When support for multiple virtual private network (VPN) routing and forwarding (VRF) instances was added to the JUNOS software, the import and export of routes to other instances and routing protocols from individual instances caused an issue. Interinstance route sharing required configuration of routing table groups (sometimes referred to as routing information base [RIB] groups) for every routing instance that exported routes to other tables.
Policy-based interinstance export in JUNOS Release 5.4 and later simplifies the configuration requirements for users, maintains existing functionality, and, when possible, eliminates the use of routing table groups. This document explores in detail the streamlined configuration hierarchy that has been created for interinstance route sharing.
This feature guide covers these topics: