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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

Terminal tips


One of the first customizations users often make with GNS3 is the terminal application. The particular terminal application you use will depend on your underlying operating system and working out exactly what parameters you need to pass to your favorite application can be a mind-boggling experience. Luckily, there have been many enthusiasts who have contributed carefully crafted commands to launch a variety of terminal applications.

The terminal application is actually the part of GNS3 that you spend most time using, so making sure you have the right application, and settings that work best for you, is worth some effort. A summary of terminal application features that have pre-configured setting in GNS3 can be found at http://rednectar.net/2013/09/09/a-comparison-of-gns3-terminal-applications/. Choosing a good terminal application can save you a lot of configuration and debugging time. Some terminals have better support for some features than others. The features I find most...