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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture for distributed deployments
- Optimizing the performance of the GNS3 server and GNS3 VM
- Managing multiple projects and facilitating collaborative workflows
Network Automation with Python and Ansible
- Fundamentals of automation in network engineering
- Development and deployment of 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 inside GNS3
- Utilizing prebuilt Docker appliances (e.g., web servers, DNS, Linux services)
- Creating custom Docker containers for network testing purposes
- Simulating microservices and service chaining within GNS3 topologies
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Designing hybrid environments by combining GNS3 with public cloud services
- Establishing connections from GNS3 to AWS, Azure, or GCP via VPN and tunneling
- Deploying cloud-based endpoints and integrating them with simulated networks
- Security and access management considerations for hybrid topologies
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Running and managing VMs from multiple vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto)
- Combining QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances in a single environment
- 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 the deployment and rollback of topologies
- Controlling GNS3 from external scripts using REST APIs
Use Cases and Best Practices
- Lab design strategies for pre-deployment validation
- Documentation of network behavior and configurations
- Creating reusable lab templates and optimizing team workflows
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Proficiency in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring devices
- Practical knowledge of either Python or Ansible
- Understanding of containerization and fundamental cloud concepts
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 developing hybrid cloud labs or simulating multi-vendor environments
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