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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture tailored for distributed deployments
- Optimizing performance for the GNS3 server and GNS3 VM
- Handling multiple projects and establishing collaborative workflows
Network Automation using Python and Ansible
- Fundamentals of automation in network engineering
- Development and deployment of automation scripts within GNS3
- Streamlining router and switch configuration via Ansible playbooks
- Verifying network state and compliance through automated checks
Docker Integration within GNS3
- Setup and configuration of Docker containers inside GNS3
- Utilizing pre-built Docker appliances (such as web servers, DNS, and Linux services)
- Creating custom Docker containers specifically for network testing
- Emulating microservices and service chaining in GNS3 topologies
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Architecting hybrid environments combining GNS3 with public cloud services
- Establishing connections from GNS3 to AWS, Azure, or GCP using VPN and tunneling
- Implementing cloud-based endpoints and merging them with simulated networks
- Addressing security and access control for hybrid topologies
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Managing and running VMs from various vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
- Combining QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances for comprehensive testing
- Generating traffic and emulating applications for interoperability validation
CI/CD and Advanced Lab Automation
- Linking GNS3 with Git and CI pipelines to manage version control and testing
- Automating the deployment and rollback of topologies
- Leveraging REST APIs to manage GNS3 via external scripts
Use Cases and Best Practices
- Designing labs for pre-deployment validation
- Documenting network behavior and configurations effectively
- Developing reusable lab templates and optimizing team workflows
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Strong skills in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring devices
- Practical understanding of Python or Ansible
- Basic knowledge of containerization concepts and cloud fundamentals
Target Audience
- Senior network engineers and DevNet specialists
- Engineers focused on integrating GNS3 with automation frameworks such as Ansible and Python
- Professionals exploring Dockerized services within virtual lab settings
- Advanced users involved in hybrid cloud labs or the simulation of multi-vendor environments
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