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Getting Started with BGP: The Road Ahead
In this opening section, we’ll set the stage by introducing BGP, not just as a routing protocol, but as a cornerstone of modern Internet infrastructure. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what BGP is and why it’s essential in the world of networking. We'll also take a look at the journey ahead, outlining the key topics we’ll cover and how each one builds on the next. To help you make the most of this course, I’ll share practical tips on how to approach the lessons, what to focus on, and how to actively engage with the material so you get maximum value. Think of this as your roadmap to mastering BGP, the simple, structured, and effective way.
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What’s so special about BGP?
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BGP Fundamentals
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eBGP vs iBGP
Configuring iBGP
Configuring eBGP
eBGP multi-hop and update-source
BGP Attributes
BGP Communities
Advanced BGP Topics
BGP Lab Topology
BGP Fundamentals Simply Explained

In this foundational lesson, we kick off the course by exploring what BGP is and why it’s such a critical part of the networking world. You’ll discover how BGP differs from traditional interior routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP, and learn about its unique role as the Internet’s de facto exterior gateway protocol. We’ll walk through the structure of the Internet, the concept of Autonomous Systems (ASes), and how BGP routes traffic between them using attributes like AS Path. Along the way, you’ll gain a clear understanding of BGP’s policy-based approach to routing, and why it’s not about speed, but about control, contracts, and connectivity. Whether you’re new to BGP or have struggled with it in the past, this lesson sets the stage for learning it in a clear, simple, and structured way, just as I wish it had been taught to me.

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