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Connect 2 Networks that use Different Routing Protocols.

Connect 2 Networks that use Different Routing Protocols.

I would like to know in the case we have 2  separate Networks  , one runs OSPF and the other one runs EIGRP.  If I need those 2 networks to be able to talk to each other without using Redistribution nor MP BGP, would that be possible?  for Instance using VPN GRE Tunnel or IPSEC VPN Tunnel ..

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If I need those 2 networks to be able to talk to each other without using Redistribution nor MP BGP, would that be possible?
If you think about exchanging routing information - No, it would not. Different protocols "talk" through redistribution.
Static routing is an option, but then protocols do not "talk" to each other (but network hosts would be able to forward packets to each other).
The answer is dependent on what you mean by "talk". As JustinCase mentioned, the routing protocols won't talk with each other to exchange routing information because they require re-distribution. If you simply mean that you want IP connectivity, then you can setup a solution with static routes and/or VPN tunnels if the information needs to be encrypted.

Please elaborate on what you are trying to accomplish.
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For Instance if we have 2 Sites , one  uses OSPF and the other uses EIGRP , both sites are connected as Site to Site VPN .
Can you do Route Redistribution between  2 sites or it is not necessary..?
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