Chapter 11
Build your own network elements
Abstract
Here, we discuss how to build your own network elements from open source including routers and switches. We show how to configure Open vSwitch (OVS) as well as VyOS Routers. We show when it is and is not feasible to implement homegrown network devices.
Keywords
Open vSwitch
VyOS
build a network element
Sometimes, it makes a lot of sense to build your own network elements as opposed to buying commercial elements. The benefits of this action include better cost per megabit ratio, more efficient use of budget resources, control, and in some circumstances security. Building your own network elements such as a router, switch, firewall, WAN accelerator, etc., has become substantially easier. Combine ...
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