OSPF: Anatomy of an Internet Routing Protocol
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Author Description
OSPF gives an introduction to the Internet and its routing protocols covering unicast and multicast routing protocols and techniques for monitoring and debugging routing in a TCP/IP network. This book provides a detailed description of OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), which was developed by the author, and explains why OSPF was developed and how it greatly improves network efficiency. Each chapter contains exercises to help you get a better understanding of how to efficiently implement algorithms used in OSPF.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the technical architecture, design philosophy, and operational mechanics of the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol. Written by John Moy, the primary architect of the OSPF protocol, the text provides an authoritative account of how OSPF functions within TCP/IP networks to optimize routing efficiency. It combines historical context regarding the protocol's development with rigorous technical explanations of its algorithmic foundations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of unicast and multicast routing protocols.
- Technical methodologies for monitoring and debugging TCP/IP network traffic.
- Comprehensive explanation of the OSPF algorithm and its implementation logic.
- Practical exercises designed to reinforce the application of routing algorithms.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and network engineers regard this text as the definitive primary source for understanding OSPF, given that it was authored by the protocol's creator. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density, making it a foundational resource for professionals seeking to master network routing infrastructure.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
1998-02-02
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley Professional
ISBN-10:
0201634724
ISBN-13:
9780201634723
Technology
Internet
Engineering
Networking
Computer Science
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