What is the purpose of BGP in a network?

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What is the purpose of BGP in a network?

The purpose of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) in a network is to enable the exchange of routing information between different autonomous systems (AS) on the internet. BGP is primarily used by internet service providers (ISPs) and large organizations to establish and maintain the best available paths for data traffic to reach its destination. It helps in determining the most efficient routes, ensuring redundancy, and facilitating the exchange of routing updates to adapt to network changes.