Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture for distributed deployments
- Performance optimization for GNS3 servers and GNS3 VMs
- Managing multiple projects and collaborative workflows
Network Automation with Python and Ansible
- Introduction to automation in network engineering
- Creating and deploying automation scripts within GNS3
- Automating router and switch configurations using Ansible playbooks
- Testing network state and compliance through automated checks
Docker Integration in GNS3
- Installation and configuration of Docker containers within GNS3
- Utilizing prebuilt Docker appliances (e.g., web servers, DNS, Linux services)
- Developing custom Docker containers for network testing
- Simulating microservices and service chaining in GNS3 topologies
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Designing hybrid environments using GNS3 and public clouds
- Connecting GNS3 to AWS, Azure, or GCP via VPN and tunneling
- Deploying cloud-based endpoints and integrating them with simulated networks
- Security and access considerations for hybrid topologies
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Running and managing VMs from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
- Utilizing QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances simultaneously
- Traffic generation and application emulation for interoperability testing
CI/CD and Advanced Lab Automation
- Integrating GNS3 with Git and CI pipelines for version control and testing
- Automating topology deployment and rollback processes
- Using REST APIs to control GNS3 from external scripts
Use Cases and Best Practices
- Lab design for pre-deployment validation
- Documenting network behavior and configurations
- Reusable lab templates and team workflows
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Expertise in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring devices
- Practical knowledge of Python or Ansible
- Understanding of containerization and cloud computing fundamentals
Audience
- Senior network engineers and DevNet professionals
- Engineers integrating GNS3 with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Python)
- Professionals experimenting with Dockerized services in virtual labs
- Advanced users developing hybrid cloud labs or simulating multi-vendor environments
Testimonials (1)
communication, knowledge from experience, solve problems,
