External tools

netlab позволяет подключать и настраивать дополнительные инструменты, запускаемые в виде linux контейнеров, подключаемые к сети интерфейсов управления устройствами.

Netlab supports integration of auxiliary tools that run as Linux containers and connect to the management network of lab devices. These tools extend lab functionality for visualization, validation, orchestration, and testing.

• Graphite — topology visualization tool; provides a near web-GUI experience for lab inspection.

• SuzieQ — data aggregation and validation for network state and protocol correctness.

• Edgeshark — interface state viewer and packet capture utility.

• Cisco NSO — orchestration platform for Cisco network devices.

• Network Unit Testing System (NUTS) — YAML-driven automated testing framework for network labs.

During lab execution, Edgeshark and Graphite were actively used.