OSPF Operation in a Single Area

OSPF Operation in a
Single Area
THE CCNP EXAM TOPICS COVERED IN THIS
CHAPTER INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:


Understand how OSPF operates in a single area.


Understand how to configure OSPF in a single area.


Identify the steps to verify OSPF operation in a single area.


When route selection and configuration problems occur,
understand how to use the various show and debug
commands to determine the cause of the problem.

This chapter is the introduction to Open Shortest Path First
(OSPF) areas. It introduces the term
OSPF areas
and discusses the
role of OSPF areas in OSPF routing. It’s very important that you
take the time to learn the terminology used in OSPF. Without this knowledge, the remaining
sections of the chapter will be difficult to follow.