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Routing protocols for the branch office over the Internet

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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Routing protocols for the branch office over the Internet

For this branch office scenario, because the connection between the branch office and the corporate office is not permanent, static routes are used for IP routing.

IP routing protocols

It is not necessary to use IP routing protocols to propagate IP routing information to the branch office. Instead, static routes are configured on the server running Routing and Remote Access. For an example of adding a static route, see Configuring the PPTP connection at the branch office.

If there are many static routes or static services to add, RIP is configured to use auto-static updates. Auto-static updates enable the router to automatically send a request for a list of routes from other routers. This list is then converted to static routes. Auto-static updates must be performed on both sides of the connection. For more information, see Perform Auto-Static Updates.

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