Deploying OSPF in a live broadcast network involves the following steps:
1. Design the OSPF topology: Determine the areas and subnets and assign them IP addresses. Decide on the type of OSPF network (broadcast or point-to-point) for each routing segment.
1. Configure the OSPF routers: Enable OSPF on all routers, assign router IDs, and assign interface IP addresses. Set up authentication for OSPF if required.
1. Configure OSPF area: Determine the area type (standard, stub, totally stubby, or not-so-stubby) for each area and configure the area parameters on the routers.
1. Set up OSPF adjacency: Establish OSPF adjacencies between routers in the same area. Verify that the adjacency is formed properly.
1. Verify OSPF routes: Verify that the routes learned from OSPF are correct and that each router has a correct OSPF database.
1. Monitor OSPF: Set up monitoring to detect and troubleshoot OSPF-related issues.
1. Adjust OSPF settings as needed: Tune the OSPF parameters such as the hello and dead interval timers, cost metrics, and SPF timings based on the network’s requirements.
1. Document the OSPF configuration: Document the OSPF topology, router configurations, and relevant information for future reference.
By following the above steps, OSPF can be successfully deployed in a live broadcast network.
