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Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Systems engineers Network engineers Field engineers Technical support personnel Channel partners and resellers Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Describe the key concepts of segment routing Implement and verify IGP segment routing Migrate an existing Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) LDP-based network to segment routing Implement and verify TI-LFA segment routing Instantiate segment routing policies Instantiate multidomain segment routing policies Configure and verify BGP prefix segments and SR-based services The Implementing Segment Routing on Cisco IOS XR (SEGRTE201) v2.0 course covers the fundamental concepts of Segment Routing (SR), how to configure and verify segment routing within an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP), and the interworking of Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) with segment routing. You will learn how to implement Topology-Independent Loop-Free Alternate (TI-LFA) using segment routing, and how to instantiate and verify segment routing traffic engineering policies. You will also learn how to implement segment routing within Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). INTRODUCTION TO SEGMENT ROUTING * Examining Unified Fabric Routing * Exploring Segment Routing Concepts * Examining Segment Types * Examining the Segment Routing Global Block (SRGB) IGP SEGMENT ROUTING IMPLEMENTATION AND VERIFICATION * Examining the IGP Control Plane * Examining SRGB and IGP Interactions * Examining Prefix and Adjacency SIDs * Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) Multilevel and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Multi-Area * Configuring and Verifying IS-IS SR Operation * Configuring and Verifying OSPF SR Operation SEGMENT ROUTING AND LDP INTERWORKING * SR and LDP Interworking Data Plane * Mapping Server Function and Configuration * Interworking Deployment Models TOPOLOGY INDEPENDENT ? LOOP FREE ALTERNATE * Examining Classic LFA * Examining TI-LFA Fundamentals * Implementing and Verifying TI-LFA for SR Traffic * Implementing and Verifying SR TI-LFA for LDP Traffic * TI-LFA and SR LDP Interworking SEGMENT ROUTING POLICIES ? TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (SR-TE) * Exploring SR Policies * Introducing the Anycast and Binding SIDs * Enabling and Verifying SR Policies * Instantiating SR Policies * Instantiating SR Policies using BGP Dynamic MULTIDOMAIN SR POLICIES * Configuring and Verifying a Path Computation Element (PCE) * Configuring and Verifying BGP Link-State (LS) * Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with a PCE * Configuring Multidomain SR Policies with On Demand Next-Hop (ODN) SEGMENT ROUTING?BASED SERVICES * Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation * Configuring and Verifying the BGP Prefix SID * Examining Egress Peer Engineering * Examining the BGP Prefix-SID Operation * SR Flexible Algorithm and Performance Measurement (PM) Delay * SR-Enabled VPNs

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for Network administrators Network operators Network architects System installers System integrators System administrators Overview After taking this course, you should be able to: Explain the advantages of CNC for service lifecycle functions Describe the architecture of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller and its components Describe the main operations features and capabilities of CNC Perform the installation and initial configuration of the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Onboard network devices in CNC Enable data collection in CNC using Crosswork Data Gateway Provision traffic engineering policies to be used by network services Explore network topology and inventory details by using the available visualizing tools Optimize a network service instance for bandwidth utilization during the lifetime of service instances Bind newly provisioned Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPN service instances to traffic engineering policies Develop custom Layer 2 and Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN service definitions Configure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor the health of devices Develop plays and playbooks for closed loop automation Automate network operations and maintenance tasks Explore closed loop workflows Use northbound application programing interfaces to integrate other systems with CNC Send alerts to northbound systems Configure the collection and exporting of data to external endpoints Manage the Crosswork cluster Deploy CNC for optimal availability, scalability, and performance Troubleshoot CNC issues The Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (SPCNCI) v1.0 course introduces you to the Cisco© Crosswork Network Controller (CNC) and its installation. Through a series of lectures and labs you will learn to use Cisco CNC to streamline, manage, and automate service lifecycle functions spanning across service provisioning, visualization, monitoring, and optimization. You will also get an overview of Cisco CNC as an IP transport network controller platform, of its components, and of its utility in various use-cases such as boosting operational agility, improving intent-based service delivery, and reducing the cost of operations.This course will also teach you about creating custom service definitions, tactical traffic engineering policies, automated provisioning of services, and real-time traffic optimization. Additionally, you will learn about implementing closed loop automation workflows for remediation, optimization, and maintenance. Finally, this course will teach you to understand APIs to help interface with other systems, as well as best practices, including sizing guidelines across components of the CNC meant to meet scalability and high-availability requirements. COURSE OUTLINE * Introducing Cisco CNC * Exploring Cisco CNC Architecture * Describing Cisco CNC Unified Functions * Installing and Configuring Cisco CNC * Onboarding Network Devices * Setting Up Data Collection * Provisioning Traffic Engineering Policies * Visualizing and Exploring Network Topology and Inventory Details * Optimizing Networks Using Closed-Loop Automation * Orchestrating VPN Services * Developing Custom L2VPN and L3VPN Service Definitions * Configuring KPIs to Monitor Device Health * Automating Maintenance and Closed Loop Remediation * Automating Network Maintenance Tasks * Exploring Closed Loop Workflows * Exploring Northbound APIs for External System Integration * Managing System Alerts * Collecting and Exporting Data to External Endpoints * Operating a Cisco Crosswork Cluster * Implementing CNC for High Availability, Scalability, and Performance * Troubleshooting Cisco CNC ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco Implementing Cisco Crosswork Network Controller v1.0 (SPCNCI) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineers and technicians that are working in the enterprise sector. Overview - Describe the factors that led to the development of IPv6 and possible uses of this new IP structure - Describe the structure of the IPv6 address format, how IPv6 interacts with data link layer technologies, and how IPv6 is supported in Cisco IOS Software - Implement IPv6 services and applications - Understand the updates to IPv4 routing protocols needed to support IPv6 topologies - Understand multicast concepts and IPv6 multicast specifics - Evaluate the scenario and desired outcome and identify the best transition mechanism for the situation - Describe security issues, how security for IPv6 is different than for IPv4, and emerging practices for IPv6-enabled networks - Describe the standards bodies that define IPv6 address allocation, in addition to one of the leading IPv6 deployment issuesâ€'multihoming - Describe the deployment strategies that service providers might consider when deploying IPv6 - Describe case studies for enterprise, service provider, and branch networks This course is a five-day course aimed at providing network engineers and technicians that are working in the enterprise sector with the knowledge and skills that are needed to study and configure Cisco IOS Software IPv6 features. INTRODUCTION TO IPV6 * Explaining the Rationale for IPv6 * Evaluating IPv6 Features and Benefits * Understanding Market Drivers IPV6 OPERATIONS * Understanding the IPv6 Addressing Architecture * Describing the IPv6 Header Format * Enabling IPv6 on Hosts * Enabling IPv6 on Cisco Routers * Using ICMPv6 and Neighbor Discovery IPV6 SERVICES * IPv6 Mobility * Describing DNS in an IPv6 Environment * Understanding DHCPv6 Operations * Understanding QoS Support in an IPv6 Environment * Using Cisco IOS Software Features IPV6-ENABLED ROUTING PROTOCOLS * Routing with RIPng * Examining OSPFv3 * Examining Integrated IS-IS * Examining EIGRP for IPv6 * Understanding MP-BGP * Configuring IPv6 Policy-Based Routing * Configuring FHRP for IPv6 * Configuring Route Redistribution IPV6 MULTICAST SERVICES * Implementing Multicast in an IPv6 Network * Using IPv6 MLD IPV6 TRANSITION MECHANISMS * Implementing Dual-Stack * Describing IPv6 Tunneling Mechanisms IPV6 SECURITY * Configuring IPv6 ACLs * Using IPsec, IKE, and VPNs * Discussing Security Issues in an IPv6 Transition Environment * Understanding IPv6 Security Practices * Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall for IPv6 DEPLOYING IPV6 * Examining IPv6 Address Allocation * Understanding the IPv6 Multihoming Issue * Identifying IPv6 Enterprise Deployment Strategies IPV6 AND SERVICE PROVIDERS * Identifying IPv6 Service Provider Deployment * Understanding Support for IPv6 in MPLS * Understanding 6VPE * Understanding IPv6 Broadband Access Services IPV6 CASE STUDIES * Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Enterprise Networks * Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Service Provider Networks * Planning and Implementing IPv6 in Branch Networks LAB EXERCISES * Lab 2-1: Enabling IPv6 on Hosts * Lab 2-2: Using Neighbor Discovery * Lab 3-1: Using Prefix Delegation * Lab 4-1: Routing with OSPFv3 * Lab 4-2: Routing with IS-IS * Lab 4-3: Routing with EIGRP * Lab 4-4: Routing with BGP and MP-BGP * Lab 5-1: Multicasting * Lab 6-1: Implementing Tunnels for IPv6 * Lab 7-1: Configuring Advanced ACLs * Lab 7-2: Implementing IPsec and IKE * Lab 7-3: Configuring Cisco IOS Firewall * Lab 9-1: Configuring 6PE and 6VPE * Configuration Files Summary * Lab Activity Solutions * Teardown and Restoration ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment 3.0 (IP6FD) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Cisco IPv6 Fundamentals, Design and Deployment 3.0 (IP6FD) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Customers, cloud architects, systems engineers, data center administrators, and cloud administrators with experience in managed services or managing a service provider environment Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Describe the advanced architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment Design Cloud Director Federation Explain use cases for CPOM Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T Data Center Explain the integration of Advanced Load Balancer with NSX Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider Environment Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration and extensibility Explain use cases for XaaS Integration Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants This five-day, hands-on training course provides you with the advanced knowledge, skills, and tools to design and utilize a cloud solution based on VMware Cloud Director?. Besides learning about an advanced cloud architecture, you learn about the integration of VMware Cloud Director with the products VMware Cloud Director Availability?, VMware vRealize© Orchestrator?, VMware vRealize© Operations? (including the Tenant App), VMware NSX-T© Data Center and VMware NSX© Advanced Load Balancer? (Avi Networks). This course covers the migration from VMware NSX© for vSphere© (NSX-V) to VMware NSX-T© Data Center in a VMware Cloud Director environment. You learn about how the NSX Advanced Load Balancer can be used and integrated in a service provider environment. Besides the advanced know-how of the vRealize Operations Tenant App and Cloud Availability, the course also discusses the extensibility and orchestration of workflows in Cloud Director. For all the topics covered in the class, intensive hands-on labs will be taken by the students to provide proper insights into all the products. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Introductions and course logistics * Course objectives ADVANCED VMWARE CLOUD DIRECTOR ARCHITECTURE * Explain the basic concepts and terminologies in a VMware Cloud Director environment * Describe the basic architecture of a VMware Cloud Director environment * Follow a proven process to design and deploy a cloud solution * Gather and analyze business and application requirements * Document design requirements, constraints, assumptions, and risks * Use a systematic method to evaluate and document design decisions * Explain the differences between conceptual, logical, and physical designs * Describe the concepts of Provider SLAs * Discuss the advantages of standardized and flexible cloud platforms * Explain how you can use a building-block design approach with VMware products to architect a flexible but standardized cloud environment * Impact on Monetization of service definitions * Discuss the design and implications of a vSphere Design for the Cloud Platform * Explain the use of Single vs. Stretched vs. Multi-Site deployments * Design Cloud Director Federation * Explain use cases for CPOM NSX FOR VSPHERE VS. NSX-T AND MIGRATION * Describe the NSX Management cluster architecture, components, and communication channels * Identify the workflows involved in configuring the NSX Management cluster * Validate and troubleshoot the NSX Management cluster formation * Explain basic concepts of NSX-V and NSX-T design with VMware Cloud Director * Discuss the use cases for Edge Services * Discuss the use cases for Distributed Network Services * Discuss the features available in NSX-V vs. NSX-T * Explain the integration of external networks (such as MPLS, DirectConnect) * Explain the integration of 3rd party network services (NON-VMware Edge Services, WAF) * Discuss the integration of AVI Load Balancer Services * Discuss different migration scenarios * Explain pre-requisites for migration from NSX-V to NSX-T * Explain use of migration tools from NSX-V to NSX-T NSX ADVANCED LOAD BALANCER * Explain basic concepts of NSX Advanced Load Balancer * Explain the integration of NSX Advanced Load Balancer with NSX * Discuss the use cases for NSX Advanced Load Balancer VMWARE VCLOUD AVAILABILITY * Describe the architecture of VMware vCloud Availability for vCloud Director * Explain the prerequisites of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director * Discuss the implementation of vCloud Availability for Cloud Director * Discuss the use cases for migration with vCloud Availability * Explain setup of data seeds for vCloud Availability * Discuss the use cases for Disaster Recover as a Service with vCloud Availability * Explain connectivity for vCloud Availability to Cloud use cases * Understand requirements for vCloud Availability OnPrem to Cloud failover and failback VREALIZE OPERATIONS TENANT APP / CHARGEBACK * Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations in a Service Provider * Describe the architecture of vRealize Operations Tenant App * Explain the use cases for vRealize Operations Tenant App * Explain use cases for vRealize Operations Manager in Service Provider environments * Discuss vRealize Operations Manager Management Packs * Explain advanced troubleshooting in service provider environments with vRealize Operations Manager * Discuss architecture and integration of vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App * Explain connectivity of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App * Discuss user and role management of the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App * Describe billing policy definition in the vRealize Operations Manager Tenant App VMWARE CLOUD DIRECTOR ORCHESTRATION * Explain VMware Cloud Director orchestration * Explain vRealize Orchestrator use cases * Describe the architecture of vRealize Orchestrator in a Service Provider environment * Explain use cases for VMware Cloud Director blocking tasks * Explain use cases for XaaS Integration * Design workflows, objects * Discuss UI customization for Service Provider and Tenants * Explain integration of custom elements in VMware Cloud Director * Explain use cases for Extensibility SDK ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Notes Delivery by TDSynex, Exit Certified and New Horizons an VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) Nexus Humans VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the VMware Cloud Director: Advanced Workshop [v10.2] course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

PEERING DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION A concise overview course covering The Internet and peering. Particular emphasis is placed on the structure of the Internet, how IXs benefit the Internet, IX architectures, peering and the technical buzzwords behind the IX services. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Describe the structure of the Internet * Explain the role of RIPE, ARIN and IXs in the Internet * Explain how IXs connect ISPs and the benefits of using IXs. * Describe peering from a technical perspective including the role of BGP and AS's. PEERING DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Non technical staff working for Internet companies. * Prerequisites: None. * Duration 1 day PEERING DEMYSTIFIED TRAINING COURSE CONTENTS * IP and routers IP as glue. What is a router? How routers join networks, benefits and disadvantages of routers, default gateways, routing tables, routing protocols. * Addressing IP address format, rules of IP addressing, where to get IP addresses. Subnetting and groups of IP addresses. * The Internet What is the Internet? The big picture, IP basics, registering IP addresses, DNS and registering domain names, whois, The IAB, IANA, ICANN, RIPE and other Internet organisations. * ISPs Top ISPs, Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 ISPs, backbone providers, circuit providers, content providers, virtual ISPs, the internal network of ISPs. Customer connections to ISPs (DSL, Leased lines, MPLS…) * ISP to ISP connections: Peering points Public peering versus private peering, NAPs, Internet Exchanges, Metropolitan Area Exchanges, LINX, other major peering points, the geography of the Internet. BGP and ASNs. How to peer. IRRs. * IX architecture Ethernet switching.

In this practical course, you will learn to develop a complete understanding of all the concepts and topics you need to master in order to achieve the most sought-after networking certification today. With its easy-to-understand, structured approach, this course will enable you to master Cisco networking to the CCNA level, and beyond, in no time.

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Network engineers, technical support personnel, reseller support engineers, and others responsible for implementing and/or maintaining the Juniper Networks products covered in this course. This course benefits individuals responsible for implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting multicast components in a service provider's network. Overview Identify the components of IP multicast Explain how IP multicast addressing works Identify the need for reverse path forwarding (RPF) in multicast Explain the role of IGMP and describe the available IGMP versions Configure and monitor IGMP Explain the differences between dense-mode and sparse-mode protocols Describe rendezvous point (RP) discovery options Configure and monitor PIM dense and sparse modes Configure and monitor rendezvous point discovery mechanisms Explain the purpose and operation of MSDP Describe the usage of MSDP within a single PIM domain with Anycast RP Describe the usage of MSDP across multiple PIM domains Configure and monitor MSDP Compare the any-source multicast (ASM) and source-specific multicast (SSM) service models Describe the basic requirements, benefits, and caveats of SSM List the address ranges used for SSM Illustrate the role of IGMPv3 and PIM-SM in an SSM implementation Configure and monitor SSM Describe the default PIM sparse mode information distribution Explain how routing policies alter PIM message traffic Describe how MSDP advertises messages to established peers Identify the role of a policy in controlling MSDP message advertisement Explain how you can use a policy to scope multicast groups This two-day course is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of multicast protocol. COURSE INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TO MULTICAST * Overview of Multicast * Multicast Addresses * Reverse Path Forwarding * Internet Group Management Protocol MULTICAST ROUTING PROTOCOLS * Overview of Multicast Routing Protocols * PIM-DM * PIM-SM MSDP * MSDP * Anycast RP SOURCE-SPECIFIC MULTICAST * Overview of SSM Operation * SSM Addresses * IGMPv3 and SSM * PIM-SM and SSM * SSM Case Study MULTICAST AND POLICY * Multicast and Policy Overview * Controlling PIM Join and Register Messages * Controlling BSR Messages * Controlling MSDP SA Messages * Implementing Multicast Scoping

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course benefits individuals responsible for implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Layer 3 components of a service provider's network. Overview Describe the various OSPF link-state advertisement (LSA) types. Explain the flooding of LSAs in an OSPF network. Describe the shortest-path-first (SPF) algorithm. List key differences between OSPFv2 and OSPFv3. Describe OSPF area types and operations. Configure various OSPF area types. Summarize and restrict routes. Identify some scenarios in a service provider network that can be solved using routing policy or specific configuration options. Use routing policy and specific configuration options to implement solutions for various scenarios. Describe how to troubleshoot OSPF. Explain the concepts and operation of IS-IS. Describe various IS-IS link-state protocol data unit (LSP) types. List IS-IS adjacency rules and troubleshoot common adjacency issues. Configure and monitor IS-IS. Display and interpret the link-state database (LSDB). Perform advanced IS-IS configuration options. Implement IS-IS routing policy. Explain the default operation in multiarea IS-IS. Describe IS-IS address summarization methods. Configure and monitor a multiarea IS-IS network. Describe how to troubleshoot IS-IS. Describe basic BGP operation. List common BGP attributes. Explain the route selection process for BGP. Describe how to alter the route selection process. Configure some advanced options for BGP peers. Describe various BGP attributes in detail and explain the operation of those attributes. Manipulate BGP attributes using routing policy. Explain the causes for route instability. Describe the effect of damping on BGP routing. Explain the default behavior of damping on links. Control damping using routing policy. View damped routes using command-line interface (CLI) commands. Describe the operation of BGP route reflection. Configure a route reflector. Describe the operation of a BGP confederation. Configure confederations. Describe peering relationships in a confederation. Describe how to troubleshoot BGP. Describe how to troubleshoot routing policy. This five-day course is designed to provide students with detailed coverage of OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, and routing policy. COURSE OUTLINE * Course Introduction OSPF * OSPFv2 Review * Link-State Advertisements * Protocol Operations * OSPF Authentication OSPF AREAS * Review of OSPF Areas * Stub Area Operation * Stub Area Configuration * NSSA Operation * NSSA Configuration * Route Summarization OSPF CASE STUDIES AND SOLUTIONS * Virtual Links * OSPF Multiarea Adjacencies * External Reachability TROUBLESHOOTING OSPF * Troubleshooting OSPF IS-IS * Overview of IS-IS * IS-IS PDUs * Neighbors and Adjacencies * Configuring and Monitoring IS-IS ADVANCED IS-IS OPERATIONS AND CONFIGURATION OPTIONS * IS-IS Operations * IS-IS Configuration Options * IS-IS Routing Policy MULTILEVEL IS-IS NETWORKS * Level 1 and Level 2 Operations * Multilevel Configuration TROUBLESHOOTING IS-IS * Troubleshooting IS-IS BGP * Review of BGP * BGP Operations * BGP Path Selection Options * Configuration Options BGP ATTRIBUTES AND POLICY?PART 1 * BGP Policy * Next Hop * Origin and MED * AS Path BGP ATTRIBUTES AND POLICY?PART 2 * Local Preference * Communities ROUTE REFLECTION AND CONFEDERATIONS * Route Reflection Operation * Configuration and Routing Knowledge * BGP Confederations BGP ROUTE DAMPING * Route Flap and Damping Overview * Route Damping Parameters * Configuring and Monitoring Route Damping TROUBLESHOOTING BGP * Troubleshooting BGP TROUBLESHOOTING POLICY * Troubleshooting Policy