VIRL update 0.9.17
I was a bit slow on this one. I have been very busy of late. VIRL have updated with a feature release. 0.9.17 is an in place upgrade. There is a lot of focus on stability. There is also a…
Integrating vSRX into VIRL
Cisco VIRL is a learning platform which allows you to run real devices. It is built on an OpenStack architecture that allows rapid deployment of instances of NX-OS, IOSv, IOS-XE ASA and vSRX. I am going to show you the…
SPARK: VIRL is launched!
Cisco VIRL Cisco VIRL has been officially release. Cisco VIRL is Ciso’s network topology platform that allows the study, testing, simulation and validation of enterprise and service provider topologies in a lab environment. Built on KVM using OpenStack, this platform…
CISCO VIRL : Terminal Multiplexing
Cisco VIRL : Terminal Mutliplexing There is a built-in console with VIRL. It allows access to the CLI of the network devices that you deploy so you can administer them. In previous build there were some clicky click features. Due…
Breaking down a VIRL file
When building a topology within Cisco VIRL it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with the file structure. If you’ve been exposed to XML and Cisco config files before (I would hope ALL of you would have) then nothing…
BURST: INE RS v5 base topology with Cisco VIRL
I have uploaded and attached the VIRL file I have made for my studies. It is the ground floor topology that allows potential CCIEs like yours truly to get their hands dirty. To be used in conjunction with the INE…
Cisco VIRL : Where did NX-OS go?
Cisco VIRL allows administrators and network engineers to build network topologies rapidly and validate a variety of use cases on a virtual platform. Superb for change and even better when considering traditionally this used to require physical equipment or ‘guestimation’.…
Cisco VIRL : Autonetkit
Cisco Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL) is a platform that allows administrators and developers the ability to test changes, new technology, or try new architectures in a safe lab environment. This is a fantastic tool for studying the CCIE. It…