Teaching Networking Using GNS3

[Stephen Schneiter]

We had a great session today, introducing the Instructor Toolbox webinar series! Many thanks to @Lee McWhorter for his walk through of GNS3 and how it can be used as a teaching tool. If you missed the session today you can catch the session on-demand and the resources Lee discussed in the Resources area.

 

[Lee McWhorter]

Had a blast doing the session today! Such a great turn out and so good to see so many of you. Thanks for a great session!

Lee

 

[Teckkie2k]

Lee, it was a great session. I tried GNS so many times in class and spent so much time troubleshooting students... Your session not only demonstrated the power of GNS also you shown us how to manage it.

Thank you

 

[Rick Butler]

It was a great session (for as much as I could catch, between work in the data center work and being called into various and sundry meetings). I'll go back and have a look at the replay, though.

I thought a squabble was gonna ensue about the entire "can we use Cisco IOS images legally inside GNS3?" question.

/r

 

[Lee McWhorter]

I thought a squabble was gonna ensue about the entire "can we use Cisco IOS images legally inside GNS3?" question.

I really wish I could see chat while sharing my screen in on24.

 

[Rick Butler]

Unfortunately, it didn't amount to anything more than a few of us tossing out a couple of opinions. No one lit up their torch and pulled out their pitchforks. Because I was starting to go fetch me some popcorn...

 

[TechTrainer11]

It was a great session (for as much as I could catch, between work in the data center work and being called into various and sundry meetings). I'll go back and have a look at the replay, though.

I thought a squabble was gonna ensue about the entire "can we use Cisco IOS images legally inside GNS3?" question.

/r

Good point about the use of Cisco image use, I think the point is will Cisco allow the use of the images or do you need written permission to use them?

 

[Rick Butler]

Good point about the use of Cisco image use, I think the point is will Cisco allow the use of the images or do you need written permission to use them?

If I had to call it, Cisco would tell you that they don't want you using their IOS images within GNS3, even if you own the hardware. They'd probably tell you that for training purposes, they'd rather that you use Packet Tracer.

But if you hide in your private lair, close the door, turn out the lights, fire up some IOS images in GNS3 for training and testing purposes, I doubt the secret police is going to beat on your door.

So...let your conscience be your guide.

*turns out the lights and starts typing*

 

[Teckkie2k]

If I had to call it, Cisco would tell you that they don't want you using their IOS images within GNS3, even if you own the hardware. They'd probably tell you that for training purposes, they'd rather that you use Packet Tracer.

But if you hide in your private lair, close the door, turn out the lights, fire up some IOS images in GNS3 for training and testing purposes, I doubt the secret police is going to beat on your door.

So...let your conscience be your guide.

*turns out the lights and starts typing*

Hey, it's dark in here... Is the GNS3 working?