Virtualization Technology as a Tool for Teaching Computer Networks

In this paper is being described a possible use of virtualization technology in teaching computer networks. The virtualization can be used as a suitable tool for creating virtual network laboratories, supplementing the real laboratories and network simulation software in teaching networking concepts. It will be given a short description of characteristic projects in the area of virtualization technology usage in network simulation, network experiments and engineering education. A method for implementing laboratory has also been explained, together with possible laboratory usage and design of laboratory exercises. At the end, the laboratory test results of virtual laboratory are presented as well.

Authors:

• Dalibor Dobrilovic
• Borislav Odadžic

Keywords:

• Computer network simulation software
• teaching networking concepts
• virtual network laboratory
• virtualization technology.

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