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Open shortest path first (commonly abbreviated to OSPF) is a routing protocol used for computer networks, and the internet. It is based on Dijkstra's algorithm, and has been standardized by the IETF. It is an interior gateway protocol, used to route packets inside the network of one organization.

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  • OSPF-area0 standalone figur.drawio

    Example of backbone, area 0 with 2 routers, R1 and R2

  • OSPF-area0 area122 mutliarea figur.drawio

    Figure show 3 routers with 2 areas, area 0 and area 122, sharing one router.

  • OSPF-Trasit area virtual linkfigur.drawio

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  • OSPF-stubby area figur.drawio

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  • OSPF-Totally stubby area figur.drawio

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  • OSPF-NSSA figur.drawio

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  • OSPF-Totally NSSA figur.drawio

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  • OSPF-type 2 Network-LSA figur.drawio

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  • OSPF-MPLS VPN figur.drawio

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