What Is GNS3?
This can save a lot of costs.
Of course, GNS3 also has some disadvantages.
Preparatory Work
To run a GNS3 VM, you should do some preparations.
To manage your GNS3 VM better, I recommend you create a separate partition.
If you oughta take enough unallocated space from multiple partitions, I recommend you use MiniTool Partition Wizard.
This software allows you to move the location of partitions to put the unallocated space together.
Right-click a partition and chooseMove/Resize.
Step 2:Drag the arrow icon to decide how much space you want to shrink.
nudge the partition block and drag it to decide the location of the unallocated space.
Then, click theOKbutton.
Step 3:Right-hit the unallocated space and choose theCreatebutton.
Step 4:Set parameters for the new partition.
you’re able to keep all of them to the default value if you dont have specific demands.
Then, click theOKbutton.
Step 5:Click theApplybutton to execute pending operations.
Dual Boot vs Virtual Machine: Which One Should You Choose?
Install GNS3 and a VM Program
Install GNS3
Step 1:Get the GNS3 download.
you’ve got the option to choose one of them to install.
After deciding which software to install, just go to its official website to download its installer file.
Then, run this installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
During this process, hey change its install location to a folder in the partition you created before.
Then, according to the VM software you install, choose a version of GNS3 VM to download.
The GNS3 VM download should be a zip file, you should extract it.
GNS3 IOS Image Download
Where to download GNS3 IOS images?
Unfortunately, due to legal requirements, GNS3 is unable to provide IOS images or any other Cisco images.
You will need to provide your images to use with GNS3.
Some vendors make their software images freely available, but unfortunately, this is not true for Cisco images.
Step 1:Import the GNS3 VM into VMWare.
Step 2:Set up the GNS3 VM local server.
Step 3:After getting the message connection to the local GNS3 server is successful, click theNextbutton.
Now, you are asked to initiate the GNS3 VM.
Expand the drop-down menu under theVM nameand choose the GNS3 VM that you imported just now.
Then, click theNextbutton.
You will get the following picture.
Step 5:Go back to the GNS3 software to add the IOS file.
Then, you’ve got the option to do your test.
If you have other demands, you should do more configurations.
you’re able to follow the steps described in the guide to complete the installation process.
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