Ospf Training - Zero To Hero

The Complete OSPF Course for CCNP – From Fundamentals to Expert

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol.

Configure OSPF in single-area and multi-area environments.

Master OSPF neighbor adjacency and troubleshooting techniques.

Learn OSPF LSA types and their role in route advertisement.

Configure and verify OSPF authentication (plain text and MD5).

Design and implement OSPF Stub, Totally Stubby, NSSA, and Totally NSSA areas.

Optimize OSPF using route summarization and default route injection.

Understand OSPF metric calculation, cost manipulation, and path selection.

Explore advanced OSPF features such as Virtual Links, Redistribution, and OSPFv3 (for IPv6).

Gain hands-on practice through CLI-based configuration and verification.

Prepare for CCNP Enterprise exam topics related to OSPF.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, subnetting, routing basics).

Familiarity with Cisco CLI commands (CCNA-level knowledge recommended).

Understanding of fundamental routing concepts (static routing, default routes).

A PC/Laptop with internet connection to practice labs.

(Optional) Access to Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, or EVE-NG for lab practice.

Description

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is one of the most important and widely used Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs) in enterprise networks. If you are preparing for the CCNP Enterprise exam or want to strengthen your routing knowledge for real-world job roles, this course is designed for you.In this course, you will learn OSPF from the ground up. We will start with OSPF fundamentals, including neighbor adjacency, OSPF packet types, and metric calculation. From there, we will move into the practical configuration of OSPF in both single-area and multi-area topologies. You will also gain a deep understanding of OSPF LSA (Link State Advertisement) types and how they are used to share routing information across the network.The course covers essential advanced topics such as OSPF authentication, route summarization, virtual links, and redistribution. You will also learn to design and configure special OSPF areas like Stub, Totally Stubby, NSSA, and Totally NSSA.Every topic is explained step by step with real Cisco CLI configurations and verifications, ensuring you not only learn the concepts but also gain hands-on skills.By the end of this course, you will be fully prepared for OSPF-related CCNP exam topics and ready to implement OSPF in enterprise networks with confidence.

Overview

Section 1: OSPF Introduction - Understanding OSPF Protocol

Lecture 1 OSPF Protocol Introduction_ Understanding Open Shortest Path First

Section 2: Wild Card Mask

Lecture 2 Wildcard Mask Explained with calculation

Section 3: OSPF States and Messages - Data Flow & Packet Capture in Wireshark

Lecture 3 OSPF States and Messages - Data Flow & Packet Capture in Wireshark

Section 4: OSPF Configuration Step-by-Step Cisco Router

Lecture 4 OSPF Configuration Step-by-Step Cisco R

Section 5: OSPF DR BDR Election and LSA Flooding Explained

Lecture 5 OSPF DR BDR Election and LSA Flooding Explained

Section 6: OSPF Area, Stub Area, Totally Stub, NSSA and totally NSSA

Lecture 6 OSPF AREA, OSPF Backbone area, ABR, ASBR, and Internal Router

Lecture 7 What is a Stub Area? How to Block LSA Type 4 & 5

Lecture 8 What is Totally Stub Area in OSPF - How to Block LSA type 3, 4 & 5

Lecture 9 NSSA and Totally NSSA in OSPF Explained with Configuration Steps

Section 7: LSA Types in OSPF

Lecture 10 OSPF LSA Types Explained | Type 1 to 5 and Type 7 | CCNP OSPF Deep Dive

Section 8: OSPF Redistribution

Lecture 11 OSPF Redistribution with EIGRP & RIP

Lecture 12 OSPF Redistribution with EIGRP Protocol

Lecture 13 OSPF Redistribution with BGP Steps

Section 9: OPSF IPV6 Configuration

Lecture 14 OPSF IPV6 Configuration

Networking students who want to master OSPF at a professional level.,CCNA-certified learners preparing for the CCNP Enterprise exam.,Network engineers and IT professionals working with Cisco networks.,Anyone interested in learning OSPF for real-world enterprise networking.,Students who want hands-on experience with OSPF configuration and troubleshooting.,System administrators or support engineers who want to strengthen their routing knowledge.