I hear that argument a lot, "if you never plan to use another vendor...". It's really quite specious as it's not at all difficult to cutover from routing EIGRP to OSPF or vis versa if the need arises.
Not only are Cisco's multi protocol, they are multi routing protocol routers. To convert simply enable both protocols. Once they are both up and running get rid of routing protocol that fell from your favor, wallah, done. MHO Dave Patrick Ramsey wrote: > > IMHO, EIGRP is the better of the two. But it's also IMHO that one should > never stray from the standards. If you know without a doubt that no matter > what happens, you will stay a cisco shop, then eigrp offers more > functionallity. Remember also cisco suggests 50 routers in one area, so > proper planning needs to be done for your edge routers and core routers. > > -Patrick > > Or you can say screw it and use static routes! : ) > > >>> "Mears, Rob" 12/12/01 03:54PM >>> > Hi all, > > We are in the middle of building out a new ATM network for the Core and on > the outside we are going to be running about 80 3640 or 2600. We are in a > big debate about the routing protocol, we are currently EIGRP. > > I have collected lots of info off Cisco's Web site about the two but wanted > to hear it from the Engineers in the trenches. > What's your take on it? If it were you what would you run (EIGRP, OSPF) and > why? > > Thanks > Rob -- David Madland Sr. Network Engineer CCIE# 2016 Qwest Communications Int. Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-664-3367 "Emotion should reflect reason not guide it" Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=28988&t=28966 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
