When a BGP router needs to make the best-path decision based on the routing protocol used to advertise the route, which source is the most preferred by BGP?
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When a BGP router needs to make the best-path decision based on the routing protocol used to advertise the route, which source is the most preferred by BGP?
- IBGP peer
- EBGP peer
- a peer that is a member of the peer group
- confederation member AS peer
Explanation: The eighth BGP best-path decision factor is whether the route comes from an IBGP, EBGP, or confederation member AS (Sub-AS) peering. The best-path selection order is as follows:
- EBGP peers (most desirable)
- Confederation member AS peers
- IBGP peers (least desirable)
Related exam: Chapter 13: Quiz - BGP Path Selection CCNPv8 ENARSI
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