CS 6250 Lesson 4 Quiz Review

Flashcards created from CS 6250 Lesson 4 Quiz lecture notes to enhance understanding of key concepts in network topology and BGP.

Internet topology

The structure and layout of interconnected systems on the internet.

Autonomous System (AS)

A network or group of networks under the control of a single organization that presents a common routing policy to the Internet.

Peering agreement

An arrangement between two networks to exchange traffic directly without charging each other.

Content Distribution Network (CDN)

A system of distributed servers that deliver web content to users based on their geographic locations.

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)

A standardized exterior gateway protocol used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems.

Local Preference

A BGP attribute used to indicate preferred routes for traffic leaving an AS.

Multi-lateral peering

A peering arrangement where multiple networks connect to a single routing server to exchange routes.

MED (Multi-Exit Discriminator)

A BGP attribute that allows an AS to convey to its neighbors the preferred path into the AS.

IXP (Internet Exchange Point)

A physical infrastructure that allows different networks to connect and exchange traffic.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with traffic.