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Master Network and Security Simulation with PNETLab
Rating: 4.9 out of 5(14 ratings)
103 students
Created byAhmad Ali
Last updated 11/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • In this course, Students will learn How to make Virtual Labs using PNETLab
  • Help Students to construct and design virtual labs for self-learning
  • Installing PNETLab, Downloading the Required vendor Images
  • How to create and setup PNETLab labs
  • Install PNETLab on VMware Workstation Pro
  • Import Cisco IOS, IOU, Dynamips, NX-OS & ASA images
  • Install and configure FortiGate, Palo Alto, Mikrotik, and other firewalls
  • Deploy Windows Server, Linux systems, Kali Linux, and vulnerable machines
  • Build practice labs for CCNA, CCNP, CEH, NSE4, PCNSE, Security+, and SOC roles
  • Simulate exam-like scenarios using real devices and topologies
  • Create and Manage Virtual Networks

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Course content

1 section • 32 lectures • 4h 32m total length

  • Overview of Virtualization20:37

    Explore virtualization by turning a bare metal server into virtual machines with a hypervisor. Compare type one and type two hypervisors and note resource efficiency and reduced hardware costs.

  • How to Enable Virtualization5:22
  • Introduction to PNETLab5:43
  • PNETLab Hardware Requirements6:11
  • Installing VMware Workstation Pro6:07
  • Installing PNETLab on VMware Workstation9:04

    Install peanut lab on VMware Workstation Pro by importing the peanut lab OVA, configuring memory and virtualization, and using DHCP to reach 192.168.114.200 with root or admin credentials.

  • Installing SFTP Application WinSCP1:52

    Install WinSCP, an SFTP/FTP tool to upload images to Peanut Lab or Evnt; download from official website, install with typical settings, then connect.

  • Upgrading PNETLab7:21
  • PNETLab Management Consoles3:34
  • System Modes of PNETLab2:48
  • Installing EVE-NG Client Pack3:35

    Install the eve ng client pack to enable offline mode in the PNETLab. This guide shows downloading and installing wireshark, ultravnc, putty, and npcap on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

  • PNETLab Supported Device Images5:32

    Explore the full range of PNETLab supported device images, from Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto to Linux and Windows, including how to upload and use them in labs.

  • Uploading Device Images to PNETLab4:44
  • Uploading Cisco IOL/IOU Switches5:59
  • Uploading Cisco IOS Routers4:00
  • Uploading Fortinet Images to PNETLab4:49

    Learn to upload fortinet images to PNETLab using WinSCP, set permissions, add fortinet objects, and connect via a DHCP-assigned IP to manage a Fortigate firewall.

  • Overview of iShare2 CLI Method13:25
  • Upgrading Ishare27:28
  • Installing Fortinet Devices Via iShare25:58
  • Installing Linux Via Ishare25:06
  • PNETLab Web Interface Walkthrough23:06
  • PNETLab Workspace – Objects8:20
  • PNETLab Workspace – Setting Up Nodes18:32
  • PNETLab Workspace – Startup Config14:32
  • PNETLab Workspace – Other Features8:21
  • Managing Networks clouds in PNETLab20:00

    Create and manage net, bridge, and internal clouds in peanut lab, connect devices like vpcs, assign ip addresses with dhcp, and verify connectivity with ping.

  • Customizing Icons in PNETLab12:25
  • Exporting & Importing Labs in PNETLab5:43
  • QEMU Image Naming Conventions14:12
  • Installing Kali Linux 20255:34
  • Downloading Labs from PNETLab Store8:36
  • Install and Configure SecureCRT4:18

    Install SecureCRT on a 64-bit system and complete the setup. Register it with license data, replace license files, set the default terminal, and integrate with peanut lab.

Requirements

  • Basics of Networking and Windows
  • Basics Knowledge of Windows software installation
  • No prior experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know.

Description

Course Description:

Welcome to the Master Network & Security Simulation with PNETLab course — a complete, hands-on training program designed to help you create professional virtual labs for networking, firewalls, and cybersecurity.

PNETLab is one of the most powerful virtual lab platforms available today. It supports Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Mikrotik, Linux, Windows, Kali, Metasploitable, and many more images — making it the perfect tool for both network engineers and cybersecurity professionals.

In this course, you will learn exactly how to install, configure, and master PNETLab from scratch. You will build multi-vendor topologies, simulate enterprise networks, deploy firewalls, run penetration-testing scenarios, and create real-world defensive and offensive labs.

Whether you are preparing for certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CEH, NSE4, Palo Alto, or you simply want to build your own virtual lab environment at home — this course is the complete guide you need.

What You Will Learn:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Install and configure PNETLab on VMware Workstation Pro
Import Cisco Routers, Switches, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Windows, Linux, Kali & more
Build multi-vendor network topologies for real-world simulation
Create cybersecurity labs for ethical hacking and blue team training
Deploy firewalls in routing, NAT, transparent and virtual wire modes
Set up penetration testing environments using Kali Linux & Metasploitable
Capture and analyze traffic using built-in tools
Build SOC-style defensive labs with SIEM and monitoring systems
Optimize lab performance, snapshots, backups & troubleshooting
Prepare labs for various networking & security certification exams


Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for:

  • Network Engineers & Network Technicians

  • Cybersecurity Engineers / Analysts

  • Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers

  • SOC Analysts & Blue Team Members

  • Students preparing for CCNA, CCNP, CEH, NSE4, PCNSE, or similar exams

  • IT trainers & Udemy instructors who want to build virtual labs

  • Anyone who wants to build a home lab without expensive hardware

Requirements:

  • Basic understanding of networking fundamentals

  • A computer or server capable of running virtual machines

  • No prior experience with PNETLab required

After Completing This Course:

You will be fully capable of designing and building professional virtual environments used in real companies for testing, training, and cybersecurity simulation.

You will have strong practical skills that help you in:

  • Daily work as a network/security engineer

  • Career advancement

  • Certification preparation

  • Cyber labs for learning and teaching

  • Creating your own courses and training labs

Who this course is for:

  • Any Network and Security Engineer
  • Any Network and Security Admin
  • Network and Security Engineer
  • CCNP and CCIE Administrators
  • CCNA, CCNP and CCI Students
  • Cisco Administrators

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