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22 hours 41 minutes
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Learn how to install, configure, and use GNS3. Interactive, practical GNS3 training from David Bombal - Cisco, Python ++
This course is perfect for you if you have not used GNS3 before. Learn how to download, install, and configure GNS3 on a Windows PC. Learn the basics (and some advanced topics) of GNS3 including:
Understand why you would use GNS3 and the differences between emulating and simulating network devices
Getting started with the software from novice to advanced-level, including: IOS selection, hardware requirements, switching support, installing the new GNS3 VM with VMware & ESXi, getting familiar with the GUI and icons, and more!
Get access to some amazing FREE tools that complement and work well with GNS3, including Solarwinds Response Time Viewer, which helps to quickly analyze Wireshark packet capture files to troubleshoot performance issues.
Run Cisco IOS images on your laptop!
Prepare for CCNA lab simulations
Download, install, and configure GNS3 on a Windows PC
Use Cumulus VX with GNS3
Use GNS3 virtual machines for VirtualBox, VMware workstations, and ESXi
This course is for anyone preparing for the CCNA exam and those who want to learn more about GNS3.
This course will show you how to download, install, and configure GNS3 and covers the basics of GNS3. You need your own Cisco IOS for this course.
Learn how to install, configure, and use GNS3 * A practical course designed for those preparing for the CCNA exam *
David Bombal (CCIE #11023 Emeritus) passed his Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching exam in January 2003 and is one of a small percentage of Cisco engineers that pass their CCIE labs on their first attempt. David was qualified as a Cisco Certified Systems Instructor (CCSI #22787) many years ago! He has been conducting Cisco courses for over 15 years and has delivered instructor-led courses in various countries around the world covering a wide range of Cisco topics from CCNA to CCIE. He has also personally developed Cisco engineer utilities, such as the VPN Config Generator, software, training materials, eBooks, videos and other products, which are used throughout the world. David has designed, implemented, and managed networks ranging from single sites to those that span 50 countries.
1. Welcome
2. GNS3 2.1 Install
3. GNS3 Overview
4. GNS3 Hardware requirements
5. Emulated versus Simulated devices
6. IOS Image selection
7. UPDATED CONTENT: Network Operating Systems
8. UPDATED CONTENT: Downloading VIRL images
9. UPDATED CONTENT: GNS3 2.0 Architecture
10. UPDATED CONTENT: Version 2.0 updates
11. UPDATED CONTENT: GNS3 2.0 ESXi, GNS3 VM and KVM support - leverage servers and t
12. UPDATED CONTENT: GNS3 Switching Options
13. UPDATED CONTENT: Cisco ASAv
14. UPDATED CONTENT: Cisco Nexus
15. UPDATED CONTENT: Cisco IOS-XR
16. UPDATED CONTENT: GNS3 Cisco CSR 1000v
17. UPDATED CONTENT: Packet, GNS3 and the cloud
18. UPDATED CONTENT: GNS3, Docker, Open vSwitch, SDN, OpenDaylight and OpenFlow
19. UPDATED CONTENT: Python for Network Engineers
20. GNS3 Campus - CCNA topics
21. NEW CONTENT: Ostinato
22. NEW CONTENT: Other GNS3 talk videos
23. Troubleshooting Part 1 View this first
24. Troubleshooting Part 2: Memory and router crashes
25. IMPORTANT: Recommendations (GNS3 VM versus Dynamips)
26. Installation and setup of GNS3 (Dynamips install)
27. GNS3 VM - what should I download?
28. Installation of GNS3 using the GNS3 VM
29. GNS3 VMware VM
30. GNS3 GUI Part 1 Workspace and others
31. GNS3 GUI Part 2: Projects
32. GNS3 GUI Part 3: Snapshots
33. GNS3 GUI Part 4: More GUI Options & demonstrations
34. VPCS - lightweight PCs
35. Router on a stick (IOS router and GNS3 Layer 2 switch)
36. GNS3 Hub, Switch, Wireshark captures (including password capturing)
37. Cisco Etherswitch Service module (Layer 2 switching)
38. GNS3 Frame Relay switch
39. Cisco IOS router as a Frame Relay switch
40. Connect GNS3 to the Internet and enable NAT
41. GNS3 Talks
42. Solarwinds Free Tools
43. Cumulus VX (Linux Networking Operating System)
44. GNS3 VM and ESXi
45. Thank you and please give feedback