Understanding and configuring the NSX ESG for routing

In this recipe, we will configure the already-deployed ESG for routing to the Distributed Logical Router and upstream physical router. We will use the network topology depicted in the introduction to serve as a reference point for the routing design.

We'll use the BGP to route to the DLR. Routing to the upstream physical router is already set, as all packets will use the ESG default gateway IP address. The physical router is expected to have a single summary router to the ESG uplink interface for the network prefix of 172.16.32.0/22.

Getting ready

To deploy the NSX ESG, the following prerequisites must be met:

• The user must have an NSX enterprise administrator or...