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Introduction to GNS3

  • What is GNS3 and what problems does it solve?
  • How GNS3 compares to Packet Tracer and other tools.
  • Overview of the GNS3 community, licensing, and ecosystem.

Installing GNS3

  • System requirements and dependencies.
  • Installing the GNS3 GUI and GNS3 VM (local or remote).
  • Integrating Wireshark and other useful tools.

GNS3 User Interface and Project Setup

  • Creating a new project and workspace.
  • Overview of the toolbar, devices panel, and topology canvas.
  • Managing project files and configurations.

Adding and Using Basic Devices

  • Using Virtual PCs (VPCS) and Ethernet switches.
  • Importing and configuring Cisco IOS images (IOU/IOL).
  • Understanding and setting device interfaces.

Building Basic Topologies

  • Creating a simple LAN and verifying connectivity.
  • Using the console for device configuration.
  • Saving and duplicating topologies.

Basic Networking Labs

  • Static routing and IP addressing.
  • Basic switch configuration.
  • Testing with ping and traceroute.

Packet Capture and Troubleshooting

  • Capturing traffic using Wireshark in GNS3.
  • Diagnosing basic connectivity issues.
  • Cleaning up and managing projects.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with Windows or Linux environments.
  • No prior experience with GNS3 is required.

Audience

  • Network engineers.
  • Technical support staff requiring a foundational understanding of networking.
  • Networking or virtualization professionals preparing for entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA).
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