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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Advanced GNS3 Architecture
- Overview of GNS3 architecture for distributed deployments.
- Performance optimization techniques for GNS3 servers and GNS3 VMs.
- Managing multiple projects and establishing collaborative workflows.
Network Automation with Python and Ansible
- Foundations of automation in network engineering.
- Developing and deploying automation scripts within GNS3.
- Using Ansible playbooks to automate router and switch configurations.
- Verifying network state and compliance through automated checks.
Docker Integration in GNS3
- Installation and configuration of Docker containers inside GNS3.
- Leveraging pre-built Docker appliances, such as web servers, DNS, and Linux services.
- Creating custom Docker containers for specialized network testing.
- Simulating microservices and service chaining within GNS3 topologies.
Cloud and Hybrid Lab Integration
- Architecting hybrid environments by combining GNS3 with public clouds.
- Establishing connections between GNS3 and AWS, Azure, or GCP via VPN and tunneling.
- Integrating cloud-based endpoints with simulated networks.
- Addressing security and access management for hybrid topologies.
Multi-Vendor Testing and Simulation
- Running and managing VMs from various vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto).
- Utilizing QEMU, IOU/IOL, and VirtualBox appliances in tandem.
- Employing traffic generation and application emulation for interoperability tests.
CI/CD and Advanced Lab Automation
- Connecting GNS3 with Git and CI pipelines for version control and automated testing.
- Automating the deployment and rollback of network topologies.
- Utilizing REST APIs to control GNS3 from external scripts.
Use Cases and Best Practices
- Designing labs for pre-deployment validation.
- Documenting network behavior and configurations effectively.
- Creating reusable lab templates and optimizing team workflows.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Competence in creating GNS3 topologies and configuring network devices.
- Functional understanding of Python or Ansible.
- Basic familiarity with containerization concepts and cloud computing fundamentals.
Target Audience
- Senior network engineers and DevNet specialists.
- Professionals focused on integrating GNS3 with automation frameworks such as Ansible and Python.
- Specialists exploring Dockerized services within virtual laboratory settings.
- Advanced users engaged in hybrid cloud laboratories or the simulation of multi-vendor environments.
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