NETLAB+ VE System Requirements

Termination of VMware IT Academy and Academic Software License Programs by Broadcom VMware

If you currently have or acquire a VMware vSphere license, NETLAB+ will continue to function as intended. Please note that a VMware vSphere license is not included with NETLAB+. The NDG team is working on a NETLAB+ version that will utilize Proxmox instead of VMware vSphere.

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Overview

• Specifications and connectivity requirements of hardware and third-party software, required for the use of NETLAB+ software are described in detail in the NETLAB+ VE Designated Operating Environment (DOE) Guide.
• You will be required to accept the NETLAB+ VE Software License Agreement.
• NETLAB+ VE is distributed as an OVA file, purchase may be required.
• Two configuration options are shown below (click diagrams to enlarge).
  • Behind a Firewall DMZ (configuration recommended by NDG):
  • Through a Campus LAN:

Designated Operating Environment

Select the links below to access topic-specific requirements information in the DOE guide. The guide includes important information on the hardware and software needed to setup the virtual infrastructure required to install NETLAB+ VE.

• Full NETLAB+ VE Designated Operating Environment Guide
• Configuration Overview
• Virtual Infrastructure
• Real Lab Equipment
• Networking
• Uninterruptible Power Supply
• Supported Clients
• Third Party Products

Lab Content and Support for Academic Programs

Lab content, special documentation materials and support for certain academic programs are made available by request to eligible organizations pending verification of membership. These programs currently include:

• Cisco Networking Academy
• LPI Professional Institute
• Palo Alto Networks Academy
• Red Hat Academy