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Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)

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What is Cisco Packet Tracer (part of Cisco Networking Academy)?

This Introductory course is extremely helpful for anyone who plans to take one of the Networking Academy courses which utilizes the powerful simulation tool.

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Learn Networking with ease understanding using Cisco Packet Tracer

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Naga Dinesh Koneti
Python Developer in Engineering at Freelancing (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We have used Cisco Packet Tracer for training in networking in my company where they have provided the training for CCNA. while learning about the networking, Cisco Packet Tracer helps really good.

Pros

  • Learning about networking
  • Checking how network system works in routers and connections

Cons

  • All are good but they can improve in UI
  • They can also have visual representation of networking good.

Return on Investment

  • It has a positive impact, easy to adopt.
  • Good application to learn networking
  • easy learning and UI friendly

Usability

Cisco Packet Tracer

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Verified User
Supervisor in Engineering (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Cisco Packet Tracer helped me in building complete virtual networks utilizing Cisco products, as the program includes all of Cisco's technical solutions, including routers, switches, and wireless devices. The tool is practical, easy to use, and free, and the design file can be shared with your team, saving me a lot of time and money and avoiding design errors.

Pros

  • Real time data monitoring
  • Packet analysis
  • Network geolocation design

Cons

  • CLI, It would be great if we can use multiple tapes in a single window.
  • It is limited to Cisco products only, there is no integration with other companies.
  • Improve UI customisation and writing settings.

Most Important Features

  • Design hybrid network
  • Test and monitor network stability
  • Troubleshooting connection

Return on Investment

  • Reduce the cost of expenditures
  • Increase flexibility

Other Software Used

EVE-NG LTD, VMware Workstation Pro, Oracle VM VirtualBox

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