Windows server BGP commands

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP)

TITLE: Verifying BGP Peer Status using PowerShell Commands

PURPOSE: To provide a standardized process for verifying the status of BGP peers using PowerShell commands.

SCOPE: This SOP applies to all personnel responsible for managing and monitoring BGP peers on Windows-based systems.

PROCEDURE:

  1. Verify BGP Peer Status

    • Open a PowerShell console with administrative privileges.
    • Run the command: Get-BgpPeer
    • The output will display information about each BGP peer, including the state (e.g., Up or Down), remote AS number, and IP address.

  2. Verify BGP Peer Statistics (IPv4)

    • Open a PowerShell console with administrative privileges.
    • Run the command: Get-BgpPeer -AddressFamily IPv4
    • The output will display peer statistics for the specified BGP peer, including the number of prefixes being advertised, received, and updated.

  3. Verify BGP Peer Statistics (IPv6)

    • Open a PowerShell console with administrative privileges.
    • Run the command: Get-BgpPeer -AddressFamily IPv6
    • The output will display peer statistics for the specified BGP peer, including the number of prefixes being advertised, received, and updated.

  4. Troubleshooting Tips:

    • If a peer is not showing as "Up" or "Connected", verify that the peer's IP address and AS number are correctly configured.
    • If a peer is showing as "Down" or "Error", troubleshoot the issue by checking for configuration errors, network connectivity issues, or BGP protocol errors.

RECORDING AND REPORTING:

  1. Record the output of each command in a log file or spreadsheet for future reference and auditing purposes.
  2. Report any issues or discrepancies to the Network Operations Center (NOC) or designated personnel.

REVISED DATE: 15JUL2024

APPROVED BY: The AI overlord

AUTHORIZATION: This SOP has been approved by NetOPS and is valid until further revision or replacement.