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FreeBSD vs. Junos Network Operating System (Junos OS)

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    Junos OS

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AJunos is a network operating system, from Juniper Networks.N/A
    Pricing
    FreeBSDJunos OS
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FreeBSDJunos OS
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CentOS Linux
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    IBM AIX
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Cisco NX-OS
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FreeBSDJunos OS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    FreeBSDJunos OS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    Juniper Operating systems are well suited for distribution and edge networks. When we evaluated them for a proposal to core networks we decided to go with other vendors, as the processing capacity of core routers was lower. Typical environments Junos OS has fit in our organization are enterprise, customer edge, distribution networks.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • stability
    • security
    • scalability
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • BGP auto-peering
    • Juniper ATP cloud for threat profiling
    • Segment Routing algorithms allows customization
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    Cons
    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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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • GUI has come a long way, but can be improved
    • SDN features
    • Training, documentations and online discussion forums can be improved.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    We have stuck to iOS for datacenter networks for many years due to familiarity and ease of use. Junos OS is well suited for business customers, due to cost-effectiveness and not frequent changes to end routers. Junos OS is very comparable to its competitors, but it bit behind on core layer solutions.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • Junos OS is cost effective
    • Uptime is impressive and has proven availability
    • Lack of training among employees has made it harder for few teams to troubleshoot
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