2026-11-15 –, Workshop Room #1#
Workshop about the basics of BGP. Topics include:
* Prefixes and Autonomous Systems
* Why you also need an IGP (like OSPF, IS-IS)
* iBGP: BGP within your network
* eBGP: Talking to your neighbours
* Multihoming and Peering
* BGP Best Path Selection
Bonus-Topics, if time permits:
* BGP Communities
* BGP Security
Lab experiments will be done using FRRouting, so participants do need a laptop. No special software is needed, but make sure your web-browser can access a HTTPS page on ports 7002-7099.
Laptop with up-to-date browser, access to HTTPS on ports 7002..7098 is needed.
After completing his degree at Karlsruhe University, Wolfgang started working as a network engineer at Xlink in 1994. He went on to become head of network operations and peering manager at a range of ISPs.
In 2006, Wolfgang joined DE-CIX as Director Customer Support, a position he held for ten years. Since 2016, Wolfgang has been head of the DE-CIX Academy, making sure customers understand how BGP and other routing protocols work.