Hi,
BGP is used to create inter domain free loop routing between AS.
It uses Path Vector as its metric. It carries the number of the AS as it
traverse the network to avoid loops. Hope this helps you.
-Subbi.
Raees Ahmed Shaikh wrote:
>
>
> I was always hearing about the great BGP as a very scalar
> protocol with lots of advantages, and suddenly I was a little shocked
> to learn that it was a variant of the distance-vector-protocol
>
> I have read many books praising the qualities of link-state protocols
> and mentioning the disadvantages of distance vector protocols I am a
> bit confused as a matter of preference what should I generally speak
> about distance vector protocol V/s Link state protocols.
>
> Lots of lessons and surprises to be learnt more,
>
> Thanks and Regards,
>
> Pls .If somebody can elaborate and explain that will be great.
>
> Shaikh Raees Ahmed,
> Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer,
> Cisco Certified Network Associate,
> Systems & Network,
> IT Division.
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