On 09.07.2009, at 01:59, Ondrej Zajicek wrote:
On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 10:34:03AM +0200, Wolfgang Hennerbichler wrote:
Hi,
sorry if this question has been asked 100times before, but I didn't find a mailing list archive. We (VIX, ACOnet) are taking a look at BIRD within the following months to use it for various purposes. One of the requirements though (and unfortunately) is to support md5 passwords. I know bird is capable of doing this but as far as my understanding goes this is something the operating system has to support, too. I know linux does now have native md5+tcp support in the kernel. Is this supported with BIRD? If so, does anybody have a hint for me how to use it (for not having to reinvent the wheel) on linux-side?
Just use option 'password' in BGP protocol configuration section. Linux kernel is configured by BIRD automatically.
ah, thanks. After reading the docs again it seems obvious, but I may have read it too fast :)
You have to use pretty recent kernel, with enabled CONFIG_TCP_MD5SIG, but kernels from current distributions should be enough.
I've just started to compile right now... Once the first BIRD instance is in place and I'm satisfied (and I am already way more satisfied than with quagga) I will deploy about 5 more instances with different tasks, I hope I can give you some feedback.
Is there a wiki (other than euro-ix which I know of) where I could add precious information regarding my work with bird?
There is documentation at http://bird.network.cz/?get_doc&f=bird.html
I've read that, but how should I say - it's a little - thin at some corners. Are you willing to setup a wiki for BIRD? It should be great to have some place for a community, I am totally willing to provide sample configurations and hints for our various setups. If not, I would create some notes on my webpage, so this can be helpful for others too. thanks for the bird; Wolfgang
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