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The long awaited release is here for Mac OS X users.. The DMG GNS3 0.7 for Mac OS X release..

Not much to say about it since I’m no Mac user

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/06/2010 - 08:54
After many many technical problems and time spent, I finaly managed to make a DMG version of GNS3. You can download it from the download section. Please note this version is still considered as experimental and is Intel x86-64 only.

Do not hesitate to post your comments on the forum.

Jeremy

Download the GNS3 0.7 for Mac OS X users DMG format

Documentation on how to run GNS3 on MAC OSX

Ok - So here is another CCNP BSCI / CCNA lab challenge. This lab is part of Chris Bryant’s CCNP lab manual. I haven’t included the solutions yet - I’ll give it some time and post that later .. First work on completing the lab and getting it to all work per the challenge.

Ok OK .. This lab wasn’t really a challenge, I made it a challenge so excuse the format. There are a bunch of other labs soon to follow that will include a better format.

This lab gives you some great hands on with multi-area OSPF, hub-and-spoke areas and configuration of virtual links. Good for CCNP or CCNA candidate.

I used a 3725 router due to some strange issue anytyime I used a 3640 for R5. Feel free to use a 3640 instead.

Routers Used:3640 & 3725

IOS:c3640-ik9o3s-mz.124-17a & c3725-adventerprisek9-mz.124-15.T10

Feature of Topology: Multi-Area OSPF, Hub-and-Spoke & Virtual Links

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Lab Objectives

1
-Configure OSPF on R1, R2 and R3 serial interfaces into Area 0
-Prevent R2 and R3 from participating in the DR and BDR election
-Are neighbor statements required on R1? You decide..
-Configure OSPF on R1’s loopback interface into Area 1
-Configure OSPF on R2’s loopback interface into Area 2
-Configure OSPF on R3’s loopback interface into Area 3
-Confirm that all intended adjacencies have formed
-Ping the loopbacks of R2 and R3 from R1
-Ping R1’s loopback from R2 and R3

2
-Set the hello timer on R1, R2 and R3 to 5 seconds
-Shutdown the serial interface on R1
-Check the for neighbors on R2 and R3
-Bring the serial interface on R1 back up
-Check the for neighbors on R2 and R3

3
-Change the OSPF RID on R1 to 11.11.11.11 and apply it
-Change the OSPF RID on R2 to 22.22.22.22 and apply it
-Change the OSPF RID on R3 to 33.33.33.33 and apply it

4
-Create a serial connection between R3 and R4
-Configure R4’s serial interface with an IP of 10.2.2.4
-Configure a loopback 0 interface on R4 with an IP of 4.4.4.4
-Configure R3’s serial interface with an IP of 10.2.2.3
-Ensure connectivity
5
-Configure R3 to advertise the 10.2.2.0 network into OSPF area 34
-Configure R4 to advertise the 10.2.2.0 network into OSPF area 34
-Configure R4 to advertise the 4.4.4.4 into OSPF area 4
-Verify adjacency
-Determine the connection type between R3 and R4

6
-Review the routing table of R3 - specifically routes to R4 - Are they all there?
-Create a virtual-link between R3 and R4 using Area 34 as the transit area
-Confirm the creation of the virual-link

Download: GNS3-Labs - BSCI Lab - OSPF Hub-And-Spoke & Virtual Links

Cheers and Happy Labbing!

LBS

In a previous tutorial, i had shown ASA emulation in Ubuntu 9.10 (Linux) . Good news is you no longer need to compile and patch Qemu (its already done for you). You just need to build initrd and linux kernel from ASA binary, set path to them in GNS3 preferences and you are all set. [...]

Hello All .. The stable release of GNS3 0.7 is now among us and ready. For those who gave the 0.7RC a try must have been very frustrating. There were just some strange issues with it. as if Its not enough just to figure out a lab your working on, then to have to deal with software issues as well - I know I’ve had some bad labbing sessions with 0.7RC. So what I did was just downgrade until 0.7 was final.

But out with the old and in with the new! There are some very nice additions and fixes in the latest version.

• Links can be removed from Qemu based nodes! Woohoo!
• The ability to use IDS/IPS in your labs now

• Start-up config editor and configuration dialog box. No more back-end hacking of config files or painful copy-n-paste of locations to config files.

GNS3-Labs - GNS3.0.7-Start-up.config.dialog

• Undo (I could have used this many times!)
• Eliminated the auto-start of labs when loaded
• Certified Windows 7, MAC Snow Leopard and Ubuntu compatible.

There is also a mention of host emulation in testing! A linux host emulation that will be ready by the next release. It’s mentioned it will be based off of linux micro core and will also be available in a standalone version as well.. Interesting.

There are still many elements to the new versions that need some explaining and documentation. They mention in the next few weeks we should see this floating around soon. I believe that a lot of this should surface now that the overall application is stable again. The last release had people dealing more with application issues than trying out the new features implemented in 07RC.

A good place to start for documentation is the GNS3 Technical Blog, then try the GNS3 Forums. The forums are a better place to start for help first. Jeremy does frequently check in and there are tons of other folks willing to help there also.

Here is the official work from the GNS3 team

Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 13:55

GNS3 0.7 is now released, it includes lot of bug fixes and improvements as well as some new features:

* Support & debugging on Windows 7.
* Qemuwrapper improvements & Windows compatibility.
* Integration of Cisco IDS/IPS, including a new symbol.
* Qemu 0.11.0 patched and Putty have been added in the Windows all-in-one package.
* An option to show the z coordinate of any object on the scene (View -> Show layers).
* Interface labels follow their moving parent nodes.
* Modified interface labels are saved in .net files.
* Option to slow start nodes (wait x seconds between each start).
* Links connected to Qemu based nodes are now removable (nodes have to be shutdown to do so).
* Possibility to set an hypervisor for Ethernet switches, ATM switches, ATM bridges and Frame Relay switches.
* New symbols for voice labs (Call manager, SIP server, IP phone, voice router, voice access server and PBX).
* New dialog window to browse and change a router startup-config.
* Undo/redo of actions is now supported.
* Qemu & qemu-img paths are saved in .net files if needed.
* Slight improvements for the snapshot system, including a new dialog window to manage it.
* Wics description in tooptips.
* Wics restoration from .net files.
* Support of relative paths in .net files (if the base path is the same as the .net file).
* Test button to validate you can launch Qemuwrapper, Qemu and qemu-img.
* New translation in Czech (thanks to Ondrej Filip).
* Lot of various small bug fixes and improvements.
* “versions” command to display Qt, PyQt and SIP versions

This version has been tested on the following OS:

* Windows 7 Professional x86 (Qt 4.5.3, PyQt 4.6.2, SIP 4.9.3)
* Windows XP SP3 x86 (Qt 4.5.3, PyQt 4.6.2, SIP 4.9.3)
* Ubuntu 9.10 (Qt 4.5.2, PyQt 4.6.1, SIP 4.9.1)
* Mac OS X Snow Leopard (Qt 4.5.3, PyQt 4.6.2, SIP 4.9.3)
Note that GNS3 doesn’t work properly with Qt 4.6.1 and 4.6.2 (graphical bugs)

Help us to improve GNS3, please post your bugs report on the forum, under Development -> Bug reports

An emulated host based on a very small Linux (likely to be Linux microcore) is under development and will be distributed with the next releases as well as in standalone. The documentation and translations will be updated in the next weeks.

Hope you will appreciate this new version which is a big strep forward.

Jeremy

• See the official release of GNS3 0.7
• Download GNS3 0.7 Stable

Thanks again and hats off to the hard working GNS3 team for continuing to bring us such a vital tool to use to achive goals that are literally life changing and not costing us any out of pocket cast.. Very much appreciated. For those who dislike GNS3 for whatever reason.. That just fine, to each his own

Cheers,

LBS

Well, we have good news. GNS3 v 0.7 has been released today thanks to Jeremy & GNS3 Team. This is a major release with lot of new improvements and enhancements.This release includes patched version of Qemu 0.11.0m , Putty and Dynamips Emulator 0.2.8 RC2 within same bundle. Also, as per Jeremy,an emulated host based on [...]

CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer is now available in Apple App Store.As you already know, Cisco has already incorporated Core Knowledge Quizzer into almost all CCIE Tracks. I have written CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer to help prepare candidates for the newly added “open ended” quizzer section of the CCIE Voice Lab Exam. It [...]

Hello everyone - You’re probably wondering where the heck I’ve been - or Maybe not ..

Well as of late, I’ve been working very hard and focusing on studies for my anticipated May BSCI exam. That’s right, I’m trying to beat the clock! What clock? Hmmm - Oh let me explain.. The new CCNP exams will soon become the mainstream replacing the current CCNP exams and study material.

What am I talking about? For those who aren’t fully aware of the changes - It boils down to this (I’m just sharing information snagged from various sources and put it together my way)

Cisco has developed a new version of the CCNP course and exam.. The new version no longer contains the sub-topics that have been around for some years now - BSCI, BCMSN, ONT or ISCW. The topics in the new CCNP course and exam version are as follows…

ROUTE v1.0 #642-902 - Implementing Cisco IP Routing - plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise LAN and WAN routing solutions using a range of routing protocols. as well as configuration of secure routing solutions to support branch offices and mobile workers.

SWITCH v1.0 #642-813 - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks - Plan, configure and verify the implementation of complex enterprise switching solutions using Cisco’s Campus Enterprise Architecture. Securing integration of VLANs, WLANs, voice and video into campus networks.

TSHOOT v1.0 #642-832 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks - Plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.

It’s been said that extensive labbing will surely help with this exam. Topologies of the lab are floating all over the internet - Have a look for yourself - Also take a look at the CCNP TSHOOT Demo Simulator. As noted by many, it’s a very nice comprehensive topology that will surely prove your troubleshooting skills. With all of the many protocols, configurations and network segments you’ll have to work with - You better be prepared!

You can take the BETA version of this exam available until March 26th. The exam will run you $50 and Passing scores on beta exams count towards certification just like final release exams; however, scores will not be available until April 30, 2010. - See more details here. The official and final exam comes out April 26th, 2010.

All three exams will be increased to 120 (previously 90) minutes in length. The ROUTE and SWITCH exams will be beginning March 10th, 2010. The TSHOOT BETA exam is available now until March 26th, 2010. The TSHOOT BETA exam will stop after that date and the official exam will be available beginning April 30th (others say April 26th, but the Cisco Learning Network says April 30th).

The current version of the CCNP (BSCI, BCMSN, ONT and ISCW) will be retired as on 7/31/2010. Yep! This means if you’ve been studying for a long time and have had your eye on any of these exams this year, you better move quick! They will be gone on after July 31st, 2010. The current COMP exam #642-892 will also be retired on July 31, 2010 and will not be replaced.

Unofficial information shared by a friendly vistor Fabio

Q. Until when will Networking Academy students be able to take the current CCNP certification exams?

A. The four current CCNP certification exams will be available to the general public through July 31, 2010 and to Networking Academy students using a special voucher through July 31, 2011. More information about how to obtain a special, non-discount voucher to enable students to continue to take the retiring exams will be communicated as soon as it is available.

After July 31, 2011, all Networking Academy candidates for CCNP will need to pass the Troubleshoot
(TSHOOT) certification exam. Passing scores on the BSCI and BCMSN exams will continue to be accepted
as satisfying CCNP certification requirements, even though the exams will no longer be available.

Folks in the same boat as me - aspiring to score the BSCI before the deadline should definitely consider taking the BSCI before the deadline. Here is the reason why…

Taking the current BSCI, BCMSN and Composite exam allow you to carry over that exam and certification onto the new CCNP track.

BSCI = ROUTE
BCMSN = SWITCH
Composite = ROUTE & SWITCH

The ISCW and ONT exams do NOT carry over to the new track, so all candidates who planned on finishing up their CCNP with the ISCW and ONT exams must get it done before July 31st or face the new TSHOOT exam. For those having a brain-fart, do not be confused in thinking that taking the ISCW or ONT will carry over and give you partial certification as a CCNP. You should take these exams before July 31st ONLY if they are your remaining certifications to become a full and complete CCNP. Got it? No? Have a read here

Well I think I covered enough on the topic - Didn’t I say I was going to make it short and sweet? Hope this all helps someone.. I’m sure you’ve heard of most of this already - excuse my little comedy bit in the beginning. I was trying to make up for my waaaay late covering on the subject.

So I’m definitely excited on the new CCNP track to follow after the BSCI. I’ve decided not to let all my BSCI studies thus far be taken out of order and applied to the new ROUTE course. I think not - Time wise I cant afford that! So I’m on the hunt, working at it every day and plan to sit the exam in May 2010 - I’ll let you know how I do, if I do, when I do it

As for labs here on the site? I’ve got plenty, that I’m brewing up from studies labs and gathered from all over. Specifically the labs I’m building will be objective / challenge labs - I’m sure you’ll all like and benefit from them. Just sit tight, I’ll be posting them shortly..

Given the new CCNP topics introduced, it will be interesting to see the new GNS3 labs built to support the practice labs. The TSHOOT labs will be huge and you will definitely need some horse power to support them. Keep your hardware sets in mind before building the labs - I know my own lab needs upgrading..

Friendly Disclaimer: Don’t take anything I’ve posted regarding the new CCNP verbatim - Do your own research please.. I’m also not pushing the sales to any particular vendor or educator. AKA I’m not making any money form the links below

For more info - have a look at the more detailed sources.

• Slides of Cisco Webinar Explaining CCNP Changes & Revisions
• CCNP Certification Revised
• Information - 642-832 TSHOOT - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
• TSHOOT Topology
• Cisco Career Certifications & Paths - CCNP Certification
• Chris Bryant CCNP July 2010 Certification Program Changes
• EvilRouters Look At the TSHOOT Exam Topology
• Source TSHOOT Topology Post - Cisco Learning Network
• CCNP TSHOOT Demo Simulator
• Study Material
  • Cisco Learning Network
    • ROUTE v1.0 #642-902 - Implementing Cisco IP Routing
    • SWITCH v1.0 #642-813 - Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
    • TSHOOT v1.0 #642-832 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
  • Books
    • Cisco Press
    • Amazon - CCNP Routing and Switching Foundation Learning Library: Foundation Learning for CCNP ROUTE, SWITCH, and TSHOOT (642-902, 642-813, 642-832)

    Videos

    • CCNP ROUTE 642-902 Cert Kit
    • CCNP SWITCH 642-813 Cert Kit
    • CCNP TSHOOT 642-832 Cert Kit

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So here it is - the loooong awaited GNS3 release. It is a RC, but if you’ve run GNS3 betas then you’d be interested in running this and giving it a shot. In my opinion the GNS3 development team does a great job with betas to the final release. I havent found enough instabilities in their betas that made me wait around until the final release - of course YMMV

Here is the official post from the GNS3 team.. Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/28/2009 - 16:56

This is it, a new release of GNS3!

The main new feature is the integration of the Juniper router emulation using Qemu. Preparing a JunOS image is not as straightforward as an IOS one and you will surely need to read the how to.

Others features are:

* Qemu integration.
* ASA integration using Qemu.
* An undo/redo framework (not fully debugged tough).
* Translations in Italian and Farsi (thanks to our contributors).
* Various bugs fixes and improvements.

I know many of you are very enthusiast but keep in mind this is a release candidate, so expect some bugs. (please, post your bugs report on the forum, under Development -> Bug reports).

Oncoming features and fixes can be found in the TODO file.

Hope you will enjoy to make Cisco/Juniper mixed labs.

Jeremy

See the original GNS3 announcement here

To help out the cause - I’ve provided a mirror to download the release

Download GNS3 0.7 RC1

Hoping to see some mixed lab topologies pretty soon!

-LB

The official GNS3 site has launched their own “Technical Blog”. Definitely expect to have some awesome topics from the GNS3 team there. Here is the official announcement from their site.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 07:01

Hi everyone!

I’m pleased to introduce the GNS3 technical blog where you will find interresting articles about the development of GNS3 and other related information. The first post is about how to emulate JunOS on your PC using Qemu, a topic I’m working on for the next release of GNS3. At the moment, the integration of JunOS with GNS3 is manual but the next version will provide an easier method.

Original post from GNS3.net

The initial post is awesome as the GNS3 team has cracked open the ability emulate Juniper JunOS using Qemu.

See the post Olive reloaded or how to emulate Juniper routers

For those of you who have been struggling integrating GNS3 with ASA as well as with JuniperOS , there is good news for you. Now, you can integrate GNS3 natively with ASA/Juniper OS using latest GNS3 release. This feature has been provided by integrating GNS3 with Qemu. Both JunOS  as well as ASA can be [...]

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