BGP is a crucial component of the internet infrastructure, enabling efficient and reliable routing of data between different networks. For NRENs, mastering BGP is essential for ensuring high performance, resilience, and scalability of their networks. By providing targeted training in BGP, WACREN aims to strengthen the technical expertise of both the connected and soon-to-be-connected NRENs and facilitate their integration into the broader WACREN ecosystem.
Workshop Objectives
- Provide comprehensive knowledge of BGP: The workshop will cover the fundamental concepts of BGP, including route selection, path attributes, policy implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Enhance practical skills: Through hands-on sessions, participants will gain practical experience configuring and managing BGP on real-world network equipment.
- Facilitate integration with the WACREN network: The training will focus on the specific requirements and procedures for connecting to the WACREN network, ensuring a smooth and efficient integration process.
- Guide the acquisition of public IPs: WACREN will also help the new NRENs acquire their public IP addresses, a critical step for independent network operation and growth.
- Enable knowledge transfer: Participants will be equipped with the skills to train others within their NRENs, creating a sustainable model for ongoing knowledge dissemination and capacity building.
The BGP training workshop organized by WACREN represents a critical step towards empowering our NRENs with the knowledge and skills needed to connect and integrate with the WACREN network. By addressing the technical challenges and facilitating knowledge transfer, this workshop will contribute to the overall goal of fostering a vibrant and collaborative research and education community in West and Central Africa.
Additionally, the workshop will provide essential guidance on acquiring public IP addresses, further supporting the NRENs in establishing robust and independent network operations.
WACREN is committed to supporting the NRENs’ journey towards seamless connectivity and enhanced network performance. We look forward to all stakeholders’ active participation and collaboration in making this training workshop a success. The Workshop will be delivered in French.
This event is supported by the AfricaConnect3 project (co-funded by the European Commission).
The deadline for registration is September 13, 2024.
NB. WACREN advocates for gender equality in STEM; therefore, we encourage suitable and qualified women to apply/register to join our initiatives and workshops.
