If you want maximum stability choose a GD release. If you're satisfied with the features and your network is performing to your requirements don't touch it. If it running well there's no reason to make changes short of security bugs. If that's the case there will always be an updated GD release to transition too.
Cisco IOS Release process http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/pd/iosw/prodlit/iosrp_ds.htm Change Management Process http://www.cisco.com/warp/customer/432/change-mgmt.html Tom Petzold Cisco Systems -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeffrey Reed Sent: Friday, March 15, 2002 2:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Firmware Releases: Cisco Compared to Microsoft [7:38454] Me again new to the Cisco world. The last vendor I worked with will rename nameless for now, but they had a lot of firmware releases and it would drive us nuts with all the fixes and patches. Worse were the few times they would release a new level of firmware and break something that was working before the upgrade. They reminded me a lot of Microsoft. With all the patches and fixes, its a full time job keeping up with the required patch levels and investigating release notes to make sure nothing else is going to break. Am I going to experience similar problems in the Cisco world? I have customers who are utilizing some advanced features, but not many are bleeding-edge. Those of you who have been using Cisco products for quite some time, whats your process on firmware upgrades?? When do you decide to upgrade and when do you decide to wait for the next release. If I want to run basic things like 802.1Q, prioritized output queues, channeling etc, am I safe running on one version of code for a year or two? I know this is a loaded question, but Im curious what we should expect in larger networks. Should a customer expect all roses with Cisco as compared to the thorns of Microsoft?? Thanks again!! Jeff Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=38521&t=38454 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
