Course Outline

Introduction to GNS3

  • What is GNS3 and what problems does it solve?
  • How GNS3 compares to Packet Tracer and other tools
  • GNS3 community, licensing, and ecosystem overview

Installing GNS3

  • System requirements and dependencies
  • Installing GNS3 GUI and GNS3 VM (local or remote)
  • Integrating Wireshark and other useful tools

GNS3 User Interface and Project Setup

  • Creating a new project and workspace
  • Overview of toolbar, devices panel, and topology canvas
  • Managing project files and configurations

Adding and Using Basic Devices

  • Using Virtual PCs (VPCS) and Ethernet switches
  • Importing and configuring Cisco IOS images (IOU/IOL)
  • Understanding and setting device interfaces

Building Basic Topologies

  • Creating a simple LAN and verifying connectivity
  • Using the console for device configuration
  • Saving and duplicating topologies

Basic Networking Labs

  • Static routing and IP addressing
  • Basic switch configuration
  • Testing with ping and traceroute

Packet Capture and Troubleshooting

  • Capturing traffic using Wireshark in GNS3
  • Diagnosing basic connectivity issues
  • Cleaning up and managing projects

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of computer networking concepts
  • Familiarity with Windows or Linux environments
  • No prior experience with GNS3 is required

Audience

  • Network engineers
  • Technical support staff needing foundational network understanding
  • Networking or virtualization professionals preparing for entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA)
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