Software:Graphical Network Simulator-3

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Short description: Network software emulator

Graphical Network Simulator-3
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Developer(s)Jeremy Grossmann, Dominik Ziajka, Piotr Pękala
Initial release2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Written inPython
TypeNetwork simulator
LicenseGNU GPL
Websitegns3.com

Graphical Network Simulator-3 (shortened to GNS3) is a network software emulator first released in 2008.[1][2][3] It allows the combination of virtual and real devices, used to simulate complex networks. It uses Dynamips emulation software to simulate Cisco IOS.[1]:55[4]

GNS3 is used by many large companies including Exxon, Walmart, AT&T and NASA, and is also popular for preparation of network professional certification exams. As of 2015, the software has been downloaded 11 million times.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hassine, Jameleddine; Hamou-Lhadj, Abdelwahab (September 29–30, 2014). "Toward a UCM-Based Approach for Recovering System Availability Requirements from Execution Traces". in Amyot, Daniel. 8th International Conference, SAM 2014. 8769. Valencia, Spain: Springer. pp. 48–63. ISBN 9783319117430. https://books.google.com/books?id=7QWcBAAAQBAJ. 
  2. Neumann, Jason C. (2015) (in en). The Book of GNS3: Build Virtual Network Labs Using Cisco, Juniper, and More. No Starch Press. ISBN 9781593276959. https://archive.org/details/thebookofgns3_201908. "gns3 book." 
  3. Welsh, "RedNectar" Chris (2013) (in en). GNS3 Network Simulation Guide. Packt Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781782160816. https://books.google.com/books?id=OQq8AQAAQBAJ&q=gns3+book. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 Fogarty, Susan. "GNS3 Network Simulator Raises Its Game". UBM Tech. http://www.networkcomputing.com/networking/gns3-network-simulator-raises-its-game/d/d-id/1319279. Retrieved 30 May 2015. 

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