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SUMMARY:BGP Workshop for WACREN NRENs
DTSTART:20241002T083000Z
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UID:indico-event-215@indico.wacren.net
CONTACT:secretariat@wacren.net
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Edward Banjo (WACREN)\n\nBGP is a crucial component 
 of the internet infrastructure\, enabling efficient and reliable routing o
 f data between different networks. For NRENs\, mastering BGP is essential 
 for ensuring high performance\, resilience\, and scalability of their netw
 orks. By providing targeted training in BGP\, WACREN aims to strengthen th
 e technical expertise of both the connected and soon-to-be-connected NRENs
  and facilitate their integration into the broader WACREN ecosystem.Worksh
 op ObjectivesProvide comprehensive knowledge of BGP: The workshop will cov
 er the fundamental concepts of BGP\, including route selection\, path attr
 ibutes\, policy implementation\, and troubleshooting.Enhance practical ski
 lls: Through hands-on sessions\, participants will gain practical experien
 ce in configuring and managing BGP on real-world network equipmentFacilita
 te integration with the WACREN network: The training will focus on the spe
 cific requirements and procedures for connecting to the WACREN network\, e
 nsuring a smooth and efficient integration processGuide the acquisition of
  public IPs: WACREN will also guide the new NRENs on acquiring their publi
 c IP addresses\, a critical step for independent network operation and gro
 wth.Enable knowledge transfer: Participants will be equipped with the skil
 ls to train others within their NRENs\, creating a sustainable model for o
 ngoing knowledge dissemination and capacity building.The BGP training work
 shop organized by WACREN represents a critical step towards empowering WAC
 REN NRENs with the knowledge and skills needed to connect and integrate wi
 th the WACREN network. By addressing the technical challenges and facilita
 ting knowledge transfer\, this workshop will contribute to the overall goa
 l of fostering a vibrant and collaborative research and education communit
 y in West and Central Africa.Additionally\, the workshop will provide esse
 ntial guidance on acquiring public IP addresses\, further supporting the N
 RENs in establishing robust and independent network operations.WACREN is c
 ommitted to supporting  NRENs in their journey towards seamless connectiv
 ity and enhanced network performance. We look forward to the active partic
 ipation and collaboration of all stakeholders in making this training work
 shop a success.Please note that this Workshop will be delivered in French\
 , with English assistance.\n\nhttps://indico.wacren.net/event/215/
LOCATION:Accra
URL:https://indico.wacren.net/event/215/
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