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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture for distributed deployments
- Optimizing GNS3 server and GNS3 VM performance
- Managing multiple projects and fostering collaborative workflows
Network Automation with Python and Ansible
- Foundations of automation in network engineering
- Developing and deploying automation scripts within GNS3
- Automating router and switch configurations using Ansible playbooks
- Validating network state and compliance through automated checks
Docker Integration in GNS3
- Installation and configuration of Docker containers in GNS3
- Leveraging prebuilt Docker appliances (e.g., web servers, DNS, Linux services)
- Crafting custom Docker containers for targeted network testing
- Simulating microservices and service chaining within GNS3 topologies
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Designing hybrid environments by combining GNS3 with public clouds
- Linking GNS3 to AWS, Azure, or GCP using VPN and tunneling technologies
- Deploying cloud-based endpoints and integrating them with simulated networks
- Addressing security and access considerations for hybrid topologies
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Operating and managing VMs from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
- Combining QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances for comprehensive testing
- Generating traffic and emulating applications for interoperability validation
CI/CD and Advanced Lab Automation
- Connecting GNS3 with Git and CI pipelines for robust version control and testing
- Automating the deployment and rollback of topologies
- Utilizing REST APIs to manage GNS3 from external scripts
Use Cases and Best Practices
- Designing labs for pre-deployment validation
- Documenting network behavior and configurations effectively
- Creating reusable lab templates and standardized team workflows
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Competence in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring devices
- Practical experience with Python or Ansible
- Understanding of containerization principles and cloud fundamentals
Target Audience
- Senior network engineers and DevNet specialists
- Engineers integrating GNS3 with automation frameworks such as Ansible and Python
- Professionals exploring Dockerized services in virtual lab settings
- Advanced users focused on hybrid cloud labs or simulating multi-vendor environments
Custom Corporate Training
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 4800 € + VAT*
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