09-11-2007 12:08 PM
Hi ,
We are trying to deploy GET(Group Encrypted Tunnel) VPN in our LAB and in the process of that, we were able to setup a key server and 2 group members. In addition to that, we would like to know, whether its possible to configure the key server as also a group memeber router.
Kindly let us know, if you have any answers related to it.
Thanking You
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
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09-23-2007 08:22 PM
I thought I heard it is in the roadmap.
I believe the limitation at some level helps to protect the architecture by requiring the usage of a dedicated router in this first release. In a production environment you would want to avoid any uneccessary additional load/features running on the key server that may negatively impact the critical key server functions.
09-24-2007 08:13 AM
Indeed, we (Cisco) intentionally wanted to separate the KS from the GM functionality. One of the primary reasons is to avoid the data plane (ESP) from affecting the control plane (IKE/GDOI). By moving the control plane off of the data plane path, we're able to scale to larger networks. There's nothing to preclude you from running the KS on a very small platform in the lab (say an 1800).
Scott Wainner
10-10-2007 05:46 AM
The Key Server and Group Member functionality cannot be co-resident on the same platform.
09-12-2007 07:00 AM
Hi
I think that's not an option with the current software.
L@rs
09-12-2007 11:38 AM
Hi Lars,
Thank you very much and is there any roadmap for the same in the upcomming IOS. Kindly let me know,if you are aware about that.
Thanks
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
09-23-2007 08:22 PM
I thought I heard it is in the roadmap.
I believe the limitation at some level helps to protect the architecture by requiring the usage of a dedicated router in this first release. In a production environment you would want to avoid any uneccessary additional load/features running on the key server that may negatively impact the critical key server functions.
09-23-2007 08:46 PM
Hi Gistem,
Thank you very much for the answer
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
09-24-2007 08:13 AM
Indeed, we (Cisco) intentionally wanted to separate the KS from the GM functionality. One of the primary reasons is to avoid the data plane (ESP) from affecting the control plane (IKE/GDOI). By moving the control plane off of the data plane path, we're able to scale to larger networks. There's nothing to preclude you from running the KS on a very small platform in the lab (say an 1800).
Scott Wainner
09-24-2007 12:45 PM
Hi Scott,
Thanks .....Great.
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
10-10-2007 04:53 AM
HI Anantha Subramanian Natarajan,
Could you please provide me your complete LAB Configuration + Setup Diagram done.
1. Key Server Config
2. 2 - Group Members Config
+ small diagram describing the Setup.
Please attached in the POST or forward to the e-mail id:
Thanks in Advance for Help.
Best Regards,
Guru Prasad R
10-10-2007 06:05 PM
Hi Guru Prasad R,
I have send the configs and a topology diagram for your reference. Let me know, If you need any help on this which I would be able to help
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
10-10-2007 11:18 PM
HI Anantha Subramanian Natarajan,
Have Rated your POST.
I received your Config and Topology Digs and it was very helpful.
If i have any clarifications on the same, i will come back to you.
Thanks again for your help
Best Regards,
Guru Prasad R
10-11-2007 02:35 AM
Hi Guru Prasad,
Thanks and no probs
Regards
Anantha Subramanian Natarajan
10-10-2007 05:46 AM
The Key Server and Group Member functionality cannot be co-resident on the same platform.
10-10-2007 06:15 AM
Thanks swainner
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