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Proxmox + VyOS - BGP Lab

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The video titled "Proxmox + VyOS - BGP Lab" presents a lab setup using Proxmox and VyOS to demonstrate BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) configuration. The speaker discusses the following technological concepts and product features:

  • Proxmox Setup: The speaker has configured Proxmox with two VyOS routers and several IOS routers.
  • BGP Configuration:
    • The lab focuses on external BGP with a multi-hop setup.
    • A remote autonomous system number (ASN) of 65535 is used for testing.
    • The configuration includes setting up the BGP neighbor relationships and updating routes.
    • The speaker mentions the importance of specifying the IPv4 address family, with a potential for adding IPv6 later.
    • Router IDs and interface settings are configured, including IP addresses and duplex settings for optimal performance.
  • Commands and Troubleshooting:
    • The speaker uses commands like show ip BGP to verify the routing setup and check the advertised and received networks.
    • The setup process includes configuring interfaces and ensuring they are not on the same network.
  • Final Thoughts: The speaker expresses satisfaction with the lab setup and mentions the potential for further exploration, alongside a note about impending thunderstorms affecting their equipment.

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  • The speaker refers to a colleague, Simon Pierce, for guidance on the setup.
  • Mention of utilizing tutorials from the Proxmox site.

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