Developer(s) Jeremy Grossmann Operating system | Type Network simulator | |
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Repository github.com/GNS3/gns3-server |
Graphical Network Simulator-3 is a network software emulator first released in 2008. It allows the combination of virtual and real devices, used to simulate complex networks. It uses Dynamips emulation software to simulate Cisco IOS.:55
GNS3 is used by many large companies including Exxon, Walmart, AT&T and NASA, and is also popular for preparation of network professional certification exams. As of 2015, the software has been downloaded 11 million times.
References
Graphical Network Simulator-3 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA