OSPF: A Network Routing Protocol

Learn how routers network using the OSPF Open Shortest Path First protocol and unpicks Dijkstra s Network Algorithm to see how OSPF performs the calculations to determine the shortest or most appropriate path between two routers OSPF A Network Routing Protocol dives deep into the OSPF protocol without sacrificing simplicity in language All of this is done with running examples and illustrations to clarify concepts and enhance the enjoyment of networking OSPF A Network Routing Protocol is an absorbing comprehensible account of OSPF including the algorithm which is used for calculating its routes While OSPF has traditionally been an organizational networking protocol in these exciting times of Software Defined Networking SDN it has assumed an important role in the consolidated data center too Now that the traditional distinctions between server and network roles are getting blurred everyone in the data center needs to become familiar with networking and networking protocols While OSPF has traditionally been an organizational networking protocol in these exciting times of Software Defined Networking SDN it has assumed an important role in the consolidated Data Center too Now that the traditional distinctions between server and network roles are getting blurred everyone in the Data Center needs to become familiar with networking and networking protocols OSPF A Network Routing Protocol is an absorbing comprehensible book explaining how routers network using the OSPF Open Shortest Path First protocol The also provides a detailed insight into the Dijkstra Network Algorithm which is used by the protocol to perform calculations to determine the shortest or most appropriate path between two routers The book dives deep into the OSPF protocol without sacrificing simplicity in language or wit in tone Similarly it uncovers Dijkstra s Algorithm threadbare without fear or mathematics All of this is done with running examples and illustrations wi