So, I'm troubleshooting a routing problem we're having at work, and one of the things I want to try is updating the IOS on the affected switch.

It's currently running an advanced IP services IOS. When looking at the most recent IOS release for this switch, there is no "advanced IP services" option. There's only an "IP services" option.

Is there a difference between "advanced IP services" and "ip services", or did Cisco simply drop off the "advanced" part?

 

I haven't dealt with IOS in ~10 years but back then advanced IP svcs meant IPv6 and additional security options.

You might have better luck asking at arstechnica?

 

Just wait for iOS 5 to come out in the fall, it's going to fix every thing!

 

I think advanced IP services comes with things like EIGRP and maybe some SSL stuff. I'm pretty sure you can install the non-advanced on the switch and you'll be fine.

 

Hmm. Well, we use EIGRP, so if it doesn't include that...hmm.

I have a spare switch here that I'll mess with and see what's going on.