I agree that some things don't work. If you have the money lying around, the physical equipment would always be better than using a simulator. I have an ASA5505 with a IPS module in it, and a catalyst switch. Other than that, I use GNS3 for everything else.
Aaron -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joe Carvalho Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:33 PM To: Antonio Dee Cc: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [OSL | CCIE_Security] Using a 5505 for practice I tried doing that and found it was difficult to keep things stable and get through any reasonable labs successfully. For basic functionality, sure, GNS3 is ok. I soon found myself troubleshooting GNS3, not the labs. If you've got it working, stable and fully functional with the level of configuration we will see in the lab, you are fortunate. Thanks Joe Carvalho CCIE #24218 On Apr 28, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Antonio Dee <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm just using ASA on my GNS3 simulator and i'm virtually clustering > ASA without purchasing any hardwares :-) > > I got IPS also running on my GNS3 , but I can't do RSPAN configuration > on my ethernet module, bummer :-( > > 80% of my time will be on GNS3 and mix it with some online rack rental from Proctorslabs, i'll be good to go in 7 - 10 months time. > > Cheers! > Antonio Dee, CCIE RS #25609 > > > From: [email protected] > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:42:43 -0500 > > To: [email protected] > > CC: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [OSL | CCIE_Security] Using a 5505 for practice > > > > Hi Todd, > > > > I think you'll get a lot more mileage out of a pair of PIX 515E's (one with an unrestricted license, one with a failover license). It will cost you about $300 on eBay. Hope this helps. > > > > Joe Carvalho > > CCIE #24218 (R&S) > > > > > > > > On Apr 28, 2011, at 11:56 AM, "Todd Heide" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Hi List, just joined, and have a question regarding lab equipment. > > > I have a 5505 and was wondering if using a Security Plus license > > > on it would help in any way with some of the practice labs, so I > > > can get a good feel on programming. Basically, aside from the fact > > > the 5505 uses VLAN's instead of E0/1.xxx , just checking if all > > > else program wise, IE Contexts, etc. will work. I may be able to > > > obtain an NFR SP license, which is why I am asking. > > > _______________________________________________ > > > For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, > > > please visit www.ipexpert.com > > > > > > Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out > > > www.PlatinumPlacement.com > > _______________________________________________ > > For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, > > please visit www.ipexpert.com > > > > Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out > > www.PlatinumPlacement.com > _______________________________________________ > For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, > please visit www.ipexpert.com > > Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out > www.PlatinumPlacement.com _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out www.PlatinumPlacement.com _______________________________________________ For more information regarding industry leading CCIE Lab training, please visit www.ipexpert.com Are you a CCNP or CCIE and looking for a job? Check out www.PlatinumPlacement.com
