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Best choice if you need advanced routing, VPN, firewall as open source
What do you like best about the product?
Works great with small applicances, as VM, with great performance. Its ability to have advanced routing, switching, multicast-routig, vpn with ipsec is outstanding. documentation is ok but in many points not complete
Update (20240818) - as I am testing version 1.4.0 I also see that the documentation is getting better and a lot of effort is put into scripts to automatically convert older configurations into compatible ones for the newer version.
Update (20240818) - as I am testing version 1.4.0 I also see that the documentation is getting better and a lot of effort is put into scripts to automatically convert older configurations into compatible ones for the newer version.
What do you dislike about the product?
I missed most the option to use eliptic curves in ipsec connections (rsa suported and with "bad hack" ecdsa is also possible) and that the documentation is not complete and leave a lot of questions open (when you dive into more advanced areas), i also would like to have IPv6 to be able to turn off (all option available do not work), and i do not like that they removed tshark from recent version - it was not perfect as it has display issued when debugging vpn interfaces (would be helpfull if the output would have stated which point in the precess queue the packet displayed is from - e.g. you see non encrypted packages on the tunnel interface - but measuring direct on an external device everything is ok). thats it for now - please do not get the impression there are more bad than good thing - i really love VyOS
Update (20240818) - I am in the evaluation phase of VyOS Version 1.4.0 and I have to say that version is a major step in the right direction. My beloved eliptic curves (ECDSA) are supported out of the box (no patch needed anymore) for public key materials, logging of IPsec is much better, and the new firewall implementation is now able to control any packet flow originating from VyOS (was not true for older versions). My IPv6 problem can be addressed now with the appropriate firewall rules.
I also found an IGMP handling bug in the version 1.3.6, which could be found and fixed with the superb help of the VyOS support. The time to fix was incredible fast compared to traditional support I used in the past for other network software/hardware like Cisco or HPE. I am really thankful for that.
Update (20240818) - I am in the evaluation phase of VyOS Version 1.4.0 and I have to say that version is a major step in the right direction. My beloved eliptic curves (ECDSA) are supported out of the box (no patch needed anymore) for public key materials, logging of IPsec is much better, and the new firewall implementation is now able to control any packet flow originating from VyOS (was not true for older versions). My IPv6 problem can be addressed now with the appropriate firewall rules.
I also found an IGMP handling bug in the version 1.3.6, which could be found and fixed with the superb help of the VyOS support. The time to fix was incredible fast compared to traditional support I used in the past for other network software/hardware like Cisco or HPE. I am really thankful for that.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
If you need multicast routing and ipsec tunnels running on affordable hardware and do have budget restrictions this is the product to choose. in my environment is runs rock solid, stable and if you know what and how to do it absolutely smooth to administer.
Simply awesome
What do you like best about the product?
Small footprint fast performance low cpu load
What do you dislike about the product?
Documentation for new releases may not be immediately available
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is open-source and lunux based with all modern features which are enterprise grade
You need to code, but it does everything you need
What do you like best about the product?
price, features, ways to configure, ease of implementation
What do you dislike about the product?
no interface, but is not a really problem
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
many networks to route on many vlans
dhcp relay
firewall
dhcp relay
firewall
VyOS philosophy is the way to go
What do you like best about the product?
It has most of the features any regular switch-router-firewall must have
It's open-source and free
It's open-source and free
What do you dislike about the product?
Syntax is sometimes too verbose
There many interesting features in roadmap not implemented yet
There many interesting features in roadmap not implemented yet
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I'm computer science teacher and I use VyOS to teach dynamic routing protocols (RIP,OSPF,BGP...) -among other things, like L2 features, DHCP, NAT, etc- inside GNS3 labs
VyOS sagitta for research
What do you like best about the product?
VyOS is a virtual, open-source network tool that offers a wide range of routing capabilities. Universities can also benefit with free premium membership and support, making VyOS a must-use in networking projects.
What do you dislike about the product?
IT would be extremely helpful if more examples of implementing advanced network protocols were available online. For example, applying route policies and bgp. Some video tutorials would also be nice.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
No need to purchase an expensive router to deploy and control a fully functional network with advanced routing capabilities. The open-source router virtualisation is also ideal for low budget builds where space is also limited.
VyOS: Empowering Network Administrators with Reliable Open-Source Routing Solutions
What do you like best about the product?
VyOS stands out as a highly versatile routing platform, offering diverse routing protocols and features. This flexibility allows network administrators to construct complex and customized network infrastructures to suit their specific requirements. From static routing to dynamic protocols like OSPF and BGP, VyOS caters to a broad range of routing needs, ensuring dependable and efficient network connectivity.
Another remarkable aspect of VyOS is its commitment to open-source principles.
Furthermore, VyOS provides a robust and user-friendly command-line interface (CLI).
Another remarkable aspect of VyOS is its commitment to open-source principles.
Furthermore, VyOS provides a robust and user-friendly command-line interface (CLI).
What do you dislike about the product?
A more user-friendly web-based management interface or graphical user interface (GUI) could benefit administrators who prefer a visual approach to network management. Although VyOS primarily focuses on CLI-based management, offering a GUI option would provide an alternative for those who prefer a graphical interface for configuration and monitoring.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
VyOS addresses challenges related to routing versatility, cost-effectiveness, streamlined management, community collaboration, and network configuration options.
An innovative product for a service that needed solutions.
What do you like best about the product?
Its easy implementation and the possibilities that the product offers to the different virtual environments that we deploy with Openstack.
What do you dislike about the product?
The non-existence of a friendly management to delegate its administration to clients and sell it as a service.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Extends the capacity of virtual networks between Openstack environments with a product that currently has no competitor in the market.
I love VyOS, as it s a very powerful router and great support
What do you like best about the product?
It supports all kinds of network protocols.
What do you dislike about the product?
Subscription and Support are little expensive
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use VyOS as virtual appliances, for route propagation/ BGP, zone firewall and as a VPN concentrator.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I recommend VyOS for any virtual switch application.
Amazing for Network Routing
What do you like best about the product?
Light Resources requires.
Easy to deploy and configure.
Compatible with all types of hypervisors.
Very stable and low resource consumption
Easy to deploy and configure.
Compatible with all types of hypervisors.
Very stable and low resource consumption
What do you dislike about the product?
unable to install thrid party plugins & Modules.
NO GUI
NO GUI
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Customize Networking, Private Network, Network on cloud
Open source firewall
What do you like best about the product?
Best thing about it is it keeps on updating with new security threats and the application integration platform which allows API's to connect easily and efficiently
What do you dislike about the product?
The VPN speed is not as expected it is not that slow but it is slow if compared to other VPNs,and the implementation cost is relatively high.excepts those it doesn't have much cons.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Connecting my cloud apps to data center s through the gateway provided by VyOS.
That gave me extra security to my data and peace of mind of including the firewall.It increased my productivity and reduce the team effort
That gave me extra security to my data and peace of mind of including the firewall.It increased my productivity and reduce the team effort
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