Its paid but is perfect for NA and NP. You can check out sharontools. Its also notoriously sluggish when typing commands. But its free and it has some interesting stuff. I basically just use it to test commands. There was an awesome switch only lab called labswitch, that went kind of private Also, check out the "store" link up top of the page Pricey, and you are "renting".
Do you have any specific reason not to use any of them? I feel like PT isn't good for people that are new to computer networking. It's a good simulator but the instructions could use some work. I am new to networking and am usually lost on what command to type in.
If I don't remember the command or the order of the commands I have to go look online or in my book. I just need help memorizing the commands.
Once I memorize them it's a lot easier. Cisco Packet Tracer is a simulator that is used when you have studied the NetAcad courses. But if you want to start about the devices and commands, try to begin with the Introduction to Packet Tracer course by NetAcad:.
Keep in mind the difference between simulation, vitualization and hardware. PT is a simulator, but it is by far the best one available. Thats all you need for CCNA. CompTIA has labs on real equipment. It helps users develop and enhance hands-on configuration and troubleshooting skills without the investment in expensive lab hardware. The Cisco Learning Labs are not free but they provide guided virtual practice labs powered by real Cisco IOS with objectives and solutions.
For details about this recommended authorized option, please visit Packet Tracer and Alternative Lab Solutions. There may be a small handful of topics, from the SWITCH exam, which you will not be able to do in VIRL but for that small list you could probably buy some rack rental hours from your favorite vendor. The 20 node limit will not present a problem for you, as it relates to coverage of the topics. If you're building a topology larger than 20 nodes then chances are you're distracting yourself from learning the topics.
For any given topic, a few nodes is sufficient to cover the concepts. If you want to do more exotic things with VIRL you need to brace yourself for some frustration because the documentation can be confusing and difficult to sift through if you venture off the beaten path. However, if you just want to get something up and running quickly and you are able to follow step-by-step instructions for a basic installation and you have good hardware then I think you'll be satisfied with what you'll get for your CCNP studies.
Good luck with whatever you decide. Found the routers fine but I downloaded some cisco csrv's a long time ago from cisco. Switches you have only one real choice and that is real kit. I have 3 's and one see CCNA. Tired an virl switch image 3 in workstation and all it does is reboot and not work correctly nice having a friend who pays for virl.
Dot1x does not work right with the ISE I am using. Same config works fine on the v2 IOS Its very hard to get the VSwitch to work right. It crashes to the grub prompt as well.
So maybe the IOL based online labs could be an option. Anyway as I was given real switches by a friend, they do work fine and along with the two IOS 15 routers. I have the hardwave to cover most of the CCNP stuff lab wise. With an ISE server you can do tacacs and radius.
With the configuration in the books you can lab all the harder topics. Evaluation licences make it all possible, thanks Cisco. Now all you need is a Windows iso from microsoft and software like GNS3 or vmware or virtaul box or hyperV. You can now use VIRL for free! If you encounter a technical issue on the site, please open a support case. Communities: Chinese Japanese Korean. All Rights Reserved.
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