Review Questions

1:What are some common reasons for splitting up a large enterprise network using BGP?
2:When merging two networks, should you consider using a BGP core as a permanent solution or a short-term solution?
3:What is the primary advantage of using eBGP within the core of an enterprise network versus iBGP?
4:What is one of the primary advantages of using iBGP to build a BGP core within an enterprise network?
5:What is the primary reason a BGP core will still need to run an IGP?
6:What are the three primary ways of originating routes into BGP?
7:What is one important consideration to consider when using two points of mutual redistribution between two routing protocols?

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