GNS3 installation and setup for CCNA/CCNP on Windows | Download and import Cisco IOS to GNS3

This video explains the following topics.
What GNS3-all-in-one and GNS3-VM are
How GNS3 works
Differences between GNS3-all-in-one (GNS3 client) and GNS-VM (GNS3 Server)
Differences between Cisco Packet Tracer, Cisco VIRL, and GNS3
Differences between emulation and simulation
GNS3 client installation
GNS3 server installation
How to download Cisco IOS image files for GNS3
How to search Cisco IOS image files for GNS3
Importing Cisco IOS image files to GSN3
Introduction / overview of GNS3 GUI interface
GNS3 Terminology
How to create and test a simple GNS3 network
Configuring and setting up GNS3 to practice CCNA/CCNP exam topics
Testing, troubleshooting, and verifying installation and setup
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[@cyrushurley2351]

The part where you said 'choose these for desktop' really helped. I was getting stuck over and over before watching your video. Thank you so much! Namaste.

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

You are welcome!

[@jorgeartur6006]

This video is practically a complete course on installing and configuring GNS3, both client and server side. For me, it's the best video that teaches how to work with GNS3 without beating around the bush. Everything is perfectly explained. Thank you very much for the valuable content.

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

Glad to know you liked it.

[@Biikashkumar]

A complete video for beginners. Thanks you

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

You are welcome!

[@undeaddyno]

Guys you are the best! Thank you!

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

Glad to know you like it

[@alexander1885x]

thank you!

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

You're welcome!

[@maxitampaxi]

FYI - GNS3 VM must be in default folder or it may not work!

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

Not a requirement but it will definitely save you some customization steps. The default settings and locations make things easier.

[@z0op8]

Which GNS3 VM should I choose from these 4 options at 7:09 ? It's so confusing ? 😕

[@computernetworkingnotesyoutube]

Hi zOop, It depends on the software you are using for virtualization. If you are using VirtualBox, choose the first option (VirtualBox). If you are using VMware Workstation, VMware Player, or VMware Fusion, choose the second option. If you are using VMware ESXi, choose the third option. If you are using Microsoft Virtual PC, use the fourth option. VirtualBox, VMware player, and Microsoft Virtual PC are free. VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion, and VMware ESXi are paid. To run GNS3 virtual machine, you need virtualization software. Many vendors provide virtualization software. GNS3 provides ready-to-use virtual machines for the most popular virtualization software. To learn more about VMware and VirtualBox, you can check the following video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISWp4J8oZt1ZqM