Great video man!!! I like using virtual labs, very convenient and easy way to spin up labs to test something out. Believe it or not you can actually do switching in GNS3. Either by adding the 16 port ethernet module to a router or having the iosvl2 appliance with correct image. But there is just something about having a hardware home lab. My personal favorite way to go, great confidence booster, you actually see/touch the equipment and what happens when things are cabled wrong plus it looks cool to have in your home too lol It'0s just time consuming to get started on a labbing session and like you said uses up power/space.
Appreciate it, NetworkBruh. I couldn't agree more. Especially for folks out of college with zero CLI or network hardware experience, having a physical lab makes a huge difference 💯
I used a physical lab to do my CCNA and I didn't have to spend $2,040 thats crazy You don't need that much equipment neither a rack that's the craziest thing I ever heard all you need is 4 routers and 4 switches and maybe AP and a WLC with a mix of that and packet tracer your good.... $2,040 that's crazy i'm sure your well intended and lots of good information but don't need all that for a physical lab out of that this is a great video love your content!
Appreciate your feedback. As I clearly articulate in this video, buying lab gear is totally optional, and I'm only providing guidance in terms of the hardware you need. Free options are always preferred over paid options - that's a no-brainer, but based on my personal experience, I can tell you there is something about buying hardware. Getting it all hooked up & configured. The whole process is transformative. It boosts your confidence tenfold and helps you become a better engineer.
@@NajQazi I agree Specially if is some one with no previous network experience a Physical lab is a MOST... I was just saying you don't need to spend $2000...Although it will sure help no doubt thats about how much Spend on mine, but my point was that with $ 300 you can buy all you need to pass the CCNA. I'am 100% pro physical lab maybe I did not explain my point well across. You are 300% right there is something about having the hardware It give you confidence at lease that is what it did to me so I can atest of what your saying.
I pass my CCNA without a homelab, after getting the Certification, I'm getting a real one, for get some more experience and upgrade my resume, I got 3 routers and 3 switches under 150€ and they ar use full to the CCNP son I don't know where this guy get the prices, get old equipment
Technology has a great advantage. As computing power increases, it becomes more affordable to purchase new hardware. Due to this, the price of old hardware drops significantly, which creates a virtuous cycle. It is not surprising that the cost of old Cisco gear has come down dramatically. Thank you for sharing your insight, as it will help this community make informed decisions. The beauty of technology is that as the computing power continues to increase, it's becoming increasingly more economical/affordable to buy new hardware. This virtuous cycle brings down the price of old hardware quite significantly. I'm not surprised the price for old Cisco gear has come down dramatically. Thank you for sharing your insight, as it will help this community make an informed decision.
@@NajQazi your video is from 2 years ago, routers from 2000s the price from two year from today is the same, your priceses in your video are wayy far from reality in second market.
Cisco switches aren't currently supported in GNS3. However you can get around that by inserting switch modules in some of the supported routers in GNS3. That said, I suggest you use Packet Tracer. It's freely available. Unless you are looking to learn advanced features that aren't supported by the Packet Tracer.
Love it 😍 I currently use GNS3 and was considering building a physical lab. Appreciate the pro tips 🔥
Happy to help!
This info is gold! My favorite part is the info in the description section: Analysis Paralysis! lol. So true! Thank you kind sir!
My pleasure. Appreciate your feedback ✊
Great video man!!! I like using virtual labs, very convenient and easy way to spin up labs to test something out. Believe it or not you can actually do switching in GNS3. Either by adding the 16 port ethernet module to a router or having the iosvl2 appliance with correct image. But there is just something about having a hardware home lab. My personal favorite way to go, great confidence booster, you actually see/touch the equipment and what happens when things are cabled wrong plus it looks cool to have in your home too lol It'0s just time consuming to get started on a labbing session and like you said uses up power/space.
Appreciate it, NetworkBruh. I couldn't agree more. Especially for folks out of college with zero CLI or network hardware experience, having a physical lab makes a huge difference 💯
Thanks for this great video and explaining the options for Cisco LABs. There is also Eve-ng as a LAB option
Thank you for mentioning Eve-ng. I never had an opportunity to use it before. I checked it out and it looks cool. Good stuff
Thanks a lot!
My pleasure
Like it! Superb❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
nice mate !
Thank you!
I used a physical lab to do my CCNA and I didn't have to spend $2,040 thats crazy You don't need that much equipment neither a rack that's the craziest thing I ever heard all you need is 4 routers and 4 switches and maybe AP and a WLC with a mix of that and packet tracer your good.... $2,040 that's crazy i'm sure your well intended and lots of good information but don't need all that for a physical lab out of that this is a great video love your content!
Appreciate your feedback. As I clearly articulate in this video, buying lab gear is totally optional, and I'm only providing guidance in terms of the hardware you need. Free options are always preferred over paid options - that's a no-brainer, but based on my personal experience, I can tell you there is something about buying hardware. Getting it all hooked up & configured. The whole process is transformative. It boosts your confidence tenfold and helps you become a better engineer.
@@NajQazi I agree Specially if is some one with no previous network experience a Physical lab is a MOST... I was just saying you don't need to spend $2000...Although it will sure help no doubt thats about how much Spend on mine, but my point was that with $ 300 you can buy all you need to pass the CCNA. I'am 100% pro physical lab maybe I did not explain my point well across. You are 300% right there is something about having the hardware It give you confidence at lease that is what it did to me so I can atest of what your saying.
I pass my CCNA without a homelab, after getting the Certification, I'm getting a real one, for get some more experience and upgrade my resume, I got 3 routers and 3 switches under 150€ and they ar use full to the CCNP son I don't know where this guy get the prices, get old equipment
Technology has a great advantage. As computing power increases, it becomes more affordable to purchase new hardware. Due to this, the price of old hardware drops significantly, which creates a virtuous cycle. It is not surprising that the cost of old Cisco gear has come down dramatically. Thank you for sharing your insight, as it will help this community make informed decisions. The beauty of technology is that as the computing power continues to increase, it's becoming increasingly more economical/affordable to buy new hardware. This virtuous cycle brings down the price of old hardware quite significantly. I'm not surprised the price for old Cisco gear has come down dramatically. Thank you for sharing your insight, as it will help this community make an informed decision.
@@NajQazi your video is from 2 years ago, routers from 2000s the price from two year from today is the same, your priceses in your video are wayy far from reality in second market.
Hello
Hi. Do you have a question?
No switches for GNS3? IOSv ?
Cisco switches aren't currently supported in GNS3. However you can get around that by inserting switch modules in some of the supported routers in GNS3.
That said, I suggest you use Packet Tracer. It's freely available. Unless you are looking to learn advanced features that aren't supported by the Packet Tracer.
Lik it 🌹🌹
Thank you, Ami G 😊