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CCNP Practice Question: Drag and drop the steps of OSPF summarization at…
Drag and drop the steps of OSPF summarization at ABR configuration steps into the correct order, from first to last.
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Identify subnets to summarize
First, identify the subnets to summarize into a single prefix. Then, configure the area range command on the ABR under the OSPF process, specifying the area and the summary prefix. Optionally, set the 'not-advertise' keyword to suppress the summary. Verify the summary route in the OSPF database using 'show ip ospf summary-address'. Finally, check that the summary route appears in the routing table of other routers.
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Routing Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Metric | Max Hops | Algorithm | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIP v2 | Hop count | 15 | Bellman-Ford | Distance vector |
| OSPF | Cost (bandwidth) | Unlimited | Dijkstra (SPF) | Link state |
| EIGRP | Composite metric | Unlimited | DUAL | Hybrid |
| IS-IS | Cost | Unlimited | Dijkstra | Link state |
| BGP | Policy / attributes | Unlimited | Path vector | Path vector |
RIP's 15-hop limit makes it unsuitable for large networks. OSPF and EIGRP dominate modern enterprise deployments.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop the steps of OSPF summarization at ABR configuration steps into the correct order, from first to last.
medium- ✓ A.Identify contiguous subnets to summarize
- ✓ B.Enter OSPF router configuration mode
- ✓ C.Use area range command with summary prefix
- ✓ D.Verify summary route in OSPF database
- ✓ E.Check routing table for summary entry
Why A: Summarization on an ABR uses the area range command to aggregate prefixes. The order is: identify prefixes, configure range, verify, and optionally suppress more specific routes.
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