Tutorial Abstract: Introduction to IS-IS

Abe Martey, Cisco

Topics covered in this tutorial include:

  • IS-IS basics
  • Addressing in IS-IS
  • IS-IS database
  • SPF (Dikjstra) operation
  • Recent IS-IS enhancements
  • MPLS TE using IS-IS
  • The session also includes information about configuring IS-IS routing on Cisco routers, and configuring MPLS traffic engineering using IS-IS on Cisco routers.

    IS-IS Configurations

    NEW: Other router vendors are welcome to participate in this session by supplying IS-IS configs comparable to those shown by Abe. Please contact nanog-support@merit.edu.

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    About the Presenter
    Abe Martey is a Product Manager in the Cisco Internet PoP Systems Business Unit (IPSBU), with special focus on high speed routing technologies. The IPSBU is responsible for the Cisco 12000 GSR Series routers. Prior to this job Abe held various support engineering positions, including time in the Cisco Technical Assistance Center working in the IP Routing Protocols Team, and later the ISP Team, where he developed special interest in the IS-IS Routing Protocol.


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