4.2 Steps to OSFP Operation
4.2.1 List of steps

An OSPF area is a collection of networks and routers that has the same area identification. OSPF operations follow these steps:

  1. Establish router adjacencies.
  2. Elect a Designated Router and a Backup Designated Router.
  3. Discover routes.
  4. Select appropriate routes to use.
  5. Maintain routing information.