Cbt Nuggets - Cisco Ccip Bgp 642-661 By Jeremy Cioara (2024)

: Practical discussions on dealing with carriers, using private vs. public ASNs, and setting up BGP blackhole servers for security. Current Certification Status

: A deep dive into BGP attributes (Weight, Local Preference, AS-Path, etc.) and how BGP calculates the "best" route.

The course, led by renowned instructor Jeremy Cioara , remains a classic in the world of network engineering education . While the specific CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional) certification and its associated 642-661 exam were retired in late 2012, the underlying Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) concepts taught in this series are still foundational to modern internet and service provider networks. Course Overview and Legacy

The course covers the lifecycle of BGP, from basic peering to advanced policy-based routing. Key areas include:

: Understanding Autonomous Systems (AS), BGP neighbor relationships (iBGP vs. eBGP), and manual neighbor configuration.

: Originally intended for those pursuing the CCIP, it is now primarily used by engineers seeking a deep conceptual understanding of BGP rather than a specific credential. Core Technical Topics