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BGP Traffic Engineering

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BGP Traffic Engineering

BGP Traffic Engineering enables network operators to control and optimize the flow of data across their networks by adjusting routing paths. It helps improve performance, balance traffic loads, enhance reliability, and reduce operational costs. By implementing effective BGP traffic engineering, networks can achieve seamless and efficient data routing.

Target Audience

Network engineers.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of BGP fundamentals, such as neighbor relationships and attributes. Familiarity with routing protocols like OSPF or EIGRP and experience in configuring BGP in simple setups is recommended. Knowledge of route filtering and basic policies (prefix lists, route maps) will also be helpful for this session.


BGP Security

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BGP Security

BGP Security safeguards internet routing by preventing attacks and misconfigurations. Key measures include RPKI for route validation, BGP monitoring, and best practices like prefix filtering to protect against route hijacking and leaks.

Target Audience

Network engineers.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of BGP fundamentals, such as neighbor relationships and attributes. Familiarity with routing protocols like OSPF or EIGRP and experience in configuring BGP in simple setups is recommended. Knowledge of route filtering and basic policies (prefix lists, route maps) will also be helpful for this session.


Watch DE-CIX Academy Season 2 : Session 3 Recorded Webinar

BGP Part 1

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1. BGP Part 1:

This session covers the basics of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), essential for Internet routing. We will explore BGP architecture, Autonomous Systems (AS), and route selection processes. Key BGP attributes and their role in network optimization and reliability will also be discussed. This foundational knowledge is crucial for managing and troubleshooting complex networks.

Target Audience

Network engineers.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.

Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 6 Recorded Webinar


BGP Part 2

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1. BGP Part 2: Understanding BGP Communities

This session covers BGP Communities, essential for managing routing policies in BGP. Learn how to group destinations, apply routing decisions, and explore standard, extended and large communities with practical use cases. This knowledge simplifies complex routing and enhances network policy control.

Target Audience

Network engineers.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.

Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 7 Recorded Webinar


Networking Basics:

 

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1. DNS:

This session explores the Domain Name System (DNS), which translates domain names into IP addresses. We will cover DNS hierarchy, resolution processes, and caching mechanisms, highlighting DNS’s critical role in internet functionality and addressing common issues.

Target Audience

Beginner network engineers and IT professionals.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.

Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 2 Recorded Webinar


Networking Basics:

 

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1. HTTP:

This session examines the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), the cornerstone of web communication. We will discuss the request-response model, HTTP methods, and the evolution of HTTP versions, focusing on their performance improvements and security features essential for modern web development.

Target Audience

Beginner network engineers and IT professionals.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.

Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 5 Recorded Webinar


Networking Basics:

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1. Ethernet:

This session delves into Ethernet technology, the backbone of local area networks (LANs). We’ll cover the fundamentals of Ethernet, including its history, standards (such as IEEE 802.3), and how it enables devices to communicate over a network. Understand the mechanics of Ethernet frames, MAC addresses, and the role of switches and hubs in managing data traffic within a LAN, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity.

2. User Datagram Protocol (UDP):

This session focuses on the User Datagram Protocol (UDP), a key component of the Internet Protocol suite. Discover the characteristics of UDP, including its connectionless nature and minimal protocol mechanism, which provide low-latency transmission ideal for real-time applications. We’ll examine how UDP differs from TCP, its structure, use cases like video streaming and online gaming, and the trade-offs involved in choosing UDP for data communication.

Target Audience

Beginner network engineers and IT professionals.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.


Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 1 Recorded Webinar


Networking Basics:

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1. Packets and Protocols:

This session covers the basics of packets and protocols in networking. Learn how data is split into packets for transmission and the role of protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP in ensuring data integrity and communication efficiency.

2. The Internet Protocol (IP)

This session focuses on the Internet Protocol (IP), which routes data packets using IP addresses. We’ll discuss IP packet structure, IP addressing, and the differences between IPv4 and IPv6, along with an overview of IP routing.

Target Audience

Beginner network engineers and IT professionals.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.


Watch DE-CIX Academy Session 2 Recorded Webinar


Networking Basics:

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1. Global IP Routing:

This session covers the basics of global IP routing, explaining how data is directed across the world’s interconnected networks. We’ll discuss routing tables and the processes involved in ensuring efficient and reliable data delivery on a global scale.

2. Unicast, Multicast, Anycast:

This session explores different types of IP communication: unicast, multicast, and anycast. Learn the distinctions between these methods, including one-to-one communication (unicast), one-to-many distribution (multicast), and sending data to the nearest node in a group (anycast), along with their applications and benefits.

Target Audience

Beginner network engineers and IT professionals.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a beginner-level understanding of networking concepts, including basic knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, OSI model, TCP/IP protocol suite, routing, and switching. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting basic network setups is recommended.

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