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Oct 10, 2021 · Fundamentals

Why BGP Matters: From Basics to Cloud Routing Explained

This article introduces the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), explains its role as the core decentralized routing protocol of the Internet, compares it with IGP and EGP, describes why and when BGP is needed in cloud environments, and details its TCP‑based operation, message types, and path‑vector mechanics.