Total Time: 1 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides a detailed explanation of routing technology in relation to Cisco networks. It examines routing activities, algorithms, and protocols, and discusses the similarities and differences between the distance vector and link state protocols, which are widely used routing protocols.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain path determination
Determine the strengths of link state and distance vector protocols in differing configurations
Describe methods of increasing stability of link state and distance vector protocols
Describe the goals of routing protocols
List routing protocols and path determination
Describe convergence as impacted by different protocols
Explain the similarities and differences between several types of routing protocols

Topics: 
Routing Algorithms and Protocols
Routing Protocol Goals
Routing Protocol Types
Routing Metrics
Comparing Distance Vector and Link State Routing Protocols
Network Discovery and Topology Changes
Distance Vector Problems and Remedies
Link State Problems and Remedies

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.