l2vpn-use-bgp-rules

Syntax

Hierarchy Level

Release Information

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 12.3.

Statement introduced in Junos OS Release 12.3 for ACX Series routers.

Description

Enable routers to use both the BGP path selection algorithm and the designated forwarder path selection algorithm when selecting the preferred path to each destination in a Layer 2 VPN or VPLS routing instance. The BGP path selection algorithm is used by all of the Provider routers participating in the routing instance. The designated forwarder path selection algorithm is used by the PE router participating in the routing instance.

Default

By default, the designated forwarder path selection algorithm is used to select the best path to reach each destination within Layer 2 VPN and VPLS routing instances.

Required Privilege Level

routing—To view this statement in the configuration.

routing-control—To add this statement to the configuration.