Advanced IP Routing
This curriculum is specially crafted to provide support to the industry experienced network professionals so that they can face high-end core network issues with confidence and efficiency. In this course, the focus is on Advanced BGP (planning & implementation), IP Multicasting, IS-IS and Advanced IPv6, which ones are the most effectively implemented technologies in large scale enterprise or service provider environment.
All Courses Idea
Advanced BGP
- Describe the Internet Routing Hierarchy: Network Service Providers (NSP), Network Access Point (NAP), ISP Tiers (Tier 1, 2 and 3)
- Describe connectivity between an enterprise network and an SP that requires the use of BGP
- Describe connectivity between a SP and upstream SPs
- Describe BGP transit AS operations
- Implement EBGP and IBGP
- Implement BGP neighbor authentication
- Optimize BGP configurations using af-groups, session-groups, and neighbor-groups
- Optimize BGP configurations using peer-groups
- Influence BGP route selection by using various BGP attributes
- Troubleshoot BGP and configuration errors
- Describe the BGP routing processes
- Configure the BGP timers
- Describe the need for BGP confederations in BGP transit backbones
- Design and implement BGP route reflectors to scale IBGP in BGP transit backbones
- Implement BGP in SP IP NGN and PE routers to support multi-homed BGP Customers
- Implement Remote Triggered Blackhole Filtering (RTBF)
- Implement BGP TTL security
- Implement BGP maximum-prefix
- Implement BGP route dampening
- Troubleshoot BGP and configuration errors in service provider environments
- Optimize BGP configurations using af-groups, session-groups, and neighbor-groups
- Optimize BGP configurations using peer-groups
IS-IS
- Describe multi-area IS-IS operations
- Implement multi-area IS-IS for IPv4 and IPv6
- Implement IS-IS neighbor authentication
- Troubleshoot IS-IS and configuration errors
IP Multicast
Introduction to IP Multicasting
- Explaining Multicast and Multicast Advantages
- Multicast Disadvantages
- Types of Multicast Applications
- Unicast Vs. Multicast Routing
Multicast Addresses
- IP Multicast Basic Addressing
- Global and Administratively Scoped Addresses
- Layer 2 Multicast Addressing
- Calculating Multicast layer 2 Address (MAC) from Class D IP Address
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
- IGMP Version 1.0 and 2.0
- Advantages of using IGMP Version3.0
- Multicast in Layer 2 Switching
- IGMP Snooping and CGMP
Multicast Routing
- Mulicast Routing Basics
- Protocols used in Multicast
- Multicast Distribution Trees
- Shared Vs Source Based Tree
- Multicast Forwarding
- Multicast Reverse Path Forwarding Check
- TTL Scoping
Introducing PIM
- Basic PIM Operations
- PIM in Dense Mode
- PIM Adjacencies Using PIM Hello Messages
- Prune messages and Reacting to a Failed Link
- Steady-state Operation and State refresh Message
- Graft Message, Assert and Prune Override Messges
- Operation of PIM in Sparse Mode
- Rendezvous Point ( RP ) and source Registration Process
- Shortest Path Tree Switchover and SPT-Threshold
- Bi-Directional PIM
- Source-Specific Multicast (SSM)
Dynamically Finding the RP
- Dynamically Finding RP Using AUTO-RP
- Dynamically Finding RP by Using BSR
- Anycast RP
- RP Configuration and Auto RP listener
- Interdomain Multicast Routing
- Implement Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
- Configuring and Troubleshooting MSDP
Advanced IPv6
Features and Benefits of Using IPv6
- Differences between IPv4 and IPv6
- Larger Address Space for Global Reachability and Scalability
- Simplified Header for Efficient Packet Handling
- Hierarchical Network Architecture for Routing Efficiency
- Support for Routing Protocols
- Autoconfiguration and “Plug-and-Play” Support
- Easier Renumbering
- Embedded Security with Mandatory IPSec Implementation
- Enhanced Support for Mobile IP and Mobile Computing Devices
- Increased Number of Multicast Addresses
- Multicast Scope Address
IPv6 Header Format
- IPv6 Header Fields
- Description of IPv6 Header Fields
- IPv6 Extension Headers
- Routing Header
- Fragment Header
- ICMPv6 Packet
IPv6 Addressing Architecture
- IPv6 Address Format
- IPv6 Address Prefix
- IPv6 Address Types
- IPv6 Address Assignment
- IPv6 Unicast Address
- IPv6 Global Unicast Address
- IPv6 Link-Local Unicast Address
- IPv6 Anycast Address
ABCs of IPv6
- IPv6 Multicast Address
- Multicast Group Membership Requirement for IPv6 Nodes
- IPv6 Solicited-Node Multicast Address
- IPv6 Loopback Address
- IPv6 Address Allocation
Operation of IPv6
- Neighbor Discovery
- IPv6 Neighbor Solicitation
- IPv6 Neighbor Advertisement
- IPv6 Router Discovery
- IPv6 Router Advertisement
- IPv6 Router Solicitation
- IPv6 Redirect Message
- Stateless Autoconfiguration
- Renumbering of IPv6 Nodes
- Duplicate Address Detection Work
- Path Maximum Transmission Unit Discovery
- IPv6 Path MTU Discovery Work
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Version 6
- IPv6 Domain Name System Operation
- Using AAA Records for DNS Resolution
IPv6 Routing
- IPv6 Routing Overview
- Static Routing in IPv6
- Routing with RIP Next Generation (RIP NG)
- Routing With EIGRP for IPv6
- Routing with OSPF Version 3
- Routing with BGP and IPv6 address Family
Integration and Coexistence Strategies
- Transition Mechanisms
- Using IPv4-IPv6 Protocol Dual-Stack Devices
- Deploying IPv6 Using Dual-Stack Backbones
- Deploying IPv6 over IPv4 Tunnels
- Tunneling Requirements
- Tunneling and Security
- IPv6 Tunnel Mechanisms
- IPv6 Manually Configured Tunnel
- IPv6 over IPv4 GRE Tunnel
- Automatic IPv4-Compatible Tunnel
- Automatic 6to4 Tunnel
- Protocol Translation Mechanisms
- Network Address Translation-Protocol Translation
CCNA Routing and Switching along with CCNP Routing knowledge/ 3-5 years of experience in handling enterprise network.
IP routing is an essential process in computer networks. In short, it is the method by which networks route data packets from a source to their destination within an IP network. It is critical to the proper operation of the Internet and other IP-based networks.
In modern enterprise networks, data may travel across multiple routes. Advanced routing allows networks to: Optimize performance Ensure redundancy Prioritize traffic (QoS) Improve security through routing policies Integrate multiple routing domains or protocols
Key concepts include: Topic EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) Route Redistribution Policy-Based Routing (PBR) Route Filtering Administrative Distance Routing Loops & Prevention
Static Routing: Manually configured, great for small networks. Dynamic Routing: Automatically updates routes using protocols like OSPF or BGP, ideal for scalable networks.
Route summarization (or supernetting) means grouping multiple IP routes into one. This: Reduces the routing table size Speeds up processing Simplifies troubleshooting
It’s when you allow routes learned by one routing protocol (like OSPF) to be advertised in another (like EIGRP). Requires careful planning to avoid loops and conflicts.
PBR lets you override default routing behavior. For example: Send all traffic from department A through a specific firewall, no matter what the routing table says.” Useful in QoS, security, or multi-path scenarios.
Routing loops due to poor design Incorrect route metrics or distances Route flapping (unstable routes) Redistribution mistakes Overlapping IP addresses Practice is key! Use simulation tools like Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, or EVE-NG to build and test routing scenarios.
Study Resources: Cisco Press books (e.g., CCNP ENCOR Official Cert Guide) RFCs for protocols like BGP (RFC 4271) AITA Kolkata’s hands-on routing labs (if you’re learning with us) Lab It! Create complex topologies and practice: Dual-homed routing Redistribution scenarios Route filtering and summarization Certify It Aim for Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIS, or CompTIA Network+ to prove your skills.
Mastering advanced routing opens doors to: Network Engineer Enterprise Architect ISP Backbone Engineer Cloud Networking Specialist CCIE-level certifications
Yes, this course is highly sought-after in Kolkata and across India, offering excellent career prospects.
After completing this course from AITA Kolkata, you can explore various job roles in reputed IT companies, MNCs, and startups.
Yes, AITA Kolkata offers placement assistance to help students kickstart their careers.
Absolutely! This course is available online, making it accessible to students across India and globally.
Adroit Information Technology Academy offers industry-aligned curriculum, experienced trainers, and strong placement support, making it a preferred choice for this course in India.
