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New Features added to GNS3

Tariq Ahmad — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:41:57 +0000

If you haven’t already downloaded latest version of GNS3 i.e GNS3 7.0.2 , grab it now. New release includes mouthful of features & bug fixes .Most interesting feature is the addition of Qemu Image of Microcore Linux 2.10 which will help you simulate PCs/Workstations/Computers right within GNS3 interface. Support for SSH, iptables, iproute , tcpdump [...]

GNS3 : How to emulate ASA in Windows 7

Tariq Ahmad — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:12:42 +0000

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. [...]

GNS3 0.7 Released | Kudos to GNS3 Team

Tariq Ahmad — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:49:09 +0000

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 [...]

CCIE Voice Core Knowledge Quizzer Now Available in AppStore

Tariq Ahmad — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:55:19 +0000

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 [...]

GNS3 : How to emulate ASA in Ubuntu 9.10 Linux

Tariq Ahmad — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:59:18 +0000

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 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 [...]

Another CCIE Voice in Town !!!

Tariq Ahmad — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:29 +0000

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 [...]

Skype for SIP Beta Program Now Open for Public !

Tariq Ahmad — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:09:55 +0000

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 [...]

GNS3 Update: Integrate Natively with ASA and JunOS using Qemu

Tariq Ahmad — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:32:22 +0000

For those of you who have been struggling integrating GNS3 with ASA as well as with JuniperOS , there is good news for you. Now, you can integrate GNS3 natively with ASA/Juniper OS using latest GNS3 release. This feature has been provided by integrating GNS3 with Qemu. Both JunOS as well as ASA can be [...]

Unified Contact Center Express 7 Scripting

Tariq Ahmad — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:56:40 +0000

I have been doing some extensive UCCX scripting quite recently. One of the best ways to approach UCCX scripting is to explore Script Repository in your UCCX Server with some ACD(Automatic Call Distribution ) and AA(Auto Attendant) sample scripts.However, this might be very basic for most users out there. If you want to dig deep [...]

Setting up Extension Mobility on Unified CME

Tariq Ahmad — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:55:43 +0000

Extension Mobility was introduced to CUCME beginning with release 4.2 .With Later Releases e.g 4.3 and beyond, some enhanced features were added e.g the ability to use the phone user interface to configure personal speed dials directly on an EM phone . Some of feature enhancements include : Configurable Automatic Logout Automatic Clear Call History [...]