Drag and drop each BGP message type on the left to its matching function on the right.
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Establishes a BGP session and negotiates capabilities
Advertises new routes or withdraws previously advertised routes
Reports an error condition and closes the BGP session
Periodically sent to keep the BGP session alive
Requests that a peer readvertise its routes
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
OPEN: Establishes a BGP session and negotiates capabilities
OPEN establishes a BGP session; UPDATE advertises or withdraws routes; NOTIFICATION indicates an error; KEEPALIVE maintains the session; ROUTE-REFRESH requests readvertisement of routes.
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