Extreme Switch in a Container? (like for use with Containerlab)

[cdeluna]

Hi, 

I am looking to familiarize myself with Extreme switches and the operating system.  Many vendors like Nokia and Arista make available containerized versions of their OSs which is really useful for these type of training, familiarization, and automation.  Is something like that available from Extreme?

Thanks!

[Nithisha]

Hello @cdeluna,

Could you please try acessing this link? 

https://www.extremenetworks.com/support/training/networking-fundamentals

Once you select "Create a Portal Account", the page will take you to Extreme Academy Registration

https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrAcademyRegistration

Regards, 

Nithisha K

[Nithisha]

 Hello @cdeluna,

To explore Extreme Networks products, you can register for Extreme Academy and access customer training in Dojo here: https://dojo.extremenetworks.com/

If you’re interested in any specific products or would like guidance from product experts, the Sales Team can assist you: https://www.extremenetworks.com/contact-sales/

Regards, 

Nithisha K

[cdeluna]

Hi @Nithisha Thank you so much for the pointers.  I've reached out a couple of times without much success and it looks like the link you shared is for either customer or partner and I am neither.  So nothing open source or freely available?

[Phil_]

Hi cdeluna,

there are virtual images from Extreme but they lack any dataplane capabilities;
https://github.com/extremenetworks/Virtual_VOSS
https://github.com/extremenetworks/Virtual_EXOS

Without dataplane you are unable to move traffic through these nodes.
Also you can´t use them in containerlab as for now, but they work in GNS3 or EVE-NG.

Best regards,
Phil