Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP) 4.1

Duration

5 Days

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS Software configuration
• Configuring and troubleshooting RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and IS-IS
• Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in:
  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
  • Implementing Cisco Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI)
  • Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Core Technologies (SPCOR)

Course Content

The Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers training teaches the underlying foundations of the Internet and new-world technologies such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS). It prepares students to design and implement efficient, optimal, and trouble-free BGP networks covering:

• The theory of BGP and configuration of BGP on Cisco IOS routers
• Detailed troubleshooting information and hands-on exercises that provide students with the skills needed to configure and troubleshoot BGP networks in customer environments
• BGP network design issues and usage rules for various BGP features

Course Outline

• Module 1: BGP Overview
• Module 2: BGP Transit Autonomous Systems
• Module 3: Route Selection Using Policy Controls
• Module 4: Route Selection Using Attributes
• Module 5: Customer to Provider Connectivity with BGP
• Module 6: Scaling Service Provider Networks
• Module 7: Optimizing BGP Scalability

Who Should Attend

• Network administrators
• Network engineers
• Network managers
• Systems engineers (who would like to implement BGP)