Distributing Maps
This description covers only the simplest configuration; i.e. one with no areas, so that all nodes do have a map of the entire network. The hierarchical case is somewhat more complex; see the various protocol specifications.
As previously mentioned, the first main stage in the link-state algorithm is to give a map of the network to every node. This is done with several simple subsidiary steps.
Read more about this topic: Link-state Routing Protocol
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