Bgp4: Inter-Domain Routing in the Internet

by John W. Stewart

BGP4 (Border Gateway Protocol version 4) is the de facto standard inter-domain routing protocol deployed in the Internet today. As the means by which Internet destinations are communicated between subscribers and service providers, BGP4 provides a critical function for Internet operations. Whether you are associated with an Internet service provider or are a system administrator at an organization whose business depends heavily on the Internet, a background in BGP4 is essential. BGP4: Inter-Domain Routing in the Internet provides a practical introduction to the TCP/IP protocol suite and to routing in general. This concise guide describes the BGP protocol in clear terms and explains messages and rules for processing information through the protocol. In addition to illustrating low-level details of the protocol, the author examines the conceptual way that BGP works in practical networks, the way that BGP4 interacts with other parts of a network, and other details important to its operation. This book also covers the many extensions that have been made to the original specification to increase the protocols usability and scope of operation. Specifically, you will find coverage of such

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 1998

Reviews

[Mircea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and sweet (to the point). Some basic knowledge is needed, but the book does a great job at explaining BGP4 basics and even goes into some finer details from an operational point of view.