RFC 2328: OSPF Version 2

This is the document that most modern-day OSPF implementations are based on. This RFC is almost a book by itself. At 244 pages, it surpasses all the previous OSPF RFCs in length and detail. Remember, though, that this is the standard and that how a company such as Cisco implements OSPF can vary a bit from the standard. But by purchasing this book, you are all set.

Any CCIE, network designer, or CIO who is considering an OSPF network should have this document available for their design specification. This RFC is definitely written for an advanced and specific target audience within the networking arena. The differences between this RFC and the previous are detailed in Appendix G of the document.

The differences between ...

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