Linux for Network Engineers: Practical Linux with GNS3
Linux for Networking Engineers (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE etc): Practical Linux with GNS3 = network programmability and automation.
Created by David Bombal
Explore how Linux fits into modern network engineering by working directly with real-world tools and scenarios. You'll see how Linux skills connect with network automation, programmability, and the latest network devices. Get practical experience using GNS3 to build and manage Linux-based networks.
Packt | Jan 2019 | 616 min
What You Will Learn
You will work hands-on with GNS3 to build and configure Linux networks using virtual machines and containers. Step-by-step guidance helps you practice essential Linux commands, set up services like DNS and DHCP, and connect with network automation tools. Realistic scenarios show how Linux fits into daily network engineering tasks.
Key Features
- Set up and manage Linux networking for real-world network environments
- Use GNS3 to build and test Linux networks with virtual machines and containers
- Apply Linux commands and tools for automation and network programmability
Target Audience
Designed for network engineers and architects familiar with networking basics who want to expand their Linux skills. If you work with Cisco, Arista, or similar devices and are looking to automate networks or transition to SDN and cloud technologies, you'll find practical, job-focused knowledge here.
