OSPF

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a routing protocol used by computer networks to determine the best path for data to travel between devices. It works by having network devices share information about their connections and then using this data to calculate the shortest and most efficient route for data packets. This process helps ensure reliable and quick communication within large networks, such as in businesses or the internet infrastructure. Essentially, OSPF acts like a dynamic map-making system that constantly updates itself to find the most efficient routes for data to reach its destination.