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Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- GNS3 architecture overview for distributed deployments
- GNS3 server and GNS3 VM performance optimization
- Managing multiple projects and collaborative workflows
Network Automation with Python and Ansible
- Introduction to automation in network engineering
- Creating and deploying automation scripts in GNS3
- Automating router and switch configuration with Ansible playbooks
- Testing network state and compliance with automated checks
Docker Integration in GNS3
- Installing and configuring Docker containers within GNS3
- Using prebuilt Docker appliances (e.g., web servers, DNS, Linux services)
- Building 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 with simulated networks
- Security and access considerations for hybrid topologies
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Running and managing multiple vendor VMs (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
- Using QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances together
- 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
- 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
- Proficiency in GNS3 topology creation and device configuration
- Working knowledge of Python or Ansible
- Familiarity with containerization 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
Delivery Options
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- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €6840 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €2160 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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