Heavy Networking 450: Getting To Know The Open-Source VyOS Network OS




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Summary: Today’s Heavy Networking is all about VyOS, an open-source OS for routing that’s based on Debian GNU/Linux.<br> VyOS “provides a free routing platform that competes directly with other commercially available solutions from well-known vendors. Because VyOS is run on standard amd64, i586 and ARM systems, it is able to be used as a router and firewall platform for cloud deployments.”<br> Here to catch us up on VyOS is Yuriy Andamasov, the project coordinator.<br> We discuss:<br> <br> * VyOS’s origins (it’s a fork of Vyatta Core)<br> * Primary features, including routing, firewalling, NAT, QoS, VPN and more<br> * Routing protocols supported, including FRR<br> * Where it’s being deployed<br> * Use cases<br> <br> Sponsor: ExtraHop<br> ExtraHop is the enterprise cyber analytics company delivering performance and security from the inside out. ExtraHop offers complete visibility with machine learning to help you make quick, confident decisions about your IT environment. Explore the ExtraHop Performance Platform at<a href="https://www.extrahop.com/packetpushers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> extrahop.com/packetpushers</a>.<br> Sponsor: INE<br> If you’re looking for training, consider <a href="https://ine.com/pages/packet-pushers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">INE.com</a>. INE is a training resource for networking and a whole lot more. Visit <a href="https://ine.com/pages/packet-pushers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ine.com/packetpushers</a> to get a free 3-day trial. INE–experts at making you an expert.<br> Show Links:<br> <a href="https://vyos.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VyOS</a><br> <a href="https://blog.vyos.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VyOS blog</a><br> <a href="https://vyos.readthedocs.io/en/latest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VyOS docs</a><br> <a href="https://docs.gns3.com/appliances/vyos.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VyOS Appliance – GNS3</a><br> <a href="https://blog.vyos.io/vyos-project-2019-march-update" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VyOS Project 2019 – March Update</a> – VyOS.io<br>