On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:06:48 PM Adam Thompson wrote:
> On 2013-05-28 11:27, Glenn Kelley wrote:
> > Out of interest - why RIPv2 vs OSPF ?
> 
> Simplicity of configuration and troubleshooting.  It's
> definitely not the best protocol for complex
> environments, but there are places where OSPF is simply
> overkill - I've seen two OSPF deployments in my career
> where some of OSPF's advanced features were needed, and
> maybe another half dozen where some of those features
> were helpful. In contrast, almost every single OSPF
> deployment I've seen or worked on has had issues because
> someone set up an overly complex system that they then
> tripped over later on.

In fairness, I've heard of deployments where RIP has been 
implemented for TOR scenarios.

Would I do it, probably not. But I can see a use-case.

Mark.

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