Sorry about the bad grammar. I must have been tired. Here is the same message again hopefully without typos.
OK, from Cisco http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/459/25.shtml Step 3: Prefer the path that was locally originated via a network or aggregate BGP subcommand, or through redistribution from an IGP. Local paths sourced by network/redistribute commands are preferred over local aggregates sourced by the aggregate-address command. Step 4: Prefer the path with the shortest AS_PATH Step 5: Prefer the path with the lowest origin type: IGP is lower than EGP, and EGP is lower than INCOMPLETE ------------- My question: In step 3, if a path is locally originated within a AS, its path will always be shorter than any path learned through other means. So what is the rational for this step? I bet it is used in some trick configuration, and I admit I have run out of imagination... Any hint would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Pierre-Alex Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=56361&t=56356 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
