OSPF Network Design Solutions, Second Edition

Appendix A. Overview of the OSPF RFCs

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This appendix discusses in detail the background and evolution of the OSPF protocol by tracing the Request for Comments (RFCs) relating to OSPF. The functional environment of OSPF is of great importance in order to understand the workings of the protocol and design of a network in which it will operate properly. In the real world, you might need this information because you are

• Responsible for testing OSPF interoperability between equipment manufacturers

• Studying for advanced certifications

• Writing an actual OSPF code implementation

• Troubleshooting a possible bug

• Writing a book, white paper, or teaching

• Developing ...