Welcome to ISIS.guru

Master IS-IS routing protocol from fundamentals to advanced implementation

The complete guide to Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS) routing protocol with hands-on examples, configuration tutorials, and interactive tools.

8 Chapters

Comprehensive Coverage

Interactive Tools

LSP Analyzer & More

Configuration

Real-world Examples

Packet Analysis

PDU Deep Dives

Your IS-IS Learning Journey

Chapter 1: Introduction
  • • IS-IS Overview & History
  • • Protocol Comparison
  • • Key Terminology
Start Learning
Chapter 2: Fundamentals
  • • OSI Model Integration
  • • IS-IS Addressing
  • • Hierarchy & Databases
Explore

Chapter 3: PDUs & Packets
  • • Hello PDUs
  • • LSP Structure
  • • TLV Analysis
Analyze
Chapter 4: Routing & LSPs
  • • LSP Generation
  • • SPF Calculation
  • • Metric Systems
Calculate

Chapter 5: Configuration
  • • Basic Setup
  • • Level Configuration
  • • Verification Commands
Configure
Chapter 6: Advanced Features
  • • Multi-Topology
  • • Authentication
  • • Route Filtering
Advanced

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
  • • Common Issues
  • • Debug Commands
  • • Problem Resolution
Debug
Chapter 8: Best Practices
  • • Design Principles
  • • Scalability Tips
  • • Security & Performance
Master

Interactive Learning Tools

LSP Analyzer

Decode and analyze Link State PDUs

Analyze LSPs
Config Generator

Generate IS-IS configurations

Generate Config
SPF Calculator

Visualize shortest path calculations

Calculate SPF
Quick Reference
IS-IS Key Facts
  • Protocol: Link-State
  • Algorithm: Dijkstra SPF
  • Transport: Data Link Layer
  • Hierarchy: Level-1/Level-2
  • Metric: Cost-based
  • Convergence: Fast
Common PDU Types
  • Hello Adjacency
  • LSP Link State
  • CSNP Complete SNP
  • PSNP Partial SNP
Pro Tips
Tip: Start with Chapter 1 to understand IS-IS fundamentals before diving into packet analysis.
Study Aid: Use the interactive tools alongside each chapter for hands-on learning.
Practice: Try the configuration examples in a lab environment for better understanding.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin your IS-IS journey with the fundamentals, or jump directly to any topic you're interested in. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts while remaining accessible for reference.