Re: Test Lab Best Practices

[Aaron Gould <aaron1 () gvtc com>]

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