Ultimate OSPF Labs for CCIE Enterprise Exam
Master OSPF for the CCIE Enterprise Lab Exam. Our ultimate workbook with hands-on labs covers complex scenarios, troubleshooting, and advanced topics ...
in Cisco EnterpriseWhat you will learn?
Configure basic OSPF routing and network types over broadcast, DMVPN, point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint NBMA media.
Manipulate OSPF DR/BDR elections, path selection with auto-cost, bandwidth, per-neighbor costs, and summarization.
Implement virtual links for discontiguous areas, non-backbone transit paths, loopback networks, and demand circuits.
Deploy OSPF authentication: clear text, MD5 with multiple keys, null authentication, and flooding reduction.
Master OSPF area types: stub, totally stubby, NSSA, not-so-totally stubby areas with Type-7/5 translation and LSA filtering.
Configure OSPF summarization (internal/external), default routing, conditional defaults, and reliable conditional routing with redistribution filtering.
About this course
This advanced OSPF lab course targets CCNP to CCIE Enterprise-level learners seeking hands-on mastery of OSPF configurations, optimizations, and troubleshooting. Each module draws from real-world enterprise scenarios to develop practical skills for production networking environments.
Learners configure OSPF network types over DMVPN and NBMA, manipulate DR/BDR elections, implement virtual links, and deploy conditional default routing. The labs replicate job-critical tasks to build confidence in setup, debugging, and performance tuning.
Designed for certification preparation or career advancement, this course delivers the expertise needed to excel. It suits network engineers, analysts, and IT professionals requiring proven OSPF proficiency.
Lab Features
This lab course provides a hands-on environment simulating real-world OSPF deployments, with CCNP to CCIE Enterprise-level exercises accessible online.
Key features include:
● Hands-On Labs: Built around practical challenges like OSPF over DMVPN and point-to-multipoint NBMA configurations.
● Online Availability: Access labs anytime from any location, ideal for professionals and remote learners.
● Job-Ready Skills: Master path selection, summarization, and area designs to improve network convergence.
● Tools & Technologies: Use Cisco IOS for OSPF authentication, demand circuits, LSA filtering, and more.
● Advanced OSPF Concepts: Cover DR election control, non-backbone transit areas, NSSA translations, and conditional routing.
● Certification-Focused: Aligns with CCNP and CCIE Enterprise lab exam requirements.
● Repeatable Labs: Reset and retry labs to achieve full mastery.
● Scenario-Based Learning: Labs reflect common job tasks such as discontiguous areas and failover strategies.
Contact learner advisors for enrollment details and more information.
Target Audience
This course builds advanced OSPF skills through job-focused labs for networking professionals or those preparing for CCNP and CCIE Enterprise certifications.
Enroll if in these roles or with similar goals:
1. Network Engineers
2. Network Administrators
3. CCNP Candidates
4. IT Infrastructure Professionals
5. Technical Support Engineers
6. Routing & Switching Specialists
7. Network Consultants
8. IT Students with CCNA-level knowledge
How this Lab Helps Master OSPF
The course connects OSPF theory to practice, enabling confident handling of enterprise deployments. Guided labs cover initial configurations through advanced topics like virtual links, NSSA filtering, and reliable conditional defaults.
Each exercise simulates production issues, such as multipoint flooding or stub area exits, in a controlled setting. Learners apply concepts, including summarization for scalability and authentication key rollovers.
Completion prepares candidates for CCNP exams and equips them for roles in OSPF design, engineering, and operations.
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In this Lab, you'll load initial ospf configurations on all routers and verify the layer 3 connectivity.
R1 Initial OSPF Configurations
R2 Initial OSPF Configurations
R3 Initial OSPF Configurations
R4 Initial OSPF Configurations
R5 Initial OSPF Configurations
R6 Initial OSPF Configurations
R7 Initial OSPF Configurations
R8 Initial OSPF Configurations
R9 Initial OSPF Configurations
R10 Initial OSPF Configurations
In this Lab, implementing OSPF on ethernet segments between R6 and R7, R7 and R9.
In this Lab, OSPF Area 0 will be configured Over DMVPN network and ensuring the IP connectivity.
In this Lab, configure OSPF Area 0 over DMVPN and over Broadcast network type to understand the working of DR and BDR election process.
In this Lab, you'll load basic ospf configurations on all routers and verify the layer 3 connectivity.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
Basic OSPF Routing Configurations required to be uploaded for next labs.
In this lab, we will configure OSPF in area 0 between R6, R7, and R9 to use a point-to-point OSPF network type.
In this lab, we will configure OSPF in area 12345 over the DMVPN cloud, between R1 - R5, and use an OSPF network type of point-to-multipoint.
In this lab, we will configure OSPF in area 12345 over the DMVPN cloud, between R1 and R5, and use an OSPF network type of point-to-multipoint non-broadcast.
In this lab, we will configure OSPF in area 0 between R7 and R9, and create Loopback161 on R7 and R9.
In this lab, we will modify the global OSPF cost calculation of all devices.
In this lab, we will use the interface-level ip ospf cost command.
In this lab, we will use the interface-level bandwidth command.
In this lab, we will configure per-neighbor cost values.
In this lab, configure the network to maintain full reachability.
In this lab, we will configure a virtual link between R1 and R6.
In this lab, we will configure the OSPF domain so that traffic transits via a direct link.
In this lab, we will configure the OSPF demand circuit feature.
In this lab, we will stop periodic paranoid update LSA flooding.
In this lab, we will configure clear-text OSPF authentication for all adjacencies.
In this lab, we will configure MD5-based OSPF authentication for all adjacencies.
In this lab, we will enable clear-text OSPF authentication for the adjacency.
In this lab, we will enable OSPF MD5 authentication over the DMVPN cloud.
In this lab, we will configure R5 to advertise a summary route.
In this lab, we will configure R4 to originate the summary route.
In this lab, we will learn how to share loopback IPs in OSPF using summaries and custom metrics.
In this lab, we will share loopback IPs in OSPF and filter external routes between areas effectively.
In this lab, we will configure loopbacks, redistribute into OSPF, and filter inter-area/external routes while maintaining connectivity.
In this lab, we will add loopbacks, redistribute into OSPF, and filter external routes while allowing area 3 redistribution.
In this lab, we will add loopbacks, redistribute into OSPF, filter external routes, and advertise a default route with cost.
In this lab, we will add loopbacks, redistribute into OSPF, and configure area 3 to block inter-area/external routes.
In this lab, we will configure NSSA, redistribute Loopback100, disable R6–R7 link, ensure R6 routes inter-area via R1 and external via R4.
In this lab, we will do OSPF NSSA configuration and route control to ensure optimized inter-area and external route advertisement.
In this lab, we will show NSSA configuration and route control for selective LSA propagation and external route redistribution in OSPF.
In this lab, we will use OSPF LSA Type-3 filtering to control inter-area route visibility without impacting future area configurations.
In this lab, we will do OSPF external route origination with different types and metrics using static default routes.
In this lab, we will show conditional default route origination in OSPF based on Loopback presence in the routing table.
In this lab, we will use conditional default route advertisement in OSPF using IP SLA for reachability tracking.