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Introduction to BGP for networks who peer
2024-11-17 , Workshop 11

Workshop about the basics of BGP. Topics include:

  • Prefixes and Autonomous Systems
  • Why you also need an IGP (like OSPF, IS-IS)
  • iBGP: BGP within your network
  • eBGP: Talking to your neighbours
  • Multihoming and Peering
  • BGP Best Path Selection
  • Bonus-Topics, if time permits:
    • BGP Communities
    • BGP Security

Lab experiments will be done using FRRouting, so participants do need a laptop. No special software is needed.


What should participants bring to the workshop?

Laptop

After completing his degree at Karlsruhe University, Wolfgang started working as a network engineer in 1994. He went on to become head of network operations and peering manager at a range of ISPs.

In 2006, Wolfgang joined DE-CIX as Director Customer Support, a position he held for ten years. Since 2016, Wolfgang has been head of the DE-CIX Academy, making sure customers understand how BGP and other routing protocols work.