Help for simulator!!

[wayne_zmh]

Hi guys, I want to get switching and routing. Is there any recommended simulator that I can use for preparation?

[Mister_Bill]

As of right now there is not Junos simulator available.

-Bill Ahlstrom

JNTCP

Exam Developer / Proctor

JNCIE-M #343

JNCIE-ER #37

JNCInstructor

[Mafiosa]

There is only the Olive...

look here

http://www.dailyconfig.com/2010/04/installing-junos-olive-in-vmware.html

[spuluka]

There are also vendors that provide remote lab rentals.

Carvell Group by the hour rentals

Proteus  proctored labs with help

[Bluesrocker]

You can also shop for some lower end older gear on Ebay, but just make sure it runs the OS you need.

Cheers,

BR

[ed.3.parker]

The latest version of the GNS3 router simulator (www.gns3.net) "claims" to support Juniper Routers.  It is a GNU General Public License software license so it is supported by the user community.  I have been attempting to get it to work but am presently stuck trying to figure out how to configure the JunOS default image.  They have a link under the edit menu for configuring the link for (the Dark Side) IOS but not one for JunOS.  Does anyone know how to configure the default image?

[ed.3.parker]

I have made some progress on the GNS3 simulator.  Under edit preferences qemu JunOS there is a tab to add a bootable BIN file (one that would work on an Olive).  Anyone know how I can create a bootable file with a JunOS install package or any other downloadable file? 

[spuluka]

Thanks for posting the link.  I'm still trying to get this setup too.  I did find this set of video tutorials on the forum but I'm not finished with them or have it working yet.

JUNOS with GNS3 Video

[Liz Burns]

Juniper Networks has many partners that offer access to labs for practice and exam prep.  Here are some Partners you can contact:

Twine Networks - jnpremote@twine-networks.com

Spectrum - http://spectrumme.com/

Proteus - www.proteus.net

Covell Group - www.cavellgroup.com/

Regards,

[gail@cavellgroup.com]

Thanks for the mention of Cavell Group,  Liz and Steve.

You can check out the lab capabilities at http://www.cavellgroup.com/juniperremote

If any of you are interested in trying out the remote lab capabilities - email me at training@cavellgroup.com and I'll give you a voucher for a free two hour session.  Let me know if you prefer EX, SRX or J series platform.

Please mention you come from J-NET.