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====== 🌐 Virtual BGP Bootcamp ======
**BGP fundamentals for network engineers**

29th April – 5th May 2026

Virtual
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===== 📋 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**.


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===== Summary Report =====
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Here is a {{ :kenog_bgp_bootcamp_2026_report.pdf |summary report}} from the BGP Bootcamp. 
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===== 🎯 Workshop Objectives =====

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✅ **Understand what BGP is** \\ //Core concepts and terminology//
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✅ **Establish BGP on IPv4 and IPv6** \\ //Dual-stack peering//
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✅ **Understand why BGP matters** \\ //Its role in the global Internet//
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✅ **Configure Internal BGP (iBGP)** \\ //Peering within a network//
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✅ **Configure External BGP (eBGP)** \\ //Peering between networks//
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===== 📅 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 =====
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💻 **PC or Laptop** \\ //Modern browser required — small screens not recommended//
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🧠 **Basic networking knowledge** \\ //Comfort with the command line//
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⏱ **~3 hours per day** \\ //For tutorials and hands-on labs//
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📝 **Post-course survey** \\ //Mandatory, anonymous feedback//
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