Fundamentals of BGP - WORKSHOP

Course Summary

Topics We Will Be Covering in the WORKSHOP:

On March 5th, 2025 - Starting @ 6 pm Eastern Time
Please NOTE that once you register, you will receive an automatic email with the link to register for the LIVE ZOOM!

The objective of this workshop is to provide a foundational understanding of BGP, 
... including its path vector nature, ASNs, iBGP vs. eBGP, and basic configuration.

Introduction to BGP a Path Vector Protocol

•What is BGP?   
                       Definition and Purpose 
                                                                                          Why BGP is crucial for the Internet and large-scale networks
•BGP is a Path Vector Protocol
                                                                  Path Vector vs. Distance Vector vs. Link-State 
                                                                          How BGP uses AS-Path to determine the best path 
                                                                                                                                     BGP Attributes overview (AS-PATH, NEXT-HOP, LOCAL_PREF, MED)                            

Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) & iBGP vs. eBGP
                                                                              
•Understanding Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)
What is an AS?
                Public vs. Private ASNs
                                             ASN allocation (2-byte vs. 4-byte ASNs)
•Comparing iBGP and eBGP 
                     Differences and use cases
                                         Next-Hop behavior in iBGP vs. eBGP

Basic BGP Configuration & Lab

•Troubleshooting Techniques
                      Enabling BGP on a router
                 Defining the local ASN
                                                                     Establishing eBGP and iBGP neighbor relationships
                            Advertising networks in BGP
•Hands-on Lab
                                                                           Configuring a basic eBGP session between two routers
                                                               Configuring an iBGP session within the same AS
                                                                   Verifying BGP sessions with show ip bgp summary
                                                                                                                            Troubleshooting basic BGP issues (neighbor relationships, prefix advertisements)

 Join us for this hands-on workshop and gain a solid foundation in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)—
the backbone of the internet! Learn how BGP works, configure it from scratch, and understand key concepts like 
Path Vector Routing, ASNs, iBGP vs. eBGP, and real-world troubleshooting -
 ... & much more!