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Cloud network admins, Businesses moving to software-defined networking, IT teams needing flexible routing, Service providers managing multi-tenant networks, Enterprises scaling network infrastructure quickly.
Virtual routers operate as applications on virtual machines or containers, using software to route data packets. They interact with physical and virtual networks, managing routes based on configurations and protocols. Being virtual, they can be spun up, modified, or moved quickly, enabling flexible network designs.
In many cases, yes, especially in cloud or virtualized setups, but physical routers might still be needed for some high-performance use cases.
They can be, as long as you follow best practices and keep software updated.
Most do support protocols like BGP, OSPF, and others depending on the software.
They can handle considerable loads, but performance depends on the underlying hardware and software optimization.
Yes, many come with web GUIs or APIs for easier management and automation.
