Course Outline

Introduction to GNS3 for Government

  • What is GNS3 and what challenges does it address?
  • How GNS3 compares to Packet Tracer and other simulation tools for government
  • An overview of the GNS3 community, licensing, and ecosystem for government use

Installing GNS3 for Government

  • System requirements and dependencies for government systems
  • Steps to install the GNS3 GUI and GNS3 VM (local or remote) in a government environment
  • Integrating Wireshark and other essential tools for government network simulation

GNS3 User Interface and Project Setup for Government

  • Creating a new project and workspace for government projects
  • An overview of the toolbar, devices panel, and topology canvas in GNS3 for government use
  • Managing project files and configurations to meet government standards

Adding and Using Basic Devices for Government

  • Utilizing Virtual PCs (VPCS) and Ethernet switches for government simulations
  • Importing and configuring Cisco IOS images (IOU/IOL) for government networks
  • Understanding and setting device interfaces to support government network configurations

Building Basic Topologies for Government

  • Creating a simple LAN and verifying connectivity for government operations
  • Using the console for device configuration in government environments
  • Saving and duplicating topologies for efficient government network management

Basic Networking Labs for Government

  • Implementing static routing and IP addressing for government networks
  • Configuring switches to meet government requirements
  • Testing connectivity using ping and traceroute in government simulations

Packet Capture and Troubleshooting for Government

  • Capturing traffic using Wireshark within GNS3 for government network analysis
  • Diagnosing basic connectivity issues in government networks
  • Cleaning up and managing projects to ensure compliance with government standards

Summary and Next Steps for Government

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of computer networking principles
  • Experience with Windows or Linux operating systems
  • No previous experience with GNS3 is necessary

Audience for Government

  • Network engineers in public sector roles
  • Technical support staff requiring foundational network knowledge
  • Networking and virtualization professionals preparing for entry-level certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA)
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