In MAAS, static routes are manually configured network routes that define how traffic should be directed between subnets or network interfaces. Unlike dynamic routing, which relies on protocols like BGP or OSPF, static routes provide explicit path definitions for network traffic.
Purpose in MAAS
Static routes in MAAS allow administrators to:
- define custom network paths between different subnets or VLANs
- enable communication between networks that are not directly connected
- optimize routing for performance, redundancy, or security purposes
- override or supplement automatic routing decisions
Scope and behavior in MAAS
- static routes are assigned to specific subnets or VLANs within MAAS
- they only affect routing on MAAS-managed networks and do not propagate beyond configured interfaces
- changes to static routes take effect immediately and persist across reboots
- static routes apply at the network level, meaning they affect all machines using the subnet or VLAN
Key considerations
- static routes do not support dynamic failover; if the gateway becomes unreachable, traffic will not be rerouted
- incorrect static routes can cause network connectivity issues or loops
- changes to static routes should be tested carefully, especially in multi-subnet environments
- MAAS does not automatically validate whether a static route is functional; administrators must ensure proper configuration
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