Episode 19 — Static Routing: simplicity benefits and operational risks
Static routing appears in CloudNetX scenarios as both a valid design choice and a hidden risk, depending on context, and this episode explains how to evaluate it correctly. It defines static routes as manually configured paths that offer predictability and low overhead in stable environments with limited topology changes. The first paragraph explains when static routing is appropriate, such as small networks, single-homed segments, or clearly bounded connectivity requirements, and how static routes reduce control-plane complexity and convergence uncertainty. It also introduces the concept that simplicity itself can be a design advantage when operational staff, tooling, or failure domains are limited.
