Learn how routers network using the OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol and unpick
Dijkstra's Network Algorithm to see how OSPF performs the calculations to determine the
shortest or most appropriate path between two routers. OSPF: A Network Routing Protocol dives
deep into the OSPF protocol without sacrificing simplicity in language. All of this is done
with running examples and illustrations to clarify concepts and enhance the enjoyment of
networking. OSPF: A Network Routing Protocol is an absorbing comprehensible account of OSPF
including the algorithm which is used for calculating its routes. While OSPF has traditionally
been an organizational networking protocol in these exciting times of Software Defined
Networking (SDN) it has assumed an important role in the consolidated data center too. Now
that the traditional distinctions between server and network roles are getting blurred
everyone in the data center needs to become familiar with networking and networking protocols!
