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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

Chapter 2. Creating your First GNS3 Simulation

Even if you have used GNS3 before, there are some important background concepts covered in this chapter that will help you get the most out of GNS3.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Jumping in the deep end – a basic two-router configuration

  • Conceptualizing a project

  • Getting to know the GUI

  • Using VPCS (Virtual PC Simulator)

  • Capturing packets with Wireshark

  • Avoiding the 100 percent CPU utilization problem

    • Getting to grips with Idle-PC values

  • Introducing the GNS3 generic switches

After reading this chapter, you will have a better understanding of how you will be able to use basic GNS3 features most effectively.

This chapter assumes you have at least a very basic understanding of the Cisco router configuration, but even if you don't, if you follow the instructions you will be able to complete the exercises.