I agree with others here...
Physical lab - gotta have console server for the most control - perle
console server is good, and also good ole fashion cisco terminal server
(2509/2511 or 2600 with asynch module)
Virtual labs are great for testing features and functionality
- Juniper vLabs
- Cisco DevNet sandbox
- Cisco CML (i think fka VIRL)
- EVE-NG
- GNS3
I use these virtual environments a lot and do videos about them on my
youtube channel, where I try to cover some SP-related topics. Hope it helps
https://jlabs.juniper.net/vlabs/
https://developer.cisco.com/site/sandbox/
https://www.youtube.com/@aarontechtalk
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ZMKm7ZEEWI8YyRWm9fnYNtRaV-fi-7x
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ZMKm7ZEEWLMVxuZqeXzciRu59C02NAc
-Aaron
On 9/28/2023 9:14 AM, Kenneth Vedder wrote:
Hello NANOG,
We have been struggling with firmware bugs from a specific router
vendor. I am looking to set up a test lab of our core network and a
few remote site routers. Protocols would include SR-MPLS, ISIS, EVPN
MPLS and L3VPN with a little OSPF sprinkled in. I'd be grateful for
any tips or resources anyone has that might cover testing strategies
and/or best practices.
Thanks,
Ken
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-Aaron