Re: Vyatta routers

[Kevin Carmical <KevinC () UCA EDU>]

Actually, you're the only reply I got, even off-list. So, I would assume there aren't many people yet who have used 
them. 

We're looking at them as a (relatively) cheap way to secure a 10G connection. Everything I've seen from "normal" 
security vendors is well outside our ability to purchase, so I'm forced to look into a roll-your-own approach. I 
wouldn't really prefer that if we had options, but this is pretty much our only play at this point. 

I'll look into those other projects as well. Thanks for the response! 

K


Kevin Carmical
Network Support
UCA
BBA 107
501-450-3107


> > > John Kristoff <jtk () CYMRU COM> 03/25/10 4:56 PM >>>
On Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:52:35 -0500
Kevin Carmical <kevinc () UCA EDU> wrote:

> Do any of you have experience with using Vyatta routers? I'm looking
> into using one for a special project, but I'd like to hear from
> others who may have used them before. If you have, please comment on
> the following:
> What is your overall impression of the product?

Hi Kevin,

I didn't see any replies, but I'd be interested if you got anything of
substance off list.  I've only briefly looked at using their software,
since they do make available their distribution.  It looks like its
based off zebra, maybe quagga, but I don't know the extent of what
they've done development wise.  I've only briefly brought their 6.0
alpha code on a VM to take a look at.  I think I had problems with
their 5.0 code in a VM, but that could have just been me.

> Did you have any need to work with their support team? If so, how was
> that experience?
> Was the performance and ease of use satisfactory?

You might also take a look at Quagga/Zebra, BIRD and OpenBGPD.

John