path on foundational Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) provides a comprehensive introduction and deep dive into the core aspects of OSPF. It starts by explaining the basics of OSPF, including its purpose, operation, and fundamental concepts such as OSPF Neighbors, advertising routes, authentication, OSPF network types, and many others. This learning path aims to equip network professionals with the knowledge needed to manage and optimize OSPF in real-world environments, emphasizing best practices and common pitfalls.

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Prerequisites

  1. Basic networking knowledge of IP connectivity

What you'll learn

  1. Building OSPF Neighbors
  2. Advertising Networks
  3. OSPF Traffic Engineering
  4. OSPF Network Types
  5. OSPF Troubleshooting

Technologies

  1. 1. Foundational OSPF
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentIP Routing Protocols
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Key Concepts and Terminology
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF - Single Area Configuration
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Router ID
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    5. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Multi-Area Configuration
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    6. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Authentication
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    7. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentFoundational OSPF Configuration
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  2. 2. OSPF Neighbors
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Message Types
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Neighbors
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentTroubleshooting OSPF Neighbors
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  3. 3. OSPF Network Types & Intervals
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Network Types Demystified
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Network Types
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Failover Timers
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Network Types
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  4. 4. OSPF Traffic Engineering, Redistribution and Default Routes
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Database and the Dijkstra Algorithm
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Traffic Engineering
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    3. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Redistribution & Default Routes
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    4. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Metrics, Default Route and Redistribution
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  5. 5. Conclusion
    1. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentOSPF Foundational Quiz
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    2. Enroll in this learning path to view locked contentLearning Path Complete
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