Asymmetric routing is a common challenge that can cause issues for Palo Alto Networks firewalls and other security devices. It occurs when traffic follows different paths through a network, resulting in packets arriving at a destination from a path different from the one they took to get there. This can cause problems for network security … Read more
Routing protocols are the way networks communicate with each other and share information on the internet. There are two types of routing protocols, interior gateway protocols (IGP) and border gateway protocols (BGP). Understanding the differences between these protocols is essential for network administrators to ensure a stable and reliable network infrastructure. Interior Gateway Protocols (IGP) … Read more
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is one of the primary protocols used on the Internet to route data between networks. It is a critical component of the global Internet infrastructure and is used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to exchange routing information and establish connectivity between different networks. BGP routing works by allowing ISPs to share … Read more
In modern networking environments, one of the most common challenges for IT managers is to enable cross-VLAN communication between devices. Traditionally, VLANs were implemented to segment network traffic, enhance security, and isolate networktraffic of different types, such as voice, video, and data. However, when there is a need for resources from different VLANs to communicate, … Read more
As technology continues to evolve, the need for agile infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. Software-defined routing and switching is one such technology that can support an agile infrastructure. It can help organizations to adapt to changing business needs quickly and efficiently while also ensuring optimal performance and reliability. In traditional routing and switching, the configuration … Read more
In today’s interconnected world, networks are the backbone of modern communication and data transmission. Network engineers are constantly searching for improvements and technologies that can optimize and enhance network performance. Two of the most popular routing protocols that network engineers use are Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Both … Read more
Routing protocols are essential for efficient routing of data packets from source to destination over a network, and OSPF and BGP are two of the most commonly used routing protocols in the industry. In this article, we’ll compare OSPF vs BGP in detail to help you choose the right one for your network. OSPF (Open … Read more
Routing protocols refer to the set of rules that are responsible for directing data packets to their intended destination through a network of interconnected devices. These protocols can be broadly categorized into two major types, namely, Classful and Classless routing protocols. In this article, we will discuss the key differences between these two routing protocol … Read more
Asymmetric routing occurs when traffic is sent from a source to a destination through different paths which cause different hop counts, latencies, and routes for packets. This can cause problems with packet loss, delays, and performance degradation. One commonly used method for mitigating asymmetric routing challenges is using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) best practices. BGP … Read more
Asymmetric routing refers to the flow of network traffic that takes different paths between the source and destination. It can occur due to various reasons, such as load balancing, network congestion, and routing protocol updates. While it might seem like a harmless occurrence, asymmetric routing can have a significant impact on security and data privacy. … Read more