Chapter 8. The OSPF Link-State Database

ImageThe OSPF Link-State Database Introduction

This chapter covers the following topics:

Image LSAs and the OSPF Link-State Database: This section examines LSA Types 1, 2, and 3 and describes how they allow OSPF routers to model a topology and choose the best routes for each known subnet.

Image The Database Exchange Process: This section details how neighboring routers use OSPF messages to exchange their LSAs.

Choosing the ...

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