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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

Overview of this book

GNS3 is an open-source Graphical Network Simulator used extensively by networking professionals to simulate networking devices such as Cisco, Juniper and Vyatta routers, along with Virtual PCs. GNS3 Network Simulation Guide gives you all the information you need to run a successful GNS3 simulation. You will be guided through the tricky installation pre-requisites and procedures involved in developing a simulated topology suitable for studying for Cisco CCIE Certification. We will also cover many useful tips and tricks which will help you make the most of your GNS3 simulator application. You will begin the GNS3 journey by ensuring that you have prepared your computer with any additional files required by GNS3, to set up the simulated environment needed for a successful installation process. Once GNS3 is installed, you will get to work creating a successful simulation including routers, Ethernet switches, Virtual PCs, and capture packets using Wireshark. Next, you will learn how to master GNS3's Graphical User Interface as well as the Command Console. The inner workings of GNS3 are described in depth so that you gain an appreciation of how UDP tunnels are used to tie the many components of GNS3 together. By following the clear examples and exercises in this guide, you will learn everything that you need to know about how to use GNS3 to prepare for certifications, as well as simulate real-world network scenarios.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
GNS3 Network Simulation Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

The VirtualBox emulator


VirtualBox is another emulator like Qemu. In fact, there is a bit if a love/hate relationship between the supporters of Qemu versus the supporters of VirtualBox. Qemu is more lightweight, while VirtualBox is more feature rich! In any case, let me describe how to set up VirtualBox on your system, and then you can decide.

The VirtualBox application does not come with the GNS3 install. Before you can begin to think about running VirtualBox (VB) emulations, you will have to download and install the VB package from https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads. Linux users will also need to also install xdotool.

Adding VirtualBox support

Assuming you have VirtualBox (VB) installed on your system, you now have to configure GNS3 with the details of your VB installation.

Start by opening the GNS3 Preferences, VirtualBox settings, General Settings tab.

The default settings should be all you need, but make sure you click on the Test Settings button to be sure. If you see a message...