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IntroDuction of OSPF {CCNA} and {CCNP Part-1}

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  1. OSPF, which stands for Open Shortest Path First, is a widely used and well-respected interior gateway protocol (IGP) within the TCP/IP networking world. IGPs are routing protocols responsible for determining the best path for data packets to travel within a single routing domain, also known as an Autonomous System (AS).

    Here's a breakdown of what makes OSPF a powerful routing protocol:

    Link-State Routing: Unlike some IGPs that rely on distance vector routing, OSPF utilizes a link-state approach. Each router in an OSPF network builds a map (topology) of the entire network by exchanging information about directly connected links with its neighbors. This comprehensive view allows for more informed routing decisions.


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    Shortest Path First (SPF) Algorithm: OSPF leverages the Dijkstra algorithm, also known as SPF, to calculate the shortest path for data packets to reach their destination. This ensures efficient routing and minimizes the number of hops (network segments) a packet traverses.

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