Routing with OSPF

In this recipe, we will cover routing with OSPF, including configuring an OSPF interface policy and profile.

How to do it...

1. Start by creating an external routed network. Navigate to Tenants | TenantA | Networking | External Routed Networks. Right-click on this and select Create Routed Outside.
2. Name it, choose OSPF, and set the OSPF Area ID.  Cisco ACI supports NSSA, regular areas, and stub areas.

3. Click on the plus sign next to Nodes And Interfaces Protocol Policies.
4. Name the policy.

5. Click on the plus sign next to Nodes.
6. Select the node and set a router ID.
7. Set any static routes that may be required.

8. Click on OK.
9. Click on the plus sign next to OSPF Interface Profiles.
10. Name the profile and set any authentication settings and BFD (BiForwarding Detection) configurations.
11. Configure the interface type (again, choosing from Routed, SVI or Routed Sub-Interface).
12. Click on the plus sign to create the interface.

 

 

13. Click on OK.

 

 

14. Click on OK again.

15. Click on NEXT.
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