BGP Backdoor Feature

Introduction   In this blog, we are going to be taking a look at the BGP backdoor feature.  We will explain what problem the feature allows us to solve and … Continue Reading →

Using BGP For Inter-VRF Route Leaking

Introduction I guess you know you are a network geek when a blog post with a title like this gets your juices flowing…indeed I am a network geek and if … Continue Reading →

Summary Routes To Null0 & The Protocols That Love Them

Introduction     OK, so the title of this blog sounds like a really geeky version of “The Jerry Springer Show” but it’s all in good fun!  When doing route … Continue Reading →

BGP AS-Path Prepending FTW

I have been working on completely redesigning the WAN of my current employer for some time now. To summarize, the goal was to migrate from one MPLS provider to another … Continue Reading →

BGP MED Explained

As you probably know, the BGP protocol has many different attributes that can be used to influence path selection. These many attributes have different characteristics and are used for many … Continue Reading →