Creating a virtual cisco router (VMWare ESX + GNS3 + Linux)

Posted on by David Vassallo

Trying to do more with less is definitely one aim that virtualising helps you achieve. There are quite a bit of guides on how to use GNS3 to build a virtual cisco lab. There are also very good guides that explain how to bridge your physical LAN to the virtual cisco lab. A really good … Continue reading Creating a virtual cisco router (VMWare ESX + GNS3 + Linux)

Networking tips in VMWare ESX server

Posted on by David Vassallo

Two notes to make here : regarding VLANs and regarding virtual routers ################################################################################## VLANs Ran across a very useful nugget of information. VMWare ESX server allows you to define virtual switches, but it also allows you to assign a particular switch a VLAN ID. In other words, any traffic that originates from virtual machines that … Continue reading Networking tips in VMWare ESX server