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.