Open Shortest Path First

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
OSPF
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊpən ˈʃɔrtɪst pæθ fərst/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Networking

Examples in Context

  1. Routing tables are continuously built and rebuilt by intelligent discovery protocols, such as Routing Information Protocol or Open Shortest Path First(OSPF).
  2. The Principles of Open Shortest Path First(OSPF) Protocol and Attack Analysis
  3. Other IP Multicast protocols rely on certain routing protocols, such as Routing Information Protocol or Open Shortest Path First(OSPF).
  4. OSPF ( open shortest path first ) is a widely used dynamic routing protocol in IP networks.
  5. OSPF ( Open Shortest Path First(OSPF) ) is classified as an IGP, which are used within autonomous systems.

Other meanings of OSPF

A Operating System Protocol Forwarder Misc