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Dynamic Routing and IPv6

OSPF Cost and Best Path Selection

Dynamic Routing and IPv6

OSPF Cost and Best Path Selection

intermediate

Understand how OSPF calculates interface cost and selects the best path with Dijkstra's algorithm.

9 steps 15 minIntermediate

What you'll learn

  • Explain how OSPF determines the best route to a destination
  • Understand the concept of OSPF cost
  • Recognize how bandwidth affects path selection
  • Identify how routers install the best route in the routing table

Key Terms included

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