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BGP

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Definition

Border Gateway Protocol - routing protocol used to exchange routing information between different networks on the internet. Like having traffic coordinators that help data find the best routes across the global internet.

Real-World Example

Internet service providers use BGP to determine the best paths for routing data between different networks worldwide.

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Cloud Provider Equivalencies

BGP is a standard routing protocol (not a cloud service). Cloud providers commonly use BGP on dedicated/private connectivity (Direct Connect/ExpressRoute/Interconnect/FastConnect) and on managed routing components (e.g., GCP Cloud Router, OCI DRG) to dynamically exchange routes between your network and the cloud.

AWS
AWS Direct Connect (BGP for routing over private connectivity)
AZ
Azure ExpressRoute (BGP for route exchange between on-premises and Azure)
GCP
Cloud Interconnect (BGP for dynamic routing with on-premises) and Cloud Router (managed BGP control plane)
OCI
OCI FastConnect (BGP for private connectivity) and Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG) (BGP with on-premises and between networks)

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