BGP Fundamentals

It is likely that you have been using BGP for years. In some cases you might be using it from your phone or computer and probably never even realize that you do. BGP is essential for the internet to work correctly, but that does not mean that would look obvious that you were even using … Read more

OSPF Network Types

IntroductionIf you have ever heard of an OSPF network routing protocol, you might be wondering what they actually entail. There are in fact different network types that are supported by OSPF. The types all behave a little different between configurations. Here’s how it works.What Is OSPF?It is important to understand what OSPF is before we … Read more

MPLS VPNs – Layer 2 or Layer 3, Understanding the Choice

The BasicsWe often take for granted the complexities that arise when it comes to sending out information across the internet.  For an individual network, this is not a big deal, since we are typically using our home internet to look for something or speak to an individual online. It is a one-to-one kind of connectivity. … Read more