Cisco IOS-XE Insights

What is Cisco IOS-XE?

Cisco IOS XE is a modular operating system for Cisco network devices, including routers, switches, and wireless controllers. It's designed to provide a unified platform across different hardware architectures, offering programmability, automation, and enhanced security features. It's commonly used in enterprise and service provider networks for routing, switching, wireless connectivity, and network management.

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What other technologies are related to Cisco IOS-XE?

Cisco IOS-XE Competitor Technologies

Cisco NX-OS

Cisco NX-OS is an operating system primarily for Cisco's data center switches. While IOS-XE is used across a broader range of network devices including routers and switches, they can be used in similar contexts, and thus compete.

mentioned alongside Cisco IOS-XE in 11% (60) of relevant job posts

IOS-XR

Cisco IOS-XR is an operating system designed for high-end carrier-grade routers. It competes with IOS-XE, especially in service provider environments.

mentioned alongside Cisco IOS-XE in 3% (55) of relevant job posts

NX-OS

Cisco NX-OS is an operating system primarily for Cisco's data center switches. While IOS-XE is used across a broader range of network devices including routers and switches, they can be used in similar contexts, and thus compete.

mentioned alongside Cisco IOS-XE in 2% (67) of relevant job posts

Cisco IOS

Cisco IOS is an older generation Cisco operating system. IOS-XE is the modern successor to Cisco IOS, and they compete in some deployments where older hardware is still used.

mentioned alongside Cisco IOS-XE in 0% (66) of relevant job posts