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Ericsson ECP-206 Exam - Topic 1 Question 41 Discussion

Actual exam question for Ericsson's ECP-206 exam
Question #: 41
Topic #: 1
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Which action will influence BGP route selection within your AS?

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Suggested Answer: B

The action that will influence BGP route selection within your AS is changing the default value of the local preference attribute. The local preference attribute is used to indicate the preference of a path among multiple paths learned from different external BGP neighbors or autonomous systems (ASes). The higher the local preference value, the more preferred the path is within your AS, and vice versa. The default value of local preference is 100, but you can change it using route maps or other configuration methods on your BGP routers.Reference:Ericsson IP Networking - Routing Protocols,BGP Attributes and Path Selection,BGP Local Preference Attribute: Controlling Traffic Like a Pro


by Heike at May 03, 2025, 07:30 AM

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Dominga
2 months ago
Changing the link metric can also play a role, right?
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Tony
2 months ago
Wait, I thought reducing hops was more important?
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Marylin
3 months ago
I'm surprised that local preference is so impactful!
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Laticia
3 months ago
I agree, local preference is key for route selection!
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Nancey
3 months ago
Changing the default value of the local preference definitely influences BGP.
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Shanice
3 months ago
I feel like changing the default link metric could have an impact, but I can't recall if it's as significant as local preference.
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Zona
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe reducing the number of hops doesn't really influence BGP route selection like the others do.
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Denise
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about administrative distance affecting route selection too.
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Adelle
4 months ago
I think changing the local preference might be the right answer since it directly affects route selection within the AS.
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Wilda
4 months ago
Reducing the number of hops could also impact BGP, but I'm not sure if that's the most direct way to influence route selection. I'll have to think this through.
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Kris
4 months ago
Changing the local preference would definitely influence BGP route selection within the AS, so I'm leaning towards option B.
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Della
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. BGP route selection has a lot of different factors, so I'll need to carefully consider each option.
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Deonna
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward BGP routing question. I'll think through the BGP decision process and see which option best matches.
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Helaine
8 months ago
Changing the default link metric? That's like trying to win a race by tying your shoelaces together. Option B is the way to go, folks!
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Maryrose
8 months ago
B is the correct answer, no doubt. Local preference is the first thing BGP looks at, so why not take advantage of that? It's like having a golden ticket to route selection.
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Lillian
7 months ago
Yeah, it's a powerful tool to influence how traffic flows within your AS.
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Truman
7 months ago
I agree, changing the local preference can really give you an edge in BGP route selection.
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Elvera
8 months ago
Hmm, I guess option D isn't the best choice here. Messing with administrative distance is like playing with fire - it can get messy if you're not careful.
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Otis
8 months ago
I'm going with option B. Local preference is the king of BGP route selection, and it's a simple way to influence the decision-making process.
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Brittney
8 months ago
Changing the default value of the local preference is the way to go! It's like adjusting the weight of a seesaw - the BGP route with the highest local pref wins.
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Matt
7 months ago
True, but changing the default link metric might not have as much of an effect.
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Rima
7 months ago
I think changing the administrative distance for eBGP could also make a difference.
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Wei
8 months ago
Reducing the number of hops can also have a big impact on route selection.
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Clement
8 months ago
I agree, changing the local preference is key for BGP route selection.
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Lindsey
9 months ago
I think changing the administrative distance for eBGP is another important factor to consider.
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Benedict
10 months ago
I believe reducing the number of hops in the network can also impact BGP route selection.
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Sunny
10 months ago
I agree with Mila, local preference plays a key role in BGP route selection.
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Mila
10 months ago
I think changing the default value of the local preference will influence BGP route selection.
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