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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco IOS XR7

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/ACisco IOS XR7 is a network operating system which the vendor states delivers greater modularity, a simplified networking stack, and cloud-enhanced automation for improved network programmability.N/A

    FreeBSD

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years. Its advanced networking, security, and storage features have made FreeBSD the platform of choice for many of the busiest web sites and most pervasive embedded networking and storage devices.N/A
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    Cisco IOS XR7FreeBSD
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    Cisco IOS XR7FreeBSD
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco NX-OS
    Score8 out of 10
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco IOS XR7FreeBSD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    Cisco IOS XR7FreeBSD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    Before we moved to Cisco IOS XR7, we did not have the opportunity to automate the network configuration. Recently with new rollouts we have used the network orchestration modules within the new IOS to enhance zero-touch config, even though there can be additional features. We have saved a lot of repetitive work with this product.
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    Open Source
    FreeBSD is an excellent choice to continue using older hardware and have it perform, it is a great choice for a UNIX based development environment. Although I haven't used it as a server, it is most suited for this - it would make an excellent, secure and robust server for and I would love to start using it for this as well.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • Flixible.
    • Faster times to boot.
    • Utilizes less memory.
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    Open Source
    • stability
    • security
    • scalability
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • Graphic User Interface could be improved
    • Network Orchestration
    • Zero touch config could have more features
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    Open Source
    • Installation can be tricky for first timers
    • You need to be comfortable using a command line terminal most of the time
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    Cisco's routers running Cisco IOS XR7 are rock solid, have years of proven performance, and the maintainers base for its CLI-based interface for set up and maintenance. Even though it is pretty high on initial purchase costs, this year of rock-solid performance is what a few of our customers very much needed and this is the very reason a few of our customers, and we did suggest Cisco IOS XR7 running routers for them.
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    Open Source
    FreeBSD is the closest to the original BSD unix. This OS is currently used by vendors in the field of routing, switching, security as well as base OS for MAC devies.
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    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Saves man hours with Network Orchestration
    • Scalable and cloud managed
    • Supports many platforms
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    Open Source
    • As FreeBSD is free - the ROI is at least the cost of some commercial Linux or Windows based OS (which can be very expensive)
    • Allowed the re-use of older hardware that would have otherwise been disposed
    • No cost development environment
    • Opportunity for a no cost server setup also
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