Syntax of Merit IDRP Configuration in GateD

The Merit Network, Inc. implementation of the Inter-Domain Rout[e]ing Protocol (IDRP) for the GateD code base provides for a powerful, flexible implementation of the IDRP standard (ISO 10949/RFC 1479). The use of GateD as a base provided a framework into which IDRP's many features and options have been placed, many of which have configurable components. The configuration of any protocol under the current GateD format falls essentially into these categories:

• Protocol statement--tells the gated process that the IDRP protocol will be used, and configures both global and per-peer options, including various timers and peering sessions.

• Policy statements--provide the filters which are used by the gated process to test inbound and outbound routing information for acceptance or redistribution, respectively.

By selecting either of the above links, one can find a detailed explanation of the appropriate configuration file statements. (Those who are unfamiliar with the general syntax of GateD configuration files may wish to review the basic configuration file syntax by clicking here for the current distribution's documentation.)