What are two disadvantages of mutual route redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP? (Choose two.)
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Correct answer: Prone to routing loops if not done correctly, Differing metrics between the routing protocols could result in sub-optimal routing..
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Mutual redistribution between OSPF and EIGRP is complex and introduces several challenges. Routing loops are a significant risk if proper filtering and tagging are not implemented. Without careful configuration, routes learned from one protocol, redistributed into the other, can be re-advertised back into the original protocol, creating a loop. Additionally, OSPF and EIGRP use different metrics (cost for OSPF, composite metric for EIGRP). When routes are redistributed, these metrics are translated, but this translation may not accurately reflect the true path cost, leading to suboptimal routing decisions where traffic takes a longer or less efficient path than necessary. Route redistribution is widely supported on Cisco platforms, making that option incorrect. While redistribution can add overhead, it doesn't inherently increase convergence times; proper design and tuning are more critical factors for convergence.
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