HP Exam HPE6-A73 Topic 4 Question 111 Discussion

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Question #: 111
Topic #: 4

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Examine the network topology.

Company XYZ has two connections to a service provider (ISP1). Here is the configuration of Router1:

Here is the configuration of Router2:

Based on configuration of Router1 and Router2, which BGP metric is being manipulated?

AWeight

BMultiple exit discriminator

CLocal preference

DAS path length

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Osvaldo

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards Local preference too, it seems to make the most sense in this scenario.

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Luis

4 months ago

I believe it could also be AS path length, as that can impact routing decisions.

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Almeta

4 months ago

This question is a real traffic jam! I hope I don't get stuck on the wrong answer.

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Cristina

3 months ago

B) Multiple exit discriminator

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Geraldo

3 months ago

A) Weight

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Denny

4 months ago

I'm pretty sure the multiple exit discriminator (MED) is being manipulated. The routers are setting the MED value, which can impact the BGP decision process.

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Luisa

2 months ago

It's important to understand how different BGP metrics like MED can impact routing decisions in a network.

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Princess

2 months ago

So, the configuration of Router1 and Router2 is affecting the path selection based on the MED value.

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Jesus

2 months ago

Yes, the MED value can influence the BGP decision process between the two routers.

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Carmelina

2 months ago

I think you're right, the routers are indeed manipulating the multiple exit discriminator (MED) value.

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Annmarie

2 months ago

D) AS path length

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Val

2 months ago

C) Local preference

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Deandrea

3 months ago

B) Multiple exit discriminator

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Christa

3 months ago

A) Weight

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Stephaine

4 months ago

I agree with Gregoria, the Local preference seems to be the one manipulated based on the configurations.

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Gabriele

4 months ago

Haha, this question is a real brain-teaser! I'm going to have to study up on my BGP metrics before the exam.

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Gregoria

4 months ago

I think the BGP metric being manipulated is Local preference.

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Cathern

4 months ago

I think the local preference is being manipulated. The configurations show that the routers are setting the local preference values, which is a common way to influence BGP routing decisions.

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Elza

4 months ago

The AS path length is definitely being manipulated here. The configurations of Router1 and Router2 indicate that they are using BGP routing, and the AS path length is a standard BGP metric.

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Odelia

3 months ago

Router1 and Router2 are definitely manipulating the AS path length in their BGP routing.

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Harris

3 months ago

Yes, it's clear from the configurations that AS path length is the BGP metric at play.

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Ammie

4 months ago

I agree, the AS path length is being manipulated in this scenario.

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