BGP Labs: Goodbye, Cumulus Linux
The Online BGP Labs project initially chose Cumulus Linux for its polished interface and virtual machine support, but later faced challenges in maintaining a free, user-friendly CLI solution.
MAIN POINTS
- Cumulus Linux was initially chosen for its polished interface.
- The project supported both VirtualBox and containerlab for running devices.
- Containerlab was improving with each release.
- Challenges arose in maintaining a free, easy-to-use CLI resembling common devices.
TAKEAWAYS
- Initial platform choice was based on user interface quality.
- Virtualization options included VirtualBox and containerlab.
- Continuous improvements were seen in containerlab.
- Maintaining a free, user-friendly CLI became increasingly difficult.