39、Mastering GNS3: A Comprehensive Guide for Network Enthusiasts

Mastering GNS3: A Comprehensive Guide for Network Enthusiasts

1. Introduction to GNS3

GNS3, introduced in 2008, is a versatile network emulator supporting multiple vendors. It’s available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, and is known as the graphical user interface (GUI) for Dynamips. You can download it for free from the GNS3.org website after registration or from the Developer’s GitHub without account registration.

Why Use GNS3?

• Performance : Running GNS3 as a separate virtual machine (VM) on VMware Workstation prevents CPU and memory contention issues between the host PC and the GNS3 server.
• Integration : It allows creating an integrated lab with Linux virtual machines (VMs), which c