[c-nsp] Pearson IT Certification's Cisco Network Simulator: how good is the Mac Port?

[Robert Maier]

it´s strictly forbidden to download IOS when you don´t have a contract for
it :) i´ll not give anyone any links to such sites.

Download an IOS from an device that you own is something "grey" imho..should
be OK, also for cisco.

There is a good tut for GNS3 on the official website (doesn´t matter if you
are using OS X,Linux or Windows, it always looks and feels the same), but i
think it´s self-explanatory, feed it with IOS (PIX,ASA an JUNOS also
possible) and start it it up, connect the devices,push the play button and
then the "CMD" button, simple as that.
But a major drawback is that you can not emulate a Switch (only a NM-16ESW
module -.- ) or Routers from ISR models up/newer, eg the only platform with
a IOS 15 is a 7200.



2011/1/4 Sven Aluoor <aluoor at gmail.com>

> On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Robert Maier <desolationrob at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > I wouldn´t spend a penny for a simulator. I would recommend GNS3.Maybe
> you
> > can  get IOS from an old 2600 or so ?
>
> Do you have me a link to IOS source?
> Is GNS3 newbie friendly?
>
> > If you are a student of cisco netacad, you can download Cisco
> Packettracer,
> > but i think it´s only usable with windows. So have to use virtualization
> or
> > boot a Windowssystem via Bootcamp.
>
> I am not an Cisco netacad student and I don't wish to run Windows
> (also not virtual)
>
> cheers Sven
>