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Understand the advantages of a link-state protocol such as OSPF over a limited distance vector protocol such as RIPv1 in a large internetwork.
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Be aware of the key terminology related to OSPF operations and the key contents of the Hello packet and OSPF packet header.
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Be aware of the process that OSPF uses to discover neighbors via the Hello protocol.
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Understand how OSPF generates a topology database by using the SPF algorithm to select the optimal routes and inject them into the routing table.
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Be knowledgeable of the OSPF route maintenance process when a change occurs in the topology.
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Be proficient at configuring a Cisco router in a single-area OSPF network in both a broadcast and non-broadcast scenario. Be cognizant of the command used to verify OSPF operations in a single area as well.
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Be able to describe the terminology involved with connecting multiple OSPF areas. Be able to explain the contrasts between the different types of OSPF areas, routers, and link-state advertisements.
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Understand how OSPF provides support for VLSM and route summarization in multiple areas.
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Be prepared to describe a multiple-area NBMA environment and various real-world scenarios.
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Understand the methods for configuring and verifying a multi-area OSPF environment.