BGP Best Path Selection – The 11-Step Process Explained

Описание: Do you ever wonder how BGP selects the best route when there are multiple paths to the same destination?
In this video, we break down the 11-step BGP Best Path Selection Process, using easy-to-understand explanations and real-world logic.

Whether you’re preparing for CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE, or just want to get better at BGP troubleshooting, this video is for you.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Video:

BGP Best Path selection logic (step-by-step)

Real use of attributes like Weight, Local Preference, AS Path, MED, and more

How to influence outbound and inbound traffic using BGP policies

When and why certain routes are preferred over others

📋 The 11 Steps of BGP Best Path Selection Covered:

Weight

Local Preference

Locally Originated

AS Path

Origin Code

MED

eBGP over iBGP

IGP Metric to Next Hop

Oldest Route

Router ID

Neighbor Address

🔧 Lab Tested On: Cisco IOS / GNS3 / Packet Tracer
🎯 Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Great for CCNP and Network Engineers)

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