GNS3 is a free and open-source network simulation software that allows users to simulate a range of networks and devices. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install GNS3 on Ubuntu Server Latest.
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
Before we can install GNS3, we need to install the dependencies. To install the dependencies, run the following command in your terminal:
sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools python3-pyqt5 libssl-dev libffi-dev python3-dev wireshark tshark dynamips qemu-kvm qemu virt-manager libvirt-daemon-system
The above command will install all the required dependencies needed for GNS3 to function correctly.
The next step is to download GNS3 from the official GNS3 website. You can download the latest version of GNS3 from https://www.gns3.com/download.
Once downloaded, navigate to the directory where the file was downloaded and run the following command:
tar -zxvf GNS3-*.*.*.tar.gz
Note: Replace *.*.* with the version number of the downloaded file.
After extracting the downloaded GNS3 file, navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command to start the installation process:
sudo python3 setup.py install
This command will install GNS3 on your system.
After installing GNS3, the next step is to configure it. To start GNS3, run the following command in your terminal:
gns3
Once you launch GNS3 for the first time, you will be prompted to configure the application. Follow the prompts to complete the configuration process.
In conclusion, GNS3 is a powerful network simulation software that enables users to simulate and test networks in a safe environment. By following the above steps, you can install GNS3 on your Ubuntu Server Latest and configure it to start simulating networks.
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