[aklug] Re: Free software switching and routing

From: Erinn Looney-Triggs <erinn.looneytriggs@gmail.com>
Date: Wed Jan 29 2014 - 01:11:45 AKST

On 01/07/2014 10:11 AM, Tom Simes wrote:
>
>>> I know, of course, that you can turn any crappy PC into a router with
>>> the right Linux software packages, and I've heard of about a dozen
>>> different DIY router distros. But what about the situation where you
>>> have lots of money to buy networking equipment, but no time to put
>>> together custom software and hardware?
>
> I believe you may have answered your own question. A custom solution
> usually implies a very shallow pool of people with the knowledge,
> background and hopefully documentation to support the solution. If you
> don't have the time to put together the custom solution, how will you
> find time to properly support the custom solution.
>

You can take a look at vyatta which was bought by brocade. It is an open
source routing system designed to mimic IOS in type and features.

-Erinn
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