Computer Science / GNS3 (Graphical Network Simulator)

Installing and Setting Up GNS3

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Overview

Get acquainted with GNS3—a popular network emulator—by learning how to install and set up GNS3 version 2.1 on a Windows 10 PC.

Syllabus

Introduction

GNS3 setup overview

1. GNS3 2.1 GUI Install

Requirements and GNS3 GUI installation
Troubleshoot GNS3 installation issues

2. Your First GNS3 Network

Basic GNS3 network
Where do I get Cisco IOS images?
Cisco IOS network using Dynamips

3. GNS3 VM

GNS3 VM, VIRL, and switching
GNS3 VM and VMware 14.0 issues
Cisco VIRL IOSv import into GNS3
Cisco VIRL and Dynamips network

Taught by

David Bombal

Computer Science / GNS3 (Graphical Network Simulator)

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