Internet Routing Architectures

Internet Routing Architectures, Second Edition, explores the ins and outs of interdomain routing network designs with emphasis on BGP-4 (Border Gateway Protocol Version 4)-the de facto interdomain routing protocol. You will have all the information you need to make knowledgeable routing decisions for Internet connectivity in your environment. Explore the functions, attributes, and applications of BGP-4-the de facto interdomain routing protocol-through practical scenarios and configuration examples Learn the contemporary Internet structure and understand how to evaluate a service provider in dealing with routing and connectivity issues Master the addressing techniques-including Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR)-that are demanded today to facilitate the Internet's rapid and continuing growth Develop optimal routing policies-redundancy, traffic balancing, symmetry, and stability-for your network Learn how to seamlessly integrate your intradomain and interdomain routing and manage large and growing autonomous systems Using a practical, example-oriented approach, this comprehensive resource provides you with real solutions for ISP connectivity issues. You will learn how to integrate your network on the global Internet and discover how to build large-scale autonomous systems. You will also learn to control expansion of interior routing protocols using BGP-4, design sound and stable networks, configure the required policies using Cisco IOS(r) Software, and explore routing practices and rules on the Internet. Become an expert in data routing manipulation by using this book as your reference. Internet Routing Architectures, Second Edition, is your complete resource for Internet routing solutions and scenarios., Sam Halabi is one of the industry's foremost experts in the Internet Service Provider line of business. Mr. Halabi was recently vice president of marketing at an IP networking startup and has spent many years at Cisco Systems(r) where he led the IP Carrier Marketing effort. Mr. Halabi is an expert in complex routing protocols and has specialized in the design of large-scale IP networks. Mr. Halabi served on the board of directors of the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) and the MPLS Forum. He holds a master's degree in computer science from San Jose State University.,