Networking Practical By Samson Tanimawo, PhD Published Oct 21, 2025 4 min read

BGP Fundamentals for SREs

Interdomain routing.

Overview

BGP Fundamentals for SREs: a practical look at the patterns that work and the trade-offs that matter.

Interdomain routing. The full picture, in three sections.

Each pattern has a context where it wins. Understand the context before applying.

Tooling matters. Pick tools that fit the workflow; don't force-fit.

Healthy practice compounds year over year. Year 1 lays the foundation.

Year 2 and beyond: practices become habits; quality improves measurably.