rvrd Process

Initial State

In its initial state an rvrd process operates identically to an rvd process; it does not route messages yet.

Administrators use the browser administration interface to configure the routing daemon, and to start its operation as a software router.

Administrative Store File

An rvrd process can store its routing table entry and parameters in a file. When the process restarts, it can read that file to resume its previous operating configuration.

The format of administrative store files is not human-readable. To examine or change the routing table entry or parameters, use the browser administration interface.

Important

Administrative store files require physical security safeguards and operating system protection. Store these files in a location that is accessible only to the system administrators who maintain it.

HTTP Administration Interface

You can configure rvrd using the browser administration interface. For more information, see Browser Administration Interface—rvrd, and the command line parameter -http for rvrd.

Logging

An rvrd process can output a log of its activity. For details, see Routing Daemon Logging.

Routing Table Entry

Each rvrd process specifies its routing table entry. For details, see Routing Table Entry.