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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to GNS3 for Network Simulation

  • GNS3 architecture and its capabilities for design and testing
  • Comparing GNS3 with physical labs and other simulators
  • Recommended hardware, operating systems, and setup advice

Setting Up the GNS3 Environment

  • Installing the GNS3 GUI and GNS3 VM
  • Linking GNS3 with real devices and virtual machines
  • Utilizing Docker containers, appliances, and external tools

Constructing Enterprise Network Topologies

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 network components
  • Simulating multi-site WANs and data centers
  • Representing cloud and hybrid architectures in GNS3

Mirroring Production Environments

  • Extracting configurations from live networks
  • Importing existing routing and switching configurations
  • Creating scalable testbeds with realistic traffic patterns

Testing, Verification, and Documentation

  • Techniques for traffic generation and fault injection
  • Automated testing scenarios, including BGP failover, QoS, and ACLs
  • Packet capture and flow validation using Wireshark

Integration with External Tools

  • Connecting GNS3 to VirtualBox, VMware, or KVM
  • Incorporating Linux-based services (such as DHCP, DNS, FTP) into topologies
  • Integrating with network automation tools like Ansible

Advanced Scenarios and Best Practices

  • Applying GNS3 to network migrations and proof-of-concept tests
  • Conducting load testing, failover simulations, and performance optimization
  • Performing client demonstrations and architecture validation exercises

Wrap-Up and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of network protocols and architectures
  • Experience in configuring network equipment such as routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Familiarity with virtualization and system administration tools

Target Audience

  • Network engineers and system architects
  • IT consultants tasked with network planning and migration
  • QA and testing teams assessing network changes
  • Professionals responsible for replicating production environments in lab settings

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  • Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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