Internet Routing Daemon

The client is a large IXP operating multiple points of presence. Their configuration is heavily automatized and scripted. Their policy settings are complex. They're also running a looking glass – web interface for real-time checking of routing status. BIRD is running as the route server, calculating best routes for all peers.

The client has a multitude of racks and server rooms, providing various services. For easy configuration, BIRD runs as a top-of-the-rack router or part of virtualization networking backend. BIRD can also act as BGP leaf node for external communication. Their network engineers occasionally develop new features for BIRD.

The client has multiple points of presence all over the world, connected to the Internet on different places. They collect routing data from all their points of presence to assess the quality of their coverage and reliability. BIRD runs as a route collector. They occasionally develop a patch on top of BIRD to support their deployment. BIRD can also run directly on the point of presence, acting as BGP leaf-node.

The client has a large network of routers and end users. They're connected to Internet on multiple upstream points and peerings. For easy configuration, they're running BIRD as a route reflector, calculating best routes for each border router. BIRD can be also deployed on a regular "white-box" router, running protocols OSPF, Babel or RIP.

The client distributes hardware routers with software based on a modified Linux distribution. BIRD provides the routing layer for the router, feeding the routing chips with optimal routes. The client typically has their own configuration and data display mechanism atop BIRD's user interface.