Re: GNS can do it?

Hussam,
      I recommend a mix. I run dynamips and do IE labs 4-5 times a week.
Then I rent 3 or 4 labs a month and do IPExpert labs so that I can keep my
switching skills in check. I have had very few issues with dynamips and
GNS3 on ubuntu. I actually leave it running 24/7 and then connect via my
laptop with secureCRT and it's just like a dedicated rack sitting there for
me. The switch limitations of dynamips mean you need to rent a rack or buy
some switches to make sure you have all your bases covered.

Charles

                                                                                                                                 
  From: Muhammad Nasim <muhammad.nasim_at_gmail.com>
                                                                                                                                 
  To: "Tony Schaffran (GS)" <groupstudy_at_cconlinelabs.com>
                                                                                                                                 
  Cc: Hotmail <hussamkibbi_at_hotmail.com>, ccielab_at_groupstudy.com
                                                                                                                                 
  Date: 05/01/2009 02:27 PM
                                                                                                                                 
  Subject: Re: GNS can do it?
                                                                                                                                 

Personally I know how much pain DYNAMIPS can be in the start (I did not use
GNS3 nor in the favor of it as I already make my self familiar with DYNAGEN
editing notepad and blah blah)
But keep in mind that this pain in order to run dynamips is no doubt
worthwhile as you can not only do CCIE but also can run REAL
LIFE scenarios on it and test it.

Thanks

2009/5/1 Tony Schaffran (GS) <groupstudy_at_cconlinelabs.com>

> When you run into a problem using GNU, you will always have the question
in
> the back of your mind, "Is this a GNU problem or a problem with my
config?"
>
> You need to decide if you want to be a GNU expert or a CCIE because you
> will
> spend a lot of time setting up and troubleshooting GNU unless you already
> have it setup and operational.
>
>
> Tony Schaffran
> Sr. Network Consultant
> CCIE #11071
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> Hi Experts,
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> Is it good to do all CCIE practice of internetwork expert on GNS? or I
> need
> to rent rack?
>
> Thanks,
> Hussam
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