By Russell Hughes | 30 Min Video

Learn about troubleshooting BGP neighbor relationships in this video for network admins. Hosted by Russell Hughes. This video is based on content from the course, Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP).

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Understanding BGP Basics

Brief recap of Border Gateway Protocol operations and common configurations.

Troubleshooting BGP Peering

Diagnosing neighbor state changes using show commands.

Typical issues: misconfigured ASNs, ACLs, and TCP port problems.

Monitoring Tools and Logs

Use of logging, SNMP, and third-party tools for visibility.

Interpretation of BGP states and timers.

Instructor Bio:

Russell has over 25 years of experience in the field of networking and 20 years as an instructor. He has delivered courses for SLI, formerly CCTI, for fourteen years, specializing in security, content networking, and Voice over IP solutions. Russell started his career in the IT industry as a systems administrator, where he was in charge of daily maintenance of Windows servers, backup solutions, and e-mail. He helped design and build a remote classroom lab solution that allowed CCTI/SLI to deliver Cisco courses anywhere in the world without the need to ship Cisco equipment. Russell currently teaches CCNA and CCNP level courses, with expertise in content networking, IPv6, BGP, and Data Center areas.