350-501 Networking Practice Question
An ISP is implementing BGP PIC (Prefix Independent Convergence) for edge routers. Which BGP feature must be enabled to support PIC for core-facing failures?
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BGP additional-paths install
BGP PIC relies on installing a backup path in the FIB. For core-facing failures, BGP Fast External Fallover and BGP PIC with backup paths are used; specifically, 'bgp additional-paths install' is needed to install backup paths.
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BGP additional-paths install
Why this is correct
This allows installation of backup paths for PIC.
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BGP deterministic-med
Why it's wrong here
Deterministic MED affects path selection, not PIC.
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BGP route refresh
Why it's wrong here
Route refresh does not provide PIC.
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BGP bestpath as-path multipath-relax
Why it's wrong here
This enables load balancing, not PIC.
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