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Introduction to BGP - Glevia Training

 

Description:

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the backbone of the global internet, responsible for navigating data across thousands of autonomous networks. As networks grow in complexity and the threat landscape evolves, a fundamental understanding of BGP is no longer optional—it is a critical skill for any network professional.

This intensive two-day course provides a deep dive into the mechanics of BGP, from its internal operations to the advanced traffic engineering techniques used by major ISPs and enterprises. We go beyond basic configuration to tackle the most pressing issue in modern networking: Routing Security. You will learn how to implement RPKI and protect your infrastructure from route leaks and hijacks.

 

Why register for this course:

  • Take control of your traffic: Learn how to use BGP attributes to influence how data enters and leaves your network, optimizing performance and reducing costs.;
  • Future-proof your security skills:, Master RPKI, ROAs, and ASPA—the industry-standard tools required to secure the global routing table against malicious actors;
  • Hands-on Troubleshooting: Gain the confidence to monitor BGP sessions and diagnose complex routing issues before they impact your users;
  • Expert Instruction Move past theoretical documentation with real-world scenarios and best practices shared by industry veterans;

 

Who should participate:

This course is designed for Network Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Security Professionals who are responsible for managing enterprise or service provider networks.

This course is ideally suited for:

  • Junior Engineers who want to understand how the basic protocol of the Internet works;
  • Network Engineers who want to refresh their knowledge of BGP;

A basic understanding of TCP/IP and static/dynamic routing is recommended.

 

Course outline:

  1. Introduction
  2. BGP Internals
  3. BGP Attributes
  4. Understanding Traffic Engineering
  5. BGP Filtering
  6. Introduction to Routing Security
    1. Introduction to RPKI
    2. What is a ROA
    3. RPKI Relying Parties
    4. RPKI ROV
    5. ASPA
  7. Monitoring BGP
  8. Q&A and Quiz

The course includes exercises in a lab

 

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All of our training courses begin at 9:30 and end around 17:30.

    The detailed agenda is as follows:

    09:00 - 09:30: Arrival and welcome coffee
    09:30 - 11:00: First Session
    11:00 - 11:30: Coffee Break
    11:30 - 13:00: Second Session
    13:00 - 14:00: Lunch
    14:00 - 15:30: Third Session
    15:30 - 16:00: Coffee Break
    16:00 - 17:30: Fourth Session
    17:30: End

    The schedule might change slightly to accommodate prayer times or other local needs.

  • You need a laptop capable of connecting to the Internet, and a web browser. The laptop is needed for the lab exercises.

    An iPad or tablet would also work, but it's not recommended.

  • Lunch is included, and it is usually a buffet lunch. The time allocated is one hour (13:00 to 14:00), so there is also time in the break to check your e-mail or make a few phone calls.

    If you have special dietary requirements, you can let us know when you register.

    There are also two coffee breaks of 30 minutes each. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.

  • It is required to individually register on the website and register for the specified course. It is however possible to request one single invoice by e-mailing us at support@glevia.ch and explaining which registrations would need to go under a single invoice.

  • Our preference is for face to face courses. This is because with physical preference, learning capacity is boosted, and there is more focus on the course itself. Online courses are possible, and we propose them from time to time. If you'd like to have a specific course delivered online, please let us know, and we will be happy to discuss how to accommodate it.

  • Yes, this is possible. Send us an e-mail at info@glevia.ch and we will be happy to assist you with this.

  • If you have any additional question, feel free to write to info@glevia.ch and we will be happy to answer them.