Small ISP network with separate management.

[perpaal]

Hi

I have this small ISP network.

It`s devided into several VLANs, including a separate management VLAN.

This has worked quite well.

But I see the need to migrate to a routed design now when the network is getting bigger.

I still have the need to have a separate management network.

And need to have seperate routing for private and public IPs.

Have set up some tests using VRFs, but this seems a bit cummersome.

What do you think will be the best design for me?

[paolo bevilacqua]

Try to avoid VRF because as you said, it's cumbersome and often unnecessary.

Other than that, get the best gear you can afford, learn how to use it, and you should be fine.

[perpaal]

Thanks Paolo

But I still need design tips

[paolo bevilacqua]

As above: as long you can avoid overlapping IP's, you cand avoid VRF and just use ACLs and stuff. Otherwise you will need it.