23 | | The goal is to setup a layer-3 virtual network with multiple virtual routers. Hence, the first step is to install the routing software. There are various options, such as [http://www.xorp.org `XORP`] and [http://www.quagga.net `Quagga`]. In this tutorial, we will install Quagga to enable routing functionalities on nodes. |
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25 | | Sometimes it may take a long time to install software on a node, so it is always good to start with one node to test out the whole installation process. The figure below provides an overview of the software installation to a VM. This process turns a generic VM into a software router. |
| 23 | The goal is to setup a layer-3 virtual network with multiple virtual routers. Hence, the first step is to install the routing software [http://www.quagga.net `Quagga`]. Older unsupported routing software is available, such as [http://www.xorp.org `XORP`]. In this tutorial, we will install Quagga to enable routing functionalities on nodes. |
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| 25 | Sometimes it may take a long time to install software on a node, so it is always good to start with one node to test out the whole installation process. The figure below provides an overview of the software installation to a VM. This process turns a generic VM into a software router that uses Quagga. |