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In a previous tutorial, i had shown ASA emulation in Ubuntu 9.10 (Linux) . Good news is you no longer need to compile and patch Qemu (its already done for you). You just need to build initrd and linux kernel from ASA binary, set path to them in GNS3 preferences and you are all set. If you are installing in Ubuntu, follow the previous tutorial (just skip the compilation and patching section).

If you are installing GNS3 in any of Windows flavour e.g Windows XP , Windows Vista or Windows 7 , its Read more about GNS3 : How to emulate ASA in Windows 7 »

Well, we have good news. GNS3 v 0.7 has been released today thanks to Jeremy & GNS3 Team. This is a major release with lot of new improvements and enhancements.This release includes patched version of Qemu 0.11.0m , Putty and Dynamips Emulator 0.2.8 RC2 within same bundle. Also, as per Jeremy,an emulated host based on a very small Linux (likely to be Linux microcore) is under development and will be distributed with the next releases as well as in standalone.

Here is a laundry list of improvements Read more about GNS3 0.7 Released | Kudos to GNS3 Team »

CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer is now available in Apple App Store.As you already know, Cisco has already incorporated Core Knowledge Quizzer into almost all CCIE Tracks. I have written CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer to help prepare candidates for the newly added “open ended” quizzer section of the CCIE Voice Lab Exam. It has been formulated to test your current knowledge and provides a vast variety of Open Ended Questions (OEQs) to help and understand key concepts of Cisco VOIP networks.

I will be adding more OEQs to the Quizzer with the time.Its based on my own study with CCIE Voice and through it, i hope others will also benefit and learn.Its compatible with Apple iPod Touch , iPhone as well as iPad.I will be releasing Read more about CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer Now Available in AppStore »

In this article, i will show you how you can emulate Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) in Ubuntu Linux 9.10 ( Karmic Koala ).Also be aware that ASA does not 100% work in Qemu (enabling interfaces / communicating with real networks) but that’s enough to play with it.I used “asa802-k8.bin” for this tutorial.You can create Shell  Script (first_start.sh) yourself  or scroll through the tutorial to see download link provided at the end of this tutorial.Refer to GNS3 site for updated version of Shell Script

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I have divided this video tutorial into Read more about GNS3 : How to emulate ASA in Ubuntu 9.10 Linux »

Recently,  a fellow blogger James Key passed his CCIE Voice Lab in SJ and got his digits.He has been posting regularly about his progress on his blog and finally, he has made his mark. Congrats to him for dedication to his goal and also to his family for encouraging him throughout his journey.Send him your congrats too!

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With the Skype for sip beta program now in open public domain , there are open integration options available for Cisco Routers esp. CUCME as well as CUCM.Both SIP Digest Authentication as well as IP authentication are supported. For those businesses eager to test integration , you can test service by setting up a Business control Panel (BCP) account.You can avail upto 300 simultaneous voice channels if you are running a large business. Also, if you already have peering with a SIP Service Provider (See Tutorials :GNS3:How to Setup CME SIP trunk to VOIP SIP Service Provider ) , you can integrate another CUCME to skype for sip and integrate both solutions as Skype for sip offers support for Read more about Skype for SIP Beta Program Now Open for Public ! »