VyOS Universal Router is a versatile network solution for tech professionals seeking control over routing, VPN, and network management. This open-source network OS is ideal for innovation and offering advanced features adaptable to various network scenarios.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| VyOS Universal Router | 19.2% |
| 6WIND Virtual Service Router (VSR) | 16.8% |
| Netgate TNSR | 15.5% |
| Other | 48.5% |
VyOS Universal Router stands out with its flexibility and is tailored for tech environments requiring customizable network management solutions. It enables enterprises to leverage open-source technology and adapt to dynamic network requirements. Its extensive feature set includes routing, firewall, and VPN capabilities, allowing for enhanced network operations.
What are the key features of VyOS Universal Router?Implementation of VyOS Universal Router across industries like telecommunications and cloud services demonstrates its adaptability. In telecommunications, it manages complex network infrastructures, while in cloud services it provides reliable connectivity, underlining its utility in IT environments. Its flexibility in network applications highlights its relevance in today's tech-driven sectors.
VyOS Universal Router was previously known as VyOS Networks Iberia SL VyOS Universal Router.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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| Senior Engineer at IP-PERFORMANCE LTD | 4.0 | I find VyOS Universal Router an adaptive, stable, and scalable open-source platform. Its extensive container and automation features are invaluable for complex routing, making it my first choice despite lacking a built-in web UI or AI capabilities. |
My main use case for VyOS Universal Router is that it is a very adaptive network-based platform that allows for complex, intricate routing-based requirements on many different platforms.
I have used VyOS Universal Router on trains within the UK as a POC for the Starlink LEO-based backhaul capability. I used VyOS specifically because of its extensive capability in running containers on the platform to the level of and capacity that other platforms cannot achieve.
The best features VyOS Universal Router offers are the ability to run containers and automation.
The container and automation features within VyOS Universal Router have allowed me to run an extensive number of disparate containers that perform different functions, anything from running a MySQL database server on the platform within a container, or an Influx database as a container, or even a GPS proxy-based container that can receive a GPS signal from a platform router and proxy that out to a number of internal systems.
VyOS Universal Router has positively affected me because it is both open source, actively developed, and a leading platform in routing, firewalling, and even switching if I want it to be. The addition of the container and security capabilities and the automation capabilities make it my first choice for a platform or solution development over and above commercial alternatives.
A web UI would be useful for VyOS Universal Router, but that is something that the community has been asking for for some time, yet has not been developed actively. There are alternative add-on platforms that allow some level of web UI-based capability, but there is nothing baked into the platform itself from install.
I have been using VyOS Universal Router for around nine years.
VyOS Universal Router is very stable.
VyOS Universal Router is extremely capable of being scaled to a very high degree given it's bare-metal, and virtualisation support.
I have not needed to engage with customer support as of this time because the platform simply works as I required.
I previously used a commercial-based platform, but I am unable to provide the platform's vendor name or the solution for security purposes.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
VyOS Universal Router has saved extensive amounts of time because it is easy to deploy and quick to deploy and manage.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing has been extremely favorable.
I evaluated open source Linux-based platforms such as Ubuntu and Debian before choosing VyOS Universal Router because it is based on Debian, which is a trusted network operating system, and had the necessary features and capabilities baked into it already, so I did not need to build out my own.
My advice to others looking into using VyOS Universal Router is to not be afraid to ask questions on the community forums.
My company does not have a business relationship with VyOS Universal Router currently other than being a customer. I would rate the VyOS platform as an 9.
