Virtual router support for cloud managed NGFWs addresses some configuration gaps in Strata Cloud Manager by implementing missing capabilities that are present in Panorama, enabling seamless migration for customers with existing virtual router deployments. You benefit from this enhancement when migrating from Panorama to Strata Cloud Manager because it eliminates configuration blockers that would otherwise prevent successful migration or require extensive reconfiguration of your routing protocols. The feature specifically targets configuration options identified in current Panorama deployments, ensuring that your existing BGP, OSPF, and static routing configurations can be preserved during the migration process.

You can configure enhanced BGP parameters including authentication profiles with secret keys, dampening profiles with configurable cutoff and decay settings, advanced peer connection options such as idle hold time and incoming connection management, and sophisticated route aggregation with suppress filters. The feature provides expanded OSPF capabilities including MD5 authentication profiles with key management, password-based authentication options, and enhanced area configuration parameters. You also gain access to improved static routing options including next virtual router capabilities and advanced route table configurations for both IPv4 and IPv6 implementations.