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Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture for distributed deployments.
- Performance optimization of 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.
- Verifying network state and compliance through automated checks.
Docker Integration in GNS3
- Installing and configuring Docker containers within GNS3.
- Utilizing pre-built Docker appliances (e.g., web servers, DNS, Linux services).
- Building custom Docker containers for network testing.
- Emulating microservices and service chaining within GNS3 topologies.
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Designing hybrid environments combining 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.
- Addressing security and access considerations for hybrid topologies.
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Running and managing virtual machines from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto).
- Using QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances together.
- Generating traffic and emulating applications 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
- Competence in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring devices.
- Working knowledge of Python or Ansible.
- Familiarity with containerization concepts and cloud 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 working on hybrid cloud labs or simulating multi-vendor environments.
21 Hours
Testimonials (2)
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Marcin Walewski - Intel Technology Poland Sp. z o.o.
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