GNS3 is an open-source network simulation and topology modeling software that allows users to create complex network topologies and run simulations to test network functionality. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install GNS3 on POP! OS Latest.
Before we begin, we need to ensure that the following prerequisites are met:
The first step is to install the dependencies required for GNS3. Open the terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run the following command.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools python3-pyqt5 python3-pyqt5.qtsvg python3-pyqt5.qtwebkit python3-ws4py python3-netifaces python3-zmq python3-tornado python3-dev qemu qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon bridge-utils virt-manager libvirt-clients libvirt-daemon-system ubridge
Once the dependencies are installed, we can proceed to download and install GNS3. First, we need to add the GNS3 repository to the system sources list. To do this, run the following command in the terminal:
echo 'deb https://s3.amazonaws.com/download.gns3.com/deb/ all main' | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/gns3.list
Next, we need to import the GNS3 repository signing key to verify the package integrity. Run the following command:
wget -qO - https://s3.amazonaws.com/download.gns3.com/other/gns3.key | sudo apt-key add -
Update the package list and install GNS3.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gns3-gui gns3-server
Once the installation is complete, launch GNS3 from the Applications menu. The first time you launch GNS3, it will prompt you to accept the license agreement and create a new project directory.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed GNS3 on POP! OS Latest!
GNS3 is a powerful tool for network engineers and administrators to simulate and test network topologies. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you should now have GNS3 installed and ready to use on POP! OS Latest. Happy networking!
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