BGP Techniques for Network Operators - Advanced Features and Deployment Strategies

Learn advanced BGP features and techniques essential for operating networks within the Internet through this comprehensive tutorial led by Internet Hall of Fame inductee Philip Smith. Begin with a foundational review of iBGP, eBGP, and common attributes before diving into various scaling techniques and criteria for choosing between BGP and IGP protocols. Master policy implementation through local preference, MED, and communities while exploring crucial deployment strategies including BGP network design, prefix announcement and reception, aggregation methods, and routing table management. Gain practical configuration advice and industry insights from Smith's extensive experience spanning from the UK's first commercial Internet Service Provider to his current roles with the Network Startup Resource Center and RouteViews Project. Benefit from his deep technical expertise in IPv6, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, network design, scaling operations, and peering developed through decades of building and operating internet infrastructure worldwide.