OSPF
Proper noun
Meaning
OSPF
Initialism of open shortest path first: a link-state routing algorithm that is used to calculate routes based on the number of routers, transmission speed, delays and route cost.
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As a link state routing protocol, OSPF establishes and maintains neighbor relationships for exchanging routing updates with other routers.
All OSPF areas must connect to the backbone area.
An OSPF network may be structured, or subdivided, into routing areas to simplify administration and optimize traffic and resource utilization.
Although not covered by RFC standards, they are considered by many to be standard features in OSPF implementations.
At this state, a router is capable to exchange all OSPF routing protocol packets.
Each additional area must have a connection to the OSPF backbone area.