GNS3

GNS3: Qemu or VirtualBox?

January 18, 2014 - Open Source Networking

To run virtual nodes in a simulated network, the GNS3 open-source network simulator supports two virtualization technologies: Qemu and VirtualBox. The open-source routers we will use in a GNS3 simulated network must run on either a Qemu or a VirtualBox hypervisor. Depending on one’s requirements, one might choose either VirtualBox or Qemu. Let me tell […]

Set Up GNS3 with Open-Source Routers

January 14, 2014 - Open Source Networking

GNS3 is a very popular network simulation tool that runs on the major operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. GNS3 is primarily used to emulate networks of Cisco routers and is used by professionals studying for Cisco certification exams. GNS3 supports Cisco router software images running on the Dynamips hardware emulation program. GNS3 also