What Is The Difference Between Eigrp And Ospf?
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EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol) and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) are both interior gateway protocols (IGPs) used by network administrators to direct traffic within a network. The primary difference between EIGRP and OSPF is the way they calculate and use metrics.
EIGRP utilizes the hybrid algorithm, combining aspects of distance–vector and link–state routing protocols like those used in OSPF. This allows it to have fast convergence times, provide loop–free paths, and make intelligent decisions regarding route selection and path optimization. EIGRP also requires less network resources and has a smaller network footprint than OSPF. In contrast, OSPF is a link–state protocol that uses Dijkstra’s algorithm for route calculations and selects the best path based on a metric called cost.
It is considered more reliable than EIGRP, but its slower convergence times, larger memory requirements and increased CPU utilization can result in higher network resource usage. Additionally, OSPF has more complex configuration requirements.