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Certificate in OSPF

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OSPF

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a popular interior gateway routing protocol to efficiently manage routing within a single Autonomous System (AS). OSPF is a link-state protocol which uses a link-state database (LSDB) to track the network topology and calculate the shortest path to each node in the network. It is a dynamic protocol which automatically adapts to changes in network topology, for optimal routing decisions and reliability. OSPF is usually used in enterprise networks for to its scalability and speed as compared to other routing protocols like RIP (Routing Information Protocol).

OSPF divides networks into areas for hierarchical routing, reducing the routing tables size and manages larger networks efficiently. It operates by exchanging link-state advertisements (LSAs) between routers, to develop an accurate and up-to-date map of the network. OSPF uses Dijkstra’s algorithm, to calculate the best path to reach a destination, with minimal latency and reliable connectivity across the network. The certification in OSPF certifies your skills to work in large-scale, complex network environments.
Why is OSPF important?

  • Attests to your knowledge in using OSPF for efficient and scalable routing in large enterprise networks.
  • Validates your knowledge of fast convergence, minimizing downtime after network changes.
  • Certifies your knowledge of hierarchical network design.
  • Adds credibility for professionals in authentication of routing updates.
  • Focuses on knowledge of network expansion or changes in network topology and traffic conditions with minimal disruption.
  • Verify you in supporting both IPv4 and IPv6 routing.
  • Assess you in multi-vendor environments, for interoperability.

Who should take the OSPF Exam?

  • Network Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • Routing and Switching Specialist
  • Network Administrator
  • Systems Administrator (with networking responsibilities)
  • IT Infrastructure Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Wireless Network Engineer
  • Data Center Network Engineer

OSPF Certification Course Outline
The course outline for OSPF certification is as below -


  • Introduction to OSPF
  • OSPF Network Types
  • OSPF Neighboring and Adjacency Formation
  • OSPF Areas and Area Types
  • OSPF Routing Protocol Operation
  • OSPF Routing Table and LSAs
  • OSPF Configuration and Command Syntax
  • OSPF Troubleshooting
  • OSPF Route Redistribution
  • OSPF Security
  • Advanced OSPF Topics

    • Certificate in OSPF FAQs

    • Network concepts

    • I/O devices

    • In-depth knowledge of computer system

    • Analytical skills

    • Management skills


    Anyone with a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in computer science or a related field can take this exam to increase their market value.

    • Learning Virtual LANs

    • Spanning Tree Protocol

    • Learning Troubleshooting LAN Switching

    • Learning IP Routing: Static and Connected Routes

    • Learning Variable Length Subnet Masks

    • Route Summarization

    • Learning Basic IP Access Control Lists

    • Learning Advanced IP Access Control Lists

    • Troubleshooting IP Routing

    • Learning Routing Protocol Theory

    • Learning OSPF

    • Learning EIGRP

    • Troubleshooting Routing Protocols

    • Learning Point-to-Point WANs

    • Learning Frame Relay Concepts

    • Learning frame relay configuration

    • Learning Virtual Private Networks

    OSPF Professionals are responsible for handling and maintaining various network devices and services such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, etc. They basically work as a network engineer in the organisation who perform network maintenance and work on upgrading the system while maintaining the monitor performance and ensure availability and reliability. Moreover, they have the ability to implement security tools, policies, and procedures. 

    • Network engineer

    • Hardware engineer

    • Router Support professional