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Chapter 4
Configuring OSPF Services
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is an internal gateway protocol for use in large
networks. This chapter consists of the following sections that describe OSPF and
show you how to edit OSPF parameters.
• Link States and Shortest Path Trees - page 4-2
• OSPF Addresses and Variable-Length Masks - page 4-2
• Configuring the OSPF Soloist and Backup on a Slot - page 4-2
• Specifying Network Types - page 4-3
• Discovering and Configuring Neighbors - page 4-5
• Dividing an AS into Areas - page 4-7
• Configuring Cost Metrics - page 4-18
• Enabling Authentication and Specifying a Password - page 4-20
• Configuring OSPF Message Logging - page 4-20
• Putting the Pieces Together - page 4-20
• OSPF Implementation Notes - page 4-22
• Editing OSPF Parameters - page 4-23
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