Cisco IOS briefed
Rating: 10 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
We use IOS on various range of Cisco switches, mostly on the Datacenter and IT networks. It supports our L2 and L3 networking requirements such as switching and routing protocols. It helps connect users and customers spread out in various branches end to end and manages packet flow between server-client.
Pros
- User friendly CLI.
- Quick fixes for critical bugs.
- Longer uptime.
Cons
- No good element managers like Nokia.
- Load balancing functionalities are not the best.
- Memory issues.
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for building management networks across the organization as it has been reliable without much downtime. Since it has great switching qualities, it suites well for data center and end-user connectivity using access switches. It might not be the best for routing, as other XOR software has proven to be superior for routing.
Vetted Review
12 years of experience