Every network engineer has that moment. You’re troubleshooting something, you reach for the tool that should exist, and it either doesn’t or it was last updated when Obama was in office.
If you’re a contractor, consultant, or anyone who VPNs into multiple client networks, you’ve experienced the pain. You connect to a Client’s VPN, and suddenly you can’t print to your local printer.
After much waiting from all of us, Cisco has released, on “cyber Monday” no less, VIRL.
Ever wanted direct network access to your Dynamips lab? Have you ever needed to lab something that used the SDM, but you run Dynamips under OSX?
Interested in trying out JunOS? Can’t afford to build a real Juniper lab? Sounds like you need some Olives.
This week I’ve started setting up a VOIP lab to explore the technology and when I’m done, I plan to integrate it into my home network.
So, I purchased a couple extra routers, and a second layer3 switch from @usedciscoguy. He gave me a really good deal and I plan on purchasing a 6500 series switch from him as soon as I can afford it.