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How to add NX-OSv 9000 to GNS3

Cisco has released NX-OSv9k, and the good news is that it can used in a GNS3 topology too. The only problem is that the image requires UEFI for booting, which is not provided by earlier versions of GNS3.

Blacknurse signature for FortiGate firewalls

One laptop can take down major internet servers - says the title of a recent article on Engadget. The article refers to TDC SOC, where the attack is described.

VPN tunnel between Cisco and VyOS routers using VTIs

Creating VPN tunnels between different vendors is usually at the bottom of a networker’s list of desires, however sometimes it can’t be avoided. We’re connecting a Cisco router to a VyOS one, and make them exchange routing information using OSPF.

Ansible Tech Demo With Cisco NX-OS #2

The playbook in this video does the same as in the previous demo but The variables are defined through a web frontend. The frontend can be downloaded from here.

Discontiguous BGP Autonomous Systems

Let’s imagine a scenario where your campus network has its own AS and isconnected to the service provider(s) using eBGP. Business grows, your company hires more and more people, and suddenly your office space is not enough.

Ansible Tech Demo With Cisco NX-OS

The playbook in this video adds a new VLAN and SVI on multiple switches, configures HSRP, then adds the new network to BGP on the border devices.