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routing protocol

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routing protocol

A formula used by routers to determine the appropriate path onto which data should be forwarded. The routing protocol also specifies how routers report changes and share information with the other routers in the network that they can reach. A routing protocol allows the network to dynamically adjust to changing conditions, otherwise all routing decisions have to be predetermined and remain static. See router, routing table, RIP, OSPF, IGRP, EGP and BGP.

A Routing Table
This is a simple example of a routing table, showing how packets are directed out the appropriate port.



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The basic troubleshooting methodology can apply beyond Cisco's systems but the focus is upon the Cisco IP routing protocol, offering many solutions to problems professionals often face.
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Cisco is also demonstrating forthcoming IPv6 Phase III capabilities including native support for the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol for large-scale deployments and hardware-accelerated IPv6 forwarding on the Cisco 12000 Series Internet Router at the IPv6 Forum Summit in Japan on December 3rd.
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Although the routing protocol was generated by Brocade, switch interoperability has been a labor on the part of all switch manufacturers.
Switch Interoperability Brings Fibre Channel Forward by Ferelli, Mark / Computer Technology Review
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