IPExpert took the time to put together a pretty good tutorial ranging from explaining what GNS3 is, to loading IPExpert labs and installing GNS3 & PuttyCM on Windows 7. They also go through some definitions to some of the settings that many may not know about.

They do mention that Windows is not the optimal choice OS for GNS3. x64 versions of linux, like Ubuntu are better choices for your GNS3 OS. Through testing and swapping between the two, I couldn’t agree more.

Something they point out right out of the box is what devices are supported.

Platforms and modules supported by GNS3

1. 1700 routers
2. 2600 routers
3. 3600 routers
4. 3700 routers
5. 7200VXR series
6. NM-16ESW switching module
7. WIC modules
8. NM-CID
9. NM-NAM
10. NM-xT/ NM-xFT
11. Native Etherswitch support and Frame-Relay support

They created the tutorial using GNS3 0.7RC1, which has been replaced by the official GNS3 0.7 STABLE release, but nothing changes in the scope of the IPE tutorial. Not sure IPE realized this? There are some huge performance and module changes/additions to the latest GNS3 release.

Eitherway, the IPE tutorial will definitely help someone looking to install the whole kitchen sink!

Internetwork Expert also has their own adaptation of GNS3 for their material as well. Less of a tutorial, but if you’re already up and running, just load their topologies and you should be ready to rock!

Cheers,

LBSources

Tags: GNS, Internetwork Expert, IPExpert