CCNP Enterprise Advanced Routing ENARSI 300-410 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition

Chapter 6

OSPF

This chapter covers the following topics:

• OSPF Fundamentals: This section provides an overview of the OSPF routing protocol.

• OSPF Configuration: This section explains how to configure a router with basic OSPF functionality.

• The Designated Router and Backup Designated Router: This section describes the function of the designated router and how it provides scalability for broadcast network segments.

• OSPF Network Types: This section provides an overview of the OSPF network types and their impact to OSPF’s behavior.

• Failure Detection: This section explains how OSPF detects and verifies the health of OSPF neighbor routers.

• Authentication: This section explains how OSPF authentication functions and is configured.

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