Migrating from Statics to Routing Protocol

[rgoddard]

Currently use static routes with multiple route statements; will be implementing HSRP with BGP on the gateway - looking for opinions for most pain-free protocol integration to use (ie OSPF vs EIGRP). Presently 80% Cisco routers, primarily 7200 series including some uBR's and the balance in Arris cmts.

Any predictions?

[vbhadula]

I would suggest EIGRP as it is easy to configure and also use and troubleshoot. The behaviour of EIGRP is kindaa predictable. I have my whole WAN running on EIGRP and easly maintainable for me.

Regards,

[neilcperry]

EIGRP is easy to work with, troubleshoot, and extremely efficient...as well as easy to redistribute into BGP. Although, EIGRP is Cisco proprietary so if you have non-Cisco net gear you're wanting to participate in updates you may want to use OSPF as it's standards based and supported by most manufacturers.

Hope this helps.