🌐 Virtual BGP Bootcamp
BGP fundamentals for network engineers
29th April – 5th May 2026
Virtual
📋 Agenda
KeNOG ran a Virtual BGP Bootcamp from the 29th of April to the 5th of May 2026, focusing on BGP Basics.
The course was attended by 28 novice to intermediate level engineers interested in building their skills in BGP fundamentals
Upon completion, learners will be awarded with verifiable Certificates of Participation.
Summary Report
Here is a summary report from the BGP Bootcamp.
🎯 Workshop Objectives
✅ Understand what BGP is
Core concepts and terminology
✅ Establish BGP on IPv4 and IPv6
Dual-stack peering
✅ Understand why BGP matters
Its role in the global Internet
✅ Configure Internal BGP (iBGP)
Peering within a network
✅ Configure External BGP (eBGP)
Peering between networks
📅 Workshop Schedule
| Date | Session | Time (EAT) | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 29th | Lab Walkthrough | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Kevin |
| April 30th | BGP Intro — Part 1 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Michelle |
| May 1st | BGP Intro — Part 2 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Michelle |
| May 4th | Lab Exercises Review | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Kevin |
| May 5th | Wrap-up Call | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Kevin |
🛠 Workshop Requirements
💻 PC or Laptop
Modern browser required — small screens not recommended
🧠 Basic networking knowledge
Comfort with the command line
⏱ ~3 hours per day
For tutorials and hands-on labs
📝 Post-course survey
Mandatory, anonymous feedback