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 days ago

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

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Luis

5 days ago

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

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Almeta

5 days ago

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

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Denny

6 days 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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Stephaine

7 days ago

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

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Gabriele

8 days 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

10 days ago

I think the BGP metric being manipulated is Local preference.

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Cathern

10 days 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

13 days 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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Ammie

4 days ago

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

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