This tutorial introduces service providers to some advanced BGP
features and techniques to aid with operating their networks within the
Internet. After a brief recap of iBGP, eBGP, and common attributes, the
tutorial will look at the various scaling techniques available, when to
use
BGP instead of an IGP, and examine policy options available through the
use
of local preference, MED, and communities. The tutorial will finish by
briefly
covering some basic multihoming techniques.
About the Presenter
Philip Smith has been with Cisco Systems for four years. He is part of
the Internet Architectures Group, which is led by the CTO for Consulting
Engineering. His role includes working with many ISPs in the Asia Pacific
region, specifically in network design, configuration, and scaling, as
well as providing training through an extensive ISP Workshop program.
Prior to joining Cisco, Philip spent five years in several key network engineering and operations roles at PIPEX (now part of UUNET's global ISP business), the UK's first commercial Internet Service Provider. He was one of the first engineers working in the commercial Internet in the UK, and played a key role in building the modern Internet in Europe.