BGP peer-groups are in my eyes, strictly used to simplify configurations. Let's say you had 5 peers in the same as, wanted to use the same route-map out, set your next-hop-self and other things. Wouldn't it be easier it just define a peer-group and add each of those neighbors to that group rather than type each of those commands to each neighbor. Saves time and potential for error.
As far as conferations go, completely different reason behind those. Guess in short they're meant to save resources on a bgp speaking router as far as peering goes. Same with RR's. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Eric Waguespack [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 4:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: bgp confederation [7:38630] what is the difference between a bgp confederation and a bgp peer-group? are they both, in addition to route reflectors, all simply used to avoid having to do a full mesh? thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38634&t=38630 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
