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NSE7 Advanced Networking and SD-WAN Practice Question

A FortiGate is configured with OSPF and BGP. The administrator wants to redistribute OSPF routes into BGP. Which TWO steps are required?

⚠ Common exam trap

Candidates often assume a route map is mandatory for redistribution, but the exam tests the knowledge that only the redistribution command and the presence of routes in the routing table are strictly required.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Use the 'redistribute ospf' command under the BGP configuration

The 'redistribute ospf' command under BGP configuration is the explicit method to inject OSPF-learned routes into the BGP table. This command triggers the redistribution process, allowing OSPF routes to be advertised to BGP peers.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Configure a route map to filter the routes being redistributed

    Why it's wrong here

    A route map is optional, not required; redistribution can be done without filtering.

  • Set the BGP table version to 2

    Why it's wrong here

    BGP table version is not a user-configurable parameter.

  • Use the 'redistribute ospf' command under the BGP configuration

    Why this is correct

    This enables redistribution of OSPF routes into BGP.

  • Ensure the OSPF routes are present in the routing table

    Why this is correct

    Only routes that are in the routing table can be redistributed.

  • Disable OSPF on the interface

    Why it's wrong here

    Disabling OSPF would remove routes, not help.

Visual reference

R1 R2 R3 R4 10 100 10 100 OSPF picks R1→R2→R4 (cost 20) over R1→R3→R4 (cost 200)

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