Static Route Outranks OSPF
Traffic prefers a backup path even though OSPF learned the direct one.
Scenario
Ashbourne Health runs a direct link between its data centre and its clinic network, with a slower path through a regional site as backup. Traffic to the clinic is taking the regional path even though the direct link is healthy and OSPF has learned the route. Restore the direct path as the preferred one while keeping the backup usable if the direct link fails.
Learning objectives
- ospf
- administrative distance
- floating static
- troubleshooting
Topology and configuration
This environment contains 3 devices (3 Routers). You configure and troubleshoot the networking skills listed above.
Curriculum topics
Environment
Subnetica labs run FRRouting and Linux networking with Cisco-like syntax, not Cisco IOS. Commands and behavior may differ from Cisco devices.
Addressing is regenerated on every attempt and the environment is graded automatically.
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