Re: Test Lab Best Practices

[Mark Prosser]

++ all that was said thus far. Physical equipment with console access is 
the best way to test software/firmware issues. As for virtualization, 
it's great for expanding your topology quickly.

Use a virtual bridge in GNS3 or EVE-NG and you can make your smaller 
footprint physical lab into a larger topology with ease -- especially 
around cabling. It also allows you to do packet generation & link 
simulation (packet loss, jitter) much easier. You can even couple it 
with T-Rex.

- Mark