Multi-area OSPF network design considerations

Khaled Shuaib, Farag Sallabi, Andrew Brooks

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Abstract

The explosive growth of IP based networks has placed the focus on the scalability of the Interior Gateway Protocols such as OSPF. Many current ISP networks are designed as a single large OSPF area and approaching their design limitations. This paper focuses on certain network design considerations that apply generically to Multi-area OSPF. Certain testing methodologies of Multi-area OSPF are also addressed to emphasize the importance of a network topology as it relates to network reliability. This paper shows how the proper and careful design of a network is the key in reducing the occurrence of any pitfalls and therefore, achieving network stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the third IASTED International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications
EditorsL. Hesselink
Pages555-559
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2003
EventProceedings of the Third IASTED International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications - Banff, Canada
Duration: Jul 2 2003Jul 4 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IASTED International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications
Volume3

Other

OtherProceedings of the Third IASTED International Conference on Wireless and Optical Communications
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityBanff
Period7/2/037/4/03

Keywords

  • Network Design
  • OSPF
  • Performance

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Development
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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