A footprint is the amount of floor space the device takes up. Smaller is
often better, especially in a crowded lab or service bureau.
As to which is better, that depends on what criteria you are applying.
Generally speaking, Juniper equipment is considered to be comparable to and
in some cases better than similar Cisco routers in terms of performance.
You will typically get more bang-for-the-buck with Juniper.
OTOH, there is a much smaller population of Juniper-jockeys and therefore
there will be a learning curve with the product. "Nobody ever got fired for
buying Cisco...". In addition, Cisco has a more diverse and extensive
product base, so it is possible in many cases to have an all-Cisco shop,
thus saving on training and related expenses.
BTW, Juniper focuses exclusively at the high-end (ATM switches, etc.).
AFAIK, Juniper does not field any workgroup type products.
HTH,
Casey
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>Help guys,
>
>My company wants to buy Juniper routers instead of Cisco. Having never
>worked with Juniper equipment before I don't know why it's so good.
>
>I'm told that it's faster, cheaper and has a smaller foot print? What's a
>foot print? Is it really better then Cisco?
>
>Nova Rich
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