BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY

PRESENTATION SUBMISSION
SESSION-2023-24

PREPARED BY – ADRIJA GOSWAMI.

STUDENT CODE – BWU/BNC/23/173.
PROGRAMME NAME – BSC.(H) ANCS.
DEPARMENT – ADVANCE NETWORKING & CYBER. SECURITY.
COURSE NAME – COMPUTER NETWORKS.
COURSE CODE – BNC10101.
SEMESTER/YEAR – 1ST.
Introduction to OSPF
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a dynamic routing protocol used to exchange
information between routers in an IP network. It offers scalability, fast
convergence, and support for large networks.
What is OSPF?
1 Link-state protocol
OSPF uses a link-state algorithm to
calculate the shortest path between
routers.
2 Dynamic routing
It adapts to network changes, allowing
routers to automatically adjust their
routing tables.

3 Hierarchical structure
OSPF divides networks into areas, reducing routing overhead and improving efficiency.
Why is OSPF important?
1 Scalability
OSPF is designed to handle large
networks with thousands of routers.
2 Fast convergence
It reacts quickly to network changes,
minimizing downtime and ensuring
efficient routing.

3 Load balancing
OSPF enables traffic to be spread across multiple paths, optimizing network utilization.
Basic OSPF Concepts
OSPF areas and routers
Routers are organized into areas, allowing
for more efficient routing and reducing the
size of routing tables.
OSPF neighbors and adjacencies
Routers establish neighbor relationships
and form adjacencies to exchange routing
information.
OSPF Configuration

Router interfaces Routing table Network diagram

Configure OSPF on specific View the OSPF routing table to Create a network diagram to
interfaces to enable OSPF see the paths OSPF is using to visualize the OSPF topology and
routing. forward packets. connectivity.
OSPF Working Process
OSPF uses the Dijkstra algorithm to calculate the shortest path between routers. It
builds a database of link-state advertisements and uses this information to
construct a shortest path tree. The routing table is then populated with the best
paths to reach each destination.
Conclusion
1 OSPF is a versatile routing protocol
It provides dynamic and efficient routing for
large networks.
2 Key benefits
Scalability, fast convergence, and load
balancing make OSPF an important choice
for network administrators.
Thank you!