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300-410 Practice Question: Which BGP message type is used to advertise,…
Which BGP message type is used to advertise, withdraw, and update routes?
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UPDATE
BGP UPDATE messages carry path attributes and NLRI for route advertisements and withdrawals.
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OPEN
Why it's wrong here
OPEN messages establish the BGP session and negotiate capabilities.
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UPDATE
Why this is correct
Correct. UPDATE messages carry route information.
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NOTIFICATION
Why it's wrong here
NOTIFICATION messages indicate error conditions and close the session.
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KEEPALIVE
Why it's wrong here
KEEPALIVE messages maintain the session without updates.
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