What is Routage?

Routage, often translated as 'routing', is a networking term that refers to the process of selecting the best path for data packets to travel across a network from their source to their destination. It involves using routing protocols and algorithms to determine the optimal route based on factors like network topology, available bandwidth, network congestion, and cost. Routing is fundamental to how data moves across the internet and within private networks, enabling communication between different devices and networks. Common routing protocols include BGP, OSPF, and RIP.