Creating a VPN instance
A VPN instance is associated with a site. It is a collection of the VPN membership and routing rules of its associated site. A VPN instance does not necessarily correspond to one VPN.
To create and configure a VPN instance:
Step | Command | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
1. Enter system view. | system-view | N/A |
2. Create a VPN instance and enter VPN instance view. | ip vpn-instance vpn-instance-name | By default, no VPN instance is created. |
3. Configure an RD for the VPN instance. | route-distinguisher route-distinguisher | By default, no RD is specified. |
4. (Optional.) Configure a description for the VPN instance. | description text | By default, no description is configured for a VPN instance. The description should contain the VPN instance's related information, such as its relationship with a certain VPN. |
5. (Optional.) Configure an ID for the VPN instance. | vpn-id vpn-id | By default, no ID is configured for a VPN instance. |