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Installation Of GNS3 VM

GNS3

Download the latest version of GNS3 VM OVA File

https://www.gns3.com/software

ESXi OVA VM Setup and Settings

Step 1: Upload GNS3 OVA file to the ESXi host.

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Step 2: Browse your downloaded GNS3VM.ova file, followed by Open. Then click Next.

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Step 3: Enter the name for your GNS3 VM and select Datacenter. 

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Step 4: Select the storage for the virtual machine file. Then click Next.

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Step 5: Customize your GNS3 VM CPU Settings. Set CPU Number of Cores and number of cores per processor. Assign RAM as well Set Intel vT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI Virtualization to ON. 

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Step 6: Power on the GNS3 VM and click open console. The IP address of the GNS3 VM will be displayed.

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Make sure that the KVM support in the GNS3-VM is available/TRUE.

Upgrade GNS3

Your GNS3 VM version need to the same as the GNS3 client.

Step 1: In order to upgrade it go to the information and click on OK.

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Step 2: Select the upgrade option and click OK.

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Step 3: You can also change the version of your GNS3.

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