Practical BGP

Chapter 3

1:	What are some common reasons for splitting up a large enterprise network using BGP?
A1:	To divide the administration of the network among several different groups, to allow the network to be rebuilt one small piece at a time, to handle situations where there are a large number of routes, and very little can be done in the way of aggregation or other techniques to reduce pressure on the interior gateway protocol.
2:	When merging two networks, should you consider using a BGP core as a permanent solution or a short-term solution?
A2:	It depends on the way the merger is being accomplished and what the desired final results are. For instance, if a larger company is taking over a smaller company and would like to leave the smaller company ...