The Best Network Simulators To Pass Any Cisco Exam | CCNA, CCNP, CCIE

In this video I'll list the 4 best network emulators that you need to become a Super Network Engineer. Plus 1 simulator.

PS: Just wanted to make a correction about the difference between network simulators vs network emulators.

Network Simulators: Simulators replicate the behavior of a network by using mathematical models and algorithms to simulate the interactions between network components. They are mainly focused on providing a theoretical environment for testing and analysis. Simulators are useful for studying network protocols, traffic patterns, and performance without the need for physical hardware.

Network Emulators: Emulators, on the other hand, replicate the actual hardware and software behavior of network devices. They create a more realistic environment by using real operating systems and applications. Emulators are often employed for testing real-world scenarios, applications, and configurations.

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[guy]

This was a big help. My (fortune 500) company was being to cheap to get me a license for the Cisco CML. Now i have some good alternatives.

[BACKSPINball]

Thanks for this amazing video, I have been in IT for sometime now but now I want to pivot more into Networking and private clouds.
Thanks for PROVIDING a recommendation at the end some people prefer to simply say it depends which is a bummer when you just need a straight answer sometimes.

[paulosteven]

I think you interchanged the terms simulator and emulators, what you called emulator is actually a simulator and what you called emulator is actually a simulator

[AW-]

Thanks for the video very informative. I noticed on PNET that I can only use the MGMT cloud to connect to my network. Whenever I try to add another Network Adapter to the PNET VM on ESXi to connect to different networks I am unable to get any connectivity with the other clouds (cloud1-9). It could be that something is configured wrong in my environment. Is it the same for you? If so, do you happen to know of any fixes for this or is it normal. Just so you know I have the vSwitches in promiscuous mode and the network adapters lined-up with the particular cloud on PNET. Thanks again!

[douglaspayne]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for posting this.

Quick question if we are following a class and the instructor is using GNS3 would we be able to setup our own lab in PNET and follow along, or do you recommend using the same simulator as the instructor?

[ChristianQK]

Hey SIlesio, great video!

Quick questions.. do you know If PNET support updated images from different vendors (Cisco, Forti, PA, Checkpoint, etc), I mean recently image releases?

Which kind of platforms PNET supports? (Router, Switch, Firewall)?

Thanks in advance for you reply :)

[DerekLocklear-jr]

Thank's for the information on the 4 Network Simulators. Which one of the 4 Network Simulators GUI I can use that will give a CCIE candidate some familiarization or experience in using the GUI of the actual CCIE lab exam?

[FaLkraydz]

Fala irmão. Tranquilidade? Sou Br naturalizado. Moro em State of Washington. Trabalho em cyber mas quero migrar pra network. Tô na luta pra tirar meu CCNA antes do fim do ano. Tmj.
You just got another sub here brotha. Take care! 🙂👍🏼

[muhammadqaisar]

Thank you so much sir for the guidence

[marcelocardosobh]

Silas, você acha que se o time do Galo estivesse completinho ganhava do Palmeiras?

[damonaniton]

Honestly there are only 3. GNS3, EVE-NG and CML

[Saul-StPaul]

Fala irmao blz? Espero que esteja tudo bem com voce. Moro na Florida e tenho um problema serio em achar uma plataforma para praticar labs. O seu video ajudou bastante. Agradeco o video e estou na luta do CCNP. Se quizer bater um papo manda mensagem. Aquele abraco, Deus abencoe irmao.