Re: IOS selection and upgrades

As far as I remember, Cisco doesn't use the latest version BUT a confirmed
stable release. Not sure what they are doing now. Better contact your
SE/Accounts Manager to get this going the way your want OR maybe call pre
sales.

BEST Policy - Stay on Main lines, unless you really need the latest
features being offered in Tech trains.
STABLE Release - As I feel, The latest in Mainline is considered most
stable as it stands revised multiple times for same features. If you have a
big cisco account, ask your SE/AM/NCE
Hope it helps.

On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Irfan Sid <lifeoverip_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Can I order Routers and Switches with cisco with an older IOS installed, or
> do Cisco always ship with the latest IOS and I have to reinstall the IOS as
> per my requirement?
>
> Also what is the best policy in the current major IOS packages being
> shipped out? Is it better to keep the IOS few versions behind the current
> release? How do i determine which is the most stable.
>
> I need to work out a IOS management policy for my work. Any help will be
> appreciated.
>
> Kind Rgs
>
>
> Blogs and organic groups at http://www.ccie.net
>
> _______________________________________________________________________
> Subscription information may be found at:
> http://www.groupstudy.com/list/CCIELab.html
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

-- 
Thanks & Regards,
Adesh
+91 99996 10511 (Delhi)
+91 99860 10511 (Banglore)
Blogs and organic groups at http://www.ccie.net