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.
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.