By paying your yearly subscription fee of $199, you can use Cisco IOS images such as IOSv, IOSvL2, ASAv, NX-OSv and others without any worries. This is an official Cisco product that is supported by Cisco. VIRL2 is also an official Cisco product – that means that you don’t have to worry about any gray legal issues with regards to running Cisco IOS images on your laptop. That means that you are already paying for VIRL. Both EVE-NG and GNS3 require that you provide your own IOS images – typically they recommend that you buy a VIRL subscription anyway.
You don’t have to try to find images as they are all included as part of your VIRL subscription and by simply mapping an ISO drive to your virtual machine you can immediately start using all Cisco IOS images in your topologies. You don’t have to follow a convoluted process to get Cisco images working like you do with EVE-NG. You don’t have to use a thick client like you do with GNS3. VIRL 2 supports an HTML5 web client and contains all the Cisco IOS images. VIRL 2 has multiple advantages over other platforms such as GNS3 or EVE-NG. The new version of Cisco VIRL 2 is one of your best options for CCNA, CCNP and CCIE Labs.
You don’t have to use a thick client or any other software – everything is included and everything is easy to use. The new version of Cisco VIRL allows you to create virtual Cisco networks using just your Web browser.
This is Part 6 of my CML (VIRL 2) series showing you how to download, install and configure Cisco VIRL 2 (CML-P). All you need is your web browser (you will need to install Cisco An圜onnect VPN client to access the labs remotely).
If however you are unsatisfied with any purchase, contact me in the first 30 days and I will give you a full refund.You can now access Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) for free! Thanks to Cisco DevNet, you use a cloud based version of CML for free. I go above and beyond to make sure you are more than happy with the course. I'd love to be able to provide consultancy for individual production environments but I'm unable to take on new clients right now sorry. You can email me at Do you offer a consultancy service? Yes, I'm always happy to help with any questions about the course content. Can I ask questions about the course lessons?.Yes, you will receive a verifiable course certificate upon course completion. All of the study notes and lab exercise guides are provided as downloadable PDFs.
Yes, you can install the Teachable app on your tablet or mobile (or using an emulator on your PC) to download the videos and quizzes and watch them offline.
I use live demos to explain all the available options, break down the advantages and disadvantages of each, and tell you where you can find further information detailing how to put each one together. Making the right choice is difficult when you don’t know the implications of each option. There are physical labs, virtual labs, software simulators, and they all have their own benefits and drawbacks. The multitude of possible ways you can build a lab can be very confusing. It’s absolutely essential that you have hands on practice on the network devices, not just for passing the exam but also so you develop real world skills you can use in the workplace. This is where having a home lab comes in. Passing the exam requires you to understand the theory of a wide range of network technologies, and also have the practical skills to configure and troubleshoot them. Cisco are far and away the market leader in network infrastructure products, and passing the CCNA proves to employers that you have the necessary skills to design, build and maintain their enterprise networks. The Cisco Certified Network Associate certification is THE best qualification you can achieve to turbo charge your career in networking.