I have used Config Maker for over a year now - not in production as such, but often as a way to validate and quick config a design.
there are severe limitations to what Config Maker can do. EIGRP and RIPv2. No OSPF or IGRP. IPX RIP - no IPX EIGRP. Limited interface support. for the VPN solutions, the variable naming is bizarre to say the least. Limited router support. I believe up to 36xx and not all modules are supported. Frame relay but not ATM, for example. I don't think bridging or IRB is supported. Haven't really looked. for low end stuff, the kinds of designs that Joe's PC and networking shop do, Config Maker is probably fine. Don't think it can offer anything even vaguely resembling enterprise support because it can't. Also, depending upon your customer's level of understanding, Config Maker may or may not clarify things. I can enter in networks and subnet masks off the top of my head. Someone with no design experience won't find much help here. It remains something of a Top down tool. There is a lot of information you should have at your fingertips to use it effectively. Like I said, folks who design and install a lot of simple small number of router over frame relay networks will find it useful. VPN configs might be difficult to troubleshoot in part because of the bizarre naming convention. HTH Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Larry Johnson Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 4:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ConfigMaker [7:26022] I have client that will not take no for answer. He feels that the using ConfigMaker from Cisco is an absolute must to configure his routers and switches. I would appreciate your opinions about ConfigMaker and the Pix firewall graphic configuration utility that Cisco has also. Thank you in advance for your thoughts. LJ Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=26040&t=26022 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
