Chapter 5. Routing Concepts and Configuration

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

—Martin Luther King, Jr.

This chapter discusses various OSPF features, knobs, and functionality. Many examples in the chapter allow you to later use the material as a reference.

This chapter covers the following topics:

  • OSPF routing concepts— This section covers the issues surrounding configuration techniques that affect the overall routing of OSPF. Consider how routing can be affected by altering OSPF cost, or the various OSPF timers. Also consider the external routes OSPF uses?

  • Configuring OSPF— Proper configuration is the essence of every successful ...

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