Hi Kennedy, et al On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Kennedy Aseda via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
In terms of functionality, I do not think either has advantage over the other. However there could be reasons why one would prefer one IGP over the other:
1. Provider network environment - do all you equipment support the IGP? Vendor support for the IGP in relation to MPLS TE and other technologies you want to support.
Huh! you mean vendor cool-aid? Best of luck!.
2. Availability of technical expertise for the IGP
Perhaps. But if an engineer understands the concepts the IGP can always be learned in a short while.
3. Ease of deployment and scaling. ISIS is easier to deploy and scale on IPv4/IPv6 dual stack environment compared to OSPF which requires separate processes and area design.
A good engineer is a lazy engineer ;)
It's a matter of organization choice in my opinion
I tend to think it is boils down to either the vendor influence for large networks and comfort of the lead network engineer/CTO for medium to small networks. Regards, Michuki.