Designing OSPF networks

Through the discussions of its strengths and weaknesses, OSPF is thoroughly explained through exhaustive
coverage of network design, deployment, and management. Starting with network technology foundations, the
opening chapters cover IP addressing, routing, various distance vector and link state protocols, and
network protocol selection. Subsequent chapters delve into the details of OSPF routing and network design,
discussing OSPF convergence, design guidelines, area design considerations, route selection, and VLSM, in
addition to advanced design concepts such as designing OSPF on-demand circuits, OSPF redistribution,
configuration commands, and error messages. Later chapters focus on implementation and troubleshooting
issues, stepping through network design methodology, providing a wealth of configuration details for
different network types and area parameters, and revealing troubleshooting tips not found anywhere else.

Sections on network management help keep your network running smoothly by exploring the workings of SNMP
and OSPF specific Management Information Bases. Case studies are provided throughout to foster practical
understanding of the concepts presented. Discussions of current and future network growth issues and
solutions address the impact of adding routers to a network, router CPU utilization, connecting to the
Internet with OSPF, network expansion with VLSM, and route summarization.