GNS3 is an open source graphical network simulation tool. It allows users to create complex network topologies and simulate them in virtual environments. Clear Linux is a fast and lightweight Linux distribution focused on performance and security. In this tutorial, we will learn how to install GNS3 on Clear Linux Latest.
Before we begin, make sure you have:
We need to install some required dependencies before installing GNS3 on Clear Linux. Open a terminal and run the command below:
sudo swupd bundle-add development
sudo swupd bundle-add virt-manager
sudo swupd bundle-add cloud-native-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add network-basic
sudo swupd bundle-add network-tool
Once we have installed all the required dependencies, we can proceed to install GNS3. Open a terminal and run the command below to add the GNS3 repository to the system:
sudo rpm --import https://debian.fkidg.com/gns3-releases/gns3-releases.asc
sudo zypper addrepo https://rpm.fkidg.com/gns3-releases/ gns3-releases
After adding the GNS3 repository, we can install GNS3 by running the command below:
sudo zypper install -y gns3-gui
GNS3 relies heavily on Docker to simulate network devices. Therefore, we need to install Docker to be able to use GNS3. Open a terminal and run the command below:
sudo zypper install docker
Start Docker and enable it at startup by running the commands below:
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker
Wireshark is a network protocol analyzer that allows you to capture and inspect network packets. It can be useful when troubleshooting network issues. To install Wireshark, open a terminal and run the command below:
sudo zypper install wireshark
Congratulations! You have successfully installed GNS3 on Clear Linux Latest. You can now launch GNS3 and start creating your network topologies. If you encounter any issues during the installation, refer to the Clear Linux documentation or GNS3 documentation for troubleshooting.
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