Graphical Network Simulator-3
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| Developer(s) | Jeremy Grossmann |
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| Initial release | 2008 |
| Stable release | 2.1.3
/ 21 January 2018 |
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| Written in | Python |
| Type | Network simulator |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Website | gns3 |
Graphical Network Simulator-3 (shortened to GNS3) is a network software emulator first released in 2008.[1] It allows the combination of virtual and real devices, used to simulate complex networks. It uses Dynamips emulation software to simulate Cisco IOS.[1]: 55 [2]
GNS3 is used by many large companies including Exxon, Walmart, AT&T and NASA, and is also popular for preparation of network professional certification exams. As of 2015, the software has been downloaded 11 million times.[2]
References
- ^ a b Hassine, Jameleddine; Hamou-Lhadj, Abdelwahab (29–30 September 2014). "Toward a UCM-Based Approach for Recovering System Availability Requirements from Execution Traces". In Amyot, Daniel; Pau Fonseca i Casas; Mussbacher, Gunter (eds.). System Analysis and Modeling: Models and Reusability. 8th International Conference, SAM 2014. Vol. 8769. Valencia, Spain: Springer. pp. 48–63. ISBN 9783319117430.
- ^ a b Fogarty, Susan. "GNS3 Network Simulator Raises Its Game". Network Computing. UBM Tech. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
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