350-501 Networking Practice Question
In BGP route selection, if two routes have the same weight, local preference, and are both locally originated, which attribute is considered next?
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Why each option matters
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AS_PATH length
After weight, local pref, and locally originated, BGP compares AS_PATH length (shorter is preferred).
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ORIGIN code
Why it's wrong here
ORIGIN is compared after AS_PATH.
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NEXT_HOP metric
Why it's wrong here
IGP metric to next-hop is compared later.
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AS_PATH length
Why this is correct
Shorter AS_PATH is preferred.
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MED
Why it's wrong here
MED is compared after AS_PATH and ORIGIN.
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