Fidel G. Patricio Jr.¹, Christopher A. Gurat¹, Joan Hazel V. Tiongson², Emmanuel Danguilan², Armilyn H. Wais^1,, Keziah Ann V. Rosini³

Revolutionizing Multi-Campus Communication: A Next-Generation OSPF-Based Network Design for NVSU's Distributed Learning Environment addresses the urgent need for reliable network infrastructure in multi-campus universities: a need that has been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) requires a distributed learning environment that ensures educational continuity while complying with social distancing measures. Such an environment demands a robust and scalable network capable of supporting seamless communication and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff across geographically dispersed campuses. This study proposes a next-generation Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)–based network design to meet these increasing communication requirements. Previous research demonstrates that OSPF-based network architectures provide scalability, resiliency, and efficient routing, particularly well-suited for complex multi-campus networks. Furthermore, integrating emerging technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) enhances network flexibility, performance, and manageability. The proposed research aims to design and implement an advanced OSPF-based network infrastructure that supports remote collaboration, ensures reliable access to online learning resources, and improves overall network efficiency. The significance of this study lies in its potential to revolutionize multi-campus communication at NVSU, enhance the quality of distributed learning, and serve as a reference model for other higher education institutions facing similar networking challenges.

distributed learning environment, multi-campus universities, network resiliency, OSPF-based network design, Remote Collaboration, Software-Defined Networking