350-501 Networking Practice Question
In BGP route selection, when comparing two routes with the same LOCAL_PREF, which attribute is considered next?
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Locally originated routes (prefer routes originated by the local router)
After LOCAL_PREF, the next step in BGP best path selection is whether the route was originated locally (via network or aggregate command). Then AS_PATH length is considered.
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Locally originated routes (prefer routes originated by the local router)
Why this is correct
Correct; routes originated locally are preferred over received routes.
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MED
Why it's wrong here
MED is considered after AS_PATH and ORIGIN.
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AS_PATH length
Why it's wrong here
AS_PATH length is considered after locally originated routes.
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eBGP over iBGP
Why it's wrong here
eBGP over iBGP is considered after MED.
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