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How to Take Packet Captures in ContainerLab/Netlab?

How to Take Packet Captures in ContainerLab/Netlab?

If you follow my blog, you probably know that I’m a big advocate for using Containerlab and Netlab to spin up network labs. I’ve already covered both tools in detail, so I won’t go over the basics again here. You can check the links below if you’re new to them or want a quick refresher. In this post, we’ll look at how to take packet captures in Containerlab labs. So, let’s get started.

Containerlab - Creating Network Labs Can’t be Any Easier
What if I tell you that all you need is just a YAML file with just a bunch of lines to create a Network Lab that can run easily on your laptop? I’ll walk you through what Containerlab is
How to Take Packet Captures in ContainerLab/Netlab?
Netlab - The Fastest Way to Build Network Labs
Netlab then takes care of creating the topology, assigning IP addresses, configuring routing protocols, and even pushing custom configs.
How to Take Packet Captures in ContainerLab/Netlab?

How do I run Containerlab?

I know everyone has their own way of running Containerlab, so I thought I’d share how I set up and run my labs. My daily driver is a MacBook, but I run Containerlab on a server that’s set up as Continue reading